December 25, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Watch: Rishabh Pant interacts with young fan after practice session at MCG

Recently, an interaction was seen in Melbourne where after a practice session Rishabh Pant had taken time out to greet a young fan. (READ MORE)

2. Reports: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma get unhappy with fans attending practice session in Melbourne

The Indian team has been striving tirelessly ahead of the Boxing Day Test of the ongoing series Down Under. (READ MORE)

3. R Ashwin responds to supporter's 'Crying because it could've happened for longer' remark

Meanwhile, renowned author and former KSCA umpire K. Vaitheeswaran took to X to pay homage to Ashwin. (READ MORE)

4. Have enough confidence, faith in the bowling unit: Rohit Sharma ahead of MCG Test

The bowlers have faced some difficulties as they were completely dominated by the Australian batters in the last two Test matches in Adelaide and Brisbane. (READ MORE)

5. World Championship of Legends T20 League to be played from July 18 to August 2

With an expanded schedule, marquee players, and additional venues, the tournament is set to captivate fans from July 18 to August 2, 2025. (READ MORE)

6. AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma reveals why Tanush Kotian emerged as surprise spin choice for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Kotian's domestic performance and India A experience helped to clinch a spot as Ashwin's replacement. (READ MORE)

7. Ben Stokes ruled out for three months with recurrence of hamstring tear

In a major development for England cricket, the side’s Test skipper, Ben Stokes, has been ruled out of every form of cricket for three months following a recurrence of his torn left hamstring during the third Test against New Zealand last month. (READ MORE)

8. Sachin Tendulkar's former teammate Vinod Kambli hospitalized, brain clots detected

Vinod Kambli battling with brain-related complications at a Thane hospital. (READ MORE)

9. MS Dhoni faces Housing Board probe over alleged residential land misuse in Ranchi

Jharkhand Housing Board initiates inquiry into potential violation of residential plot regulations. (READ MORE)

10. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi's clarifies reason behind Jason Gillespie's head coach snubbing

The (PCB) had faced massive criticism after the resignation of top coaches Jason Gillespie and Gary Kirsten. (READ MORE)