November 22 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world
Here is a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
1. ICC introduces new slow over-rate penalties to modulate game tempo
The new system will come into effect on an experimental basis from December to April next year. (READ MORE)
2. Josh Tongue explains journey from contemplating retirement to earning central contract from ECB
It has been a whirlwind last 12 months for young England pacer Josh Tongue. From contemplating retirement in the fag-end of 2022 due to a serious shoulder injury that kept him out of action for 15 months, the 26-year-old became one of only seven English fast bowlers to earn multi-year central contracts with the England Cricket Board (ECB). (READ MORE)
3. Shashi Tharoor cries foul over Sanju Samson's Australia T20Is snub
"Sanju Samson should have not just been selected, he should have led the side in the absence of all the seniors," said Tharoor. (READ MORE)
4. Gautam Gambhir bids adieu to LSG, returns to KKR as mentor
Gautam Gambhir announced in a heartfelt post on his official social media handle that he has stepped down from his role as mentor of the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise - Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). He will reunite with his former franchise KKR as mentor. (READ MORE)
5. I want to regularly play for India and focus on processes: Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar has had a fairytale 2023, first getting picked by the Delhi Capitals for INR 5.5 crore ahead of the IPL 2023, followed by a call-up to the Indian side for the tour of the West Indies where he made his debut in all three formats of the game. (READ MORE)
6. What swung the final game in Australia’s favour was Pat Cummins’ captaincy: Suresh Raina
Suresh Raina gave his views on Australia's victory on the night of the World Cup final on November 19 in Ahmedabad. Raina stated how Australia played better than India on the ultimate day and how Pat Cummins' captaincy made the difference while speaking to ICC. (READ MORE)
7. Virat Kohli rises to third in ICC ODI batter rankings
Virat Kohli won Player of the Tournament award in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)
8. 'Entertainment should never come at the expense of truth' - Sara Tendulkar expresses grief over her deepfake photos
Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar's daughter Sara Tendulkar expressed her grief on social media after some deepfake photos of her emerged on 'X' (formerly known as Twitter). (READ MORE)
9. Trans cricketer Danielle McGahey shares heartfelt note as ICC bars transgenders from international women’s cricket
Danielle McGahey won't be featuring in International Women's Cricket as ICC releases new gender eligibility criteria. (READ MORE)
10. Tactical Cummins reflects on Australia’s come-from-behind World Cup crowning
"It almost became sudden death really, We thought we pretty much had to be flawless from then on to make the semis and we pretty much were," Pat Cummins said. (READ MORE)
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