February 8 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Reports: Jasprit Bumrah given freedom to decide if he wants to play in Rajkot Test

As per reports, the Indian team management has given Jasprit Bumrah the freedom to decide if he wants to play in Rajkot Test. The BCCI is expected to announce the squad for the remaining three Tests on Thursday, February 8. (READ MORE)

2. IND vs ENG: BCCI Official gives major update on Virat Kohli's availability for remaining Tests

A BCCI offical has said that Virat Kohli hasn't informed about his participation in the remaining Tests as yet. (READ MORE)

3. Marsh Cup: Henry Hunt suffers major injury while fielding

Henry Hunt suffered a terrible injury while fielding in a Marsh Cup clash between South Australia and Victoria at Junction Oval. (READ MORE)

4. 'Complete' bowler Bumrah will be best pacer of T20 World Cup, says Vernon Philander

Vernon Philander heaped praise on Jasprit Bumrah and said that he could be the best pacer in the T20 World Cup. (READ MORE)

5. Reports: Ishan Kishan unhappy with team management considering Jitesh Sharma for T20Is

According to reports, Ishan Kishan isn't pleased with the team management for selecting Jitesh Sharma in the T20I side. (READ MORE)

6. Sri Lanka announce ODI squad for Afghanistan series, Dasun Shanaka excluded

Former Sri Lankan limited-overs captain, Dasun Shanaka, has been left out of Sri Lanka's squad for the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan. (READ MORE)

7. 'What an idiot' - Mark Waugh on-air after Kjorn Ottley gifts his wicket to Australia

Mark Waugh didn't mince his words while criticising Kjorn Ottley after the West Indies batter threw away his wicket against Australia. (READ MORE)

8. James Anderson was phenomenal in 2nd Test, Jasprit Bumrah is a freak: Michael Clarke

Michael Clarke heaped praise on James Anderson and Jasprit Bumrah after their heroics in the Visakhapatnam Test. (READ MORE)

9. Aaron Finch picks his Australia XI for T20 World Cup 2024, excludes Steve Smith

T20 World Cup-winning captain Aaron Finch left out Steve Smith while picking his playing XI for the upcoming edition of the T20 World Cup. (READ MORE)

10. Daryl Mitchell to miss South Africa Test, Australia T20Is with injury

Daryl Mitchell has been ruled out of the second Test against South Africa and the three-match T20I series against Australia with a persistent foot injury. (READ MORE)