January 29 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Durban Super Giants stamp authority in clash of table toppers

Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted after Durban Super Giants defeated Paarl Royals in a SA20 2024 clash. (READ MORE)

2. 'No question about his place in team at this time' - Zaheer Khan reflects on Shubman Gill’s struggle with form

Former Indian pacer Zaheer Khan came forward to give his take on the pressure that Shubman Gill might be under after poor form. He opined that Gill could not get in the flow in the first innings, but the pressure did not come to him early on as well. (READ MORE)

3. If you are not using Mohammed Siraj much, then why not play an extra pure batter: Parthiv Patel

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel felt that India could have played an extra batter in place of Siraj, who was sporadically used against England. (READ MORE)

4. ‘We left those 70-80 runs back in the hut’ - Rahul Dravid analyzes India’s first Test loss against England

India’s head coach, Rahul Dravid, came forward to talk about how he thinks the side scored 70–80 fewer runs than needed against England. He also talked of the challenging nature of the pitch, which rendered the batters helpless. (READ MORE)

5. India were pretty ordinary in Hyderabad: Anil Kumble

Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble talked of how ordinary the Indian team was against England in the first Test. (READ MORE)

6. ‘Definitely our greatest triumph since I've been captain’ - Ben Stokes reflects on historic win against India

England skipper Ben Stokes came forward and revealed that the win against India was the best triumph of the side since he has been the captain. (READ MORE)

7. Amy Hunter's masterclass leads Ireland to 2nd T20I victory against Zimbabwe

Amy Hunter’s fondness for the Harare Sports Club continued as she scored an unbeaten 77* on her 50th international appearance across formats as Ireland Women took a 2-0 T20I series lead with a 42-run victory over Zimbabwe. (READ MORE)

8. AUS vs WI: Joshua Da Silva steps on Steve Smith’s bat, clip goes viral

An incident happened on Day 4 of the clash between Australia and the West Indies as Smith and Nathan Lyon were taking drinks in between overs. Smith put his bat by the stumps, and an unaware Silva stepped on the veteran’s bat. (READ MORE)

9. ICC lift suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has today lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect. SLC was suspended in November for being in serious breach of its obligations as an ICC Member. (READ MORE)

10. 'I hope these muscles are big enough' - Kraigg Brathwaite's befitting reply to Rodney Hogg after Gabba win

West Indies skipper Kraigg Brathwaite revealed what inspired his men to script a dramatic comeback in the series. The 31-year-old stated that the harsh criticism from former Australia fast bowler Rodney Hogg after their ten-wicket loss in the first game became the driving force for them to win the second Test. (READ MORE)