February 17 Evening Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. AUS-W vs SA-W Only Test Highlights: Unmissable video recap, turning points, match analysis, stats and more

Take a look at how X reacted to Australia women defeated South Africa women in the only Test of the series, concluding the multi-format affair. (READ MORE)

2. Yuvraj Singh to lead New York Superstar Strikers in Legends Cricket Trophy 2024

New York Superstar Strikers have roped in seasoned campaigners like Dan Christian and Jerome Taylor. (READ MORE)

3. ‘You don’t win many matches when you collapse like that’ – Alastair Cook criticizes England’s dismal batting show on Day 3

Cook expressed deep disappointment and openly criticized England’s subpar batting performance. In an interview with Sky Sports, he stressed the need for consistent excellence in Test matches, acknowledging India’s turnaround from a poor performance the previous day. (READ MORE)

4. Ravi Ashwin can come anytime during this Test and bowl straightaway: Dinesh Kartik

During the ongoing third test match between India and England in Rajkot, the Indian cricket team faced a setback when their seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin had to abruptly leave the game. (READ MORE)

5. IND vs ENG: Ravindra Jadeja completes 500 First Class wickets, 200 on Indian soil

The 33-year-old cricketer not only showcased his prowess with the bat but also etched his name in the record books by achieving 500 First-Class wickets. (READ MORE)

6. England’s Jonny Bairstow creates unwanted Test record against India

England’s Jonny Bairstow faced disappointment yet again as he was dismissed for a duck on Day 3 of the ongoing third Test match against India in Rajkot. This was his eighth duck against India in Tests, setting an unfortunate record for most ducks by any batter against the hosts. (READ MORE)

7. IND vs ENG 2024, 3rd Test: James Anderson mocks Ravindra Jadeja’s sword celebration

Veteran English cricketer James Anderson took a jibe at Ravindra Jadeja. Right after the Indian all-rounder completed a magnificent century, the incident quickly gathered attention. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Better late than never’ – Sunil Gavaskar criticises BCCI’s delay in honouring late Dattajirao Gaekwad

Sunil Gavaskar came forward to scrutinise the BCCI for their delayed decision to honour the late Dattajirao Gaekwad by wearing black armbands. (READ MORE)

9. ‘If that’s how they want to treat it, so be it’ – Ravichandran Ashwin gives stern reply to Alastair Cook’s disturbing the pitch allegations

Ravichandran Ashwin came forward to hit back at Alastair Cook after the latter alleged that Ashwin purposely ran onto the protected area of the pitch. (READ MORE)

10 . ‘Jaddu samajh ye T20 hai, idhar no balls allowed nahi’ – Rohit Sharma takes friendly dig at Ravindra Jadeja over no balls

In a lighthearted moment during Day 2 of the Rajkot Test match, India skipper Rohit Sharma had a cheeky exchange with left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja. After Jadeja overstepped the crease a couple of times, Rohit humorously asked him not to bowl no-balls, like he doesn’t in T20 matches. (READ MORE)