June 11 Morning Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from the cricketing world

Harbhajan Singh & Kamran Akmal. (Photo Source: X/Twitter)

1. T20 World Cup 2024: Tanzim Sakib shines against South Africa amid selection dilemma

Sakib repaid the faith put in him by the board after his performance in the recent T20 World Cup clash against South Africa. (READ MORE)

2. Lauren Down makes her return to New Zealand’s central contracts list

New Zealand Cricket released the central contract list for the 2024–25 season, and 17 players were announced on the list. Amid the announcement, White Ferns’ batter Lauren Down has made her return to the central contract list. (READ MORE)

3. Wasim Jaffer highlights loophole in dead ball law that cost Bangladesh game against South Africa

Former Indian cricketer Wasim Jaffer came forward to highlight a loophole in the laws during Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup clash against South Africa. (READ MORE)

4. ‘We Sikhs saved your mothers and sisters’ – Harbhajan Singh slams Kamran Akmal for racist remarks on Arshdeep Singh

Former Pakistan wicketkeeper Kamran Akmal made racist remarks targeting Indian bowler Arshdeep Singh during a live stream after India’s thrilling six-run victory over Pakistan in New York. (READ MORE)

5. Here’s why Jasprit Bumrah’s latest ICC T20I Ranking has got the fans scratching their heads

The fiery India pacer does not even feature in the Top 100 bowlers in ICC’s latest T20I rankings. (READ MORE)

6. ‘Let’s be honest, 120 was an easily chaseable target’ – Shahid Afridi believes Pakistan missed out on a huge opportunity to beat India

The former Pakistan legend and one of the brand ambassadors of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 believes that the Green Shirts have missed a golden opportunity to break their losing streak against Team India after having dominated the game for most of the time on Sunday, June 9, in New York. (READ MORE)

7. CPL 2024: New franchise Antigua & Barbuda Falcons sign Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim

The Caribbean Premier League (CPL) is welcoming a new franchise this year, the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons, replacing the disbanded Jamaica Tallawahs. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Why do we have to do this? Enough is enough’ – Wasim Akram slams Pakistan team after India loss in T20 World Cup 2024

Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has slammed his national team and asked for changes in the playing XI after their humiliating loss to India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

9. John Blain takes on Scotland Cricket after being acquitted of racial behaviour charges

After over a decade, John Blain walked out acquitted of the allegations and has called out for a thorough and transparent inquiry against the board for the conduct. (READ MORE)

10. Why can’t they hit Bumrah’s full tosses? It’s because of the fear of his name: Waqar Younis

Jasprit Bumrah secured his second Player of the Match accolade in consecutive games at the T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)