July 13 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Ravichandran Ashwin opens up on overcoming jet lag, adapting to Caribbean conditions and bowling prep

After the end of Day 1 between West Indies and India in Dominica, veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he was not at his best in the nets and was feeling jet-lagged. (READ MORE)

2. 'We really held strong and looked really calm out there' - Alice Capsey opens up after England's thrilling victory over Australia

Star England all-rounder Alice Capsey believes that there is still room to improve despite the team's dream run in the ongoing Women's Ashes 2023. (READ MORE)

3. Reports: Doubts surround Dimuth Karunaratne's fitness for first Test against Pakistan in Galle

Sri Lanka find themselves amidst uncertainty ahead of the first Test match against Pakistan in Galle as captain, Dimuth Karunaratne, is in doubt due to a hamstring injury. (READ MORE)

4. 'When the ball turns, no bowler is more dangerous than Ravichandran Ashwin' - Ishant Sharma praises veteran spinner following latter's fifer in Dominica Test

Veteran India pacer Ishant Sharma heaped praise on Ravichandran Ashwin following the latter's brilliant spell on Day 1 of the ongoing first Test against the West Indies at Windsor Park in Dominica. (READ MORE)

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal will leave a significant footprint in Test cricket: Tom Moody

Legendary Australia batter Tom Moody lavished praise on India's young batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal who made his Test debut during the first game against West Indies at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium in Dominica on July 12. (READ MORE)

6. 'There’s a lot at stake' - Dinesh Karthik stresses on deeper meaning of India's tour to the Caribbean

Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik said that a lot is at stake as India's tour of the West Indies is the beginning of another World Test Championship cycle. (READ MORE)

7. ‘I am slightly surprised’ – Aakash Chopra on Ishan Kishan playing ahead of Srikar Bharat in first West Indies Test

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed that he was taken aback with Ishan Kishan’s inclusion in the first Test against West Indies over Srikar Bharat. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Some of the shots that were played were average’ - Deep Dasgupta slams underwhelming batting display from West Indies in Dominica Test

Former India cricketer Deep Dasgupta opined that the West Indies’ showing with the bat was simply ordinary, after their dismal outing in the ongoing Test against India. (READ MORE)

9. Spin bowling coach Nathan Hauritz departs from Cricket Ireland owing to personal reasons

Cricket Ireland has confirmed that National Spin Bowling Coach, Nathan Hauritz, has departed from Cricket Ireland for personal family reasons. (READ MORE)

10. They asked me where I wanted to bat, and I said I wanted number three: Shubman Gill

Having played at number three for Punjab in domestic cricket, Shubman Gill expressed his desire to the team management to bat in that position and they agreed. (READ MORE)