February 1 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. James Anderson returns as England name XI for Visakhapatnam Test

Jack Leach, who suffered a knee injury has been replaced by young off-spinner Shoaib Bashir while James Anderson replaced Mark Wood in the playing XI. (READ MORE)

2. Kane Williamson 'looking forward' to join New Zealand training after injury layoff

Williamson shared his positive outlook on recovery, mentioning his well-progressed hamstring in recent weeks. He feels good and eagerly anticipates returning to training and reuniting with the team. (READ MORE)

3. Indian Street Premier League launched with Sachin Tendulkar's heartwarming stories

Tendulkar stated the importance of co-owners for the success of the tournament and also recalled the days when he used to play cricket in the streets of Mumbai. (READ MORE)

4. BPL 2024: Babar Azam loses cool during match against Durdanto Dhaka

Rangpur Riders' Babar Azam found himself embroiled in a heated exchange against Durdanto Dhaka on Saturday, January 27. (READ MORE)

5. Ranji Trophy 2024: Prithvi Shaw named in Mumbai's squad for Round 5, set to return after six months

Indian young batting sensation Prithvi Shaw is all set to mark his return to competitive cricket after a six-month layoff as he’s been named in Mumbai’s squad for the fifth round of the Ranji Trophy. (READ MORE)

6. Shamar Joseph has created good headache for me with World Cup coming up: Daren Sammy

Joseph's stellar performance, claiming seven for 68 in the historic Test victory over Australia at the Gabba, has left Sammy with a selection dilemma for the upcoming T20 World Cup. (READ MORE)

7. My father feels I play like Javed Miandad: Sarfaraz Khan

Sarfaraz Khan, who has earned his maiden India call-up ahead of the second Test against England starting on Friday in Vizag, spoke candidly about his father’s role in his journey. (READ MORE)

8. 'It’s the team culture to make everyone comfortable' - Rishabh Pant reflects on his debut in 2017

Pant speaks about how the team made him feel welcome on his debut and whether he felt out of place in the presence of his cricket heroes. (READ MORE)

9. ILT20 2024: Shaheen Afridi celebrates thrilling last-ball win with bat throw

The climax of the match saw Shaheen Afridi seal the win for the Vipers with a dramatic dive and throw of his bat in jubilation. (READ MORE)

10. Vidhu Vinod Chopra's son Agni breaks first-class record with centuries in first four games

Agni Chopra has become the first batter to amass four centuries in his first four first-class matches after making his debut for Mizoram in the Ranji Trophy Plate League last month. (READ MORE)