October 3 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. India being the home side are favourites to win ODI World Cup: Sam Curran

Sam Curran mentioned that the Rohit Sharma-led side is well aware of the conditions and hence, they are the ideal to win the upcoming ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

2. Kumar Sangakkara named as new chair of MCC World Cricket Committee

Legendary Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has been named as the new chair of the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) World Cricket Committee. (READ MORE)

3. Rishabh Pant visits Badrinath temple to seek blessings ahead of his birthday

Rishabh Pant will be celebrating his birthday on October 04 and ahead of that, the star cricketer visited the Badrinath temple to seek blessings. (READ MORE)

4. Sam Curran praises Jos Buttler for 'positive intent' in batting

Sam Curran mentioned that Jos Buttler aims to break boundaries and push the team hard in order to put the opposition under pressure in the upcoming ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

5. Peter Handscomb controlling the controllables to crack Australian Test code

Australia wicketkeeper-batter Peter Handscomb is eager to avoid being labelled as a subcontinent specialist and to be a constant in the team's middle order in Test matches under all circumstances. (READ MORE)

6. England appoint Indian sidearm specialist to tackle left-arm seamers

The defending champions England have appointed Saurabh Ambatkar, India’s side-arm specialist, ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup to help the batters tackle left-arm seamers. (READ MORE)

7. Dale Steyn documents his stay in Kerala ahead of ODI World Cup

Dale Steyn is a part of Star Sports’ commentary panel for the World Cup, and by taking to social media, Steyn documented his stay in Kerala. (READ MORE)

8. MS Dhoni sports new hairdo inspired by fan's art, turns back clock to remind vintage days

Legendary India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni once again came into the limelight as he was spotted in a new hairstyle. (READ MORE)

9. Michael Vaughan predicts his Semi-Finalists, leaves out Australia

In his tweet on Twitter (X), the 48-year-old unveiled his four chosen semi-finalists: India, England, South Africa, and Pakistan. (READ MORE)

10. Ravi Shastri urges Team India to recognise the X-Factor in middle-order

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Suryakumar Yadav could be key for the Rohit Sharma-led side. (READ MORE)