July 16 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Somerset defeat Essex in summit clash to lift second T20 Blast title after 18 years

Take a look at how Twitter reacted after Somerset defeated Essex in the final of the T20 Blast 2023 to clinch their second title after 18 years. (READ MORE)

2. Bangladesh are the favourites, we are confident as we are playing in our own backyard: Nigar Sultana Joty

Bangladesh women’s skipper Nigar Sultana was of the opinion that her side is the favorite to win the upcoming ODI series against India after their recent loss in the T20I series. (READ MORE)

3. ‘He couldn't hold back his tears’ - Yashasvi Jaiswal’s father reveals emotional conversation with son following maiden Test ton

Yashasvi Jaiswal’s father reflected on an emotional call with the 21-year-old after his sensational century on India debut against the West Indies. (READ MORE)

4. 'There was no call, no communication, they promised they will go all-out' - Yuzvendra Chahal's shocking revelations about RCB snub

Yuzvendra Chahal makes shocking revelations about how Royal Challengers Bangalore failed to keep their words and did not retain him in IPL 2022. (READ MORE)

5. Former Kerala captain and BCCI selector K Jayaram passes away due to cardiac arrest

The former skipper of Kerala in the Ranji Trophy and BCCI selector K Jayaram tragically passed away at age 67 due to cardiac arrest. (READ MORE)

6. 'Aap se zyada khel gaya, Ajju bhai' - Ishan Kishan trolls Vice Captain Ajinkya Rahane during Jomel Warrican's batting resistance against India in first Test

Indian wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan was captured trolling Ajinkya Rahane after the West Indies’ Jomel Warrican knock in the first Test at Windsor Park. (READ MORE)

7. 'You always put your hand up for selection but have to wait and see what selectors think' - Cameron Green reflects on his all-rounder role in Australia squad ahead of fourth Ashes Test

Star Australian all-rounder Cameron Green reflected on his role in the Australian team and how he always wants to be selected, drawing comparisons with former cricketer Shane Watson. (READ MORE)

8. 'They're going to come back hard at us' - Kate Cross ahead of second ODI against Australia women in ongoing Women's Ashes

Star English pacer Kate Cross was of the opinion that both England and Australia would be under pressure as the second ODI of the ongoing Women’s Ashes 2023 approaches. (READ MORE)

9. MLC 2023: Moises Henriques bowls sensational delivery to send Heinrich Klassen packing in match 3

Moises Henriques bowled a peach of a delivery to send Heinrich Klassen packing in Seattle Orcas’ brilliant win against Washington Freedom in match 3 of the MLC 2023. (READ MORE)

10. Pakistan should be playing in the World Cup even in India: Misbah-ul-Haq

Former Pakistan cricketer Misbah-ul-Haq requested that the authorities not mix cricket with politics and was of the opinion that the side should travel to India to compete in the upcoming World Cup. (READ MORE)

11. 'There's some nasty stuff been said but…it is the Ashes' - Alex Carey breaks silence on contentious stumping of Jonny Bairstow

Australian stumper Alex Carey recently came forward to finally talk about the ongoing controversy over the dismissal of Jonny Bairstow in the Ashes 2023. (READ MORE)