November 8, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

Travis Head. (Source - Travis Head/Instagram)
1. Travis Head blessed with baby boy ahead of BGT 2024-25

Destructive Australian batter Travis Head and his wife Jessica Davies have been blessed with their second child, a baby boy who they have named Harrison George Head. ()

2. We are not considering India series as rematch of T20 World Cup 2024 final: Aiden Markram

Captain Aiden Markram asserted South African team was not looking at the four-match T20I series against Team India as a chance to avenge their defeat to the Men in Blue in the T20 World Cup final in June. (

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3. Mushfiqur Rahim to miss West Indies Tests with finger injury

Bangladesh's senior wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies due to a fractured finger. ()

4. England women squads for multi-format tour of South Africa announced, Freya Kemp earns maiden Test call-up

The England & Wales Cricket Board announced their squads for the all-format tour of South Africa. The 19-year-old all-rounder, Freya Kemp, has earned her maiden call-up. (

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5. 'Virat Kohli to be there at least till 2027' - Renowned Astrologer predicts Indian batting great's remaining playing years

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli is set to continue his illustrious career at least until 2027, according to a recent astrological analysis. Renowned astrologer Greenstone Lobo went into Kohli's horoscope and made an interesting case for the star batter's prolonged success on the field. (

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6. Sir Ian Botham narrowly escapes after falling in crocodile-infested waters

Legendary former England cricketer Sir Ian Botham recently was the talk of the town after he had a close call with crocodiles while on a trip in Australia’s Northern Territory with his former Ashes rival, Merv Hughes. ()

7. Watch: Afridi drops sitter soon after Wasim Akram shares about not trusting fielders in his playing days

Wasim Akram was rhetorically asked by another co-commentator, James Brayshaw, as to the reason behind there being a majority of dismissals during Akram and Waqar Younis’ time being LBWs and bowled-outs. (

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8. India not to travel to Pakistan for Champions Trophy, likely to play in UAE

India have said that they will not travel to Pakistan for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to security concerns. ()

9. Watch: Glenn Maxwell chops on Haris Rauf delivery to extend poor form

Star Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell failed to go big once again as he was dismissed cheaply in the second ODI of the ongoing three-game series against Pakistan. (

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10. Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka vs Bengal, Round 4, Day 3 Review

After a fantastic display of cricket from both the teams at the end of Day 2 of Round 4 Ranji Trophy 2024-25 game between Karnataka and Bengal, the Bengal side would have ideally wanted to turn up fresh for Day 3 and pick up a few early wickets to keep the Karnataka batters in check. ()