September 9, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Indian cricket is extremely powerful because talent comes from all over the country: Rahul Dravid

Former India coach and cricket legend Rahul Dravid has praised the evolution of Indian cricket into an extremely powerful force on the global level. (READ MORE)

2. Why Mohammed Shami hasn't been selected in India's squad for first Test against Bangladesh?

The 16-member squad for the first Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh was released on September 8, 2024. (READ MORE)

3. 'When it hit the bat, it seemed like a sure-shot six' - Rishabh Pant recalls Suryakumar Yadav's match-winning catch in T20 World Cup 2024 final

Rishabh Pant recalled Suryakumar Yadav's breathtaking catch on the boundary line in the last over of the T20 World Cup 2024 final between India and South Africa at the Kensington Oval in Barbados. (READ MORE)

4. ICC delegation to visit Pakistan for assessing Champions Trophy 2025 preparation

ICC delegation will review the major aspects including tournament schedule, practice matches, venues, and ticketing. (READ MORE)

5. South Africa announce squads for Afghanistan and Ireland series

South Africa will play a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan and two-match T20I and a three-match ODI series against Ireland. (READ MORE)

6. It goes without saying that Dan Lawrence doesn't look like a Test match opener: Nasser Hussain

Nasser Hussain noted that the cricketer needs to learn the art of leaving the ball that’s outside off-stump. Hussain also added that the cricketer currently isn’t ready to be a Test opener and wants Lawrence to find answers immediately. (READ MORE)

7. I know Indians love beating Australia in any form of cricket, I take it as sign of respect: Usman Khawaja

Speaking exclusively to Star Sports, Australian cricket stars Usman Khawaja, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh shared their insights and excitement ahead of the series. They reflected on the fierce competition, mutual respect, and the significance of this historic rivalry that has only intensified over recent years. (READ MORE)

8. 'Don't get distracted by crowd, stay calm and bowl' - Tushar Deshpande reveals how MS Dhoni's words motivated him

For Chennai Super Kings (CSK) pacer Tushar Deshpande, it was legendary MS Dhoni's vote of confidence that guided him to new heights in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. (READ MORE)

9. Watch: Abhimanyu Easwaran disagrees with Rishabh Pant as DRS review turns fatal

India B skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran and wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant entered a puzzled situation over a DRS call which turned out to be out of favour. (READ MORE)

10. ENG vs SL: Mark Butcher criticizes hosts' complacent batting approach in The Oval Test

Mark Butcher lashed out at England after they suffered a remarkable batting collapse in their second innings of the ongoing third Test against Sri Lanka at the Kennington Oval in London. (READ MORE)