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

1. Shahid Afridi always gives us tips, he is my hero: Shaheen Afridi

Shaheen Afridi talked of Pakistan’s goal at the ODI World Cup 2023 as he opined that the sides were not up to par when they lost consecutive games in the tournament. (READ MORE)

2. When Babar Azam begins his innings against spin, he looks a bit jittery: Ramiz Raja

Raja’s comment came after Babar’s performance against Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata where he was removed for a paltry score of nine by Mehidy Hasan. (READ MORE)

3. No fireworks in Mumbai and Delhi games amid air quality concerns: BCCI

Given the mounting pollution concerns in Mumbai and Delhi, the BCCI has announced that there will be no fireworks at the venues in the forthcoming World Cup matches. (READ MORE)

4. ‘A name synonymous with elegance and resilience' - The cricket fraternity extends warm wishes to VVS Laxman on his 49th birthday

Legendary India batter VVS Laxman celebrated his 49th birthday on November 1. He is currently serving as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, and the head coach of the India Under-19 and India A teams. (READ MORE)

5. Squads for Men's U19 One-Day Challenger Trophy announced

The four-team competition will commence in a single round-robin format in the group stage before the top two teams meet in the final. (READ MORE)

6. Shubman and Sara Tendulkar avoid getting photographed together amid dating rumours, video viral

The relationship rumours between India’s rising sensation Shubman Gill and Sachin Tendulkar’s daughter Sara have intensified once again as the two were spotted together at a Mumbai restaurant ahead of the much-anticipated ODI World Cup clash between India and Sri Lanka at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Our goal was to chase it down quickly’ - Fakhar Zaman talks of prioritizing team victory over century

"Because of the situation that we are in at the moment, we were looking to chase the target down in 28–29 overs, so I went hard," Fakhar Zaman, who scored 81 against Bangladesh in Kolkata on October 31, said. (READ MORE)

8. ODI World Cup 2023: Glenn Maxwell ruled out of Australia-England clash due to freak 'Golf cart' injury

Glenn Maxwell suffered a concussion after slipping and falling from the back of the cart. However, he is currently progressing well and showing signs of recovery. (READ MORE)

9. ‘Motty is not the one walking out on the field’ - Dawid Malan comes to head coach's defence following England's horrid run

"It has been frustrating from players' point of view because we know we're better than that," Dawid Malan said. (READ MORE)

10. ODI World Cup 2023: How can England qualify for the semi-final despite winning just one game so far?

England are ranked in the last (tenth) spot on the points table with one win from six matches having two points to their name.  (READ MORE)