July 4 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. 'We gotta try to make the region proud' - Kraigg Brathwaite opens up ahead of Test series against India

West Indies’ Test captain Kraigg Brathwaite opened up about his excitement over facing India in the upcoming Test series. (READ MORE)

2. Rahul Dravid puts great emphasis on preparation: Ravichandran Ashwin

Veteran Indian all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on how coach Rahul Dravid puts great emphasis on preparations as India gears up for the series against the West Indies. (READ MORE)

3. 'He has looked the most disappointing so far' - Ricky Ponting wants England to drop James Anderson for third Ashes Test

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting made a bold remark in which he opined that England should look to drop James Anderson from the lineup in the upcoming Ashes Test. (READ MORE)

4. 'I figured it out!!!! I cracked the Hypocrisy code' - Harsha Bhogle gives unique take on Bairstow-stumping fiasco

Veteran Indian cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle gave a unique take on Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. (READ MORE)

5. Virat Kohli won't be made Test captain, and maybe that's the right thing: Aakash Chopra

Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra was of the opinion that ace batter Virat Kohli would not be named India’s Test captain and even stated that it was the right thing to do. (READ MORE)

6. ‘There could be a physical fight in the future’ - Salman Butt raises security concerns following Lord's Long Room incident

Former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt expressed his concerns over Lord’s security after several MCC members were seen arguing with Usman Khawaja. (READ MORE)

7. 'Will have to use the atmosphere to our advantage’ - Stuart Broad prepping up for Ashes blockbuster at Headingley

Veteran English pacer Stuart Broad reflects on how the side will look to use its home advantage at Headingley in the third Ashes Test. (READ MORE)

8. 'He put his hands around my shoulders and explained this thing really well to me' - Delhi Capitals' pacer Mukesh Kumar reveals MS Dhoni's advice to him during IPL 2023

Delhi Capitals’ pacer Mukesh Kumar revealed Chennai Super Kings’ skipper MS Dhoni’s invaluable advice to him during the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2023. (READ MORE)

9. England to host Pakistan in T20 bilateral series ahead of T20 World Cup 2024

The cricket boards of England and Pakistan announced a thrilling four-match T20I series to be held in May 2024 ahead of the T20I World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean. (READ MORE)

10. ‘Correct decision made, England just didn’t like it’ - Simon Taufel gives his take on Jonny Bairstow's stumping saga

Legendary umpire Simon Taufel gave his take on Jonny Bairstow’s controversial dismissal on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. He opined that the correct decision was made. (READ MORE)