October 4 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ‘Don’t request for tickets’ - Virat Kohli’s humble message to friends ahead of ODI World Cup

Star India batter Virat Kohli has issued a directive, asking all his friends not to ask for tickets for the upcoming ODI World Cup, which is slated to begin on October 5. (READ MORE)

2. Babar Azam looks solid for World Cup 2023: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan showered praise on Babar Azam following his remarkable 59-ball 90 against Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup warm-up match on October 3 in Hyderabad. (READ MORE)

3. We pride ourselves on as a group is being able to adapt as best we can: Tom Latham

New Zealand stand-in skipper Tom Latham came forward and highlighted the side’s ability to adapt to dire situations ahead of their match against England. (READ MORE)

4. '10-11 of us used to sleep' - Rohit Sharma opens up on humble beginnings ahead of home World Cup

Speaking about his humble beginnings in his professional career, Rohit Sharma stated that at least 10-11 people in his family used to sleep in the same room when he growing up. (READ MORE)

5. 'Financially we were not that sound, was not like whatever we wanted, we will get' - Rohit Sharma throws light on initial struggles in career

Rohit Sharma recently opened up about the hardships he faced throughout his personal and professional life. The 36-year-old recalled that he didn't belong to a family which was financially sound and he was forced to live with his grandparents during his childhood. (READ MORE)

6. Virat Kohli will probably be the leading run scorer if India go all the way: Lance Klusener

Legendary former South Africa cricketer Lance Klusener feels that Virat Kohli will be the leading run scorer in the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 which will begin on October 5, Thursday. (READ MORE)

7. Tim Southee likely to miss 2023 World Cup opener against England

In a disappointing setback for New Zealand, veteran seamer Tim Southee is likely to miss the 2023 World Cup opener against England, scheduled for October 5th at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (READ MORE)

8. MS Dhoni is not a captain, he is a director: Ravichandran Ashwin

Ravichandran Ashwin, who was a part of the Indian side that won the 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy under MS Dhoni, praised the CSK captain and compared him to a film director for having the ability to select the perfect individuals for different roles in the team. (READ MORE)

9. CWC 2023: Ben Stokes likely to be ruled out of opening fixture vs New Zealand

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes is likely to miss the opening fixture of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between England and New Zealand on October 05 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. (READ MORE)

10. Ravi Ashwin is probably the best off-spinner in the world: Sourav Ganguly

Former India cricketer Sourav Ganguly praised veteran Ravichandran Ashwin terming him as an 'outstanding spinner'. (READ MORE)