December 9 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Canberra weather gatecrashes Pakistan's Test preparation party

In an unexpected turn of events, Pakistan found their preparation for the upcoming Test series against Australia cut short by an unexpected weather incident in Canberra. (READ MORE)

2. Cricket West Indies mourn loss of veteran cricketers Clyde Butts and Joe Solomon

In a tragic turn of events, the cricketing world bid farewell to Clyde Butts, the former Guyana captain, West Indies off-spinner, and former chairman of selectors, who passed away on December 8 at the age of 66. (READ MORE)

3. 'We are not thinking about what has happened in terms of RCB as a franchise' - Smriti Mandhana displays optimism ahead of WPL 2024

Ahead of the WPL 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Smriti Mandhana clarified that they have no pressure and not thinking at all about what happened with the men’s team. (READ MORE)

4. CSK may look for a guy like Harshal Patel: Irfan Pathan

Former cricketer Irfan Pathan believes that Chennai Super Kings might look out for an Indian pacer in the IPL auction, which is slated to take place on December 19 in Dubai. (READ MORE)

5. Jasprit Bumrah gears up for African delicacy in red-ball return

Star Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is poised for a return to international cricket after a break following the recently concluded ICC ODI World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

6. Annabel Sutherland could be the costliest pick at WPL auction: Abhinav Mukund

Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund stated that young Australia all-rounder Annabell Sutherland could be the most expensive pick at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 auction. (READ MORE)

7. Visuals of Rishabh Pant partying with MS Dhoni in Mumbai grab limelight

Rishabh Pant was recently seen alongside MS Dhoni at a party in Mumbai. He has frequently joined the Chennai Super Kings skipper in various celebrations. (READ MORE)

8. 'Body's probably not in an ideal situation' - Adam Zampa seeks rest after wreaking havoc in ODI World Cup 2023

Adam Zampa has played a lot of cricket over the past few months and is looking for some rest in between his Big Bash League (BBL) fixtures for the Melbourne Renegades. (READ MORE)

9. ZIM vs IRE: Sikandar Raza suspended for two matches, Campher and Little fined for on-field tussle

Zimbabwe captain, Sikandar Raza and Ireland players, Curtis Campher and Josh Little have been fined for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first T20I match between Zimbabwe and Ireland at Harare Sports Club on Thursday. (READ MORE)

10. 'Our attention will be on the game' - Amy Jones prioritises 2nd T20I vs IND instead of WPL auction

England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones assured that her team will prioritise the vital clash against India women in Mumbai instead of the Women's Premier League auction. (READ MORE)