June 4 Evening Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

Sunil Gavaskar and Team India. (Photo Source: Twitter)

1. WTC final: Cameron Green gears up for red-ball arm-wrestle against India

Australia are hoping that Cameron Green’s IPL stint will be a positive for him and not a hindrance as he gears up for the World Test Championship final against India. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Nothing to worry about’ – Ben Stokes’ injury update brings equanimity in English dressing room ahead of Ashes summer’

England captain Ben Stokes turned down concerns about his knee after he appeared hobbling while completing a catch in their Test win over Ireland on Saturday, June 3. (READ MORE)

3. Chennai Super Kings star Ruturaj Gaikwad gets hitched, shares pics

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star opener Ruturaj Gaikwad tied the knot with his long-term partner Utkarsha Pawar on Saturday, June 3 at the Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa. (READ MORE)

4. Wasim Akram amplifies Shubman’s Sachin comparison

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram drew similarities between the legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar and Shubman Gill, increasing interest in the youngster’s recent performances. (READ MORE)

5. International cricket doesn’t have monopoly on players’ time like it did in the past due to IPL: Pat Cummins

“I think fast-forward a few years’ time, a 12-month international calendar might look a little bit different,” said Cummins (READ MORE)

6. Naturally, anyone that is batting No.3 for Australia is going to have responsibility: Marnus Labuschagne

Cognizant of the challenges that come with shouldering the responsibility of batting at a pivotal position like no. three in Test cricket, Labuschagne knows that he needs to ‘find ways’ of scoring runs and contribute as much as he can in his capacity. (READ MORE)

7. Reports: PCB accepts New Zealand’s offer for a white-ball tour in January 2024

The offer was presented by New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in May 2023 and has been accepted by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), according to reports. (READ MORE)

8. WTC Final 2023: Sunil Gavaskar picks India’s playing XI ahead of marquee event against Australia

Former India captain and a legend of the game- Sunil Gavaskar- shared his opinion on India’s probable playing XI for the upcoming WTC Final against the Aussies. (READ MORE)

9. ‘I said don’t give it to bowlers, they’ll mess up’ – Virender Sehwag recalls advice to MS Dhoni before breathtaking bowl-out against Pakistan

Former India opener Virender Sehwag recently recalled the historic bowl-out between India and Pakistan during the 2007 ICC World Twenty 20. (READ MORE)

10. All-format great’ – Aussie stars open up on what they think about Virat Kohli ahead of WTC final dogfight

Australian players shared their thoughts on star India batter Virat Kohli ahead of the much-awaited World Test Championship (WTC) final. (READ MORE)