October 7 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ‘He was very effective’ – Dale Steyn praises Hasan Ali after Pakistan beat Netherlands

Bowling seven economical overs for Pakistan in the match against the Netherlands, Hasan Ali clinched two crucial wickets at the cost of 33 runs, earning praise from none other than former South African pace sensation, Dale Steyn. (READ MORE)

2. ‘I was clear in my mind’ - Saud Shakeel reflects on match-winning effort against Netherlands

Pakistn's Saud Shakeel reflected on his 52-ball 68-run knock, saying he was clear in his mind what he needed to do and looked to play positive cricket. (READ MORE)

3. Asian Games 2023: Rakibul Hasan's last-ball four sets Bronze Medal for Bangladesh

Rakibul Hasan's last-ball four allowed Bangladesh to outplay Pakistan to win the bronze medal at the Asian Games on October 7 at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field in Hangzhou. (READ MORE)

4. BCCI is working hard on providing Visas to Pakistan fans and journalists: ICC

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has swung into action, tirelessly endeavouring to secure visas for Pakistani journalists eagerly awaiting their journey to India for the upcoming World Cup. This development comes hot on the heels of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressing their disappointment over the delay in visa clearances for both Pakistan fans and the media corps. (READ MORE)

5. Twitter Reactions: India clinch gold in Hangzhou as rain gods grab a piece of history

India clinched the gold medal in the men's cricket final of the Asian Games contested at the Zhejiang University of Technology Cricket Field in Hangzhou on Saturday, October 7. (READ MORE)

6. We played more white-ball cricket in India than Australia in last ten years: Pat Cummins

Australia skipper Pat Cummins reckoned that they have played more white-ball cricket in India than in their own country ahead of their opening match of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Shubman Gill not ruled out yet' – Rohit Sharma ahead of World Cup opener

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has shed light on the condition of star opener Shubman Gill, who is currently battling a bout of dengue fever. (READ MORE)

8. ODI World Cup 2023: Naveen-ul-Haq gets bombarded with 'Kohli Kohli' chants on boundary line

In an interesting incident during the match between Afghanistan and Bangladesh, fans in Dharamsala were heard chanting 'Kohli, Kohli' in front of the young pacer Naveen-ul-Haq. (READ MORE)

9. Twitter Reactions: Mehidy Hasan Miraz's all-round show proves too much for Afghanistan

Mehidy Hasan Miraz's all-round show helped Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by six wickets in the third match of the ongoing ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)

10. All-rounders are like gold, they genuinely pick themselves from their batting and their bowling is a bonus: Pat Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins reckoned that his side's all-rounders are like gold as they can impress with both bat and ball. (READ MORE)