November 4, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh. (Source - BCCI)
1. If they don’t perform in Australia, Virat and Rohit should retire: Karsan Ghavri

Former India pacer Karsan Ghavri has stated that the star India batters should consider retirement from the longest format if they fail to score big runs. ()

2. 'Australia is going to be a different ball game' - Rohit Sharma estimates stakes ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

With almost three weeks before the Australia tour, Rohit Sharma has asserted that playing in Australia will be different from other challenges. He also added that players do know their game and have their own mindset for every game. (

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3. Reports: Riyadh to host IPL 2025 mega auction on November 24-25

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction is set to make history as it heads to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The two-day event is tentatively scheduled for November 24-25. ()

4. 'Pakistan can beat India in Tests on spinning tracks' - Wasim Akram after India's historic home series loss to New Zealand

Wasim Akram feels that Pakistan stand a genuine chance of defeating India in Test cricket, particularly on spinning tracks. (

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5. 'If I’m in that batting order, I would be nervous' - David Warner raises alarms over India's batting in Australian conditions

Ahead of the crucial assignment, former Australia opener, David Warner ,while addressing the plight of Indian batters, quipped that he would be nervous facing an Aussie attack if he were to be in an Indian set-up. ()

6. Watch: Indian team arrives in Durban, players test each other's knowledge with South Africa quiz

The Indian team landed in Durban ahead of their upcoming four-match T20I series against South Africa. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side got their tour underway by testing each other's general knowledge about the rainbow nation. (

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7. Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Shreyas Iyer to return for Mumbai's clash against Odisha

Star India batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to join Mumbai's Ranji Trophy squad for their upcoming clash against Odisha on November 6 at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in Mumbai. ()

8. 'Most cherished memories have come in Pink shirt' - Jos Buttler pens emotional note after release ahead of IPL 2025 mega auction

England's white-ball skipper Jos Buttler penned down an emotional note to Rajasthan Royals following his release ahead of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) auction, ending his seven-season association with the franchise. (

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9. Now it feels like we should admit that we can't play spin: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra highlighted India's shortcomings on spin-friendly tracks in home conditions after Rohit Sharma's men suffered a humiliating 0-3 defeat in the three-match Test series against New Zealand on Sunday, November 3. ()

10. Rishabh Pant deserves to be Rohit Sharma's successor as Test captain: Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif has asserted that Rishabh Pant should be the next Test captain for India when Rohit Sharma's reign comes to an end because the wicketkeeper-batter keeps the team above everything else and has done well in overseas conditions. (

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