August 9 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Marnus Labuschagne to lead strong Australia A against New Zealand A

Australia A team will feature some talented players as they lock horns with New Zealand A for two four-day matches followed by three one-dayers. (READ MORE)

2.Trent Boult, Kyle Jamieson return as New Zealand announce squad for England ODIs

Trent Boult and Kyle Jamieson are back in the New Zealand squad as they last played an ODI in 2022. (READ MORE)

3. ODI is the most challenging format, because you have to bat in every possible way: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav speaks on his ODI form, which he admits is not up to the mark. He has 511 runs to his name in 26 ODIs at a dismal average of 24.33. (READ MORE)

4. 'You don't need NRR' - Aakash Chopra after Hardik Pandya's winning six denies Tilak Varma half-century

Former India opener Aakash Chopra said that Hardik Pandya must have allowed youngster Tilak Varma to complete his half-century against West Indies in the third T20I in Guyana.  (READ MORE)

5. My ODI numbers are very poor and there is no shame in accepting it: Suryakumar Yadav

"Being honest is very important. Rohit and Rahul have told me that this is a format you haven’t played a lot and you need to think about," Suryakumar Yadav said. (READ MORE)

6. People around the world of cricket will keep saying India are favourites for the ODI World Cup: Ravichandran Ashwin

'They use this strategy to reduce their pressure and put extra pressure on us. India could be one of the favourites,' Ashwin said. (READ MORE)

7. We have been really clear and careful with Kane Williamson's recovery: New Zealand head coach Gary Stead

Kane Williamson, who is racing against time to get fit for the ODI World Cup in October-November, recently started batting in the nets. (READ MORE)

8. BCCI paid INR 1,159 crore income tax in 2021-22, 37% higher than previous financial year

In the 2020-21 financial year, BCCI paid INR 844.92 crore in income tax while INR 882.29 crore in the 2019-20 fiscal. In contrast, they paid INR 1159 crore in 2021-22 fiscal year, a 37% increase from the previous one.(READ MORE)

9. Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill take giant leaps in ICC ODI batting rankings

Ishan Kishan, who was awarded Player of the Series for finishing as the highest run-scorer of the ODI series against West Indies, has moved up in the ODI rankings. (READ MORE)

10. WI vs IND: Stump mic conversation goes viral as Hardik Pandya denies Tilak Varma deserving fifty; Fans left divided 

Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 49 off just 37 balls in the third T20I against West Indies after Hardik Pandya hit a six to finish the game. (READ MORE)