September 1, Evening Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world

Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. (Source -Twitter/X)

1. WBBL 2024 Draft: Jemimah Rodrigues joins Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Stars rope in Deepti Sharma

Brisbane Heat signed star India cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues for the upcoming edition of the WBBL while Melbourne Stars roped in Deepti Sharma. Four other Indian cricketers were picked. (READ MORE)

2. BBL Draft 2024: Lockie Ferguson, Sherfane Rutherford join Sydney Thunder, Hobart Hurricanes sign Shai Hope

Sydney Thunder signed Lockie Ferguson and Sherfane Rutherford for the upcoming season. Hobart Hurricanes roped in Shai Hope. (READ MORE)

3. Umpire Anil Chaudhary hails Rohit Sharma as one of the best in business

Anil Chaudhary praised Rohit’s excellent batting capabilities and revealed how much he enjoys watching Indian skipper bat. (READ MORE)

4. Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25: Sunil Gavaskar predicts 3-1 win for India

Sunil Gavaskar is hopeful that India’s forthcoming tour of Australia will produce some fantastic cricket with an abundance of talent on both sides. (READ MORE)

5. MS Dhoni opens up on relationship with Virat Kohli

MS Dhoni recently spoke about his relationship with Virat Kohli and called him one of the best batters in the sport. (READ MORE)

6. Gambhir doesn’t expect players to do something he won’t do: Jonty Rhodes

Rhodes backed Gambhir to go from strength to strength in his coaching career, especially with the kind of talent he has at his disposal. (READ MORE)

7. Impact Player rule is killing all-rounders: Jonty Rhodes

Rhodes mentioned that all-rounders’ growth is being hampered because of the Impact Player Rule. (READ MORE)

8. ‘No better feeling’ – Joe Root after surpassing Alastair Cook’s century record

Root mentioned that there is no better feeling after scoring a century as it is a big part of why he picked up a cricket bat in the first place. (READ MORE)

9. Uttarakhand Premier League unveils teams and owners ahead of inaugural season

There will be five men’s teams and three women’s teams competing for the crowns to become the inaugural UPL champions. (READ MORE)

10. Watch: Joe Root hugs father after record-breaking century against Sri Lanka at Lord’s

After smashing Alastair Cook’s record, Root was greeted with a heartfelt hug from his father, who was in the stands. (READ MORE)