October 16, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Lalit Modi shares new rules for retentions ahead of IPL 2025 Mega Auction

The auction purse is INR 120 crore in the 2025 season but it will increase to INR 125 crore and INR 130 crore, respectively in the two subsequent editions. (READ MORE)

2. Reports: BCCI to sack skipper Harmanpreet Kaur post Women's T20 World Cup elimination

As per reports, BCCI will have a meeting with the selection committee and head coach Amol Muzumdar to discuss Harmanpreet’s future as a captain. (READ MORE)

3. 'Babar Azam, Virat Kohli shouldn't be mentioned in same line' - Ravichandran Ashwin settles debate 'once and for all'

Ashwin said that he rates the Pakistani batter very highly but doesn't fall in the same category as the former India captain. (READ MORE)

4. Dinesh Karthik, Rashid Khan, Jos Buttler confirm participation in 2024 Abu Dhabi T10 league

Following his retirement from international and Indian cricket, Karthik will be keen on putting in his best performance in the tournament. (READ MORE)

5. 'Most talented cricketer' - Virat Kohli pens down heartfelt letter to Hall of Fame inductee AB de Villiers

De Villiers joins the ranks of England's Alastair Cook and Indian women's cricket genius Neetu David in the class of 2024. (READ MORE)

6. 'Virat Kohli is at that stage in his career where he just wants to win games for India' - Mike Hesson warns Australia ahead of BGT 2024/25

Hesson feels that Kohli prioritising his team's success could prove to be dangerous for the World Test Champions. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Cheteshwar Pujara's contribution was immense’ - Parthiv Patel reflects on importance of number 3 batter in BGT

Patel opined that star India batter Shubman Gill could be a crucial part of India’s squad in the BGT 2024-25. (READ MORE)

8. Anil Kumble suggests India to open with KL Rahul instead of Shubman Gill in Rohit Sharma's absence for first BGT Test

Kumble also shed light on the Kookaburra ball as well as the period after which it generally gets easier to bat in Australia. (READ MORE) 

9. UP Nawabs set for debut in Abu Dhabi T10 League  

The Abu Dhabi T10 League has added its newest franchise, UP Nawabs, owned by philanthropist and venture capitalist Lavish Choudhary. (READ MORE)

10. Reports: Pat Cummins to miss two-match Test series against Sri Lanka next year

Cummins also opened up on the flexibility provided by Cricket Australia to all its players when it comes to family-related matters. (READ MORE)