February 19 Morning Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ‘He has won the title with very good squads and average squads’ – Tom Moody on why MS Dhoni stands as greatest IPL captain

IPL-winning coach Tom Moody heaped praise on MS Dhoni for his leadership skills and explained what made him special. (READ MORE)

2. IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah set to be rested for fourth Test

Jasprit Bumrah, who is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Test series between India and England, is set to be rested for the fourth Test in Ranchi. (READ MORE)

3. Every innings counts for me and for my team: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal spoke about his double-century in the Rajkot Test and also credited Rahul Dravid and Vikram Rathour for helping him with the mental aspect of the game. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Who am I to question guy who has 30 Test match hundreds?’ – Ben Stokes comes out in defense of misfiring Joe Root

Joe Root received support from England captain Ben Stokes after his recent struggles during the five-match Test series against India. (READ MORE)

5. All-time greatest IPL team named, Rohit Sharma included in Impact Subs

Several experts came forward to name the greatest IPL XI of all time. MS Dhoni was named as the captain of the side, while Stephen Fleming got the head coach’s role. (READ MORE)

6. Vidarbha’s Ranji Trophy-winning skipper Faiz Fazal draws curtains on 21-year cricket career

Faiz Fazal, who played one ODI for India and scored a half-century, drew curtains on his illustrious cricket career, which spanned 21 years. (READ MORE)

7. Arjun Tendulkar achieves career-best figures in the Ranji Trophy against Gujarat

Arjun Tendulkar picked a four-for against Gujarat in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024. (READ MORE)

8. Aaron Hardie to miss NZ series, Spencer Johnson comes in as replacement

Aaron Hardie experienced calf tightness while bowling in the Sheffield Shield and has been subsequently ruled out of the series against New Zealand. (READ MORE)

9. ‘I am insanely proud of you’ – Ravichandran Ashwin’s wife pens heartfelt note after spinner completes 500 Test wickets

Ravichandran Ashwin picked up his 500th Test wicket during the third Test between India and England in Rajkot. (READ MORE)

10. Stats: Biggest Test victories for India in terms of runs

India registered a 434-run victory in the third Test against England, which turned out to be their biggest win in the format in terms of runs. (READ MORE)