December 22 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. 'This century will change his career' - Sunil Gavaskar predicts bright future for Sanju Samson following first ODI ton

Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Sanju Samson after the Kerala cricketer scored his first international century on Thursday, December 21. (READ MORE)

2. Legends League Cricket registers 300 million live viewership globally for Season 2

The league was successful on every count as the live Indian viewership alone contributed to 170 million out of the global 300 million. (READ MORE)

3. Progress-driven Jonathan Trott on the verge of signing new Afghanistan deal

"I’m sure I’ll sign it but it’s making sure I get what’s right for the team. It’s the offer I want but it’s now about making sure the coaching support and coaching staff is what I want," Trott said. (READ MORE)

4. AUS vs PAK: Shaheen Shah Afridi is likely to be rested for Sydney Test to manage his workload

Ace pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi had an ordinary outing in the opening Test against Australia in Perth as Pakistan lost the match by 360 runs. (READ MORE)

5. I don’t think Harshal Patel is being overpaid in IPL: AB de Villiers

After a terrible season with the ball in IPL 2023, Royal Challengers Bangalore released Harshal Patel ahead of the upcoming season. (READ MORE)

6. 'Yes, it's going to be a test for Yashasvi Jaiswal' - Sunil Gavaskar opens up on South Africa challenge for young Indian opener

Gavaskar, in his characteristic insightful manner, commended Jaiswal's technique, highlighting his ability to play the ball 'very late' and exercise patience before attempting ambitious shots. (READ MORE)

7. 'He's been overpaid' - AB de Villiers gives damning verdict on Sam Curran's IPL price

Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers believes that Sam Curran has been overpaid for a few years now in the Indian Premier League (IPL). (READ MORE)

8. Tushar Deshpande gets married to Nabha Gaddamwar

Chennai Super Kings' rising star, Tushar Deshpande, who emerged as a key bowler in the 2023 Indian Premier League, has tied the knot with Nabha Gaddamwar in a heartwarming ceremony surrounded by loved ones. (READ MORE)

9. 'He has kickstarted his international career with this knock'- Gautam Gambhir backs Sanju Samson to go big on the back of Paarl ton

Gautam Gambhir has highlighted Sanju Samson's century in the third ODI against South Africa as a potential game-changer for Samson's international career. (READ MORE)

10. Rohit Shama has probably been the most selfless Indian cricketer I have seen in a long, long time: Simon Doull

"Rohit has done everything he possibly could for his team to win. He made this team, he played in a certain way to allow the others in the team to be able to play the way they play," Doull said. (READ MORE)