October 11 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Things looking good for Kane Williamson's return, but we say that with an air of caution: Gary Stead

New Zealand's star batter and Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson is poised to make his much-awaited debut in the ICC World Cup 2023 (READ MORE)

2. 'It might sound obvious, but Steve Smith’s wicket will be the most important' - AB de Villiers previews SA vs AUS clash

Former South Africa skipper AB de Villiers claimed that ace batter Steve Smith's wicket will be crucial during the ODI World Cup match between Australia and South Africa. (READ MORE)

3. Hardik Pandya announces his Battlegrounds Mobile India game debut, video goes viral

The birthday boy aka star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, is all set to make his BGMI debut as the game makers have decided to release the new BGMI x Hardik Pandya 2.8 update. (READ MORE)

4. Australian women begin preparations for pink-ball Test in India in December

Australia women's team have begun their preparations for the day-night pink ball Test against India in December 2023. (READ MORE)

5. Jasprit Bumrah celebrates like Marcus Rashford following Ibrahim Zadran dismissal

Dismissing Zadran at a score of 22 runs in the seventh over, Bumrah celebrated in a special way. The 29-year-old pointed to his head and celebrated like Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford. The picture of the same has been making the rounds all over social media. (READ MORE)

6. World Cup 2023: BCCI to release tickets for India's next two matches against Pakistan and Bangladesh today at 8 PM

This will be India's first encounter with Pakistan since the 2023 Asia Cup, where India emerged victorious by a margin of 228 runs, thanks to centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul. (READ MORE)

7. 'This was for our brothers and sisters in Gaza' - Muhammad Rizwan dedicates his knock to Israel-Palestine war victims

Star Pakistan batter Muhammad Rizwan has dedicated his match-winning knock against Sri Lanka in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup to the victims of the Palestine attack in Gaza. (READ MORE)

8. ODI World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli sets Arun Jaitley Stadium on fire with dazzling dance moves

In the match between India and Afghanistan in Delhi, there were several moments from the clash that could be branded as highlights. Ace Indian batter Virat Kohli once again stole the show in the game. (READ MORE)

9. CWC 2023: Virat Kohli fumes at KL Rahul as Naveen ul Haq steals two on his first ball

Towards the final stages of Afghanistan’s innings, star India batter Virat Kohli was seen getting angry at wicketkeeper KL Rahul for not collecting the ball properly to run out Naveen ul Haq in the 49th over. (READ MORE)

10. Delhi crowd chant 'Kohli-Kohli' during Naveen ul Haq's batting in IND vs AFG clash, match 9, CWC 2023 - Video Highlights of the Day

Apart from the riveting cricketing action on the field, the crowd even got to witness the much-awaited face-off between Virat Kohli and Naveen ul Haq as the Afghanistan seamer walked out to bat in the 49th over of the innings. (READ MORE)