October 3, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. MS Dhoni has no desire to be treated as the No. 1 player: Ajay Jadeja

Former India cricketer Ajay Jadeja recently appeared on JioCinema, opining his take on Chennai Super Kings' star cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying that the legendary India captain does not hold any desires of a position of being the Numero Uno player. (READ MORE)

2. [Exclusive] Harbhajan Singh names Yashasvi Jaiswal & Riyan Parag as future replacements for Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli in T20Is

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh, who is currently plying his trade in the LLC 2024, named that Yashasvi Jaiswal and Riyan Parag are well on course to become full-time replacements for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in India's T20 team. (READ MORE)

3. Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Karnataka 16-member squad announced, no place for Samit Dravid

Mayank Agarwal, who also led Karnataka during the previous season of the prestigious Ranji Trophy, is set to lead them this time round as well, but Samit Dravid failed to find a spot in KSCA's 16-member squad announcement. (READ MORE)

4. Gujarat Titans might not retain Mohammed Shami because of injury concerns: Aakash Chopra

“I am saying this team (Gujarat Titans) might not retain Shami because of injury concerns,” Aakash Chopra told on his YouTube channel recently. (READ MORE)

5. Irani Cup 2024: Shardul Thakur gets discharged from hospital post battling high fever

Shardul Thakur, who is playing for Mumbai in the ongoing Irani Cup 2024-25, was hospitalized owing to a fever, however, the cricketer soon got a discharge, and is expected to take the field once again on Day 4. (READ MORE)

6. Mohammad Azharuddin summoned by ED in corruption case involving HCA

Legendary India captain Mohammed Azharuddin recently received a notice by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering matter, also involving Hyderabad Cricket Association. (READ MORE)

7. IND vs BAN 2024: Hardik Pandya reaches Gwalior for first T20I

India all-rounder is all set to represent the national side once again for the three T20Is. While the first game is in Gwalior, Hardik has reached the city of Scindias ahead of the encounter on October 06. (READ MORE)

8. WATCH: Virat Kohli endorses Mehidy Hasan’s bat in Bengali, video goes viral

Bangladesh cricketer Mehidy Hasan Miraz gifted his own brand's cricket bat to India star cricketer Virat Kohli. (CHECK VIDEO)

9. Ravichandran Ashwin hasn't been celebrated as much as he should be as an all-rounder: Ramiz Raja

Former Pakistan cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja heaped massive praise on all-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin, and asked for realizing the importance of the India cricketer. (READ MORE)

10. Women's T20 World Cup 2024: ICC launches AI tool to protect teams from toxic content

To protect players and staff participating in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has partnered with GoBubble, an AI-based tech startup, blocking toxic content. (READ MORE)