December 10, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Afghanistan extend Jonathan Trott’s tenure as head coach

Under Trott, Afghanistan finished sixth in the ODI World Cup and qualified for the semi-final of the T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Let’s keep pushing forward together!’ - Mohammed Shami reflects on Bengal’s SMAT campaign

The star pacer recently took to social media and talked about his side’s journey into the quarter-final of the SMAT 2024. (READ MORE)

3. Childhood coach Dinesh Lad reveals Rohit Sharma promised him 'Guru Dakshina' post T20 World Cup victory

It is worth noting that after winning the T20 World Cup, India skipper Rohit Sharma had promised ‘Guru Dakshina’ to his childhood coach Dinesh Lad. (READ MORE)

4. 'If you're calling him for Melbourne, then don't call him at all' - Basit Ali on Mohammed Shami's potential BGT participation

There are reports that the pacer will be included for the fourth Test against Australia. Meanwhile, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali has certain apprehensions on this potential late call up. (READ MORE)

5. Jatin Paranjape criticizes Jasprit Bumrah's performance in Adelaide Test

Former national selector Jatin Paranjape has called out ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah's bowling performance during the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. (READ MORE)

6. BGT 2024-25: Australia announce open training sessions for fans ahead of third Test

Ahead of the third Test, with India banning the sessions, the Australian team announced another open training session for the fans. Cricket Australia took to social media and announced the schedule for the sessions. (READ MORE)

7. 'Rohit Sharma doesn't have to prove himself, I don't doubt him' - Kapil Dev backs out-of-form Indian Captain 

Kapil Dev feels that under-fire Indian captain Rohit Sharma doesn't need to prove himself after putting in some stellar performances in what has been an illustrious international career so far. (READ MORE)

8. AUS vs IND 2024-25: Mohammed Siraj, Travis Head found guilty of breaching ICC code of conduct

Mohammed Siraj and Travis Head were reprimanded by the ICC on Monday, December 9, following their verbal altercation during the second Test in Adelaide. (READ MORE)

9. Ben Curran named in Zimbabwe's ODI squad for series against Afghanistan

The three-match ODI series against Afghanistan will commence from December 17. (READ MORE)

10. ‘His action was completely different’ - Glenn McGrath recalls his advice to young Jasprit Bumrah 

Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath recently revealed some conversations that he had with a young Jasprit Bumrah. Recalling their first meet with the Indian pacer, McGrath also revealed the advice that he gave him. (READ MORE)