August 3 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. India's Manoj Tiwary announces retirement from all forms of cricket

Manoj Tiwary announced bid a farewell to the game of cricket. (READ MORE)

2. 'Axar Patel would be my first choice' - Aakash Chopra picks India's spin line-up for first West Indies T20I

Former India opener Aakash Chopra has revealed his choice of spinners for the T20I series, naming Axar Patel as his first choice given that he is “like-for-like replacement” for Ravindra Jadeja, who is not a part of the T20I squad. (READ MORE)

3. Former Delhi wicketkeeper Punit Bisht announces retirement from cricket

Former Delhi wicketkeeper-batter Punit Bisht has called time on his stellar 17-year-long career. (READ MORE)

4. Manager of India’s T20 2007 World Cup winning squad Sunil Dev passes away

The manager of team India’s T20I World Cup 2007 winning squad, Sunil Dev, passed away after prolonged illness. (READ MORE)

5. WI vs IND: History awaits India in first T20I, set to make their 200th appearance in shortest format

The first T20I between West Indies and India will be a historic game for the Men in Blue as they will be playing their 200th T20I, having played their first game way back in 2006. (READ MORE)

6. WI vs IND: Ishan Kishan gives stunning reply to Aakash Chopra's 'You're not Dhoni' remark

During a stumping appeal in the final ODI, Ishan Kishan had a humorous exchange with former India opener Aakash Chopra, who was commentating. Chopra made a reference to the renowned Indian skipper, MS Dhoni, and the youngster gave a terrific response. (READ MORE)

7. 'Each league has its own place' - Jemimah Rodrigues believes all franchise leagues can co-exist

Indian batter Jemimah Rodrigues explained how Women's Hundred is special even with the wages being way smaller than what the players got at the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL). (READ MORE)

8. Ravichandran Ashwin competes in TNCA Division 1 days after West Indies Tests

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin took part in Division 1 of the TNCA (Tamil Nadu Cricket Association), just days after playing for the Indian Test side. (READ MORE)

9. Paarl Royals announce list of retained players for SA20 2024

Royals Sports Group-owned franchise Paarl Royals on Thursday revealed a squad of 15 retained players for the 2024 edition of South Africa's explosive T20 league - SA20. (READ MORE)

10. Adam Voges appointed as Australia A coach for New Zealand A series

Cricket Australia appointed former cricketer Adam Voges as the new Australia A head coach that will take on New Zealand A later in August. (READ MORE)