December 22, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. 'We all remember the way you flew back to contribute to the team' - PM Narendra Modi's tribute for R Ashwin

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is an avid cricket enthusiast, gave a heartfelt tribute to Ashwin by writing a long letter, reminiscing the glorious moments in the Tamil Nadu off-spinner's career. (READ MORE)

2. BCB president hints at Tamim-Shakib inclusion for Champions Trophy

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Faruque Ahmed recently came forward and hinted towards the inclusion of Tamim Iqbal and Shakib Al Hasan in Bangladesh’s squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. (READ MORE)

3. NZC delegation visits Pakistan to assess security arrangements for tri-series in February 2025

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has recently sent a delegation to Pakistan to assess the security arrangements for an ODI tri-series between Pakistan, New Zealand, and South Africa. (READ MORE)

4. Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Anmolpreet Singh hits fastest List A century by an Indian, third-fastest overall

Punjab’s top-order batter Anmolpreet Singh has made history after he recently hit the third-fastest List A century, in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024. (READ MORE)

5. Such loose comments’ - Jatin Paranjape defends Prithvi Shaw after MCA official’s recent remarks against him

Seeing the MCA official’s comments, former India cricketer Jatin Paranjape took to social media and defended Shaw. (READ MORE)

6. Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Hardik Pandya absent from Baroda's squad

Star Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya will be absent from his duties for his state team, Baroda for the initial stages of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT). (READ MORE)

7. WATCH: Sachin Tendulkar lauds Sushila Meena’s Zaheer-Khan-inspired bowling action; video goes viral

A 5th-grade village girl's exceptional bowling action captures Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar's attention. (READ MORE)

8. BCCI confirms SGM on January 12; election of new Secretary and Treasurer on agenda

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to hold a Special General Meeting (SGM) on January 12, 2025, at its Mumbai headquarters. (READ MORE)

9. Shreyas Iyer ready for IPL with Punjab Kings, recalls 'great camaraderie' with Ricky Ponting

Punjab Kings bought Shreyas Iyer for a whopping INR 26.75 crore in the IPL 2024-25 auction. (READ MORE)

10. Robin Uthappa faces arrest warrant in Provident Fund (PF) fraud case

The arrest warrant was issued by Shadakshara Gopal Reddy, Regional Provident Fund Commissioner - II and Recovery Officer, KR Puram in Bengaluru. (READ MORE)