September 15 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1 'There can’t be a Pakistan vs India final’ – Shoaib Akhtar bemoans Pakistan’s Asia Cup exit

Former Pakistan pace sensation, Shoaib Akhtar, shared his thoughts for the missed opportunity of witnessing a historic Indo-Pak final clash in the Asia Cup. (READ MORE)

2. Asia Cup 2023: Babar Azam left dejected after last-ball error leads to Pakistan’s exit

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was left dejected following his team’s exit in the Asia Cup 2023 after losing to defending champions Sri Lanka in a final ball thriller at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 14. (READ MORE)

3. SA vs AUS: Anrich Nortje and Temba Bavuma ruled out of 4th ODI with injuries, Aiden Markram to lead

In a massive setback for South Africa in their ongoing ODI series against Australia, star pacer Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming fourth and fifth ODIs due to a lower back injury. Skipper Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the side for the fourth ODI on September 15 as well with an adductor strain. (READ MORE)

4. 'Extremely ordinary captaincy' - Gautam Gambhir lambasts Babar Azam's leadership after loss against Sri Lanka

Gautam Gambhir, former India opener, criticized Pakistan skipper Babar Azam's captaincy in the Asia Cup 2023 after Men in Green suffered back-to-back losses in the tournament. (READ MORE)

5. The first time I watched Rohit Sharma play, I thought this guy has something special to offer: AB de Villiers

Former South African cricketing maestro AB de Villiers lauded the remarkable prowess of India's skipper, Rohit Sharma. (READ MORE)

6. Glenn Maxwell and wife Vini Raman blessed with baby boy

Australia star batter Glenn Maxwell and wife Vini Raman have been blessed with a baby boy. (READ MORE)

7. Asia Cup 2023: Tilak Varma earns ODI cap against Bangladesh

Flamboyant batter Tilak Varma is all set to make his ODI debut after he made the cut in the playing XI against Bangladesh in the final Super Four stage match. (READ MORE)

8. The plan is to be back for the India series in December: Nat Sciver-Brunt

England star all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt is expecting to return to her side's bowling attack for their tour of India. (READ MORE)

9. Shreyas Iyer has shown improvement but he is not fully fit yet: BCCI

The BCCI has made it clear that Shreyas Iyer is not yet at full fitness, which led to his exclusion from the playing XI against Bangladesh in the last game of the Super Four. (READ MORE)

10. Indian cricket team joins Whatsapp Channels

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward to announce that the Indian cricket team will be joining up with WhatsApp and their latest feature, Channels. (READ MORE)