July 2 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. 'We let ourselves down in entire tournament' - Shai Hope opens up on West Indies' embarrassing World Cup Qualifier exit

Shai Hope admitted he was at a loss for words to explain West Indies’ performances at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Qualifier after suffering a defeat against Scotland, which ended their hopes of progressing to October’s main event. (READ MORE)

2. There is a lot of hype about India vs Pakistan but the quality has not been that good for a long time: Sourav Ganguly

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly provided a straightforward take on the fierce rivalry between team India and Pakistan ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

3. ‘Yuzvendra Chahal somehow misses big tournaments’ - Sourav Ganguly wants India to consider leg-spinner for 2023 ODI World Cup

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly highlighted that team India will need to include a leg-spinner ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup, pointing out that the think tank will need to keep an eye on Yuzvendra Chahal. (READ MORE)

4. 'I think Australia, as well as Ben Stokes, will be thinking' - Kevin Pietersen recalls England captain's heroics at Headingley in Ashes 2019

Kevin Pietersen reckoned that Australia and Ben Stokes will think about the allrounder’s heroics in the 2019 Ashes Test at Headingley when they come out to battle on Day 5 of the ongoing Test at Lord's. (READ MORE)

5. Ashes 2023: MCC explains reason behind Mitchell Starc's catch of Ben Duckett being adjudged not out

The Marylebone Cricket Club clarified the reason behind third umpire Marais Erasmus’ decision to signal Ben Duckett not-out after Mitchell Starc pulled off a stunning catch at fine leg towards the fag end of Day 4 of the second Ashes Test at Lord's. (READ MORE)

6. 'Their downfall should be a lesson for all' - Mohammad Hafeez after West Indies fail to qualify for ODI World Cup 2023

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Hafeez has said that West Indies' downfall should be an example for everyone in world cricket after Shai Hope and Co. were knocked out of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifiers. (READ MORE)

7. 'Weather is as good as it gets for batting' - Kevin Pietersen hopeful of a Lord's miracle from English batters on final day

While Australia are the favourites to win the second Ashes Test at Lord's, former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen remains hopeful of England's victory. (READ MORE)

8. BCCI asks World Cup staging units to forego bilateral ODIs

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has instructed state units to “voluntarily forego their turn to host an ODI during the bilateral international season,” ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

9. 'It was really hard to read' - UK PM Rishi Sunak reacts to ECB's incriminating report on racism and sexism

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed that he was distressed to read a report which elaborated on the ‘racism, sexism, classism and elitism’ being widespread in English cricket. (READ MORE)

10. 'This is the lowest you can go' - Carlos Brathwaite's damning words after West Indies crash out of ODI World Cup race

Carlos Brathwaite, the former West Indies skipper, reflected on the Caribbean nation's failure in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe. (READ MORE)