September 23 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ECB offers multi-year contracts in a bid to secure England's future

In a bold move to safeguard England's cricketing talent from the lure of franchise leagues, the ECB has introduced groundbreaking three-year contracts, a departure from the traditional one-year central contracts. (READ MORE)

2. If you want to win the World Cup, then you have to beat Australia: Gautam Gambhir

According to Gambhir, the opening encounter against the formidable Australian side, scheduled for October 8th at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, holds the key to India's World Cup aspirations. (READ MORE)

3. Reports: Pakistan's pre-World Cup run in limbo due to visa delay

In a plot twist that could rival the most thrilling cricket matches, Pakistan's pre-World Cup team-bonding trip to Dubai has been stumped by a delay in visa processing. (READ MORE)

4. It was a dream for me to play an international match in Mohali: Shubman Gill

India's opening batter, Shubman Gill, expressed his joy and fulfillment at realizing a long-cherished dream of playing an international cricket match at the iconic PCA Stadium in Mohali (READ MORE)

5. PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of ₹451-crore Lord Shiva-themed cricket stadium in Varanasi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a Lord Shiva-themed cricket stadium in Varanasi on Saturday, September 23. (READ MORE)

6. Sachin Tendulkar captured with PM Modi at foundation stone event for Varanasi International Cricket Stadium

In a clip that has been doing the rounds all over social media, Tendulkar was spotted with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they kicked off the event of laying the foundation stone. (READ MORE)

7. MCC issues clarification on Hit-Wicket incident during Kent vs Somerset County Championship match

Somerset's Lewis Goldsworthy found himself at the center of an extraordinary moment when his bat broke while attempting a shot against Jaskaran Singh and went onto hit the stumps in a match between Kent and Somerset. (READ MORE)

8. Pragyan Ojha expected to leave IPL Governing Council, decision to be taken at BCCI Annual General Meeting

The former Indian spinner has served the Governing Council for three years. However, last year he was elected to the body by the Indian Cricketers' Association (CA). (READ MORE)

9. 'There are very few like you, never change' - Gautam Gambhir's birthday post for Naveen ul Haq goes viral

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor Gautam Gambhir wished Naveen ul Haq on his birthday with a special Instagram post. (READ MORE)

10. Shaheen Afridi wishes himself on Facebook after his wedding ceremony, screenshot goes viral

The fast bowler recently shared pictures of his wedding with his fans on facebook and other social media profiles. (READ MORE)