September 17 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Australia name 18-member squad for India ODIs, Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell return

Cricket Australia (CA) recently came forward and announced the 18-man squad that will be traveling to India to take them on in a three-match ODI series ahead of the World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

2. ACC President Jay Shah and SLC announce prize money of INR 41.5L for ground staff in Colombo and Kandy

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President Jay Shah acknowledged the efforts of the curators and groundsmen in Kandy and Colombo, as he referred to them as the 'Unsung Heroes of Cricket'. Shah announced that ACC and SLC have decided that the curators and groundsmen will be rewarded for their commendable work with 'a well-deserved prize money of USD 50,000, i.e INR 41.5 Lakh, 1.6 Cr Sri Lankan rupee. (READ MORE)

3. Asia Cup 2023 Final: Mohammed Siraj destroys Sri Lanka's batting order, crowd goes berserk

Mohammed Siraj breathed fire against Sri Lanka as he rattled their top-order with some vicious bowling. He bagged a six-for, which included a four-wicket over. (READ MORE)

4. 'Take a bow Mohammad Siraj' - Pakistan players applaud Mohammed Siraj's amazing bowling performance in Asia Cup Final

Siraj's incredible bowling performance in the Asia Cup 2023 final garnered the attention of Pakistan players Hasan Ali and Kamran Akmal, who both took to social media to express their amazement at his exceptional skills. (READ MORE)

5. 'Why not start the games at 1:30?' - Ravi Shastri on how rains could have least affected the Asia Cup 2023

Ravi Shastri, former India head coach, questioned the officials why the games do not start at 1:30 instead of 3:00. (READ MORE)

6. Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma appears in 250th ODI, becomes fifth Indian to feature in 450 international matches

Indian captain Rohit Sharma appeared in his 250th ODI when he stepped out in the Asia Cup 2023 final against Sri Lanka on September 17 in Colombo. (READ MORE)

7. 'There was no unity’ - Moin Khan reflects on Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2023 exit

Former Pakistan cricketer Moin Khan expressed that there was a clear lack of unity between the Pakistan players after Babar Azam and Co. were eliminated from the 2023 Asia Cup. (READ MORE)

8. 'He has shown that he can make a difference' - Sunil Gavaskar showers praises on Kuldeep Yadav

Legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has showered praise on India's star spinner Kuldeep Yadav for his outstanding performance in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

9. England and India are favourites to win World Cup: Kumar Sangakkara

Legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Kumar Sangakkara stated that India and England are the favourites to lift the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. (READ MORE)

10. We'll want to give Tim Southee every chance of proving his fitness: Gary Stead

New Zealand are willing to give Southee every chance to recover in time for the World Cup. The side’s head coach, Gary Stead, took centre stage and opined that once they have a proper idea about the time frames, they will be able to make a decision. (READ MORE)