December 17 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Shaun Tait takes charge as Quetta Gladiators' bowling coach ahead of PSL 2024

Former Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait has been named as the new bowling coach for Quetta Gladiators in the upcoming Pakistan Super League (PSL) 9th edition. (READ MORE)

2. Rinku Singh has performed really well across formats in FC cricket, he will get his opportunity even in ODI series: KL Rahul

In the build-up to the inaugural ODI match against South Africa in Johannesburg, KL Rahul expressed his confidence in Rinku Singh, hinting at the left-hander's imminent ODI debut in the forthcoming three-match series. (READ MORE)

3. 'Visit and experience a live game' - Nepal head coach urges IPL franchises to invest in Nepal T20 Leagues

Nepal head coach Monty Desai requested the IPL team owners to visit Nepal and see how the game is developing in the country. (READ MORE)

4. ‘My opinion still valid’ - Mitchell Johnson doubles down on earlier comment on David Warner after latter's Perth century

Former Australian pacer Mitchell Johnson took the cricket world by storm after his recent comments on veteran opener David Warner. Seeing his knock in the first Test against Pakistan, Johnson was once again not impressed and opined that his opinion on Warner was still valid as to whether the younger players should be given a chance in the squad in the longest format. (READ MORE)

5. Twitter Reactions: Clinical New Zealand emerge victorious in rain-marred match against Bangladesh

New Zealand beat Bangladesh by 44 runs in the first ODI of the three-game series. (READ MORE)

6. Kane Williamson returns to T20I setup as New Zealand announces squad for series against Bangladesh

Ace batter Kane Williamson returned to the T20I setup as New Zealand announced a 13-member squad for the forthcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting on December 27. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Lots of people were pushing me to stop playing’ - Aamer Jamal reflects on early life as taxi driver and tough start to cricket

Making his Test debut for Pakistan, pacer Aamer Jamal put in a brilliant performance in the first Test against Australia at the Optus Stadium in Perth. However, things have not always been easy for Jamal. Speaking of his early life on the fourth day of the Perth Test, the 27-year-old stated that he faced rejection at several stages of his career and opined that many people pushed him to stop playing cricket. (READ MORE)

8. I don’t think Hardik Pandya, as a captain, is a finished product yet: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra spoke about Hardik Pandya’s appointment as Mumbai Indians captain and Rohit Sharma’s contribution as the leader of the side. (READ MORE)

9. 'From groundsman to elite list. What a journey!' - Twitter erupts as Nathan Lyon joins 500 Test Wicket club

Nathan Lyon has etched his name in history, becoming the eighth bowler and the third Australian to join the elite 500 Test wickets club. (READ MORE)

10. 'If this is what playing Test cricket feels like, then I want more' - Jemimah Rodrigues opens up after Test victory against England

Jemimah Rodrigues has reflected on her Test debut and India's record 347-run win in the one-off Test against England at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. (READ MORE)