December 19, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cricket

Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket with immediate effect. He announced his decision after the rain-marred third Test of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at Brisbane’s Gabba ended in a draw. (READ MORE)

2. Watch: How Virat Kohli’s strategy led to Steve Smith’s dismissal in 3rd Border-Gavaskar Test match

The 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Brisbane turned into a game of strategies to dismiss the Australian batters. One of the incidents was Virat Kohli’s advice to Mohammed Siraj and skipper Rohit Sharma which gave the team a great result. (READ MORE)

3. 'I have played with you for 14 years' - Virat Kohli reacts to Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement

Team India’s former Captain Virat Kohli shared a heartwarming emotional hug and talk moment in the Gabba dressing room just a few moments before the ace Indian spin legend announced his retirement from international cricket. (READ MORE)

4. 'Tum log marwa doge mujhe, woh dono active hai' - Rohit Sharma on Pujara-Rahane's future amid Ashwin's retirement

There were a whole lot of questions addressed towards Rohit Sharma after the rain-marred third Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy ended in a draw. There were a wide range of questions Rohit had to answer, which he did quite with his typical calm demeanour. (READ MORE)

5. Ravichandran Ashwin Net Worth 2024: IPL Salary, Endorsements, Career Achievements

Ashwin’s career began in Chennai, where he initially displayed his talent as a batter before turning into an off-spinner. His breakthrough moment came during his stint with the Chennai Super Kings in IPL. (READ MORE)

6. ‘Think it’s high time somebody from NCA talked about him’ - Rohit Sharma talks of Mohammed Shami’s comeback possibility

Three Tests of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 have concluded. With three matches, it is evident that the Indian team is missing the services of ace pacer Mohammed Shami. (READ MORE)

7. Manish Pandey excluded from Karnataka’s Vijay Hazare Trophy squad

Karnataka State Cricket Association announced their squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy. One of the biggest news that came with the squad announcement was the exclusion of Manish Pandey from their squad. (READ MORE)

8. ‘I should be fine’ - Travis Head gives update on groin niggle after not taking field in India’s second innings at Gabba

With three Tests done with, there have been many performances so far from the series that have stood out. Most of which have been the performances of ace batter Travis Head. (READ MORE)

9. Ashwin took spin bowling to next level, inspired next generation: Harbhajan Singh

R Ashwin’s sudden retirement from international cricket has sparked reactions from cricketing legends, who have lauded his illustrious career and contributions to Indian cricket. (READ MORE)

10. South Africa include two uncapped pacers in squad for Pakistan Tests

Cricket South Africa have announced the squad for their upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan. Both sides will lock horns in the first Test at the SuperSport Park, Centurion, from December 26. (READ MORE)