December 6, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. WATCH: Mitchell Starc takes revenge, sends Yashasvi Jaiswal back for golden duck

Mitchell Starc dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal on the first ball of the Day-Night Test in Adelaide. The Indian opener shuffled across the off-stump premeditating an on-drive while Starc angled it over the wicket and a late swing got the better of Jaiswal. (Read More)

2. AUS vs IND 2024-25: Why are Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar not playing second Test?

Captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that he will be batting in the middle order in Adelaide after KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal did a commendable job in the first Test. (Read More)

3. AUS vs IND 2024-25: Irfan Pathan explains challenges batters could face in pink-ball Test

Irfan Pathan explained some of the challenges that batters could face during the second Test between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, which will be a pink-ball affair. The highly-anticipated encounter gets underway on Friday, December 6. (Read More)

4. Jay Shah commences his chairmanship term with visit to ICC headquarters in Dubai

New ICC chairman Jay Shah commences his tenure with a visit to the headquarters in Dubai. The administrator has set out a vision for the organization going forward. (Read More)

5. 'For me, it is a return to my family's roots'- Joe Burns on being named as Italy's captain

Former Australian opener Joe Burns is named as the captain of the Italian cricket team. The 35-year-old batter said it is the return to his family roots and a chance for him to contribute to the growth of cricket in the European nation going forward. (Read More)

6. ‘He's training well like he always does’ - Pat Cummins gives vote of confidence to Marnus Labuschagne as form struggle continues

Australia skipper Pat Cummins came forward and backed Marnus Labuschagne to get back to top form. Cummins appeared unfazed about Labuschagne’s form and gave him the vote of confidence to get back to scoring runs. (Read More)

7. 'I don't see why we need to change that' - Rohit Sharma spills the beans on India's opening combination in pink-ball Test

Rohit Sharma is all set to show his selfless side as he is preparing to reprise his role as a middle-order batter for India during the second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval, starting on Friday, December 6. (Read More)

8. IPL Brand Value Rankings: Which IPL team is the most valuable in 2024?

The IPL became an instant hit since its inception in 2008 and has only grown in stature over the years. It has paved the way for many franchise leagues around the world as the game of cricket continues to spread its wings globally. (Read More)

9. 'I would camp in Chennai with Ramji Srinivasan for 10 days'- Former National selector's advice to Prithvi Shaw

Former national selector and ex-India cricketer Jatin Paranjape says Prithvi Shaw still has a chance of getting his career on the right track if he prepares himself mentally and physically, and says he is still one of the top three upcoming young talents in the Indian side. (Read More)

10. Zimbabwe eke out two-wicket win in low-scoring Bulawayo thriller

Pakistan couldn't complete a whitewash over Zimbabwe in the T20I series as the African nation won the inconsequential third and final match at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Thursday, December 5. (Read More)