June 18 Evening Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Rashid Khan returns to ODI squad for Bangladesh series, Noor Ahmad dropped

After getting the much-needed rest during the one-off Test against Bangladesh, Rashid Khan returns to the Afghanistan ODI team as the star spinner has been named in the squad for the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh starting from July 5. However, young sensation Noor Ahmad, who was part of the recent ODI series against Sri Lanka, failed to find a place in the squad. (READ MORE)

2. ‘He was outstanding’ – Eoin Morgan lauds Alex Carey for crucial knock in first Ashes Test

Australia gave a strong reply to England’s first innings score of 393/8d on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test as they were on 311/5 at stumps. Following the end of the day’s play, former England cricketer Eoin Morgan lauded Alex Carey for his brilliant fifty and said that he shifted the balance in Australia’s favour at the end of the day’s play. (READ MORE)

3. Ashes 2023: Moeen Ali fined 25% match fee for Code of Conduct breach

4. Reports: Ajinkya Rahane to play for Leicestershire after Caribbean tour

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane is likely to play for Leicestershire in the English County Championship Division Two after team India’s two Test matches against West Indies. (READ MORE)

5. World Cup Qualifier 2023: West Indies’ Yannic Cariah suffers nasal fracture following training injury

Caribbean all-rounder Yannic Cariah was on the receiving end of an unfortunate injury ahead of Windies’ World Cup Qualifiers after he was struck in the face during training. Cariah suffered a nasal fracture due to the impact, and his injury will be reassessed while remaining in Zimbabwe for the Qualifiers. (READ MORE)

6. Lanka Premier League 2023 schedule announced, Final on August 20

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced the much-awaited schedule for the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2023 on Sunday, June 18. The fourth edition of the top-tier league will commence on Sunday, July 30, which consists of 24 matches, including the summit clash, slated to be played on Sunday, August 20. (READ MORE)

7. Ranji Trophy season set to commence on January 5 as BCCI announces 2023-24 domestic schedule

The Ranji Trophy, the premier first-class competition, will begin on January 5, 2024. With the league stage ending on February 19 and the knockout rounds beginning on February 23, the tournament will conclude on March 14. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: Jasprit Bumrah expected to return for Ireland tour in August

Team India’s bowling contingent is set to receive a massive boost as star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is expected to return to the fray ahead of this year’s Asia Cup in September, according to the latest reports. Bumrah, who is recovering from a back injury, is expected to feature on India’s tour of Ireland in August. (READ MORE)

9. ‘Need to remind myself that I’m potentially playing it’ – Phoebe Litchfield opens up on her dream Ashes debut

Ahead of the one-off Women’s Ashes Test, slated to begin on June 22, Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield expressed her excitement in featuring for her national side in the crucial contest. Notably, the southpaw opened for the Aussies against England A in the warm-up match and is likely to keep her position in the solitary Test. (READ MORE)

10. Ashes 2023: Barmy Army takes subtle jibe at Virat Kohli, sends social media into frenzy

While the Aussies were receiving their share of banter during the first Ashes Test, intriguingly, former India skipper Kohli too became part of the banter, courtesy of a peculiar tweet posted by the Barmy Army. (READ MORE)