March 8 Evening Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. ‘Not defending their performance but there is human element’ – Alastair Cook opens up as England continue to struggle

Alastair Cook, who was the last captain to win a Test series in India, didn’t wish to be too critical of England’s performance in the ongoing series versus India.

2. Bangladesh prepare for the ‘unknown’ at T20 World Cup

Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha expressed his concerns over the kind of pitches that will greet them in the USA during the T20 World Cup.

3. We’re going to put on our best performance for the season against Delhi: Luke Williams

Royal Challengers Bangalore head coach Luke Williams is confident of a strong showing against Delhi Capitals as Smriti Mandhana and Co. look to get one step closer to sealing a playoff berth.

4. IND vs ENG: Shubman Gill emotes proud moment with father with bow-down celebration in Dharamsala

Shubman Gill slammed his fourth Test century in front of his father and made him emotional with his bow-down celebration at the picturesque Dharamsala.

5. MS Dhoni is a special player and a special captain: Moeen Ali

England all-rounder Moeen Ali heaped praise on his Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni.

6. Just speaking with Jhulan Goswami can solve a problem: Saika Ishaque

Talented spinner Saika Ishaque revealed how a discussion with Jhulan Goswami helped her end her wicketless patch.

7. ‘I have no doubt they’ll be fine moving forward’ – Matt Henry unperturbed with New Zealand’s recent batting debacles

Matt Henry expressed his confidence in the New Zealand batters, who have failed to live up to their billing in the ongoing Test series versus Australia.

8. Reports: Former skipper Azhar Ali set to assume key chair in PCB

Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali is reportedly in line to get an important position in PCB and the move is largely advocated by PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.

9. I and Virat are very similar, this is why we connected well during my first season at RCB: Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis mentioned the similarities between himself and Virat Kohli and how it helped them bond during the South African batter’s first season at RCB.

10. Yashasvi Jaiswal is not taking his form for granted: Zaheer Khan

Legendary Indian pacer Zaheer Khan lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal for not taking his good run of form lightly and showing the hunger to score runs at every given opportunity.