January 5 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Bumrah's 6-fer scripts India's historic win in Cape Town levelling the series 1-1 vs SA

Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted after India defeated South Africa in the second Test. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Everyone is excited’ - Harmanpreet Kaur talks about team's mood ahead of T20I series against Australia

Ahead of the first T20I, India women’s skipper Harmanpreet Kaur came forward to reflect on how excited the entire side is for the upcoming matches and how everyone is in mode for the shorter formats and is ready to take on the Aussies. (READ MORE)

3. David Warner's stolen iconic baggy green recovered

David Warner's lost baggy green, which he had announced missing in transit between Melbourne and Sydney ahead of his final Test, has been located after four days. (READ MORE)

4. 'If SA20 doesn't happen, we won't have Test cricket anyway' - SA head coach Shukri Conrad on being helpless to play second-string squad for NZ Tests

The Proteas head coach Shukri Conrad has come out in defence of CSA's decision to field a new-look team, as he pointed out the importance of the SA20 in the development of South African cricket. (READ MORE)

5. 'Don't talk too much about Indian pitches' - Rohit Sharma after Cape Town pitch produces shortest Test ever

be, India captain Rohit Sharma stated that he doesn’t mind playing on such surfaces, however, he called out the hypocrisy of the cricketing fraternity who criticise Indian pitches when the game doesn’t last five days. (READ MORE)

6. Sunil Gavaskar slams SENA media with turning-bouncy surface comparison

Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar slammed the SENA media following their examination of turning pitches after a total of 23 wickets fell on Day 1 of the second Test between India and South Africa at Newlands Cricket Ground in Cape Town. (READ MORE)

7. India climb to the top of WTC standings after historic win over SA in Cape Town

India have taken a giant leap in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings for the 2023-25 cycle as they now find themselves on the top of the table with 26 points from four matches having a points percentage of 54.16%. (READ MORE)

8. SA vs IND: Mohammed Siraj shocks Jasprit Bumrah with his English, video goes viral

While collecting the award, Siraj brought fellow paceman Bumrah as his translator. However, the Indian seamer responded in English to the anchor's first question itself. Subsequently, the duo looked at each other and began laughing. (READ MORE)

9. Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma present signed jerseys to departing Dean Elgar

Dean Elgar concluded his Test career as a captain leading South Africa in the second Test against India in Cape Town. (READ MORE)

10. Reports: India versus Pakistan T20 World Cup clash set for June 9, Barbados to host tournament finale

India's critical clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 is likely to be held in New York on June 9. (READ MORE)