September 16 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. SA vs AUS: Travis Head fractures left hand in fourth ODI, World Cup participation in doubt

The Australian batter was struck on his left hand while attempting a pull shot off Gerald Coetzee's quick short-pitched delivery. (READ MORE)

2. Tim Southee's World Cup participation in jeopardy following thumb injury against England in 4th ODI

Southee's fortunes took a somber twist during the fourth One-Day International clash against England at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground, where he suffered a grievous injury to his right thumb while fielding. (READ MORE)

3. Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of Asia Cup 2023 final as injuries pile up for Sri Lanka

The latest entrant in the injury list from Lanka's end is Maheesh Theekshana, who has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2023 final. (READ MORE)

4. Washington Sundar set to join India squad ahead of Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka

Sundar's inclusion comes as a precautionary measure due to concerns over the fitness of Axar Patel, who sustained a minor injury during the Super Four match against Bangladesh and may be forced to sit out the final clash. (READ MORE)

5. Why Axar Patel will not play Asia Cup 2023 Final match against Sri Lanka?

Axar could miss the game against Sri Lanka with Washington Sundar replacing him. (READ MORE)

6. Rohit Paudel set to lead full-strength Nepal side in Asian Games

The Nepal side will begin their campaign in the 18-team event with a match against Mongolia on Wednesday, September 27. (READ MORE)

7. ‘They always say ICC is the toothless tiger’ – Arjun Ranatunga’s scathing attack over changing rules in Asia Cup 2023

In a scathing critique of the recent developments in the Asia Cup, former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga has voiced his displeasure over the decision to introduce a reserve day exclusively for the India-Pakistan Super 4 clash during the Asia Cup. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: Salil Ankola to be replaced as the member of the selection committee

The buzz in the Indian cricketing circle suggests that Salil Ankola, the former fast-bowling maestro and the head of selectors for the western region, is poised to depart from his current role. (READ MORE)

9. Injured Naseem Shah in doubt for 2023 ODI World Cup

Naseem will likely miss the entirety of the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 due to his shoulder injury. (READ MORE)

10. 'Jyada superstar na bane' - Babar Azam lashes out at teammates following loss to Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam was left furious following their defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the ongoing Asia Cup. (READ MORE)