July 10, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

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1. Watch: James Anderson's family rings ceremonial bell to mark start of his final Test match for England

The opening day of the first Test against West Indies at Lord's was marked by a special moment as James Anderson's family rang the ceremonial bell, signaling the imminent start of play. (Read More)

2. Rahul Dravid declines BCCI’s additional bonus of INR 2.5 crore following T20 World Cup win

The bonus offered to Rahul Dravid was significantly higher than that of the rest of the support staff on the side. However, showcasing a strong sense of fairness, Dravid has denied the bonus. (Read More

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3. 'It's very tough and very hard' - Ruturaj Gaikwad on filling Virat Kohli's shoes

Naturally, among many other batters, the technically adept Ruturaj Gaikwad is regarded as a primary contender to take up the mantle, especially following his selection in the 15-member squad for the Zimbabwe tour. (Read More)

4. Reports: New India head coach Gautam Gambhir prefers Abhishek Nayar as deputy

India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir has reportedly requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to appoint Abhishek Nayar as his deputy. (Read More

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5. Reports: New India head coach Gautam Gambhir prefers Abhishek Nayar as deputy

India's new head coach Gautam Gambhir has reportedly requested the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to appoint Abhishek Nayar as his deputy. (Read More)

6. ZIM vs IND 2024: Why is Riyan Parag not playing third T20I?

With the return of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube - officially joining the squad in Zimbabwe just days before the third T20I on Wednesday, a shift in team equilibrium was anticipated. (Read More

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7. Reports: Zaheer Khan on BCCI’s radar to become India’s bowling coach

However, as per new reports, BCCI is keen on bringing Zaheer Khan into the set-up as the bowling coach of Indian team (Read More)

8. 'Convince Hardik Pandya to play Test cricket' - Sunil Gavaskar feels all-rounder's inclusion could make India invincible

It has been almost six years since Hardik Pandya's last appearance in a Test match but the legendary Sunil Gavaskar, who turned 75 years old on Wednesday. (Read More

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9. 'The Indian team have invested a lot in her' - Reema Malhotra lauds Pooja Vastrakar after brilliant spell against South Africa

Former Indian leg-spinner Reema Malhotra has lauded Pooja Vastrakar's match-winning spell, highlighting the bowling all-rounder's growth and the team's investment in her development. (Read More)

10. Wahab Riaz, Abdul Razzaq sacked after Pakistan's dismal T20 World Cup show

The revamp of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has begun after the Men in Green’s humiliating exit from the T20 World Cup 2024 as the axe has fallen on Wahab Riaz and Abdul Razzaq. (Read More

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