August 4 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. RCB announce Andy Flower as head coach for IPL 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore made an Instagram post to announce the news about the appointment of their new coach. (READ MORE)

2. WI vs IND: Tilak Varma receives a special message from Dewald Brevis after an impressive debut

Debutanat Tilak Varma hit 39 runs off 22 deliveries in the first T20I and got a special message from his Mumbai Indians teammate and friend Dewald Brevis. (READ MORE)

3. BBL 2023-24: Nathan Lyon joins Melbourne Renegades on a three-year deal

Australian off-spinner, Lyon only played 38 matches in the BBL, picking up 44 wickets. (READ MORE)

4. ‘It's important he gets a longer rope’ - Robin Uthappa on Sanju Samson’s role ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

'If you are going to go into the World Cup with Sanju Samson playing a finisher's role, then it's important he understands the position well," Uthappa said. (READ MORE)

5. West Indies and India fined for maintaining slow over-rate in T20I series opener

India was fined five percent of their match fee, while West Indies have been fined 10 percent of their match fee for the offence. (READ MORE)

6. 'We were not able to lift the trophy' - Mike Hesson pens down emotional note following end of tenure with RCB

RCB will appoint a new director of cricket operations replacing Hesson over the next couple of months. (READ MORE)

7. Alex Hales announces retirement from international cricket, will continue playing for Nottingham

Alex Hales, who represented England in 156 matches across all three formats, announced his retirement from international cricket on August 4. (READ MORE)

8. KKR Assistant Coach Abhishek Nayar elated on working with UP Warriorz off-season training camp in Bengaluru

The UP Warriorz are conducting an off-season training camp in Bengaluru to regroup and take stock ahead of the busy cricket calendar. (READ MORE)

9. It's nice to see Kane Williamson with bat in hand and hitting balls again but he is yet to hit optimum fitness, says Gary Stead

As Kane Williamson returned to training after ACL surgery, coach Gary Stead is optimistic about his comeback. (READ MORE)

10. Rishabh Pant facing 140kph-plus at NCA nets; KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer recovering well

Rishabh Pant has started batting in the nets, but the cricketer is not yet ready to make quick body movements. (READ MORE)