September 3 Evening Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ‘That was a nothing shot’ - Gautam Gambhir lambasts Virat Kohli’s shot selection against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 fixture

Reflecting on the dismissal of Kohli by Shaheen Afridi during the Asia Cup clash, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir took centre stage and lambasted Kohli’s shot selection that led to his dismissal. (READ MORE)

2. Heath Streak dies at 49

Former Zimbabwe cricketer Heath Streak passed away in the early hours of September 3 as confirmed by his family members. (READ MORE)

3. ‘They cannot play him’ - Former PAK PM Shehbaz Sharif takes indirect dig as Shaheen Afridi dismantled Indian batters in Asia Cup clash

Seeing the brilliant showing of Shaheen Afridi during the Asia Cup clash, Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif took to 'X' (formerly Twitter) to take an indirect dig at the Indian batters. (READ MORE)

4. Pakistan fangirl picks Virat Kohli over Babar Azam in viral video

One Pakistani fangirl, who had both India and Pakistan flags drawn on her cheeks, stole the limelight for her admiration for Virat Kohli. (READ MORE)

5. Najam Sethi launches scathing attack on ACC after India-Pakistan washout in Asia Cup 2023

Following the disappointing end to the much-anticipated contest, former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Najam Sethi ripped apart the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) for not accepting his request to play the tournament in UAE. (READ MORE)

6. 'Ishan Kishan will push for ODI World Cup' - Ravi Shastri after southpaw's courageous innings against Pakistan

Former India cricketer Ravi Shastri lavished praise on wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan for his impressive knock, which revived their innings against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

7. 'Isn’t Mohammed Shami more a threat to Pakistan batters than Shardul Thakur' - Sanjay Manjrekar condemns senior pacer's exclusion in IND vs PAK

The decision to drop Mohammed Shami and back Shardul Thakur against Pakistan didn’t sit well with former India international Sanjay Manjrekar, who criticised the think-tank and stated that they were insecure about their batting. (READ MORE)

8. Melbourne Renegades retain Hayley Matthews, Harmanpreet Kaur at WBBL Draft

Melbourne Renegades have retained two of the cricketing world's best players at the WBBL Overseas Draft. This move sees the formidable duo of Hayley Matthews and Harmanpreet Kaur return to the Renegades. (READ MORE)

9. Former international umpire Piloo Reporter dies at 84

Former international umpire Piloo Reporter passed away on September 3 at the age of 84 years. The veteran had a long and illustrious career as an official. (READ MORE)

10. PCB explains why India’s Asia Cup 2023 jerseys have ‘Pakistan’ missing

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) explained why team India and other participating nations do not have Pakistan's name mentioned on their respective jerseys considering they're the co-hosts of the Asia Cup 2023. (READ MORE)