January 8 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Reports: Suryakumar Yadav to miss entire domestic season and initial phase of IPL due to sports hernia

India's dynamic white-ball batter and T20I star, Suryakumar Yadav, has suffered a setback as he will miss the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan due to an ankle injury. (READ MORE)

2. We need to improve and think what we need to do in final game: Harmanpreet Kaur

Kaur's comments came after India lost the second T20I match against Australia and levelled the series 1-1 with one match to go. (READ MORE)

3. Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan triumphs in general election with massive margin

Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan registered a landslide victory in the country’s general election after BNP (Bangladesh National Party) called for a boycott. (READ MORE)

4. SA20 is just four weeks a year, there would be a lot of chance to play Test cricket: Graeme Smith

Smith backs the importance of SA20 as South Africa is set to send a second-string squad for the two-match series against New Zealand. (READ MORE)

5. Ranji Trophy 2024: Ajinkya Rahane likely to return for upcoming fixtures after missing Bihar game due to injury

Rahane, sharing his love for the game, mentioned having a great passion for playing, which motivated him to come to Patna and never back down from the opportunity to play. (READ MORE)

6. Ambati Rayudu discloses motive behind quitting politics

"I Ambati Rayudu will be representing the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming ILt20 from jan 20th in Dubai," Rayudu wrote on X. (READ MORE)

7. 'Pakistan bowlers used to tamper the ball for reverse swing' - Praveen Kumar's shocking claim goes viral

Reverse swing is one of the deadliest weapons used by fast bowlers historically to trouble the batters after the cricket ball has gone old. The unique technique was introduced by Pakistan fast bowlers in international cricket who used to find ways of picking wickets on dead tracks through this art.  (READ MORE)

8. BCCI announces India's squad for Afghanistan T20I series, Rohit-Kohli return

The All India selection committee announced the 16-member squad for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan on Sunday, January 07. (READ MORE)

9. International teams use SA20 as 2024 T20 World Cup preparation

The Netherlands and Namibia will fine-tune their strategies against some of the best domestic talent and world’s top cricketers who are also currently preparing for SA20 2024.  (READ MORE)

10. SA20 2024 Prize Money: Complete Awards & Prizes Details - All You Need To Know

SA20 remains the biggest prize in South African cricket with a total prize money of R70 million (INR 31.15 crore approx) on offer for Season 2.  (READ MORE)