June 21 Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Reports: PCB to sack players from central contracts following T20 World Cup 2024 debacle

As per the latest reports, the sword is hanging above the players' heads as the PCB, led by Mohsin Naqvi, braces to sack the central contacts of several players. (READ MORE)

2. Ravi Shastri decodes Suryakumar Yadav-Rashid Khan banter during Super Eights clash

The on-air commentator Ravi Shastri noted an amusing exchange between Rashid and Suryakumar - “Stop sweeping me, he (Rashid) says." (READ MORE)

3. India tour of South Africa 2024 schedule announced

The Men in Blue will be travelling to the rainbow nation in November 2024 for a four-match T20I series, the schedule for which was announced recently by CSA. (READ MORE)

4. Vitality T20 Blast 2024: Marnus Labuschagne takes sensational one-handed flying catch

Labuschagne, known for his excellent fielding skills, sprinted to his right and launched into a full-length dive to pick up a sensational catch in the Vitality T20 Blast. (READ MORE)

5. Sania Mirza's father responds to speculations around marriage of his daughter with Mohammed Shami

Sania's father Imran Mirza, categorically dispelled these marriage rumors and admitted that the tennis star has never crossed paths with Shami. (READ MORE)

6. There's big margin between Jasprit Bumrah and other top-class bowlers around the world: Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar came up to laud Jasprit Bumrah and stated how he is so different with other seamers around the world. (READ MORE)

7. Hardly any batting team is capable of taking Jasprit Bumrah apart: Brian Lara

Cricket legend Brian Lara emphasized Bumrah's status as a world-class bowler who commands respect from every team after his spell against Afghanistan. (READ MORE)

8. Ravindra Jadeja lifts Rahul Dravid after receiving Best Fielder Medal, reminds fans of Dhoniesque moment

Upon receiving the best fielder medal, Jadeja lifted Dravid and shared a light-hearted moment with Mohammed Siraj, jokingly referring to him as his inspiration and the best fielder ever. (READ MORE)

9. LLC Ten10 announces Irfan Pathan and Chris Gayle as new mentors for upcoming season

LLC Ten10 announced the appointment of one of the best Indian all-rounders Irfan Pathan, and Universe Boss Chris Gayle as the new mentors for the upcoming season. (READ MORE)

10. WATCH: Shan Masood gets hit wicket, run out on same ball, still declared not out

Masood attempted a ramp shot to grab a boundary, but the batter lost his balance and crashed onto the stumps with his right foot, resulting in a hit wicket, but to no avail. (READ MORE)