October 10, Evening Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world

Joe Root and Harry Brook. (Source – Twitter/X)

1. ‘Why are we playing on such a surface at home?’ – Ramiz Raja lashes out at Multan pitch

He stated that bowlers had no edge in the game and questioned the pitch preparation for the game. (READ MORE)

2. NSW teen Sam Konstas equals Ricky Ponting’s long-standing feat with second Shield ton

Ponting, Australia’s most successful Test skipper to date, tops the chart. Representing Tasmania against Western Australia in the 1992-93 season of the Shield, he achieved the prestigious feat as an 18-year-old. (READ MORE)

3. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson might regret wasting their chances: Aakash Chopra

The 46-year-old also doubts if the duo will be called up for the upcoming South Africa series after a poor Bangladesh series. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Next World Cup will be in India only’ – Aakash Chopra predicts Varun Chakravarthy’s future after T20I comeback

Chopra added that the reason for his induction into the team is foreseeing the upcoming T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in India. (READ MORE)

5. Coach and captain gave me the license to play fearless cricket: Nitish Kumar Reddy

After the top-order looked fragile for India in the second match, the 21-year-old displayed courage in all forms and smashed 74 off 34. (READ MORE)

6. ‘Gautam Gambhir has given us full freedom to hit the ball’ – Rinku Singh after blistering knock against Bangladesh

Rinku added that if he plays as a finisher, then he aims to deal in boundaries. (READ MORE)

7. Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: India announces Best Fielder medal winner on big screen after massive win over Sri Lanka

Head coach Amol Muzumdar and fielding coach Munish Bali praised the overall fielding effort of the team. (READ MORE)

8. Fatima Sana to return to Pakistan from Women’s T20 World Cup after father’s demise

In all probability, she will miss the side’s next game against Australia Women in Dubai. (READ MORE)

9. ‘I respect your feelings and sincerely apologise’ – Shakib Al Hasan on his silence during Bangladesh protests

Shakib’s silence during the July protests, which led to the fall of the Awami League government, had been a source of contention. (READ MORE)

10. Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Everything you need to know about upcoming tournament

A total of 112 matches will be played in the Elite Category Group with the top two from each group advancing to the quarter-finals. (READ MORE)