January 16 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Generous Shikhar Dhawan sings Rohit Sharma praises

Speaking about their camaraderie, the southpaw credited Rohit for his success in international cricket. He mentioned that their partnership gave the foundation to team India to chase down big totals in the past. (READ MORE)

2. My aim is to play 100 Test matches: Ajinkya Rahane

The veteran batter opened up about his goals as he expressed his desire to play 100 Test matches for the country. (READ MORE)

3. Experienced Australia, new-look West Indies name XIs for Adelaide

In a significant development, both Australia and the West Indies have unveiled their lineups for the much-anticipated first Test set to unfold in Adelaide on January 17. (READ MORE)

4. Brian Lara voices concerns over franchise leagues casting shadow over West Indies Test cricket

Lara attributed this challenge to the rapid ascent of T20 franchise leagues, he asserted that their magnetic appeal is luring budding talents away from the revered domain of Test cricket. (READ MORE)

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shivam Dube in contention of BCCI contract

Jaiswal and Dube are likely to bag the BCCI contract in the coming weeks for having a stunning 2023 and a promising start to 2024. (READ MORE)

6. Experimental Pakistan confirm three changes for Dunedin T20I

Despite trailing 0-2 in the five-match series, Pakistan have opted for a strategic shake-up, making three significant changes to their lineup. (READ MORE)

7. Pat Cummins, Deepti Sharma crowned ICC Players of the Month for December

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month award winners for December 2023 after shortlists were announced last week. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: Haris Rauf considered retiring from international cricket amid criticism

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf recently revealed that he had thought about retiring from international cricket after facing criticism for opting out of the Test series against Australia (READ MORE)

9. 'Their only aim was to bring their children into team' - Bihar Cricket Association President clears air on two teams row in Ranji Trophy

Rakesh Tiwary, Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President, spoke about the “two teams” controversy during the Ranji Trophy opener between Mumbai and Bihar, stating it was a hassle created by some people. (READ MORE)

10. Chris Gayle surprises fans at gas station in Jamaica, pays their bills in heartwarming gesture

In the viral video, Gayle can be seen strolling through a gas station in Portmore, Jamaica, paying for people who came to refill their cars. (READ MORE)