December 8 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Glenn Phillips shines on Day 3, BAN-NZ 2nd Test headed for intriguing finish

Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted to Day 3 of the second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand. (READ MORE)

2. 'Jaiswal and Gaikwad to continue as openers and Gill at No. 3'- Sanjay Manjrekar ahead of South Africa T20I 

Ahead of the much-awaited multi-format series between India and South Africa, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has suggested the ideal opening pair for the upcoming T20I series in light of the team's surplus openers. (READ MORE)

3. Jason Holder names two IPL teams he would like to play for in IPL 2024

Jason Holder came forward to reveal the two teams that he would be keen on playing for in the IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

4. We weren’t just good in the ODI World Cup, feel we are a better T20I side: Moeen Ali

All-rounder Moeen Ali wasn’t impressed with the team’s performance in the marquee tournament in India. He mentioned that they weren’t good enough to go the distance and clarified that it happens to every team once in a while. (READ MORE)

5. 'Gautam Gambhir's sights will be set on Madushanka' - Aakash Chopra on KKR's auction strategy

As per the former India cricketer, Aakash Chopra, the newly-appointed KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir can go after Dilshan Madushanka, who was terrific in the recently concluded ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

6. Matt Renshaw collects seven runs in one ball en route to half-century against Pakistan

In the warm-up game against Pakistan, Matt Renshaw completed his half-century with a rare seven runs mark. In the 78th over of the four-day match, the 27-year-old played Abrar Ahmed to deep extra cover which sent Mir Hamza for a long chase. (READ MORE)

7. Gujarat Giants got to look for two fast bowlers in WPL Auction: WV Raman

Anjum Chopra and WV Raman analyzed each of the five teams and the players they would like to target ahead of the WPL 2024 Auction. (READ MORE)

8. BBL 2023-24: Injury sidelines Glenn Maxwell for upcoming clash against Perth Scorchers

Melbourne Stars have suffered a huge blow as their skipper Glenn Maxwell is ruled out with an injury and will miss the clash against defending champions Perth Scorchers. (READ MORE)

9. There could be a bidding war for me in IPL 2024 auction: Rilee Rossouw

Rossouw has registered himself for the IPL 2024 auction scheduled to be held in Dubai on Tuesday, December 19. He is expecting a bidding war for him and also predicted that his next destination in the cash-rich league could be either the Delhi Capitals or the Kolkata Knight Riders. (READ MORE)

10. 'They're going to have to do a lot to stop me walking out there' - Alyssa Healy eager to make comeback against India

Australian wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy is gearing up for the upcoming Test against India in Mumbai, scheduled to commence on December 21. (READ MORE)