October 21, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. 'Going to be ducking bouncers from Australia's No.3?’ - Marnus Labuschagne wants to play on Virat Kohli's 'ego'

The 30-year-old has bowled in 44 innings, picking up 13 wickets at an average of 58.23. (Read More)

2. IND vs NZ 2024: Pune pitch to assist spinners as India look to level series

The pitch at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune is likely to play an important role in India's pursuit to bounce back from their disappointing defeat in Bengaluru. (Read More)

3. Sheffield Shield 2024-25: Mitchell Starc shows glimpses of class ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Starc, representing NSW, showed a glimpse of his form as he took the wicket of opener Ashley Chandrasinghe on just the second ball of the match. (Read More)

4. Want to play two Ranji matches before I go to Australia: Mohammed Shami

The veteran pacer's fitness became a topic of discussion after Indian captain Rohit Sharma revealed that Shami had experienced swelling in his knees, potentially affecting his recovery. (Read More)

5. ‘Marnus and Uzzie hated me up top’ - Steve Smith on being back as Australia's Test number four

The star Australia batter has stated that he never communicated to the team management about moving down but he was asked about his ideal position. (Read More)

6. 'Son, pick up your things and go back' - Basit Ali on Sufiyan Muqeem and Abhishek Sharma on-field spat

The controversy erupted when Muqeem, celebrating Sharma's wicket, made a silent gesture towards the departing batter. (Read More)

7. Mohammad Rizwan likely to be named Pakistan's white-ball skipper

The decision was made after Babar Azam resigned as the white-ball skipper. (Read More)

8. ‘We also want him to play’ - CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan on MS Dhoni’s retention status ahead of IPL mega auction

CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan came forward and talked about MS Dhoni’s retention and said that Dhoni has not confirmed it to them yet. (Read More)

9. Sarfaraz’s returns on the field with the bat were even more prodigious than his waistline: Sunil Gavaskar

Sarfaraz made 150 runs in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand in Bengaluru. (Read More)

10. Pro Cricket League 2024: Faridabad Sledgehammers Knights, Ghaziabad Bhawani Tigers win crucial games on Sunday

 Faridabad Sledgehammers Knights edged out the Gurugram Patriots by five wickets. (Read More)