July 17 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ‘Aggressive player who likes to dominate’ - Vikram Rathour lauds Virat Kohli’s adaptability across formats ahead of second WI Test

Speaking of Virat Kohli's performance in the first Test against the West Indies, team India’s batting coach Vikram Rathour came forward to heap praise on him and was of the opinion that one of his biggest qualities was his adaptability. (READ MORE)

2. Disappointed Heather Knight hails Women’s Ashes 2023 as 'best in history'

Speaking after losing the second ODI against Australia, England skipper Heather Knight stated that she is disappointed with the loss but eventually hailed the current contest as ‘the greatest women's series of all time’. (READ MORE)

3. ‘Unke saamne meri bolti bandh ho jaati hai’ – Yuzvendra Chahal opens up on his bond with MS Dhoni

India veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal opened up on his bond with legendary cricketer MS Dhoni and expressed how he prefers remaining silent around the latter. (READ MORE)

4. 'This is huge confidence boost for us ahead of Asia Cup' - Shakib Al Hasan following Bangladesh's T20I series win over Afghanistan

After their maiden T20I series win over Afghanistan, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan feels that it will be a big boost for them ahead of the 2023 Asia Cup. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Hope I get to read his on-field performance more than off the field videos’ – Makarand Waingankar makes stunning claim on Prithvi Shaw

Former cricket administrator and CEO of Baroda Cricket Association Makarand Waingankar made a rather stunning remark on India batter Prithvi Shaw. (READ MORE)

6. Three openers were supposed to play, so one had to go at No. 3 and proposal came from Shubman's end: Vikram Rathour

Indian batting coach Vikram Rathour said that since there are currently three openers, one had to bat at No. 3, and the request was made by Shubman Gill that he will go to third position in the first Test. (READ MORE)

7. Reports: Rahul Dravid and team likely to be rested for Ireland series

As per reports, India head coach Rahul Dravid and the other coaching staff, including batting coach Vikram Rathour and bowling coach Paras Mhambrey will not be with the team that will make the trip to Ireland after the West Indies tour. (READ MORE)

8. Ashes 2023: England announce playing XI for fourth Test against Australia, Lancashire legend recalled

England have announced their playing XI for the all-important fourth Ashes Test match against Australia, which will begin on July 19 at Old Trafford in Manchester. (READ MORE)

9. 'Truth is the main guys do not want to go early' - Sunil Gavaskar slams Rohit Sharma for 'lack of preparation' argument after WTC final loss

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has slammed India’s senior players for reasoning their World Test Championship final 2023 loss due to lack of preparation. (READ MORE)

10. Virat Kohli surpasses MS Dhoni, inches closer to Sachin Tendulkar in India’s elite list

Star batter Virat Kohli surpassed MS Dhoni in the list of most wins for India as an individual after winning over West Indies in the first Test of the two-match series. (READ MORE)