May 27 Morning Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

Fielders Catching. (Photo Source: BCCI/Twitter)

1. Shubman Gill kisses bat after 3rd ton in IPL 2023, receives acknowledgement from Rohit Sharma

In the Qualifier 2 of the ongoing IPL 2023, Gujarat Titans opener Shubman Gill hit his third century in the cash-rich league and celebrated it by kissing his bat. Mumbai Indians’ skipper Rohit Sharma was heavily impressed with his knock as the 36-year-old later congratulated the youngster. (READ MORE)

2. Australia captain Meg Lanning ruled out of Women’s Ashes 2023 owing to medical reasons

Legendary skipper Meg Lanning is ruled out of the upcoming Ashes 2023 citing medical reasons. Alyssa Healy will be seen leading the side in the multi-format series. (READ MORE)

3. Vishnu Vinod substitutes Ishan Kishan to become first Concussion substitute in IPL history

Ishan Kishan suffered an unfortunate injury at the hands of teammate Chris Jordan. He couldn’t take part further in the match against GT as Vishnu Vinod replaced Kishan in the second innings, making him the first concussion substitute in the history of IPL. (READ MORE)

4. In the next few years, Sai Sudharsan will be a key player for India: Rashid Khan

Spin wizard Rashid Khan lauds youngster Sai Sudharsan. The cricketer stated that he has the potential to be a key player for Team India in the coming years. (READ MORE)

5. Corey Anderson overlooked by the USA in the 15-member squad for World Cup 2023 qualifiers

Former New Zealand international Corey Anderson was overlooked by the USA for the upcoming World Cup 2023 qualifiers. Notably, he switched his nationality from New Zealand to the USA in 2020. (READ MORE)

6. We’re signed up with The Hundred until 2028: England chair Richard Thompson

Amidst rumours of The Hundred being closed down in the near future, ECB chairman Richard Thomson clarified that they have a deal until 2028 and that they are not going anywhere. (READ MORE)

7. Indian players engage in fun fielding drill in England ahead of WTC final

Ahead of the World Test Championship final against Australia, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel and Umesh Yadav among others got involved in a fun fielding drill in England. (READ MORE)

8. Virat Kohli will definitely be in my T20I team on current form: Sunil Gavaskar

Former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar said that based on his current form, Virat Kohli should definitely be a part of India’s T20I squad. Notably, the cricketer scored 639 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2023. (READ MORE)

9. Reports: USA’s Major League Cricket set to offer lucrative deal to Moeen Ali

After Jason Roy, Moeen Ali seems to be the second cricketer to opt out of the ECB contract in order to play in the inaugural edition of Major League Cricket. The cricketer has been approached by Texas Super Kings, the sister franchise of Chennai Super Kings. (READ MORE)

10. Boundaries are way for me to release pressure: Suryakumar Yadav

Ahead of the Qualifier 2 against GT, flamboyant batter Suryakumar Yadav stated that loves to deal with boundaries as it releases a lot of pressure. (READ MORE)