August 5 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Haris Rauf is arguably one of the better white ball bowlers going around in world cricket: Dinesh Karthik

Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik heaped praise on Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf, deeming him as ‘one of the better white-ball bowlers’. (READ MORE)

2. I didn’t really see Bazball in my two Ashes Tests against England: Nathan Lyon

Veteran Australia spinner Nathan Lyon took a dig at England's 'Bazball', stating he was 2-0 up against it in the recently concluded Ashes. (READ MORE)

3. Barbados Royals announce launch of 'Royals Cricket Cup' in order to promote local grassroots talent

CPL franchise Barbados Royals have announced the introduction of 'The Barbados Royals Cricket Cup' with the aim of activating local grassroots talent in the island nation, and providing them with an additional platform to perform and develop. (READ MORE)

4. Pakistan set to play in third edition of Road Safety World Series

Pakistan are set to feature in the upcoming edition of the Road Safety World Series that is scheduled to be held in England. (READ MORE)

5. Afghanistan confident over Rashid Khan's fitness for Pakistan series

The Afghanistan Cricket Board feels that the No. 1 ranked T20 bowler will be fit ahead of the upcoming three-match ODI series against Pakistan in Sri Lanka prior to the Asia Cup. (READ MORE)

6. ‘Do I grudge his money? Not at all’ - Aakash Chopra reflects on Alex Hales’ retirement decision

Former Indian cricketer, Aakash Chopra opined that Alex Hales decided to retire because he did not have anything more to achieve in the international circuit and that he does not grudge his money. (READ MORE)

7. 'His comfort on the pitch stood out' - Wasim Jaffer praises Tilak Varma's debut innings against West Indies

Wasim Jaffer as all praises for Tilak Varma's mental fortitude and confidence in his abilities, remarking that the young cricketer appeared at ease, as though playing a club or state-level match, unfazed by the high-stakes international game. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Pakistan have handled pressure in a better way in recent past’ - Waqar Younis confident of Pakistan’s chances against India in ODI World Cup

Pakistan have never defeated India in the ODI World Cup. Keeping that in mind, former cricketer Waqar Younis stated that this is the ideal time for them to change that stat. (READ MORE)

9. Glenn McGrath predicts four teams likely to reach semi-final of 2023 ODI World Cup

Former Australia pacer Glenn McGrath shared his opinion regarding the four teams that could potentially make it to the semi-final of the 2023 ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

10. Imran Khan arrested again, sentenced to three years imprisonment

Legendary Pakistani cricketer and former Prime Minister of the country, Imran Khan, has been sentenced to three years imprisonment on charges of corruption on Saturday, August 5. (READ MORE)