November 5 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. 'We were never close friends' - Yuvraj Singh on his relationship equation with MS Dhoni

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh recently came forward to talk about his relationship with former Indian skipper, MS Dhoni. (READ MORE)

2. Virat Kohli turns 35 today as birthday wishes pour for chase master who is on verge of equalling 'special 49th' ODI century

Star India batter Virat Kohli turns 35 today as wishes pour in for him from the cricket fraternity and fans alike. (READ MORE)

3. 'This is not some injury which could be managed with injections' - BCCI official breaks silence on Hardik Pandya's World Cup exit

A BCCI official opened up about Hardik Pandya's injury and the board's decision to name a replacement. The official added that the 30-year-old recently resumed his training but the swelling around the injured area forced him to get ruled out of the competition. (READ MORE)

4. Quinton de Kock has got a point to prove: AB de Villiers

Former South Africa batter AB de Villiers believes that Quinton de Kock has a point to prove, who currently leads the ODI World Cup 2023 run-scoring charts with 545 runs. (READ MORE)

5. 'Most satisfying ODI I've ever played'- Adam Zampa opens up after Australia's victory over England

Australia's ace leg-spinner Adam Zampa stated that the Cricket World Cup clash against England was the most satisfying ODI he has played so far. (READ MORE)

6. West Bengal Governor returns World Cup match tickets amidst Black marketing rumours

West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose has decided to return four complimentary tickets for the India vs South Africa World Cup match at Eden Gardens, citing concerns about black-market activities. (READ MORE)

7. ODI World Cup 2023: BCCI chief Roger Binny and India head coach Rahul Dravid ring bell at Eden Gardens to start IND-SA clash

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief Roger Binny, along with Team India head coach, Rahul Dravid, announced the commencement of the ODI World Cup 2023 game between India and South Africa by ringing the iconic bell at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata. (READ MORE)

8. World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli's 48 ODI centuries' cutouts in Kolkata grab attention

Virat Kohli, who turned 35 on November 5, is expected to hit his 49th ODI century while they face off the Proteas. In an admiration gesture for Kohli, his cutouts of all 48 ODI centuries were put near Red Road Kolkata and they grabbed the limelight on the internet. (READ MORE)

9. ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan fined for slow over-rate against New Zealand in Bengaluru

Pakistan have been fined 10 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in a league match of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 in Bengaluru on Saturday. (READ MORE)

10. CWC 2023: Kolkata Police issues notice to BCCI seeking information on World Cup ticket sales amid several controversies

An FIR was registered by a fan in Kolkata ahead of the India vs South Africa clash at Eden Gardens, alleging that the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India), CAB (Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), and ticketing partner BookMyShow have hoarded tickets for sale in the black market. (READ MORE)