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

Virat Kohli and Jungkook. (Photo Source: Twitter)

1. BCCI announce India’s squad for ODI series vs Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin returns

The BCCI announced India’s squad for the three-match ODI series against Australia, Ravichandran Ashwin has made a return to the ODI team having last played the 50-over format in January 2022 vs South Africa (Read More) 

2. Jofra Archer to travel as a reserve with England squad for World Cup 2023

Archer will travel with the World Cup squad in India as a reserve where he will continue his rehab.

England National Selector Luke Wright confirmed the same on Monday, September 18 (Read More)

3. ‘Nice momentum ahead of World Cup’ – Temba Bavuma after South Africa’s come-from-behind series win against Australia

South Africa captain, Temba Bavuma, expressed his satisfaction with the momentum his team has generated as they beat Australia and gear up for the 2023 ODI World Cup (Read More)

4. Travis Head ruled out of first half of World Cup, coach Andrew McDonald confirms fracture in opener’s finger joint

Star Australia opener Travis Head has been ruled out of action for the first half of the tournament to finger injury caused in the 4th match against South Africa (Read More)

5. Sussex penalised for breach, Cheteshwar Pujara suspended for one County Championship match

The Sussex skipper Cheteshwar Pujara has been suspended for a match as per ECB’s Professional Conduct Regulations (Read More)

6. Virat Kohli emerges as most searched person in Asia, surpassing BTS’ V and Jungkook

Star India batter Kohli has surpassed some of Asia’s most well-known personalities including BTS’ JungKook to become the most searched Asian in Google Search Engine (Read More)

7. Abrar Ahmed in contention for Pakistan squad for ODI World Cup 2023

Pakistan’s mystery Spinner Abrar Ahmed is reportedly a strong contender in the squad for the forthcoming ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 (Read More)

8. Agarkar’s massive praise for Kuldeep ahead of World Cup

The BCCI Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar heaps massive praise for Kuldeep Yadav terming him the “Trump Card” of the Indian Team (Read More)

9. Hardik Pandya will be India’s main weapon in upcoming World Cup: Wasim Akram

Former Pakistan Legendary Pacer Wasim Akram has regarded Hardik Pandya as India’s main weapon going into the World Cup 2023 (Read More)

10. ‘He couldn’t achieve what he could have as a batter due to captaincy’ – Gautam Gambhir acknowledges MS Dhoni’s sacrifice

Former India batter has made heads turn with his recent comments on MS Dhoni, He quipped Dhoni couldn’t achieve various feats in his batting career due to captaincy responsibilities levied on him (Read More)