June 14 Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. T20 World Cup 2024: Florida games receive major boost following rain-free day

Lauderhill is set to host three Group A fixtures consecutively over three days, with two of these matches holding significant importance for the USA and Pakistan. (READ MORE)

2. Afghanistan are top contenders to win T20 World Cup in these conditions: Mohammad Kaif

Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that the Afghanistan team is well-equipped to win the ongoing T20 World Cup. The Rashid Khan-led side has won three matches on the trot and has already qualified for the Super 8. (READ MORE)

3. AFG vs PNG: Rashid Khan tries spoiling Fazalhaq Farooqi's post-match interview in hilarious moment

As Farooqi walked in to receive the Player of the Match award, Rashid quickly made it to the cameramen's space. (READ MORE)

4. 'Can only control what we can do’ - Jos Buttler reacts to Josh Hazlewood’s 'knockout' remark

The Three Lions can progress to Super 8 if Australia beats Scotland and England win their final game against Namibia. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Often get in trouble’ - US spokesperson's cheeky remark on Pakistan's T20 World Cup loss to USA

After the win against Pakistan, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller expressed his joy but refused to comment further, stating that it is beyond his "area of expertise". (READ MORE)

6. 'It's been a great effort from boys since game one' - Rashid Khan lauds teammates after advancing to Super 8 of T20 WC

Afghanistan's seven-wicket triumph over Papua New Guinea marked their third consecutive victory in the tournament. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Nothing to answer to anyone’ - Shakib Al Hasan responds to Virender Sehwag’s scathing remarks

Shakib responded to Sehwag’s comments stating that he had no answer for such remarks and expressed his desire to get better in the remaining matches. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: Babar Azam likely to continue as captain after Pakistan's lacklustre outing in T20 World Cup 2024

Following the subpar performance of his team and his captaincy being under scrutiny, the reports suggest that the PCB is likely to stick with Babar as Pakistan’s white-ball captain. (READ MORE)

9. 'That's probably against the spirit of cricket.' - Pat Cummins on manipulating result for England's potential exit from T20 WC

Responding to speculation about tactical net run rate manipulation, Cummins expressed that such strategies would never be entertained by his team. (READ MORE)

10. T20 World Cup 2024: Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan set to return to India after US leg of tournament

Gill and Avesh were part of the India squad as travelling reserves in case of any mishaps for other players. (READ MORE)