September 24, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. 'Jis din DY Patil mein enter karne ke liye ticket chahiye tha, usi din nahi mila yaar' - Jemimah Rodrigues joins list of dejected Coldplay fans

The craze for securing tickets to Coldplay's Mumbai concert has no bounds in the country. (READ MORE)

2. Star India batter Rinku Singh reveals 'God's plan' tattoo inspired five IPL sixes

Team India batter Rinku Singh got a new tattoo done ahead of India’s upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh. The tattoo was done on his left hand with the message ‘God’s plan’, a quote that he used after winning the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). (READ MORE)

3. 'That was fantastic prioritising' - Lancashire CEO lauds BCCI's steps towards domestic cricket

BCCI has previously asserted all international players to feature in the Indian domestic leagues such as the Ranji Trophy. (READ MORE)

4. Shakib Al Hasan to not be harassed upon his return to Bangladesh, confirms BCB official

BCB officials have expressed their confidence that star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will face no challenges upon his return to Bangladesh for the upcoming Test series against South Africa. (READ MORE)

5. SL vs NZ 2024: Uncapped Nishan Peiris replaces injured Vishwa Fernando in Sri Lanka's squad ahead of second Test

Sri Lanka suffered an injury setback ahead of their second Test against New Zealand as experienced pacer Vishwa Fernando has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. He has been replaced by uncapped off-spinner Nishan Peiris. (READ MORE)

6.New secretary appointment not on Apex Council's priority list ahead of BCCI's 93rd AGM

As per the reports from NDTV, BCCI’s AGM will address the issues focusing on the sponsorship with BYJUs and the establishment of the new National Cricket Academy (NCA). Speaking of NCA, the ongoing construction of a new state-of-the-art NCA in Bengaluru will be one of the key issues in discussion. (READ MORE)

7. IND vs BAN 2024: Sarfaraz Khan likely to be released for Irani Cup

Sarfaraz Khan was also in India's squad for the first Test against Bangladesh but he didn't get an opportunity in the playing XI. (READ MORE)

8. Monty Panesar compares BCCI, ECB while taking Ravichandran Ashwin's example

It was yet another instance of the veteran coming up with a spectacular red-ball performance as India comprehensively defeated Bangladesh in the first Test in Chennai. (READ MORE)

9. IND vs BAN: Kanpur's black-soil pitch expected to offer lower bounce for 2nd Test

Ahead of the second Test starting on September 27, the pitch might offer lower bounce, and a flat rack, with the deck getting slower and slower as the match progresses. (READ MORE)

10. I wouldn't say no to opening in Tests: Cameron Green

Star all-rounder Cameron Green said that he is ready to open the batting for Australia in Test cricket if required. After David Warner retired from Tests in January, Green has had the opportunity to bat at No. 4, with Steve Smith moving up to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja. (READ MORE)