July 5 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ICC announces Player of the Month nominees for June 2023

The ICC (International Cricket Council) recently came forward to announce their 'Player of the Month' nominees for the month of June. (READ MORE)

2. 'One of our most young exciting batsmen' - Rahul Dravid's special introduction of Shubman Gill to legendary Sir Garfield Sobers

Rahul Dravid made a special introduction for Shubman Gill to the legendary Sir Garfield Sobers. (READ MORE)

3. 'Cries of cheat, cheat and shouts of sandpaper' - MCC member reveals details of Lord's Long Room drama post 2nd Ashes Test

A Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) member revealed the details of the Lord’s Long Room drama at Lunch on Day 5 of the second Ashes Test. (READ MORE)

4. England announce playing XI for Headingley Test, James Anderson dropped

Ahead of the game, England came forward to announce their playing XI for the third game. It is worth noting that Mark Wood and Chris Woakes make their way into the lineup after Josh Tongue and James Anderson were dropped. (READ MORE)

5. 'Two things that keep us close are friendship and food' - Sachin Tendulkar catches up with Yuvraj Singh and Ajit Agarkar in London

Former Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar shared glimpses of him catching up with Ajit Agarkar and Yuvraj Singh in London. (READ MORE)

6. 'It was just India's luck, we weren’t outplayed' - Andy Roberts calls Kapil Dev and Co 'lucky' to have won 1983 World Cup

Former West Indies cricketer Andy Roberts branded the Indian team as lucky for winning the 1983 World Cup final. (READ MORE)

7. England should focus on their own performances rather than invoking the spirit of cricket: Pat Cummins

Australian skipper Pat Cummins was of the opinion that England should focus on their own performance rather than the spirit of cricket. (READ MORE)

8. 'Not many players are there at the end winning games' - Ricky Ponting compares Ben Stokes and MS Dhoni's match-finishing abilities

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting recently came forward to compare the match-finishing abilities of England Test captain Ben Stokes and former India skipper MS Dhoni. (READ MORE)

9. In the spirit of the game, Bairstow should have been given the opportunity to continue: Brad Hogg

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hogg was of the opinion that Australia should have withdrawn their appeal over Jonny Bairstow’s dismissal and that he should have been given the chance to continue. (READ MORE)

10. If it all ended tomorrow, Steve Smith will be the second-greatest batsman Australia have produced after Don Bradman: Ricky Ponting

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting was of the opinion that Steve Smith is the second best batter that Australia has ever produced after Sir Donald Bradman. (READ MORE)