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

1. Major League Cricket 2023: Dale Steyn announced as bowling coach of Washington Freedom

Former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has been appointed as the bowling coach of Washington Freedom ahead of the Major League Cricket 2023. (READ MORE)

2. Tripura appoint Lance Klusener as consultant ahead of domestic season

The Tripura Cricket Association (TCA) have roped in former South African international Lance Klusener as a consultant for the state team. (READ MORE)

3. Reports: PCB appeals to ICC to ensure India's participation in Champions Trophy 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly urged the International Cricket Council (ICC) to ensure that team India comes to Pakistan to participate in the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025 if Pakistan travels to India for the upcoming ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

4. WTC final 2023: Ricky Ponting names key India players to watch out for ahead of summit clash against Australia

Former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting pointed out the key factors for India that could lead the side to a win against Australia in the WTC final. (READ MORE)

5. Cricket West Indies invites applications for new director of cricket with Jimmy Adams' contract set to end

The 55-year-old took over from Richard Pybus in January 2017 and has held the role for nearly six-and-a-half years. The deadline to apply for the role is set at 14 June. (READ MORE)

6. Aussies play a certain style of cricket, hard but fair cricket: Border

Allan Border wants Australia and Steve Smith in particular, to regain the tenacity that the team demonstrated just like his team did in his era. (READ MORE)

7. MS Dhoni spotted with Bhagavad Gita, picture goes viral

A picture of the Chennai skipper is doing rounds on several social media platforms in which he can be seen holding the 'Bhagavad Gita' in hand. (READ MORE)

8. Nasser Hussain picks India-Australia combined XI ahead of WTC final, excludes Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill

Ahead of the much-awaited game, ormer England cricketer Nasser Hussain picked his combined XI from the two participating teams. (READ MORE)

9. T20 Blast: Hampshire skipper James Vince surpasses Luke Wright to become highest run-scorer

Hampshire captain James Vince became T20 Blast's all-time leading run-scorer during the match against Surrey at the Ageas Bowl on Wednesday, May 31. (READ MORE)

10. 'It's back to developing some things in my bowling to play a bigger role again' - Ellyse Perry looks determined as Ashes challenge draws closer

Ellyse Perry has been impressive with the willow over the years, but she has been enjoying a bowling transformation that could see Australia retain the Ashes in the forthcoming series. (READ MORE)