June 16 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. I am elated that our hybrid version for the ACC Asia Cup 2023 has been accepted: Najam Sethi

With the hybrid model accepted, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) was elated with the decision, as chairman of the PCB management committee Najam Sethi came forward to give his take on the same. (READ MORE)

2. Rohit Sharma likely to be rested for part of West Indies tour

India skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to be rested for a part of the forthcoming tour of the West Indies, slated to commence from July 12. (READ MORE)

3. MLC 2023: Texas Super Kings unveil star-studded overseas contingent ahead of inaugural season

Ambati Rayudu, who announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket after CSK's IPL 2023 final, is set to participate in the Major League Cricket. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Go into combat mode and attack’ - Kevin Pietersen reflects on England’s possible approach ahead of Ashes

Former English cricketer Kevin Pietersen also joined the list to give their predictions for the series. Pietersen opined that for England to beat Australia, the best way would be to go on an all-out attack. (READ MORE)

5. 'Asia Cup without Pakistan is like pizza without the topping' - Aakash Chopra on use of hybrid model for Asia Cup 2023

The Asia Cup without Pakistan is like Pizza without the topping, according to the 45-year-old. He added that Pakistan should compete in the continental event otherwise it won't be enjoyable. (READ MORE)

6. MPL 2023: Ruturaj Gaikwad’s blazing 27-ball 64 demolishes Kolhapur Tuskers in opening match

Gaikwad slammed five maximums with ease and got five boundaries in his quick fire 27-ball 64, at a blazing strike rate of 237.04. (READ MORE)

7. When I came back from Bangladesh, I told my wife that the Australia series could become my last series: Ravichandran Ashwin

The 36-year-old had even told his wife, Prithi Narayanan, that the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy could become his last. (READ MORE)

8. Ben Stokes reveals Stuart Broad was picked for first Ashes Test considering his stellar record against David Warner

England captain Ben Stokes has revealed that Broad’s phenomenal record against the Australian opener David Warner gave him a go-ahead of Wood in the first Test. (READ MORE)

9. Pakistan Women's first-ever home series against South Africa to kick-start 2023-24 season

Pakistan women's cricket team's first-ever home series against South Africa will kick-start their hectic 2023-24 international cricket season. From September 1 to September 14, South Africa will play three T20Is and three ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 ODIs in Karachi. (READ MORE)

10. Ashes 2023: Players, officials wear black armbands to pay tribute to Nottingham stabbing attack victims

England and Australia's men's and women's teams, participating in the Ashes, will wear black armbands and observe a minute's silence on Day 1 of the iconic series, paying tribute to the victims of a horrific stabbing incident in Nottingham. (READ MORE)