November 17, Evening Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world

Pat Cummins and Rohit Sharma. (Source – Getty Images)

1. BGT 2024-25: Schedule, squads, live streaming, broadcasters & all you need to know

Australia haven’t defeated India in a Test series in almost 10 years and playing at home. (Read More)

2. ‘You never do is write off champions’ – Justin Langer backs Virat Kohli ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy despite form slump

Kohli’s recent struggles, hitting just one fifty-plus score in his last ten innings, have led to increased scrutiny. (Read More)

3. Reports: Devdutt Padikkal asked to stay in Australia following Shubman Gill’s injury

Gill’s unavailability due to fractured thumb, and Rohit Sharma’s arrival ahead of the opening clash, is still uncertain. (Read More)

4. Reports: Shreyas Iyer to lead Mumbai in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

The decision was made by the senior selection committee on Sunday, scheduled to begin on November 23. (Read More)

5. ‘Nothing wrong with what Gambhir has said’ – Sourav Ganguly defends India head coach following comments on Ricky Ponting

Gambhir didn’t like Pontng’s comments and before flying to Down Under, the 43-year-old asked him to focus on Australian cricket instead. (Read More)

6. AUS vs IND: KL Rahul returns to practice session after being hit on elbow

Rahul was hit on the elbow by a rising delivery from Prasidh Krishna during India’s intra-squad match on November 15. (Read More)

7. KL Rahul has gone through a lot, sure he will find a good team and get his worth in IPL: Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly noted that might have been added pressure on Rahul after his fallout with Goenka. (Read More)

8. ‘Can play a big role for India in the series’ – Pat Cummins on Jasprit Bumrah ahead of BGT 2024-25

Bumrah has 32 wickets from just seven Test matches Down Under, including a stellar performance as the leading wicket-taker in the 2018-19 series with 21 scalps. (Read More)

9. ‘It’s been a good eye-opener’ – Jos Buttler reflects on fourth T20I loss against West Indies after 3-1 lead

The Rovman Powell side managed to register their first win of the series, and they will hope for another consolation win in the fifth T20I of the series. (Read More)

10. ‘Thought for sure whether Jadeja is overpriced’ – Aakash Chopra opens up on CSK’s retentions ahead of IPL 2025 auction

During the IPL 2024 season, Ravindra Jadeja contributed 267 runs at a strike rate of 142.78 and bagged eight wickets with an economy rate of 7.85. (Read More)