July 25, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

Rinku Singh and Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo Source: Instagram)
1. 'De Do Bhaiya Bat' - Rinku Singh's funny request for bat to Suryakumar Yadav after Virat Kohli goes viral

In a funny social media exchange, India's newly appointed T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav and rising star Rinku Singh have once again caught the attention of fans. (Read More)

2. Hardik Pandya launches personalised sportswear brand

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has partnered up with sports merchandising company Fancode Shop to launch his sportswear brand, joining peers like Virat Kohli, Yuvraj Singh, and MS Dhoni. (Read More

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3. WATCH - Marcus Stoinis' fan drives 14 hours to watch him in action, gets chance to interact

A 24-year-old woman’s ardent admiration and passion for the Australia all-rounder Marcus Stoinis propelled her to embark on an arduous 14-hour journey from Colorado Springs to Dallas. (Read More)

4. Asitha Fernando replaces injured Dushmantha Chameera for India white-ball series

In a last-minute adjustment to their squad, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that pacer Asitha Fernando will replace Dushmantha Chameera for the upcoming white-ball series against India. (Read More

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5. SL vs IND: Nuwan Thushara ruled out due to broken finger, replacement announced

In a major setback for Sri Lanka's cricket team, fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against India due to a broken finger. (Read More)

6. BCCI keen on giving extended run to Riyan Parag for all-round prowess

Despite average performances in the series against Zimbabwe, BCCI selectors have kept faith in Riyan Parag as he was named for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka. (Read More

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7. Arshdeep Singh on selectors' radar for Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

India pacer Arshdeep Singh may finally earn his Test call-up following an impressive run in the shorter formats. In the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy, he might have a chance to debut for the country in white kits. (Read More)

8. ENG vs WI 2024: England name playing XI for 3rd Test at Edgbaston

Hosts England announced their playing XI a day ahead of the start of the final Test of the three-match series against the West Indies. (Read More

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9. Gerald Coetzee ruled out of West Indies Test series following left side strain

South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies scheduled for next month. (Read More)

10. Reports: BCCI to finalize 5-6 retentions for IPL 2025, RTM option to be discussed on July 31

BCCI officials and IPL owners will have a meeting on July 31 to think about the use of retention and RTM ahead of the mega auction but in the meeting, a common ground is expected to be reached. (Read More

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