December 19 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Sunrisers Hyderabad ropes in World Cup hero Travis Head for INR 6.80 Crore in IPL 2024 auction

Australia’s batting superstar Travis Head was sold for INR 6.80 Crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) during the IPL 2024 mini-auction on Tuesday, December 19 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. (READ MORE)

2. Quetta Gladiators considering leadership change ahead of PSL 2024

Quetta Gladiators are in discussion with coach Shane Watson over a possible change in captaincy for PSL 2024. (READ MORE)

3. Cricket Australia removes Mitchell Johnson as guest speaker amid David Warner row

Mitchell Johnson recently grabbed headlines after his explosive comments on former teammate David Warner ahead of the first Test between Australia and Pakistan. Now, Cricket Australia has reacted to the incident by removing Johnson as a guest speaker at Optus Stadium in Perth. (READ MORE)

4. Ottniel Baartman, Andile Phehlukwayo set to miss last two ODIs against India

In a major setback for Cricket South Africa (CSA), pacer Ottniel Baartman and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo will miss the remaining two ODIs against India in their ongoing three-game series. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2024 Auction: Sunrisers Hyderabad strike gold by acquiring Wanindu Hasaranga at his base price

Star Sri Lanka wrist spinner Wanindu Hasaranga was surprisingly sold for his base price of INR 1.50 Crore to Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL 2024 mini-auction on Tuesday, December 19 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai.  (READ MORE)

6. WI vs ENG: Man shot dead in vicinity of team hotel ahead of 4th T20I in Trinidad

Amidst the excitement of the T20I series between England and the West Indies in Trinidad, an unfortunate incident took place. A man was fatally shot dead on Wrightson Road, the same street where the England and West Indies cricket teams are lodged for the final two matches of the five-match series. (READ MORE)

7. IPL 2024 Auction: Chennai Super Kings break the bank to onboard Daryl Mitchell for INR 14 Crore

Star New Zealand batter Daryl Mitchell was sold for INR 14 Crore to defending champions Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2024 mini-auction on Tuesday, December 19 at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. (READ MORE)

8. IPL Auction 2024: Fans ecstatic as CSK rope in Kiwi youngster Rachin Ravindra for INR 1.8 Crore

One of the biggest buys in the IPL 2024 auction that made many headlines was five-time champions Chennai Super Kings bringing in New Zealand all-rounder Rachin Ravindra. (READ MORE)

9. IPL 2024 Auction: Netizens react as KKR sign Mitchell Starc for record-breaking INR 24.75 crore

In what was a historic buy in the history of the Indian Premier League, Mitchell Starc became the priciest player ever sold. Kolkata Knight Riders secured the rights to Starc for the upcoming edition of the IPL by breaking the bank and spending a whopping INR 24.75 crore. (READ MORE)

10. SA vs IND: Rinku Singh's recent heroics lead him to ODI debut in Gqeberha

In the absence of Shreyas Iyer, Rinku Singh has been handed the cap as the Aligarh-born cricketer made his ODI debut in the second match of the series against South Africa. (READ MORE)