October 21 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ODI World Cup 2023: Reece Topley suffers finger injury during South Africa clash

In a major blow for England, ace pacer Reece Topley sustained a finger injury during the side’s clash against South Africa. (READ MORE)

2. Bangladesh’s superfan ‘Tiger Shoaib’ harassed by Indian fans in Pune

In a video that surfaced on social media, Shoaib's Tiger Mascot had been torn apart by the Indian fans who were seen mocking him during the IND-BAN clash.  (READ MORE)

3. Mohali's Mullanpur stadium expected to make international debut in October

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh took to Twitter to announce that the construction of the cricket stadium in Mullanpur has been completed.  (READ MORE)

4. Travis Head will open when he's fit to play: George Bailey

Australia’s chief selector, George Bailey, came forward to reveal that star batter Travis Head will be opening the innings for the Men in Yellow when he regains full fitness.  (READ MORE)

5. ODI World Cup 2023: Australian fan seen chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' during Australia vs Pakistan clash

In a unique situation, several Australian fans were seen chanting ‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ when Australia took on Pakistan in the 2023 World Cup.  (READ MORE)

6. ODI World Cup 2023: Temba Bavuma excited to play at 'idol' Sachin Tendulkar's homeground

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma came forward and opened up about his excitement to play at his idol Sachin Tendulkar's home ground, Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.  (READ MORE)

7. Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj make things easy for spinners: Kuldeep Yadav

Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav heaped massive praise on pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj and talked of how easy the duo makes things for the spinners in the side.  (READ MORE)

8. If you don't aim for semis, you should not be at the World Cup: Netherlands skipper Scott Edwards

Skipper of the Netherlands Scott Edwards came forward to reveal the expectations for the side in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.  (READ MORE)

9. Adam Zampa was in bed for last two weeks but showed his class against Pakistan: Pat Cummins

Australian skipper Pat Cummins showered praise on spinner Adam Zampa after he rose through adversity and sickness to put forth a brilliant performance against Pakistan.  (READ MORE)

10. Many expected Bangladesh to qualify for the semi-final, but we now see that the reality is quite different: Mohammad Ashraful

Former Bangladesh skipper Mohammad Ashraful talked of how poor management is the reason for Bangladesh’s poor form in the ODI World Cup.  (READ MORE)