September 18, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Gautam Gambhir lauds Virat Kohli for playing 'best ODI knock by an Indian'

In the 2012 Asia Cup, Virat Kohli had scored a staggering 183 knock while chasing aa 300-plus total against a formidable Pakistan attack, and Gambhir told that it still stands as the best knock played by an Indian batter till date in the 50-over format. (Read More)

2. 'Subah bheege huye badaam khaate ho ki nahi?' - Virat Kohli sends query for Rohit Sharma via head coach Gautam Gambhir

In a hilarious conversation between Gambhir and Kohli during their recent appearance in a BCCI interview, Kohli sent a query to the Indian captain via the head coach, whom the latter will be conversing with next. (Read More)

3. Gautam Gambhir credits former Indian skipper Virat Kohli for revolutionizing pace attack in Tests

India head coach was of the opinion that Kohli, who led India in all formats after MS Dhoni stepped down, has done a phenomenal job to make the team’s pace attack among the best, especially in red-ball cricket. (Read More)

4. Ricky Ponting set to join Punjab Kings for IPL 2025

Former Australia captain, who parted ways with Delhi Capitals ahead of the 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League, has been onboarded as the new head coach for the Punjab Kings franchise for the upcoming season, the team confirmed via social media. (Read More)

5. We don't drop anyone, we select the best: Gautam Gambhir

India coach Gautam Gambhir addressed the media ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh and smartly answered the query of few big names not being considered for featuring in the match. (Read More)

6. 'Kindness. Chivalry. Respect' - Virat Kohli sparks speculations with cryptic tweets ahead of IND vs BAN series

Kohli has been trending on the social media for multiple reasons since morning, and his series of tweets on X, formerly Twitter, sparked speculations regarding hidden or cryptic messages, which went viral and got the netizens talking. (Read More)

7. Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Bangladesh announce 15-member squad, Nigar Sultana to lead

Bangladesh Women, who will soon travel to the United Arab Emirates for the upcoming T20 World Cup, have named their 15-member squad for the marquee tournament, as Nigar Sultana will lead the pack for the Bangla Tigresses. (Read More)

8. AFG vs SA: Sharjah set to host historic 250th ODI match

Most iconic venue in the UAE, the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, registered its name in the annals of cricket history, as it hosted its 250th one-day international with the first ODI between Afghanistan and South Africa, the most for any international venue in the world. (Read More)

9. We don’t fear anyone but we respect everyone: Gautam Gambhir 

On the eve of the Chennai Test, Gambhir addressed the media where he talked about India’s respect for every playing nation, smartly denying the idea of fearing any opponent.(Read More)

10. 'Retirement has become a joke' - India skipper Rohit Sharma takes sly dig at players reversing retirement decision

India skipper Rohit Sharma opined at the current scenario of cricketers taking retirements and making a comeback at will, and believes that it is something that does not go to his likings. (Read More)