October 27 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Reports: VVS Laxman likely to coach India against Australia post ODI World Cup 2023

Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman will take charge of the Indian team for the side’s upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia. Notably the series is scheduled to be played right after the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023 and will begin on November 23, in Vishakapatnam. (READ MORE)

2. ‘That was the last day I played for India’ - MS Dhoni reflects on his final stages of his international cricket career

Recently, during a promotional event for the RIGI, the former skipper was asked about the final stages of his international career, to which Dhoni replied that the World Cup 2019 semi-final was the last day he played cricket for India in his mind. (READ MORE)

3. 'From sumptuous Tofu to mouth watering Dim sums' - Virat Kohli's secret 'run machine' diet in ODI World Cup 2023 revealed

Anshuman Bali, the renowned chef of the hotel Leela Palace revealed most Indian players prefer having food which are high in protein and carbohydrates and it remains the same even for the ongoing ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

4. Alyssa Healy ruled out of remainder of WBBL with finger injury, doubtful for India tour

The wicketkeeper-batter suffered a severe laceration to her right index finger when she was accidentally bitten by one of her dogs while trying to separate them. (READ MORE)

5. CWC 2023: Marco Jansen and Mohammad Rizwan get involved in a verbal battle during PAK vs SA clash

As soon as the ball reached the fence the two players got involved in a verbal battle and Gerald Coetzee was seen running in to calm things down between the duo. (READ MORE)

6. 'Just looked at him and said, ‘You are an absolute disgrace’ - Stuart Broad recalls Ashes altercation with Pat Cummins

Former England fast bowler Stuart Broad has opened up about a fiery episode during the Ashes series, singling out Australia's skipper Pat Cummins as an "absolute disgrace." (READ MORE)

7. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's relationship advice to bachelors

The latest viral video circulating on social media serves as evidence that Dhoni excels at providing relationship advice in real life. In this video, the cricketer is seen engaging with a crowd and sharing valuable relationship tips with his unmarried friends. (READ MORE)

8. Riyan Parag creates history, becomes first cricketer to score six consecutive fifties in T20s

Riyan Parag etched his name into the history books on Friday, October 27, as he became the first cricketer to score six consecutive half-centuries in T20 cricket. His unbeaten 33-ball 57 against Kerala helped him achieve the remarkable feat. (READ MORE)

9. Billy Bowden set to become first New Zealand umpire to stand in 200 First-class games

New Zealand’s Billy Bowden is set to become the first umpire from the country to stand in 200 first-class matches. (READ MORE)

10. 'Don’t start the blame game' - Kevin Pietersen after Nasser Hussain's 'end of era' remark on England

Legendary England captain Kevin Pietersen indirectly expressed his displeasure with his former teammate Nasser Hussain after the latter called the Jos Buttler-led side's 2023 ODI World Cup crash an "end of an era". (READ MORE)