February 4 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma expecting their second child, confirms AB de Villiers

Legendary South Africa batter AB de Villiers in a recent show on his YouTube channel, spilt the beans on the key reason behind Virat Kohli’s absence from the first two Tests against England. (Read More)

2. Shakib Al Hasan yet to confirm his availability for Sri Lanka series

Shakib Al Hasan suffered a blow on his left index figure and had to leave India before Bangladesh’s final ODI World Cup game against Australia in Pune and has been suffering from blurred vision since then. (Read More)

3. Rangana Herath declines BCB contract for spin mentor role

Rangana Herath initially asked for some time to speak to his lawyers and thereafter refused to sign the contract with the Bangladesh Cricket Board. (Read More)

4. IND vs ENG: Rohit Sharma hilariously consults with Marais Erasmus before taking review

The Indian captain was seen consulting for a review after Jasprit Bumrah hit Jonny Bairstow on his pads on the first ball. (Read More)

5. 'Let the young man play' - Gautam Gambhir urges fans to avoid overhyping Yashasvi Jaiswal

Gautam Gambhir congratulated the emerging batting talent but warned against the prevalent trend of overhyping cricket sensations in India. (Read More)

6. SL vs AFG: Ibrahim Zadran presents debut cap to uncle Noor Ali Zadran

Afghanistan handed debut caps to four players for the match one of them was 35-year-old Noor Ali Zadran who’s uncle of Ibrahim Zadran. (Read More)

7. Indian Veteran Premier League to kick-off from February 23 in Dehradun

The T20 tournament which is presented by the BVCI and organized by the IPCA will provide an opportunity for veteran cricket players above 40 years old. (Read More)

8. SL vs AFG: Sadeera Samarawickrama pulls off extraordinary catch with incredible anticipation

With his razor-sharp instincts and exceptional agility, Samarawickrama anticipated Rahmat Shah’s shot early and held onto the ball. (Read More)

9. 'I have grown up watching reverse swing set-ups' - Jasprit Bumrah after impressive performance in IND vs ENG 2nd Test

Bumrah finished with excellent figures of 6/45 as India bundled out the tourists by 253 in their first innings. (Read More)

10. Imran Khan faces new prison term in case linked to marriage

The latest ruling revolves around his marriage to his current wife Bushra Bibi, raising questions about the timing of their union after Bibi's previous divorce. (Read More)