August 25, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. ‘The pitch didn't play the way we thought it would’ - Shan Masood after embarrassing 10-wicket defeat against Bangladesh

Pakistan captain Shan Masood tried to find reasons behind his team's shocking 10-wicket defeat to Bangladesh in Rawalpindi. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Thank you for the memories’ - Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma post wholesome messages for retired teammate Shikhar Dhawan

India captain Rohit Sharma and talimanic batter Virat Kohli congratulated Shikhar Dhawan on a phenomenal career. (READ MORE)

3. Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Pakistan announce 15-member squad, Fatima Sana replaces Nida Dar as skipper

Pakistan announced their 15-woman squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the UAE as Fatima Sana replaced Nida Dar as the captain. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Enjoy your retirement, Shiki Boy’ - Ravi Shastri posts heartfelt message following Shikhar Dhawan’s retirement

Ravi Shastri shared a special message for Shikhar Dhawan after the southpaw announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket on Saturday, August 24. (READ MORE)

5. WATCH: Shakib Al Hasan gets triggered again, throws ball towards Mohammad Rizwan, gets long stare from umpire

Mohammad Rizwan's antics didn't impress Shakib Al Hasan as the all-rounder threw the ball towards the wicketkeeper in frustration on Day 5 of the first Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh. (READ MORE)

6. 'It was unfortunate' - Angelo Mathews left fuming after ball change controversy in ENG-SL Test

Angelo Mathews wasn't happy with the umpires changing the ball during Sri Lanka's second innings in the first Test against England in Manchester. (READ MORE)

7. Paris Olympics 2024: Bronze Medallist Manu Bhaker picks her favourite sportsperson for a day out

India's shooting sensation named three cricketers she would want to spend a day with. (READ MORE)

8. 'Not just one-dimensional team' - Ollie Pope on England boycotting Bazball against Sri Lanka

England's stand-in captain Ollie Pope addressed his team's different approach in the first Test against Sri Lanka instead of the famous 'Bazball' ploy. (READ MORE)

9. ‘Had to channel my inner Hussain’ - Joe Root’s hilarious take after Test win over Sri Lanka

Joe Root was in a jovial mood after helping England win their first Test against Sri Lanka in Manchester. (READ MORE)

10. 'Youngest grandfather' - Shahid Afridi expresses delight as Shaheen Afridi welcomes son

Shahid Afridi was overwhelmed with emotions as his son-in-law Shaheen Afridi and daughter Ansha Afridi welcomed a baby boy. (READ MORE)