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

1. David Warner wouldn't have played a hundred times if it was that simple: Rahul Dravid

India head coach Rahul Dravid lauds Australian opener, David Warner, calls him a world-class player and mentioned that the cricketer wouldn’t have played 100 Tests if he was an ordinary player. (READ MORE)

2. Taskin Ahmed denied NOC to play in County Championship

BCB denied NOC to Taskin Ahmed to play for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the ongoing championship. (READ MORE)

3. Moeen Ali eyeing Test comeback during Ashes in wake of Jack Leach's injury

With Jack Leach out of action in the upcoming Ashes 2023, the England and Wales Cricket Board wants Moeen Ali to make his comeback in the longest format of the game. (READ MORE)

4. Andy Flower signs on for Australia's WTC and Ashes campaign

Former Zimbabwe skipper Andy Flower will join as one of Australia's backroom staff in the upcoming WTC final and Ashes 2023. (READ MORE)

5. Pat Cummins opens up on physical battles of playing Test cricket

Australia skipper Pat Cummins talks about the struggles he has faced regarding injuries in the initial phase of his career. (READ MORE)

6. The money's nice, but I'd love to play 100 Test matches: Mitchell Starc

Australia pacer Mitchell Starc laid out the reason why he decided to forego playing in the IPL in order to concentrate entirely on playing Test cricket for Australia. The cricketer also stated that he wants to play 100 Test matches for his national side. (READ MORE)

7. I think India will come out on top on day five' - AB de Villiers ahead of WTC final

Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers backed India to win the upcoming World Test Championship final, which is slated to begin on June 7. (READ MORE)

8. Nathan Lyon gears up to ace India challenge in World Test Championship final

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon desperately wants to win the upcoming WTC final as he believes it to be his World Cup-winning moment. (READ MORE)

9. India-Afghanistan ODI series to be postponed as BCCI plans to give players month-long repose

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) postponed India’s upcoming tour against Afghanistan in order to give players much-needed rest. (READ MORE)

10. If Virat Kohli gets going in the WTC final, we will have some fun: Ravi Shastri

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes that if Virat Kohli gets a good start, he can help India set the tone of the match in WTC final. (READ MORE)

11. ICC announces Player of the Month nominees for May 2023

The International Cricket Council today revealed the latest crop of outstanding international performers shortlisted for their outstanding performances in May as the candidates for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month Awards were announced. (READ MORE)