September 20 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. South Africa become contenders for the World Cup after their win against Australia: Kevin Pietersen

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen has hailed South Africa as a serious contender for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 following their remarkable triumph over Australia in a five-match ODI series. (READ MORE)

2. Tim Southee set for surgery after thumb dislocation

In a recent setback for New Zealand, Tim Southee is set to undergo surgery for the thumb injury he sustained during a match against England last week. (READ MORE)

3. ICC unveils official ODI World Cup anthem featuring Ranveer Singh, other influencers

The ICC unveiled the official anthem for the World Cup 2023, wherein Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh is seen grooving to the song with other popular social media influencers. (READ MORE)

4. Dasun Shanaka likely to step down as Sri Lanka captain ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023: Reports

Dasun Shanaka would step down as Sri Lanka's captain before the eagerly anticipated ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, according to reports by RevSportz. (READ MORE)

5. ‘#3kaDream’ - Adidas unveils India’s jersey for ODI World Cup 2023

Ahead of the much-awaited ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, India’s jersey sponsor, Adidas, took to social media to unveil India’s jersey for the marquee tournament. (READ MORE)

6. ICC confirms Dallas, Florida and New York as hosts for T20 World Cup 2024

The International Cricket Council (ICC) confirmed Dallas, Florida and New York as the three USA venues identified to host the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

7. Mohammed Siraj reclaims No. 1 spot in ODI bowling rankings after Asia Cup spectacle

India's fast bowler, Mohammed Siraj, has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC ODI bowler rankings, released on September 20, 2023. (READ MORE)

8. My priority right now is to remain fit and be available for the team: Deepak Chahar

Star India pacer Deepak Chahar reckoned that he is confined to make a comeback in the national team as he was fully recovered from hamstring and back issues. (READ MORE)

9. Sri Lanka announce young squad for Asian Games 2023, Sahan Arachchige to lead

Sri Lanka announced a team full of young and promising players who will take part in the Asian Games. (READ MORE)

10. Mind games to the fore as Bangladesh gear up for New Zealand in damp Dhaka

In a strategic move by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), the national squad has undergone a significant reshuffling, with an eye towards meticulous workload management ahead of the highly anticipated ODI World Cup. (READ MORE)