October 22 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ‘I’m sorry for him and to the English boys’- Heinrich Klaasen apologises for exaggerated celebration on Mark Wood's face

Heinrich Klaasen apologised for his exaggerated celebration straight on the face of Mark Wood during the match between England and South Africa at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday, October 21. (READ MORE)

2. India and New Zealand World Cup 2023 fixture is not a banana peel game: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar underlined the Black Caps' impressive track record against India in past World Cup encounters, unequivocally labelling them a strong and competitive unit, eliminating any banana-peel surprise factor associated with their performance. (READ MORE)

3. When you play against New Zealand you know some sort of planning has been done against each individual: Rohit Sharma

With India and New Zealand striving to get the top spot in the ODI World Cup points table, Rohit Sharma stated that the Kiwis are tactically very strong and it takes a lot of effort to outplay a team like them. (READ MORE)

4. Alyssa Healy undergoes hand surgery after freak injury

Alyssa Healy, the dynamic Sydney Sixers star, faces an uncertain season ahead after she recently underwent surgery on her hand following a domestic mishap at her residence on Saturday evening. (READ MORE)

5. Why is Shardul Thakur not playing ICC World Cup 2023, match 21 against New Zealand?

In a plot twist, India decided to bench Shardul Thakur for the top-of-the-table showdown against New Zealand in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. (READ MORE)

6. ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma hurls abuse at Dharamshala outfield after diving and hurting finger, video viral

Rohit Sharma presented the team with an injury scare during India's fifth World Cup clash against New Zealand in Dharamshala. (READ MORE)

7. ‘It's good to lose one game’ - Ravi Shastri reveals MS Dhoni's 2011 World Cup group stage strategy

Ravi Shastri revealed that MS Dhoni used to say that losing one game in the group stages of the competition is sometimes better so that the team can prepare themselves as the tournament progresses. (READ MORE)

8. Against India, strength of the Black Caps is going to be their bowling: Scott Styris

Former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris explained the Kiwis' strength and what they should do to beat India in Dharamsala. (READ MORE)

9. Former RCB spinner Iqbal Abdulla announces retirement at 33

Iqbal Abdulla, the left-arm spinner from Mumbai, has announced his retirement from cricket at the age of 33. (READ MORE)

10. IND vs NZ: Team India's sidearm thrower cleans Jasprit Bumrah's spikes to ensure safety on ground while fielding

Raghu Raghavendra, the specialist in sidearm throws for the Indian team, was observed cleaning Jasprit Bumrah's shoe spikes on the boundary line during the clash against New Zealand in Dharamsala. (READ MORE)