February 20 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Finn Allen to auction limited-edition shirt to raise funds for Cancer Society New Zealand

Flamboyant batter Finn Allen will auction off a limited-edition shirt, which was made after his record-breaking knock against Pakistan, to raise money for Cancer Society New Zealand. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Bilkul risk nahi lene ka’ - Mayank Agarwal shares hilarious post highlighting recent flight incident

Mayank Agarwal has taken a proactive step to safeguard his health during air travel by bringing his own water bottle. (READ MORE)

3. Virat Kohli becomes the latest victim of Deepfake Technology as scamsters misuse his face

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli is the latest victim of the Deepfake Technology as his fake voice is being used to promote a betting app. (READ MORE)

4. David Warner rides the nostalgic wave for farewell tour

Ahead of his final T20I series against New Zealand, Warner reflects not just on his journey but also contemplates the broader landscape of trans-Tasman cricket. (READ MORE)

5. Brendon McCullum backs Jonny Bairstow to rediscover lost form

England head coach Brendon McCullum has backed Jonny Bairstow to discover his form again in the ongoing five-match Test series against India. (READ MORE)

6. "We need an alternative, ball-tracking technology isn't that ready": Harsha Bhogle

Harsha Bhogle emphasised the need for an alternative, pointing out that the ball-tracking technology currently in use is not quite up to the mark. (READ MORE)

7. Shubman Gill named Punjab’s ‘State Icon’ to woo voters in Lok Sabha Election

On Monday, February 19, the Punjab Chief Electoral Officer's office declared that India's batting sensation Shubman Gill will be the "State Icon" for the upcoming General Elections. (READ MORE)

8. "It’s quite difficult to compete at Test level if you play one Test every two or three years": Nadine de Klerk

South African cricketer Nadine de Klerk highlighted the importance of adequate preparation, emphasizing the need for warm-up matches to acclimatise to the demands of Test cricket. (READ MORE)

9. Manoj Tiwary questions MS Dhoni for dropping him after his century against West Indies in 2011

Manoj questioned Dhoni for dropping him and even stated that he would’ve turned out to be in the same league as modern greats Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli if he was given adequate opportunities. (READ MORE)

10. IPL 2024: Dushmantha Chameera roped in as replacement for Gus Atkinson at KKR

KKR have roped in Dushmantha Chameera as a replacement for the initially-signed Gus Atkinson, who withdrew from the tournament. (READ MORE)