24 August 2023 Morning Brief: Top News and Headlines from the world of sports

Morning News Aug 24 (Source: Twitter)

‘Sare jahan se acha’ – Fans react as Indian Cricket team watches Chandranyaan-3’s successful landing on the moon

The Indian Cricket Board shared an image of Indian cricketers watching the successful landing of Chandranyaan 3 in Ireland before the second, third and final T20I of the Ireland tour…(Read more)

Watch: ‘Jeetenge…’ – Rohit Sharma’s response to reporters when asked about Asia Cup 2023

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma will be leading the side for the third time in the Asia Cup. In the past, the Men in Blue won their seventh title in 2018 under his leadership. Sharma is in Bengaluru for the seven-day preparation camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) ahead of the Asia Cup 2023…(Read more)

‘If you don’t like it, don’t watch the matches’ – Sunil Gavaskar to critics of Indian squad for Asia Cup 2023

In the world of sports, criticism is inevitable. Whether it’s about team selection, performance on the field, or strategy employed by the players and coaches, there will always be individuals who express their opinions…(Read more)

Cricket South Africa announces equal pay for both men and women cricket team

South African women cricketers will now get the same pay as men after Cricket South Africa confirmed the changes on August 22. This is surely a significant move to boost equal shares and rights for women’s cricketers all over the world…(Read more)

‘This team selection for Asia Cup 2023 reminds me Dhoni’s captaincy’ – Ravichandran Ashwin on India’s Asia Cup 2023 squad

The Asia Cup 2023 has been marred by controversy as Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin expressed his anger and disappointment towards those who have been degrading the Indian players. In a recent interview, Ashwin blamed the “IPL warfare” for the negative attitude towards the national team…(Read more)

Babar Azam joins 1992 World-Cup winning skipper Imran Khan with unwanted ‘Duck’ record before Asia Cup 2023

Despite ending up on the winning side, Pakistan’s match against Afghanistan match turned out to be a nightmare for skipper Babar Azam, as he was dismissed for a duck and registered an unwanted record as a captain…(Read more)

‘Log kaisi kaisi afwah uda dete hain’ – Fans react to fake death news of Zimbabwean cricketer Heath Streak

In the world of sports, rumours and false news can spread like wildfire. Recently, a shocking piece of information circulated about the untimely demise of former Zimbabwean cricketer Heath Streak. However, it has been confirmed by his fellow teammate Henry Olonga that these reports are completely false…(Read more)