October 9 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ODI World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill to miss India's match against Afghanistan

Star India opener Shubman Gill will miss the side's second clash against Afghanistan in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup on October 11 at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi and will not travel with the team to the ground. (READ MORE)

2. 'Play like it's Test cricket' - KL Rahul reveals chat with Virat Kohli during Australia clash

KL Rahul, who won the POTM following the clash between India and Australia, has revealed his conversation with fellow teammate Virat Kohli during the match. (READ MORE)

3. Rashid Khan to donate his entire World Cup 2023 match fees to earthquake victims of Afghanistan

In a recent social media post, Rashid Khan vowed to stand by the people of Afghanistan, who have been affected by a devastating earthquake on Sunday, October 8. (READ MORE)

4. 'Steve Smith's wicket was the turning point' - Ravindra Jadeja after dramatic Chepauk triumph

Ravindra Jadeja feels that Steve Smith's wicket was the turning point against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 clash in Chennai. (READ MORE)

5. Virat Kohli wins 'Best Fielder of the Match' medal in new a initiative from Indian team management

The supremely fit Virat Kohli became the first player to win the 'Best Fielder of the Match' medal after his exploits during the India versus Australia clash in the ODI World Cup 2023 on Sunday at Chepauk. (READ MORE)

6. 'Certainly the time off has helped' - Anil Kumble after KL Rahul's match-winning show against Australia

Former India captain Anil Kumble stated that the off time has benefited KL Rahul following the latter’s sensational knock against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

7. World Cup 2023: Success-driven Netherlands exert pressure with three consecutive maidens against New Zealand

The Netherlands are playing their second ICC World Cup 2023 match, and they were off to a remarkable start with a brilliant display of bowling against New Zealand at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. In a rare and impressive feat, the Dutch managed to bowl three consecutive maiden overs to start the innings. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: Pakistan presenter Zainab leaves India days after lawyer filed complaint over anti-India tweets

The renowned Pakistan-based sports presenter Zainab Abbas stirred controversy after her social media posts of the past resurfaced over anti-India and anti-Hindu remarks. (READ MORE)

9. Sniffer dogs get to business in Dharamsala ahead of Bangladesh-England World Cup clash

Ahead of the clash between Bangladesh and England, there have been major security threats surrounding the fixture. As a result, sniffer dogs were spotted 'investigating' the pitch and inner field area in Dharamsala stadium. (READ MORE)

10. ODI World Cup 2023: Jos Buttler concerned over state of Dharamsala outfield

England captain Jos Buttler voiced his concerns over the poor condition of the outfield at Dharamsala Stadium, labelling it as "poor" and far from ideal for a World Cup game. (READ MORE)