August 9, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Women's T20 World Cup: BCB requests Army Chief for security assurance for conducting tournament

BCB has requested Bangladesh Army Chief of Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman to provide extensive security to conduct the marquee event. (READ MORE)

2. I'd love to coach again in the IPL: Ricky Ponting

After parting ways with Delhi Capitals in July, Ricky Ponting is eager to join any other franchise and return to IPL in 2025. (READ MORE)

3. Rangana Herath reveals his favourite modern-day spinners

Speaking of the present-generation spinners, Herath bifurcated his choices by placing finger spinners and wrist spinners in his list. (READ MORE)

4. Ricky Ponting confirms no interest in England white-ball coaching

Ponting confirmed that he is not interested in taking any international offers at the moment. (READ MORE)

5. I am fine, don’t believe social media: Vinod Kambli

Kambli assured that a video in which he could be seen struggling to walk is an old one. He confimed about his well-being and suggested his supporters and well-wishers not to believe social media. (READ MORE)

6. Suryakumar Yadav gets 'fresh' hairdo from celebrity hairstylist Aalim Hakim

Indian team’s new T20I skipper, Suryakumar Yadav had a makeover from renowned hairstylist Aalim Hakim in Mumbai. (READ MORE)

7. Legends League Cricket purse increased to INR 60 crore for upcoming season

LLC has announced a significant increase in the tournament's purse size to INR 60 crore for the upcoming season, 25% more than previous season. (READ MORE)

8. Mohammed Shami might play Duleep Trophy to prove match fitness ahead of India return

As per reports, Shami might have to play the Duleep Trophy to prove his match fitness before eyeing an international comeback with a Test series against Bangladesh in September. (READ MORE)

9. Indian-origin Vishwa Ramkumar selected for Australian U19

Cricket Australia has named Vishwa Ramkumar, a talented leg-spinner of Indian heritage, in the Australian squad for the upcoming Under-19 Men’s Tour of India. (READ MORE)

10. Suryakumar Yadav hopeful of making Test comeback

Suryakumar expressed his wish to play for India across every format. He opined that competing in Buchi Babu will help him prepare for the longest format. (READ MORE)