June 12 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world
Here is a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
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1. 'We lost the game on the first day itself' - BCCI President Roger Binny reflects on India's defeat in WTC 2023 Final
Sharing his views on India's loss, Roger Binny said that Rohit and Co. lost the match on the opening day itself. He also mentioned Head and Smith's knocks, which turned the tables in the game. (READ MORE)
2. Uncapped duo steps into limelight as England announce Women's Ashes Test squad
England women have announced their squad for the upcoming Women's Ashes 2023, which is slated to begin on June 22 at Trent Bridge. Notably, Lauren Filer and Danielle Gibson have been included in the 15-member team as the duo earned their maiden call-ups in Test cricket. (READ MORE)
3. We were expecting too much on Day 5 of WTC Final, 280 runs are a lot when you have only three batters left: Sourav Ganguly
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said that India should have fought better against Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Additionally, he believed it was silly to expect India to collect 280 runs on the final day when only three batsmen were left. (READ MORE)
4. We will look to form the strongest side in LPL Auction: Babar Azam
Speaking ahead of the auction, Pakistan superstar Babar Azam expressed that his side will look to bolster the squad with star players for the forthcoming season. (READ MORE)
5. Madras HC to hear MS Dhoni’s contempt of court plea against IPS officer
The Madras High Court on Monday decided that they will be hearing the contempt of court plea of former Indian skipper MS Dhoni against Tamil Nadu cadre IPS officer Sampath Kumar. (READ MORE)
6. Harry Tector, Thipatcha Putthawong crowned ICC Players of the Month for May
In-form batter Harry Tector becomes the first Ireland player to win the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award, while teenage sensation Thipatcha Putthawong seals consecutive Women’s Player of the Month awards for Thailand, emulating her skipper Naruemol Chaiwai’s win back in April. (READ MORE)
7. World Cup 2023: Hosts India set to face arch-rivals Pakistan as per draft schedule
As per the draft schedule, India will take on opponents at nine various venues and begin their campaign on October 8 against Australia in Chennai. Much-anticipated India vs Pakistan game is slated to be played on October 15 at the iconic Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. (READ MORE)
8. ‘It was a fair catch’ - Pat Cummins defends Cameron Green over controversial catch to dismiss Shubman Gill
The moment has attracted controversy over the last few days, and to clarify the situation on Shubman Gill's controversial dismissal, skipper Pat Cummins came to the front to defend Green, and even stated that it was a fair catch. (READ MORE)
9. WTC 2023 Final: India and Australia fined for slow over-rates
India have been fined 100 percent of their match fee and Australia 80 percent of their match fee for maintaining slow over-rates in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 Final at The Oval. (READ MORE)
10. Rahul Dravid opens up on fast bowling application, strategic failures, and shot selection following WTC final heartbreak
After being dominated throughout the crucial clash, head coach Dravid rued his side’s dismal approach with the ball on Day 1 and added that Travis Head’s stellar century changed the game's complexion. (READ MORE)
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