June 28, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. 'Upar daale toh deta hu na' - Rohit Sharma fulfills promise, deposits Liam Livingstone's full delivery for maximum

Ahead of the last ball, Rohit could be heard on the stump mic telling fellow Mumbai batter that he would go for a big hit if Livingstone pitches the ball up. (READ MORE)

2. Watch: Bumrah left hanging as umpire misses handshake, video goes viral

Despite the brief confusion, the Indian players celebrated their victory, having bowled England out for 103 while chasing a target of 172. (READ MORE)

3. 'Their issues with these conditions run a bit deeper' - Michael Vaughan comes hard at England after semifinal drubbing

Michael Vaughan came hard at the Three Lions for opting to bowl on a pitch that was expected to become slower with the passage of time. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Toying with bowlers’- Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana propel India to stellar start on Day 1 of Chepauk Test

By the time the afternoon session ended, Shafali Verma had scored 165 runs and continued her onslaught, punishing South Africa’s bowling attack whenever the opportunity presented itself. (READ MORE)

5. I was always in favour of India winning T20 World Cup 2024, Rohit Sharma deserves it: Shoaib Akhtar

The cricketer-turned-expert hailed Rohit as a selfless captain and a complete batter, who deserves to lift the World Cup trophy. (READ MORE)

6. T20 World Cup 2024: R Ashwin, Wasim Jaffer pull Michael Vaughan's leg after India's semi-final triumph over England

A light-hearted exchange between Wasim Jaffer, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Michael Vaughan ensued after India's commanding victory over England in the semi-final of T20 World Cup 2024 in Guyana. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Bits and pieces here and there’ - Jos Buttler reveals what went wrong against India in semi-final

England skipper Jos Buttler admitted his mistake in not using Moeen Ali as his second spinner. (READ MORE)

8. 'That's not the pitch that you want to have a match' - Jonathan Trott criticizes Tarouba pitch after Afghanistan's crushing semi-final defeat

Head coach of Afghanistan, Jonathan Trott, had his share of grievances after the first semi-final match. (READ MORE)

9. 'Bumrah is 1000 times better than me' - Kapil Dev makes sweeping comparison between himself and Jasprit Bumrah

Reflecting on the comparison between players from his era and the current generation, he noted that the younger cricketers are superior overall, despite his contemporaries possessing greater experience. (READ MORE)

10. ‘Probably saving for the finals’ - Rohit Sharma backs Virat Kohli to perform in WC final following slump in form

Rohit confirmed Kohli’s place in the playing XI for the final and also stated that after one has played for 15 years, form does not matter. (READ MORE)