June 20 Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

By Koustav Sengupta

Updated - 20 Jun 2024, 17:34 IST

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1. Shabnam Shakil added to India squads for multi-format South Africa series

Shabnam Shakil has been added to the India squad for the third ODI, the one-off Test and the three-match T20I series against South Africa. (READ MORE)

2. Former India pacer David Johnson passes away at 52

David Johnson died after falling from the balcony of his fourth-floor apartment, a Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) official confirmed. (READ MORE)

3. Kane Williamson shares plan after opting for non-binding contract

Kane Williamson expressed his keenness to continue participating for the BlackCaps for as long as he remains physically and mentally capable. (READ MORE)

4. Virat Kohli will show why Indian selectors have faith in him at opening slot: Matthew Hayden

Matthew Hayden, who observed Kohli from close quarters in the IPL, is convinced that the Indian great must continue opening the batting. (READ MORE)

5. Travis Head opens up on his boozy celebration after 2023 ODI World Cup triumph

While the victory called for celebrations, Head admits his celebrations went overboard, with videos of his drunken antics surfacing on social media. (READ MORE)

6. Chandika Hathurusingha alleviates pressure on Bangladesh ahead of Super 8 campaign

Chandika Hathurusingha was determined not to burden his team with heightened expectations as they prepare to face Australia in Antigua. (READ MORE)

7. Reports: BCCI looking to sign both Gautam Gambhir and WV Raman as coaches

Alongside Gambhir, former cricketer WV Raman has been shortlisted as one of the potential picks for the next Indian head coach. (READ MORE)

8. Head coach Rahul Dravid confident about India's chances in West Indies conditions

According to Team India's head coach Rahul Dravid, the unpredictable Caribbean tracks require quickly rectifying their approach each game. (READ MORE)

9. West Indies opener Brandon King may miss remainder of tournament after sustaining injury against England

Brandon King can possibly miss the remainder of the T20 World Cup owing to a side strain injury that he picked up in the match against England. (READ MORE)

10. MLC 2024: Noor Ahmed replaces injured Daryl Mitchell in Texas Super Kings squad

The upcoming edition of Major League Cricket (MLC) has suffered an early blow, with New Zealand all-rounder Daryl Mitchell ruled out of the tournament due to injury. (READ MORE)

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