February 19 Evening Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. T20Is added to Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, point structure to decide winner

Until now, the winner of the bilateral ODI series between Australia and New Zealand was awarded the Chappell-Hadlee trophy. However, as per the latest development, T20Is have been added to the series and a point structure will be made for both series to determine the winner. (READ MORE)

2. Mark Wood scored 33 runs at the end or else England wouldn’t have even scored 100: Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer-turned commentator, Aakash Chopra, criticized England’s batting performance in the Rajkot Test, pinpointing their dismal show against India’s formidable bowling attack. Chopra highlighted pacer Mark Wood’s late onslaught to hold on to a faltering innings. (READ MORE)

3. ‘He understands the game’s DNA’ – Aakash Chopra extols Yashasvi Jaiswal after his double ton in Rajkot

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra, in admiration of Yashasvi Jaiswal’s performance in the third Test, emphasized the young player’s remarkable grasp of the game. (READ MORE)

4. CAB felicitates Manoj Tiwary for illustrious career

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) on Sunday, February 18 felicitated Manoj Tiwary, who announced his retirement from all forms of cricket. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Derogatory and vulgar’ – David Warner calls out New Zealand spectator behavior towards Aussies

David Warner, the veteran Australian cricketer, has once again brought attention to the “derogatory and vulgar” abuse he faced from New Zealand fans on his last tour. (READ MORE)

6. Railways register highest successful run-chase in Ranji Trophy history

Railways, on Monday, February 19, created history by registering the highest successful run-chase in the Ranji Trophy. They picked up a comfortable five-wicket victory over Tripura in their final league game of the season at Maharaja Bir Bikram College Stadium in Agartala. (READ MORE)

7. Faiz Fazal deserved to play more matches for India: Chandrakant Pandit

Faiz Fazal, Vidarbha’s most successful captain, announced his retirement from domestic cricket on Sunday, February 18. Meanwhile, former Vidarbha coach Chandrakant Pandit, who along with Fazal guided Vidarbha to their twin title triumphs in the Ranji Trophy and Irani Cup, stated that the latter should have received more opportunities to play for the national side. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Ab toh maar hi nahi rahe hai’ – Jasprit Bumrah’s hilarious sledge at England batters during 3rd Test

Ace India speedster Jasprit Bumrah politely poked fun at the English batters on Day 4 of the third Test at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot on Sunday, February 18. (READ MORE)

9. Reports: IPL 2024 schedule likely to be announced in phases due to general elections

The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League is expected to begin on March 23, 2024. Despite there being just over a month left for the tournament to begin, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has yet to release its schedule. (READ MORE)

10. Mike Hesson opens up on Yuzvendra Chahal’s RCB release

Mike Hesson, former director of cricket operations, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), has revealed the reasons for the release of Yuzvendra Chahal. (READ MORE)