November 29 Morning Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

Australia. (Photo by BIJU BORO/AFP via Getty Images)

1. ‘It’s only going to be one Universe Boss, just one’ – Chris Gayle not keen on passing the baton to new age aggressive batters

Chris Gayle, who is known as the original ‘Universe Boss,’ says there can only be one Universe Boss, and that’s him. (READ MORE)

2. Wasim Akram roots India’s Ahmedabad heartache to media expectations

“You accept your mistake too,” said Akram while commenting on Indian fans and media. (READ MORE)

3. PCB waives off fine imposed on Azam Khan for displaying the Palestine flag during the National T20 Cup

The wicketkeeper-batter was initially fined for breaching clothing and equipment regulations on November 26, as he had violated Article 2.4 of the PCB code of conduct. (READ MORE)

4. ‘Got an MBA degree and came back’ – R Ashwin’s hilarious take on Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai homecoming

Hardik Pandya has been traded to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2024. (READ MORE)

5. Namibia book spot in 2024 T20 World Cup with a convincing win over Tanzania

Namibia’s impressive journey reached its pinnacle with a convincing 58-run victory over Tanzania, marking their fifth consecutive win in the qualifier tournament. (READ MORE)

6. Mukesh Kumar granted leave for his marriage, Deepak Chahar added as replacement in the 3rd T20I versus Australia

Update: Fast bowler Mukesh Kumar made a request to BCCI to be released from India’s squad ahead of the third T20I against Australia in Guwahati. Mukesh is getting married and has been granted leave for the duration of his wedding festivities,” the BCCI tweeted. (READ MORE)

7. Reports: BCCI offers extension to Rahul Dravid as head coach of India

The BCCI approached Rahul Dravid last week, offering an extension for head coach position with no specific end date mentioned. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: Virat Kohli to take a break from White Ball cricket during South Africa tour

Virat Kohli has communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he will be taking a break from the white ball format during the upcoming series against South Africa. (READ MORE)

9. Can’t answer for past results, but people will see better results for Pakistan in future: Mohammad Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez, the new director of the Pakistan cricket team, expressed confidence about the challenging three-Test tour to Australia, despite Pakistan’s poor record of losing the last 14 Tests in the country so far. (READ MORE)

10. Tom Kohler-Cadmore’s unbeaten 68 powers Deccan Gladiators to a spectacular win against New York Strikers in Abu Dhabi T10

Tom Kohler-Cadmore was adjudged the Player of the match for his 68 off 33 which included four boundaries and six sixes. (READ MORE)