May 24 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. IPL 2023: MS Dhoni masterminds Hardik Pandya's dismissal during GT vs CSK Qualifier 1

In the match between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday, May 23, legendary skipper MS Dhoni made a brilliant tactical move to send Hardik Pandya back to the pavilion. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Dhoni using his presence to full effect’ - Brad Hogg reflects on CSK skipper's animated conversation with umpires during Qualifier 1

The incident occurred in the 15th over of the second innings, as Matheesha Pathirana, who came in to bowl the over, was deemed ineligible as he had been off the field for a while. (READ MORE)

3. WTC final: Michael Neser in contention to represent Australia in summit clash as Josh Hazlewood in race against time to gain fitness

Pace bowling all-rounder Michael Neser could make his way into the Australian squad for the upcoming World Test Championship final against India, which is scheduled to be played from June 7. (READ MORE)

4. ‘We're optimistic with what Dave's got left’ - Andrew McDonald throws his weight behind David Warner ahead of WTC final and Ashes

The 41-year-old opined that despite poor form in red-ball cricket, Warner is still going to be an integral part of Australia's Ashes campaign. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2023: BCCI to plant 42000 saplings as GT vs CSK Qualifier 1 witnesses 84 dot balls

As part of a green initiative, the BCCI has decided to plant 500 saplings for every dot ball bowled throughout the IPL 2023 playoffs. (READ MORE)

6. Klaassen, Van der Merwe, Ackermann, Meekeren miss out as Netherlands announce squad for World Cup Qualifier

Big blow for the Netherlands cricket team as many of their key players might be missing the ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier due to their county commitments. (READ MORE)

7. 'Yashasvi is better than many' - Harbhajan Singh makes bold prediction for Yashasvi Jaiswal

Answering a fan query about whether the Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal should replace Rohit Sharma in the Indian team, former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh said that based on his current form Jaiswal is better than many players. (READ MORE)

8. ODI World Cup Qualifier 2023: Ireland name 15-member squad, Stephen Doheny misses out

The Qualifier event will see ten teams competing for two spots in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup – the qualifier will be held in Zimbabwe from 18 June - 9 July 2023. (READ MORE)

9. ENG vs IRE: Conor Olphert to miss Lord's Test with knee issue, Matthew Foster called up

Cricket Ireland has confirmed Matthew Foster has been called up to the Ireland Men’s Test squad after Conor Olphert was forced to withdraw ahead of the squad’s departure for the Test Match against England Men from June 1-4. (READ MORE)

10. 'It seems entire tournament has been organized for MS Dhoni in 2023' - Aakash Chopra on CSK storming into their 10th IPL final

Aakash Chopra praised the brand of captaincy that the former Indian captain does and also feels that the entire tournament seems to have been organized for Dhoni. (READ MORE)