July 31, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Afghanistan to host South Africa for three-match ODI series in September

Afghanistan and South Africa will be playing three ODIs in what will be the first-ever bilateral cricket series between the two countries. (READ MORE)

2. Joe Root regains top position in ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings

Joe Root climbed back up to No. 1 in ICC Men's Test Batting Rankings after scoring 87 in the first innings of the third Test between England and the West Indies. (READ MORE)

3. Sri Lanka vs India 2024: India head coach Gautam Gambhir lauds players in his speech after series win

Gautam Gambhir commended the never-say-die attitude of his players after India beat Sri Lanka in the Super Over in the third T20I. (READ MORE)

4. 'I had no idea I was going to bowl' - Washington Sundar reveals Suryakumar Yadav's surprising Super Over summon

Washington Sundar revealed that him bowling the Super Over was a last-minute call from captain Suryakumar Yadav. (READ MORE)

5. Sunrisers Eastern Cape sign Craig Overton and David Bedingham for SA20 2025

Two-time defending champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape roped in Craig Overton and David Bedingham for SA20 2025. (READ MORE)

6. Zak Crawley ruled out of The Hundred 2024 with broken finger, Sri Lanka home series participation hangs in balance

London Spirit will miss the services of Zak Crawley in the ongoing edition of The Hundred 2024 as he has been ruled out with a fractured finger. (READ MORE)

7. Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal remind me of Sourav Ganguly and Sachin Tendulkar: Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa praised Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal and backed the latter to seal his spot in ODIs soon. (READ MORE)

8. Watch: Gautam Gambhir laughs in jubilation as Rinku Singh bags maiden T20I wicket

Gautam Gambhir sported a smile on his face after Rinku Singh bagged his first international wicket against Sri Lanka in the third T20I. (READ MORE)

9. Andrew Flintoff opens up about his horrific Top Gear accident

England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff spoke about his terrible crash while filming Top Gear at Dunsfold Park Aerodrome in Surrey in 2022. (READ MORE)

10. Rinku Singh wins Impact Fielder of the Series medal after India whitewash Sri Lanka in Super Over thriller

One of India's two assistant coaches, Ryan ten Doeschate, presented Rinku Singh with the Impact Fielder of the Series medal. (READ MORE)