August 27 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

Virat Kohli and Babar Azam
Virat Kohli and Babar Azam. (Photo Source: Twitter)

1. Reports: Babar Azam rejects lucrative half million USD ILT20 contract

As per reports, Babar Azam will not feature in the second season of ILT20 after rejecting a lucrative deal. He will instead be playing in the Bangladesh Premier League. (READ MORE)

2. No 6 is a good position for Suryakumar Yadav in ODI cricket, he can finish games: Wasim Jaffer

Wasim Jaffer feels that the flamboyant Suryakumar Yadav can be used as a finisher by India in ODI cricket. (READ MORE)

3. Josh Tongue ruled out of New Zealand T20I series, Chris Jordan named as replacement

England pacer will miss the upcoming four-match T20I home series against New Zealand as veteran Chris Jordan will replace him in the side. (READ MORE)

4. Reports: Players and Pakistan Cricket Board are at odds over new contracts ahead of Asia Cup

While the Pakistan team has been doing really well in recent times on the field, issues regarding their new contracts are still unresolved. (READ MORE)

5. Prithvi Shaw's vicious reply to an online troller for body shaming him goes viral

Injured Prithvi Shaw gave a befitting reply to shut down a troller on social media. (READ MORE)

6. 'I regret it' - Wasim Jaffer opens up on not getting long rope in international cricket

Wasim Jaffer shares his feelings on not getting more chances in international cricket after consistently doing well in domestic cricket. (READ MORE)

7. 'I am extremely sorry that I took it as gospel' - Henry Olonga issues public apology after Heath Streak's death's false news

Former Zimbabwean pacer Henry Olonga publicly apologises after announcing Heath Streak's demise earlier this week. (READ MORE)

8. David Warner can come out to bat at number four in ODI World Cup: Tim Paine

Tim Paine suggests how Australia's team could line up in the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. (READ MORE)

9. Babar Azam does remind me very much of Virat Kohli: Tom Moody

Tom Moody explains why he feels Pakistan captain Babar Azam reminds him of Virat Kohli. (READ MORE)

10. Virender Sehwag backs Rohit Sharma to be leading run-scorer in ODI World Cup 2023

According to Virender Sehwag, India captain Rohit Sharma could finish as the highest run-getter in the upcoming ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)



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