July 2, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Virat Kohli is a powerhouse of energy on the ground, was a leader in his own way: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on Virat Kohli for his energy on the field, even when he is not scoring runs. (READ MORE)

2. Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma and Harshit Rana added to India’s squad for first two Zimbabwe T20Is

Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana have been added to India's squad as replacements for Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, and Yashasvi Jaiswal for the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe. (READ MORE)

3. India played a good brand of cricket and deserved to win: Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi lauded India's brand of cricket and admitted that they deserved to win the T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

4. 'If I have to reach the peak, I will need everyone’s oxygen' - Suryakumar reveals Rohit's inspirational huddle speech in T20 World Cup final

Suryakumar Yadav revealed how Rohit Sharma's speech during the huddle ahead of South Africa's innings inspired the Indian players in the all-important T20 World Cup final. (READ MORE)

5. 'Daughter on shoulders, nation on his back, brother by his side' - Rohit Sharma's mother's Instagram post goes viral after India's T20 WC win

Rohit Sharma's mother's emotional Instagram post has received a lot of love on social media. (READ MORE)

6. Riyan Parag opens up on India call-up, breakthrough IPL 2024 after difficult years

Riyan Parag shared his reaction after receiving India call-up and excellent IPL 2024 performance after struggles in the past. (READ MORE)

7. 'My mind was clear that I have to catch it come what may' - Suryakumar Yadav dissects his match-winning catch in T20 World Cup final

Suryakumar Yadav spoke about his match-winning catch in the last over of the T20 World Cup final to dismiss the dangerous David Miller. (READ MORE)

8. 'Virat Kohli should not be compared to anyone' - Former Pakistan opener Ahmad Shahzad heaps praise on legendary Indian batter

Ahmad Shahzad extolled Virat Kohli and said that he shouldn't be compared to any other cricketer. (READ MORE)

9. I dare anybody to boo Hardik Pandya now: Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu praised Hardik Pandya's mental strength after the all-rounder's heroic T20 World Cup campaign. (READ MORE)

10. ‘Gutted, tough pill to swallow’ - David Miller reacts after T20 World Cup final defeat to India

David Miller reacted after losing the World Cup final by an agonising seven-run margin against India. (READ MORE)