July 6 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Fazalhaq Farooqi, Ibrahim Zadran help Afghanistan take lead over Bangladesh in rain-affected 1st ODI

Afghanistan emerged as the winners of the first ODI, as they defeated Bangladesh by 17 runs (DLS method) in a rain-affected game in Chattogram. (READ MORE)

2. Steve Smith dons 'special' 100th Test jersey for Australia at Headingley

The 34-year-old features in his landmark 100th Test match for Australia, and in a career of immense grit and longevity, Smith has solidified himself as one of the greatest batters of this generation.  (READ MORE)

3. Zaka Ashraf appointed as chairman of PCB management committee

Ashraf will be heading a new 10-member management committee, which will take care of the business for the next four months. (READ MORE)

4. 'Within the rules of the game and that’s how it is' - Tim Paine mocks Jonny Bairstow with wicketkeeper-batter's old stumping clip

Tim Paine, former Australian wicketkeeper, has shared an old video of English wicketkeeper Jonny Bairstow waiting for a batter to lift his leg to do stumping. (READ MORE)

5. Bangladesh in dire straits as ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal calls time on illustrious international career months ahead of 50-over World Cup

Bangladesh ODI skipper Tamim Iqbal has shocked the Asian outfit after announcing his retirement following the rain-marred ODI series opener against Afghanistan. (READ MORE)

6. World Cup Qualifier 2023: Netherlands' Vikramjit Singh explains reason behind taking number 7 jersey

The Netherlands batter, Vikramjit Singh, explained the reason behind taking the number Seven jersey. (READ MORE)

7. BBL 2023-24: Adam Zampa and Sam Harper switch allegiance as Melbourne's cross-town rivals utilise trade window to revitalise

Adam Zampa has been traded to the Melbourne Renegades from the Melbourne Stars in exchange for Sam Harper, the Renegades' wicketkeeper-batter. (READ MORE)

8. Major League Cricket 2023: Teams name their domestic wildcard picks

All six players drafted have taken part in Minor League Cricket, the leading pathway competition in the United States, with four of the wildcard picks having represented the United States National Team in international play. (READ MORE)

9. BBL 2023-24 Schedule: BBL Schedule Date, Time, Fixtures, Teams, Venue details announced

The runners-up of the last edition, Brisbane Heat, will kick off the season with a home game against Melbourne Stars, at the Gabba, on December 7. (READ MORE)

10. Jos Buttler, Moeen Ali, Sam Curran among top English cricketers who will play in SA20 2024

All-rounders Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran and Moeen Ali will also feature in the domestic T20 competition in South Africa. (READ MORE)