September 26 Morning Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

Sean Abbott and David Warner. (Photo Source: Twitter)

1. ‘Shreyas Iyer was in total control’ – Aakash Chopra praises India batter post his brilliant century in second ODI against Australia

In the second ODI against Australia, Shreyas Iyer scored his first century after returning from injury and it came at a crucial time with the 50-over World Cup starting in less than two weeks. Former India opener Aakash Chopra lavished praise on the Mumbai batter. (READ MORE)

2. ODI World Cup 2023: BCCI announces full refund for fans who purchased tickets for Pakistan-New Zealand warm-up game

The Pakistan versus New Zealand warm-up fixture in ODI World Cup 2023 will be played behind closed doors on September 29. BCCI has announced that fans who purchased tickets for the match will get a full refund. (READ MORE)

3. ‘He plays golf right-handed’ – Sean Abbott reflects on David Warner batting right-handed against India

Sean Abbott gave his take on David Warner batting right-handed against Ravichandran Ashwin in the second ODI between India and Australia. (READ MORE)

4. ODI World Cup 2023: Visa issues with Pakistan finally sorted

Pakistan’s Visa issues finally subside with their first warm-up match in ODI World Cup 2023 scheduled to be played on September 29. (READ MORE)

5. SLC’s medical panel gives big update on Wanindu Hasaranga’s injury ahead of ODI World Cup 2023

Injured Sri Lankan leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is in a race against time as he hopes to recover from a hamstring injury and play his first 50-over World Cup next month. (READ MORE)

6. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam fined for exceeding speed limit

Babar Azam has been fined by the Punjab Motorway Police for exceeding the speed limit according to the Times of Karachi. (READ MORE)

7. ‘This is very special, gold is gold…really happy that we gave our best today’ – Smriti Mandhana expresses elation after winning Gold medal in Asian Games

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana reacted after the ‘Women in Blue’ won gold at the Asian Games 2023. (READ MORE)

8. Paarl Royals announce all-rounder Fabian Allen as Wildcard pick ahead of SA20 2024 Auction

Paarl Royals revealed charismatic all-rounder Fabian Allen as their Wildcard pick prior to the impending SA20 2024 Auction. (READ MORE)

9. Jamaica opts against hosting Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 games

The upcoming Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be jointly hosted by the West Indies and the USA. Jamaica, however, will not be submitting a bid to host matches in the marquee event. (READ MORE)

10. ‘Ravi Ashwin told me that I could do it and win CPL’ – Imran Tahir thanks India spinner after Guyana Amazon Warriors’ title win

Imran Tahir thanked Ravichandran Ashwin after leading Guyana Amazon Warriors to their maiden Caribbean Premier League title. (READ MORE)