August 7, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. WATCH: Ben Duckett serves double-scoop delight in record run chase at The Hundred

Ben Duckett, not typically recognized for his unorthodox style in T20Is, brilliantly executed a premeditated ramp shot over the keeper's head off a delivery from Matt Potts. (Read More)

2. ‘Let’s get support from India’ - Rishabh Pant posts tweet in support of India’s Neeraj Chopra

Rishabh Pant posted that if Neeraj Chopra manages to win the gold medal at the Paris Olympics, he will be giving INR 1,000,89 to any lucky winner who likes and comments the most on the tweet. (Read More)

3. 'When you lose a game, everything hurts' - Rohit Sharma shows remorse after losing second ODI against Sri Lanka

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma added that as a batter one has to take risks and cross the line to get desired results. (Read More)

4. 'Indian team has always been one where everyone puts their hands up' - Sundar expresses confidence for final ODI against SL

Washington Sundar highlighted that many team members possessed significant experience playing on such turning tracks, having faced similar conditions in domestic matches and even in Test Cricket. (Read More)

5. ‘The way they treated us was horrible’ - Shardul Thakur on India’s experience during 2020-21 Australia tour

India all-rounder Shardul Thakur recently came forward to reveal the harsh treatment that the Indian team endured during their tour of Australia in 2020–21. (Read More)

6. I think Shubman Gill would be the apprentice to captain Rohit Sharma in Test matches and ODIs: R Sridhar

Former India fielding coach R Sridhar has backed Shubman Gill to replace Rohit Sharma as captain in future. (Read More)

7.‘We'll soon announce the names’ - Waqar Younis confirms PCB’s idea to include legends in new Championship tournaments

Former cricketer Waqar Younis has been appointed as the advisor of cricket affairs of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and will report directly to Mohsin Naqvi. (Read More)

8. PCB to subject Pakistan team to series of rigorous fitness assessments ahead of dicey Bangladesh series

Despite these challenges, the PCB is set to proceed with fitness assessments. Players are scheduled to convene on August 9 to undergo a series of five to six exacting fitness tests. (Read More)

9. 'Intervene immediately to protect Bangladeshi Hindus' - Danish Kaneria requests PM Modi amidst growing unrest

Former Pakistan cricketer, Danish Kaneria has requested the Indian government to protect them and also warned them of similar repercussions in their own country. (Read More)

10. David Bedingham looking for UK passport, no intention of playing for England

South Africa's David Bedingham was sidelined from all the media attention despite his consistency in the County Championship Division One. (Read More)