September 5, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. 'I third-wheeled on one of the dinner dates' - KL Rahul's revelation of Virat-Anushka's gesture regarding fear of failure resurfaces

For star Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, his first Test match for India in 2014 was one of the most memorable and most pressured days for him. (READ MORE)

2. Watch: Harshit Rana brings out 'flying kiss' celebration after dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad in Duleep Trophy

He has continued the same momentum in the Duleep Trophy as he dismissed Gaikwad and Sudharsan in a span of five deliveries. (READ MORE)

3. Matthew Mott appointed as Sydney Sixers head coach for next three years

Matthew Mott has joined the Big Bash League (BBL) franchise Sydney Sixers as assistant coach on a three-year deal. (READ MORE)

4. BCCI AGM scheduled in Bengaluru on September 29, secretary election not on agenda

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to take place in Bengaluru on September 29. (READ MORE)

5. Jos Buttler ruled out of Australia T20Is with calf injury

Star England batter Jos Buttler has suffered another setback in his recovery from a calf injury, which forced him out of Lancashire’s T20 Blast quarter-final game. (READ MORE)

6. There is a lot to give back to domestic cricket: Rishabh Pant

Pant, who returned to competitive cricket 12 months after a horrific car accident in December 2022, got a grand welcome in IPL 2024. After the recently concluded IPL, the young cricketer also played his part well in India's T20 World Cup 2024 winning campaign. (READ MORE)

7. Watch: Akash Deep’s pearler breaches Nitish Reddy’s defence

Pacer Akash Deep got the better of Reddy with a peach of delivery as the batter failed to decipher the line and length. (READ MORE)

8. 'Sometimes I cook, and sometimes my husband cooks' - Anushka Sharma opens up on culinary activities with Virat Kohli

Recently, Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma made a public appearance in Mumbai, where she shared heartwarming insights into her and husband cricketer Virat Kohli's culinary adventures at home. (READ MORE)

9. 'Yes, I've not been up to my own expectations' - Shubman Gill gives honest take on Test performances

Shubman Gill has become one of India's batting mainstays in ODI cricket but his performances in the longest and shortest formats of the game have not done justice to his potential as yet. (READ MORE)

10. Watch: Imran Tahir emulates Cristiano Ronaldo's iconic celebration in CPL, video goes viral

In the ongoing Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2024, veteran spinner Imran Tahir not only led the Guyana Amazon Warriors to victory but also brought a touch of football flair to the cricket field. (READ MORE)