December 13 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. 'He's not going to change the approach' - Dale Steyn praises Suryakumar Yadav for not altering batting template after captainship

Former South African speedster Dale Steyn lauded Suryakumar Yadav for not changing his batting approach after taking up the captaincy role for India after his gritty knock in the second T20I against Proteas. (READ MORE)

2. SA vs IND 2023-24: Tilak Varma holds 'rain and wet outfield' liable for Gqeberha drubbing

Indian batter Tilak Varma pointed to the drastic change in conditions following a sharp spell of rain, attributing it to India's loss in the second T20I against South Africa. (READ MORE)

3. 'So sorry for that!' - Rinku Singh apologises for glass-shattering six in Gqeberha

Star India batter Rinku Singh apologised for breaking the window of the commentator’s box during the second T20I match against South Africa. (READ MORE)

4. KL Rahul's metamorphosis from opener to middle order batter gets underway

KL Rahul's expedition to South Africa will signify a pivotal juncture in his cricketing voyage as he will gear up to lead the Indian squad in the ODI series and don gloves in Tests against the Proteas. This shift will mark a significant transition for Rahul, evolving into a wicketkeeper-batter from his conventional role as an opener. (READ MORE)

5. England are definitely more suited to red-ball cricket than India: Anjum Chopra

In a conversation on JioCinema’s daily sports show ‘#AAKASHVANI’, hosted by Aakash Chopra, JioCinema expert Anjum Chopra, spoke about her expectations from the Test match between India Women and England Women at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai starting December 14. (READ MORE)

6. Smriti Mandhana wants Women's WTC, Tammy Beaumont disagrees

Star India batter Smriti Mandhana has voted in favour of the World Test Championship (WTC) in women's cricket. Meanwhile, veteran England batter Tammy Beaumont contested Mandhana's opinion, stating that it is an inopportune time for a women’s WTC given the existing disparity in terms of the number of matches played. (READ MORE)

7. Former New Zealand pacer Derek Stirling passes away at 62

Former New Zealand cricketer and pacer, Derek Stirling, breathed his last on Wednesday, December 13, at the age of 62. (READ MORE)

8. Travis Head named co-vice-captain as Australia live in the present with an eye on the future

Travis Head, Australia's standout performer in recent victories in the World Test Championship final and the ODI World Cup 2023 final, has been formally appointed as co-vice-captain of the Australian Test team alongside Steven Smith. (READ MORE)

9. 'Uzzie doesn't want to make too big of a fuss' - Pat Cummins clears air on Khawaja opting against wearing Palestine message on shoes

Usman Khawaja has opted against wearing shoes bearing messages related to the situation in Palestine during the first Test against Pakistan but he decided not to sport them. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins emphasized Khawaja might not be aware of ICC guidelines and he doesn’t want to make a big commotion about the same. (READ MORE)

10. 'Will continue to fight and seek to gain approval' - Usman Khawaja after ICC's takedown on Pro-Palestine shoes

Usman Khawaja took to his social media handles to defend his act and posted a video message for his fans saying that his message wasn’t political but a humanitarian appeal. The opening batter further said that he was speaking for those who don’t have a voice but also respects the decision and view of the ICC. However, he will continue to fight it and seek to gain approval for it. (READ MORE)