October 11, Evening Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world

October 11, Evening Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world. (Source – Getty Images)

1. ‘No matter what the pitch is like, we must find a way out’ – Pakistan captain Shan Masood after humiliating defeat to England at Multan

Pakistan suffered a humiliating loss at the hands of England in the first Test at Multan Cricket Stadium. (READ MORE)

2. Shan Masood likely to be stripped off Pakistan’s Test captaincy after Multan drubbing

As is the tradition with the Pakistan team, the sword is hanging over captain Shan Masood and a report from Cricket Pakistan suggests that his position as the leader is in jeopardy. (READ MORE)

3. BAN vs SA 2024: Temba Bavuma ruled out of first Test following tricep muscle strain

However, the Proteas have been handed a huge setback as Temba Bavuma, their skipper, has been ruled out of the first Test.’ (READ MORE)

4. WATCH: Rohit Sharma trains vigorously in nets ahead of New Zealand series

In the clip, which has been going viral all over social media, Rohit took to his official Instagram handle and shared the clip of him fine-tuning his batting ahead of the tough series against the Black Caps. (READ MORE)

5. PCB adds Aleem Dar, Aaqib Javed, Azhar Ali to selection committee soon after being thumped by England in first Test

There has been a major recomposition of the men’s selection committee of the Pakistan Cricket Board as domestic cricketer-turned-umpire Aleem Dar, former Pakistan cricketers Aaqib Javed and Azhar Ali, have been appointed as the voting members. (READ MORE)

6. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: No place for Mohammed Siraj in former selector’s India XI

Former India selector Jatin Paranjape has made an unexpected suggestion regarding India’s bowling lineup for the upcoming tour of Australia later this year. (READ MORE)

7. If Rohit Sharma enters the IPL auction, he will fetch big bucks: Harbhajan Singh

The IPL 2025 auction is looming on the horizon, and ahead of the marquee event, many eyes will be upon Mumbai Indians. One of the biggest decisions that the side will have to make would be whether to hold onto former skipper Rohit Sharma. (READ MORE)

8. Watch: Virat Kohli lands in Mumbai ahead of three-match Test series against New Zealand

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli arrived in Mumbai last night, from London, for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand. The 35-year-old was spotted at the Mumbai airport, where he obliged the paparazzi with a quick photo opportunity before making his way out. (READ MORE)

9. Suryakumar Yadav available for Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy game against Maharashtra

Mumbai are the defending champions and they will tussle against Maharashtra in the second game, starting from October 18. Suryakumar has made himself available for the selection and if things go well, he will be featuring for Mumbai in the domestic game. (READ MORE)

10. Cricket Australia introduces day-night Sheffield Shield matches to prepare players for pink-ball

The board announced that three Sheffield Shield matches will be played under lights this season. Moreover, it has vowed that there will be a minimum of one day-night Test every summer. (READ MORE)