December 21 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Rohit Sharma is a question mark in T20 cricket: Sanjay Manjrekar

Despite the decision to pass the captain's baton to Hardik, Rohit Sharma remains an integral part of the MI squad and he will play a crucial role during this transition. (READ MORE)

2. T20 World Cup 2024: India-Pakistan clash in New York to be played in daytime to match sub-continent timings

Due to a significant time difference in the sub-continent and West Indies and the USA, the venue of the 2024 T20 World Cup, the India-Pakistan clash in New York on June 9 is likely to be played in the daytime to suit the TV timings in the sub-continent. (READ MORE)

3. Countdown begins as future stars gear up for U19 showdown

Featuring young and upcoming talent from 16 nations, the tournament will excite fans the world over across 24 days from January 19. (READ MORE)

4. Reports: Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali applies for NCA Director's post

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has made some wholesale personnel changes in the weeks following the team's dismal campaign in the ODI World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

5. Ravi Shastri, Stuart Broad and Kevin Pietersen highlight star-studded commentary panel of SA20 2024

The second season of SA20 is set to unfold from January 10 to February 10, 2024. (READ MORE)

6. 'Pretty special night for us as a family' - Daryl Mitchell after bagging handsome deal in IPL 2024 auction

Mitchell was brought by five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for a whopping INR 14 crore. (READ MORE)

7. Zimbabwe Cricket suspends Wesley Madhevere, Brandon Mavuta for breaching anti-doping rules

The duo have been banned from participating in any cricket activities pending a hearing, following charges under the ZC Code of Conduct. (READ MORE)

8. Sydney Sixers to challenge Tom Curran's four-match ban for 'intimidating an umpire'

Tom Curran was handed a four-match ban after allegedly intimidating an umpire during a Big Bash League encounter earlier in December. (READ MORE)

9. Saud Shakeel opens up on Pakistan's 'positive and aggressive' blueprint for Melbourne Test

Expressing sympathy for Shahzad's unfortunate injury, left-handed batter Saud Shakeel shared his thoughts on potential alternatives for the team. (READ MORE)

10. ‘They wanted him as an opener’ - Tom Moody reflects on SRH getting Travis Head ahead of IPL 2024

“They have got a lot of options there. They have got a lot of match-winners. The one thing we don't know is who is going to captain his side," Moody said. (READ MORE)