October 21, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world
1. 'Going to be ducking bouncers from Australia's No.3?’ - Marnus Labuschagne wants to play on Virat Kohli's 'ego'
The 30-year-old has bowled in 44 innings, picking up 13 wickets at an average of 58.23.
2. IND vs NZ 2024: Pune pitch to assist spinners as India look to level seriesThe pitch at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is likely to play an important role in India's pursuit to bounce back from their disappointing defeat in Bengaluru.
Starc, representing NSW, showed a glimpse of his form as he took the wicket of opener Ashley Chandrasinghe on just the second ball of the match.
4. Want to play two Ranji matches before I go to Australia: Mohammed ShamiThe veteran pacer's fitness became a topic of discussion after Indian captain Rohit Sharma revealed that Shami had experienced swelling in his knees, potentially affecting his recovery.
The star Australia batter has stated that he never communicated to the team management about moving down but he was asked about his ideal position.
6. 'Son, pick up your things and go back' - Basit Ali on Sufiyan Muqeem and Abhishek Sharma on-field spatThe controversy erupted when Muqeem, celebrating Sharma's wicket, made a silent gesture towards the departing batter.
The decision was made after Babar Azam resigned as the white-ball skipper.
8. ‘We also want him to play’ - CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan on MS Dhoni’s retention status ahead of IPL mega auctionCSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan came forward and talked about MS Dhoni’s retention and said that Dhoni has not confirmed it to them yet.
Sarfaraz made 150 runs in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru.
10. Pro Cricket League 2024: Faridabad Sledgehammers Knights, Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers win crucial games on SundayFaridabad Sledgehammers Knights edged out the Gurugram Patriots by five wickets.