June 08, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. ‘Tone down his aggression’ - Mohammad Kaif reflects on what Virat Kohli needs to do ahead of Pakistan clash

Star India batter Virat Kohli will be keen on performing better against Pakistan and will need to shed some of his aggression on the field opined the former cricketer Mohammad Kaif. (Read More)

2. ‘Got very supportive bosses' - Saurabh Netravalkar explains how he maintains work-cricket balance

After his heroics against Pakistan, it has come into the spotlight that Netravalkar also maintains an important post at Oracle. (Read More)

3. T20 World Cup 2024: Harmeet Singh reveals USA’s plan against India

Harmeet Singh stated that the pressure will be on the shoulders of the Indian players and added that it won’t be a high-scoring affair. (Read More)

4. T20 World Cup 2024: Shaun Pollock's classy gesture wins hearts after Rohit Sharma's mic malfunctions

Shaun Pollock showed his presence of mind as he made a fine save after India skipper Rohit Sharma's mic stopped working during the post-match presentation ceremony following India's win versus Ireland. (Read More)

5. 'It's one of the greatest performances from us' - Rashid Khan reflects on thumping victory against New Zealand in T20 World Cup 2024

Afghanistan secured a resounding victory against New Zealand in their second match of the T20 World Cup 2024 campaign to ascend to the top of Group C. (Read More)

6. ‘The batters let us down in both matches’ - Wanindu Hasaranga sheds light on poor batting following Bangladesh defeat

To qualify for the Super 8, the Lankan Lions need to win their remaining two matches but that won’t guarantee a spot in the next round. (Read More)

7. 'No one's desperate but pressure is so much' - Abhishek Nayar describes 's*x in cricket' as 'very normal'

Abhishek Nayar, the former Indian cricketer and KKR assistant coach, was prompted to express his perspectives on the subject of s*x in cricket. (Read More)

8. Shreyas Iyer breaks silence on BCCI contract snub happening 'due to lack of communication'

Prolific India batter Shreyas Iyer seemed displeased with the BCCI by saying that there was a lack of communication and decisions were taken without talking to him. (Read More)

9. ‘It’s in one ear and out the other’ - David Warner addresses criticism of T20 World Cup selection

Jake Fraser McGurk was expected to make the cut into Australia’s T20 World Cup squad as the frontline opener, but the team management kept their trust in Warner. (Read More)

10. Pakistan have hit rock bottom, they looked like club-level players: Sanjay Manjrekar

The United States of America (USA) caused a major upset as they defeated Pakistan in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024, which made former India batter and commentator Sanjay Manjrekar to point the lack of quality cricket by the Green Shirts. (Read More)