September 7, Evening Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

Virat Kohli and Naveen Ul Haq. (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)
1. If I were given a question of who would bat for my life, it would be Kohli: Dinesh Karthik

Dinesh Karthik confessed that although the statistics show Root as the better player, he would go with Kohli bearing in mind that he has seen the latter from close quarters. (READ MORE)

2. 'Virat wants to win no matter what; Naveen is also a fighter' - Krishnappa Gowtham sheds light on IPL 2023 showdown

Krisnappa Gowtham, who was part of the LSG dressing room that day, recently opened up on the infamous saga, noting it to be a normal instance between two fierce players. (READ MORE

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3. Watch: Dhruv Jurel continues to impress with gloves, takes one-handed stunner to dismiss Musheer Khan

Dhruv Jurel took an awe-inspiring one-handed catch to dismiss Musheer Khan on Day 3 of the ongoing Duleep Trophy. (READ MORE)

4. Manav Suthar reveals how coach went against his father’s wish

Playing for India C in the tournament, Suthar took seven wickets in the second innings against India D, putting in an exceptional performance. (READ MORE

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5. Twitter Reactions: India C emerge victorious, overcoming moments of madness on Day 3

Abishek Porel played a calm and composed innings on Day 3 to help India C emerge victorious against India D. (READ MORE)

6. WATCH: Sarfaraz Khan slams five consecutive boundaries to Akash Deep

Young batter Sarfaraz Khan smashed five boundaries on the trot on Day 3 of the ongoing Duleep Trophy. (READ MORE

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7. Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi on facing New Zealand in Greater Noida

Afghanistan's skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi expressed his excitement about the upcoming match against New Zealand. (READ MORE)

8. James Anderson confirms involvement with England as consultant until New Zealand tour

England's recently reitred pacer James Anderson is currently with the team as a bowling consultant for the Test series against Sri Lanka. (READ MORE

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9. Reports: Mohammad Rizwan to replace Babar Azam as Pakistan's white-ball captain

PCB is considering appointing Rizwan as captain for all three formats of the game, replacing Babar Azam in white-ball and Shan Masood in Test cricket. (READ MORE)

10. England's Mark Wood ruled out for remainder of 2024 with bone-stress injury

England speedster Mark Wood, has been ruled out for the remainder of 2024 due to a bone-stress injury in his right elbow. (READ MORE

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