December 11, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Hardik Pandya becomes fourth most trending Indian celebrity on Google in 2024

In a video shared by the tech giant, it has revealed five names that were most trending in the year and Indian star all-rounder, Hardik Pandya is the fourth most trending Indian celebrity in India. (READ MORE)

2. 'Akash Deep in, Harshit Rana out' - Sanjay Manjrekar's suggestion to India for Brisbane Test

Sanjay Manjrekar feels that India should pick Akash Deep in place of Harshit Rana in the playing XI for the third Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. (READ MORE)

3. WI vs BAN 2024: Litton Das to lead Bangladesh in T20Is

With regular captain Najmul Hossain Shanto sidelined by a hamstring injury sustained during the Afghanistan series in November, Litton Das has been handed the opportunity. (READ MORE)

4. PSL 2025: Draft dates for 10th edition announced

The draft for the 10th edition of the Pakistan Super League has been revealed. (READ MORE)

5. 'Is that physically even possible?' - Dinesh Karthik shocked at RCB recruit Phil Salt's stats ahead of IPL 2025

RCB’s batting coach, Dinesh Karthik, was vocal about the statistical insights that led to this acquisition. (READ MORE)

6. AUS vs IND 2024-25: Mohammed Siraj dismisses query on ICC penalty after Travis Head altercation

Mohammed Siraj was recently handed a 20% fine by the ICC following his aggressive send-off against Travis Head in Adelaide. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Can a 13-year-old kid really hit such a long six????’ - Junaid Khan questions Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s age after recent performances

Former Pakistan cricketer Junaid Khan was doubtful of Vaibhav Suryavanshi's actual age after seeig the youngster's performance in the Under-19 Men's Asia Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

8. 18-year-old Neelam Bhardwaj becomes youngest Indian woman to score double century in List A game

The 18-year-old Uttarakhand batter Neelam Bhardwaj became the youngest Indian woman to score a double century. She achieved the feat against Nagaland. (READ MORE)

9. WI vs BAN 2024: Alzarri Joseph fined for breaching Code of Conduct in first ODI

West Indies seamer Alzarri Joseph has been fined 25% of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the first ODI against Bangladesh in St. Kitts and Nevis on Sunday, December 08. (READ MORE)

10. Laura Wolvaardt returns to number one spot in ODI rankings

South African captain Laura Wolvaardt reclaimed the number one spot in the ODI rankings for batters. (READ MORE)