December 2 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Usman bhai is familiar with Urdu and we’ve become more cautious: Hasan Ali

Hasan shared insights into a strategic shift for the team, stressing caution because Khawaja understands Urdu. In a recent interview, Hasan expressed concerns about Khawaja possibly sharing game strategies with the Australian team during a match in Karachi. (READ MORE)

2. Naseem Shah's PSL transfer set to change hands from Quetta Gladiators to Islamabad United

Despite Multan Sultans initially appearing as frontrunners for his signature, it's Islamabad United that emerged victorious after a heated battle involving multiple teams vying for the prized fast bowler. (READ MORE)

3. Twitter Reactions: Taijul Islam's brilliance helps Bangladesh grab historical victory against New Zealand in Sylhet

In red-hot form, Taijul cleaned up the Kiwi innings. First, he dismissed Southee as the captain attempted a pull shot but found Zakir Hasan, losing his wicket. Then Taijul removed the last man, Sodhi, securing his ten-wicket haul in the match. (READ MORE)

4. This series will be remembered for Rinku Singh, he fulfilled different roles this time: Aakash Chopra

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra is heavily impressed with Rinku Singh’s performance in the ongoing T20I series against Australia. The Aligarh-born batter played the role of a finisher in the first few games. (READ MORE)

5. Naveen-ul-Haq reveals infamous ‘sweet mangoes’ story from IPL 2023

The pacer clarified the situation and stated that the picture or the caption has nothing to do with the legendary batter. Naveen mentioned that he was chatting with support staff in the hotel room and expressed a desire to eat mangoes. (READ MORE)

6. I always love putting Axar under pressure and the way he bowled was unbelievable: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav lauded Axar and mentioned that he always love to put the 29-year-old under pressure. The flamboyant batter also shared that the team planned to bowl yorkers in the death overs to restrict Australia. (READ MORE)

7. 'You're bound to be disappointed' - Axar Patel opens up on missing ODI World Cup 2023 due to injury

Following his match-winning performance against Australia in fourth T20I, Patel also opened up on the disappointment of missing out on the ODI World Cup 2023 squad due to injury. (READ MORE)

8. Here’s how World Test Championship Points Table stands after 1st Bangladesh vs New Zealand Test

Bangladesh made history with a 150-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test in Sylhet, on Saturday, December 2 and earned crucial points in the WTC points table. (READ MORE)

9. If my son has to play any sport, I will be using Kohli's commitment and dedication: Brian Lara

The 54-year-old underscored the essence of personal achievements in team sport, asserting his desire to instil the right-handed batter's unwavering commitment and dedication in his son, nurturing the traits needed to excel as a top-tier sportsman. (READ MORE)

10. American Premier League set to recreate India-Pakistan rivalry in Houston during second season

The 2^nd edition of the American Premier League is all set to recreate the India-Pakistan rivalry at Moosa Cricket Stadium in Houston, Texas on 24^th December 2023. The rivalry match between Premium Indians and Premium Paks will be named as “Super Match”. (READ MORE)