December 31 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. David Warner braces for Sydney farewell as Australia unveil squad for final Test against Pakistan

Australia maintained an unchanged 13-man squad for the third Test against Pakistan at the SCG, but the imminent decision loomed large with Warner bidding adieu to Test cricket. (Read More)

2. South Africa pick new-look squad for New Zealand Tests

The 14-member squad, led by the uncapped 27-year-old batting all-rounder Neil Brand includes seven players yet to make their Test debut. (Read More)

3. Indian team advised for cautious outlook for New Year celebrations

This advisory is in light of security concerns in South African cities, where various forms of street crimes, like mugging, robbery, theft, snatching, and pick-pocketing are common. (Read More)

4. We will not remember our career for bilateral series, but for World Cups: KL Rahul

Rahul shared his arduous path, bouncing back from seemingly insurmountable setbacks to claim the role of India's wicketkeeper in the ICC World Cup 2023. (Read More)

5. How did Virat Kohli perform in 2023 as compared to 2022?

The year 2023 saw Virat Kohli returning to his usual best as the star batter had a phenomenal year in both formats. (Read More)

6. Imam-ul-Haq only plays flick, doesn't have any strokes: Salman Butt

Former Pakistan cricketer Salman Butt came forward to opine that Pakistan should consider dropping opener Imam-ul-Haq in the third Test as the batter does not have any stroke making. (Read More)

7. MS Dhoni poses with Abdu Rozik during vacation in Dubai

Another lucky MS Dhoni fan Abdu Rozik, who's a social media influencer and singer, also lived his dream of meeting the cricketing maestro and shared a glimpse of the priceless moment with his fans. (Read More)

8. IND-W vs AUS-W: Sneh Rana leaves ground after unintentional collision with Pooja Vastrakar

In the 25th over, a cut shot by Beth Mooney resulted in a collision between Rana at backward point and Vastrakar at point. Both all-rounders were shaken and required immediate medical attention. (Read More)

9. 'I feared the worst' - Emotional Axar Patel recalls Rishabh Pant's accident in Delhi Capitals' tribute video

India all-rounder Axar Patel narrates the incidents which transpired after he got to know about Pant’s accident. (Read More)

10. Prolific Joe Root's 1st Test ton goes viral on his 33rd birthday

England's batting sensation, Joe Root, marked the occasion of his birthday with the England Cricket Board reminiscing on a cherished career moment, his inaugural Test century. (Read More)