August 6 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. 'This is a team game' - Yuzvendra Chahal's selfless take on being benched for IND vs WI ODI series

Yuzvendra Chahal, who did not feature in the three-match ODI series against West Indies, returned to the playing XI for the first T20I at Brian Lara Stadium, reckoned that he would get a game when they feel the pitch requires an extra spinner. (READ MORE)

2. Kamran Akmal, Mohammad Amir take legal action against Australian cricket bat company for deceptive conduct

Former Pakistan cricketers Mohammad Amir and Kamran Akmal have taken legal action against a cricket bat company - Tazwin Sports, for deceptive conduct during their stint in the Aussie Cricket League (ACL). (READ MORE)

3. 'When there's pressure, the youngsters stutter' - Salman Butt wants India to go for experience over youth in World Cup 2023

Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt, however, feels that India should go for the experienced Shikhar Dhawan in the impending ODI World Cup, and he should open alongside Gill or captain Rohit Sharma. (READ MORE)

4. MS Dhoni gives us freedom as a bowler: Yuzvendra Chahal

When asked about spearheading the bowling assault under Hardik Pandya's leadership, Yuzvendra Chahal mentioned MS Dhoni, stating that the legendary wicketkeeper-batter offered them freedom as a bowler, and that is what the current skipper also does. (READ MORE)

5. 'Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Sam Cook' - Ian Bell tips three bowlers to take Stuart Broad's place in England team

Former England batter Ian Bell believes that there are players like Ollie Robinson, Josh Tongue, and Sam Cook, who may step in and rise to the opportunity. (READ MORE)

6. 'We did not ask them to send little kids to the tournament' - Pakistan 'A' captain Mohammad Haris remarks on Emerging Teams Asia Cup squad row

Pakistan A captain Mohammad Haris said that India weren't asked to field a young side in the Emerging Teams Asia Cup tournament and that most of his teammates had only played a handful of T20Is before the tournament. (READ MORE)

7. Stuart Broad's firm nets £2.3million from sponsorship, media gigs

According to a recent report, Stuart Broad’s firm - ‘Stuart Broad Ltd’ - has netted £2.38million in cash and assets, worth £319,000 in 2021. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: Stuart Broad on course to receive knighthood

Tory MPs are pushing for the veteran England pacer Stuart Broad to be given knighthood. (READ MORE)

9. Rohit Sharma confirms availability for 2024 T20 World Cup

India skipper Rohit Sharma has confirmed his availability for the 2024 T20 World Cup, slated to be played in June 2024 in the West Indies and USA. (READ MORE)

10. Injured Ollie Pope set to return in mid-November

Ollie Pope suffered an unfortunate shoulder injury in the recently concluded Ashes 2023 and is on the road to recovery and could be fit to return to action in mid-November. (READ MORE)