August 26 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. If Rohit Sharma plays all nine World Cup games, he should score two centuries and one daddy hundred: Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra feels that Rohit Sharma will make a major impact in the forthcoming Cricket World Cup which is scheduled to be held in India from October 5 to November 19. (READ MORE)

2. BCCI president Roger Binny, VP Rajiv Shukla to travel to Pakistan for Asia Cup 2023

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla will travel to Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

3. There's still a chance for Harry Brook to make it to World Cup, says Jos Buttler

England white-ball skipper Jos Buttler believes that young sensation Harry Brook is just unfortunate to not be in the ODI squad and the moment and added that he can still make it to the ODI World Cup final squad if an opportunity arrives. (READ MORE)

4. Virender Sehwag backs Rohit Sharma to be leading run-scorer in ODI World Cup 2023

Legendary India batter Virender Sehwag tipped that Rohit Sharma will be the leading run-scorer in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

5. David Warner can come out to bat at number four in ODI World Cup: Tim Paine

Former Australia skipper Tim Paine stated that he has heard rumours of the team management trying out David Warner at number four in the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is slated to begin on October 5 in India. (READ MORE)

6. 'I am extremely sorry that I took it as gospel' - Henry Olonga issues public apology after Heath Streak's death's false news

Former Zimbabwe cricketer Henry Olonga has published a public apology for announcing Heath Streak's death earlier in the week. (READ MORE)

7. With the chances I have got at fag end of the innings, I hope I don't get heart attack someday: Naseem Shah

Pakistan's tearaway fast bowler Naseem Shah has reflected on his last-over heroics in the second ODI against Afghanistan on August 24, stating that he was grateful for the chances he got this year. (READ MORE)

8. Indian Deaf Cricket Association announces 15-man squad for T20 World Cup 2023

The Indian Deaf Cricket Association (IDCA) announced a 15-man squad for the T20 World Cup which is scheduled to be held in Qatar from December 1 to December 12. (READ MORE)

9. Sanjay Manjrekar ignites Virat Kohli-Babar Azam's batting debate

Virat Kohli has been compared with Sachin Tendulkar, while Babar Azam is in constant comparison with the 34-year-old batter. Meanwhile, Sanjay Manjrekar mentioned that it is at times not fair to Sachin or even Kohli, as they have proved themselves for decades, while Babar is on the ladder of greatness. (READ MORE)

10. Sachin Tendulkar is at another league but Virat Kohli is definitely the best player of this generation: Wasim Jaffer

Former cricketer Wasim Jaffer stated that Virat Kohli is definitely the best cricketer at the moment but comparing him with Sachin Tendulkar is not fair as he dominated the game for over two decades. (READ MORE)