November 2, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Marnus Labuschagne's coach warns against rushing Sam Konstas for BGT 2024-25 citing Prithvi Shaw's example

The young 19-year-old Sam Konstas has played just six first-class games but is in contention for a spot in Australia's Border-Gavaskar Trophy squad. (READ MORE)

2. LSG co-owner Shashwat Goenka explains ‘guiding principle’ behind Mayank Yadav's retention for IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants co-owner Shashwat Goenka shared insights about Mayank Yadav's retention for IPL 2025. (READ MORE)

3. Watch: R Ashwin pulls off stunner to send Daryl Mitchell packing in Mumbai Test

Ravichandran Ashwin took one of the best catches of his career to dismiss Daryl Mitchell in the ongoing third Test between India and New Zealand. (READ MORE)

4. 'I'm nobody to say he doesn't have a future' - Shan Masood addresses Babar Azam issue

Shan Masood acknowledged Babar Azam's batting talent but said that the former captain needs a break from Test cricket. (READ MORE)

5. Rishabh Pant scores fastest half-century for India against New Zealand in Tests at Wankhede

Rishabh Pant etched his name into the record books by smashing a whirlwind half-century against New Zealand on Saturday, November 2. (READ MORE)

6. 'I'm good at taking constructive criticism' - Shan Masood responds to Ramiz Raja's controversial question

Shan Masood showed a lot of maturity as he calmly responded after knowing about Ramiz Raja's criticism directed at him even after Pakistan's series win versus England. (READ MORE)

7. ‘He must be kicking himself’ - Aakash Chopra on Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal in Mumbai Test

Aakash Chopra spoke about Yashasvi Jaiswal's disappointing dismissal in the first innings of the first Test between India and New Zealand. (READ MORE)

8. Ricky Ponting names Nathan McSweeney as Australia’s potential opener for BGT 2024-25

Former Australia captain suggested Nathan McSweeney's name as Australia look for potential candidates to open with Usman Khawaja in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024. (READ MORE)

9. Watch: Bizarre spidercam glitch forces early Lunch on Day 2 in Mumbai Test

Something unique transpired during Day 2 of the third Test between India and New Zealand as a problem with the spidercam forced the players to take an early Lunch. (READ MORE)

10. 'Sunil Gavaskar smashed the plate on the wall' - Ravi Shastri's hilarious claim on India conceding no balls at Wankhede

Washington Sundar and Ravindra Jadeja bowled several no-balls on Day 1 of the final Test between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This didn't sit well with the legendary Sunil Gavaskar as he expressed his frustration on commentary. (READ MORE)