February 21 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma blessed with baby boy

The former Indian captain and renowned batter, Virat Kohli, has welcomed his second child, named Akaay. (READ MORE)

2. CPL unveil new franchise named Antigua and Barbuda Falcons

Antigua and Barbuda Falcons have been unveiled as the newest franchise of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL). They replaced Jamaica Tallawahs. (READ MORE)

3. Dhruv Jurel reveals first interaction with MS Dhoni

Jurel noted that he first met Dhoni in IPL 2021 and he was shy in asking for a photograph after Rajasthan Royals’ game against CSK. (READ MORE)

4. Jason Holder eyes red-ball cricket comeback in near future

Holder revealed how disappointed he was in missing out on the Test series against Australia, and that he had a special interest as he wanted to see how the younger cricketers fared. (READ MORE)

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal’s father reveals youngster’s favourite food

Bhupendra Kumar revealed that the 22-year-old is very fond of mutton and likes rice, daal, bread, and curry. (READ MORE)

6. Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube to miss Mumbai's Ranji Trophy quarter-final

In a blow to Mumbai's Ranji Trophy campaign, Shreyas Iyer is set to miss the upcoming quarter-final clash against Baroda due to a back spasm. Shivam Dube will miss out due to side strain. (READ MORE)

7. IND vs ENG: Jasprit Bumrah released from squad for Ranchi Test, KL Rahul ruled out

Jasprit Bumrah has been released from the squad for the fourth Test of the ongoing India vs England Test series. KL Rahul is yet to recover from injury. (READ MORE)

8. Will Pucovski aims to 'repay the faith' as Victoria eye Shield glory

With his current comeback to cricket, Will Pucovski views it as a "second chance" and is emerging as a key member of Victoria's effort to eye towards a Sheffield Shield final thrice on the trot. (READ MORE)

9. I can observe that young players have adopted an IPL-centric mindset: Manoj Tiwary

Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary believes that BCCI's new directive has just pointed out the concerns he has raised about India's first-class competition over the years. (READ MORE)

10. Ian Chappell wants Joe Root to ditch Bazball and stay his usual self

Ian Chappell thinks that Joe Root, who has not been amongst the runs in the ongoing five-match Test series between India and England, should do away with the Bazball ploy to get back to his best. (READ MORE)