July 25, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Twitter Reactions: Sri Lanka thrash Thailand to confirm semis berth in Women’s Asia Cup 2024

Take a look at how X reacted to Sri Lanka women defeating Thailand women in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

2. Ireland announce women's squad for Sri Lanka ODIs and T20Is

Squads have been selected for the upcoming T20I and ODI matches between Ireland Women and Sri Lanka Women which will be taking place in both Belfast and Dublin. (READ MORE)

3. 'I want to be myself, not anybody else' - Harry Brook on comparisons following exceptional performances

With many fans comparing him to star batters of the past, Brook stays incredibly humble and continues to talk about how important it is to include other batters and put them in his game. (READ MORE)

4. Beth Mooney calls for equal pay in The Hundred

Although the sum is significantly higher than what it was in 2023 (£31,250), Mooney is not happy and called for equal pay for men and women in global competitions. (READ MORE)

5. Hardik Pandya reacts publicly for first time post separation on Natasa Stankovic's post, image goes viral

Hardik Pandya gives first public reaction since separation, comments on Natasa Stankovic's post featuring Agastya. (READ MORE)

6. After Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds, England's Stuart Broad keen on investing in The Hundred League

Joining the bandwagon, former England pacer Stuart Broad has shown interest in investing in the England-born league. (READ MORE)

7. Jofra Archer sets sight on Test return with Ashes 2025-26

Talking about his Test return, Archer stated that he is tired of seeing posts on Instagram about his injury and is looking forward to using the rest of the year to recover well to be ready for Ashes 2025-26. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Australia were luckier, played better cricket’ - Vikram Rathour reacts to 'doctored pitch' allegations in ODI World Cup final

India’s former batting coach Vikram Rathour dismissed all the talks of Narendra Modi Stadium’s pitch being doctored during the ODI World Cup 2023 final. (READ MORE)

9. 'Announcement aligns perfectly with our vision' - BCA President welcomes centre's sanction for Bihar's sporting future

After the budget, the Bihar Cricket Association (BCA) President, Rakesh Tiwari, welcomed the move and said that this will only add to the fervour of the sport in the state while nurturing the young talent. (READ MORE)

10. ENG vs WI 2024: Akeem Jordan replaces injured Jeremiah Louis for third Test

Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced Akeem Jordan as Louis’ replacement. He was already in the United Kingdom and it was easy for the team management to call him up for the series. The 29-year-old has already joined the squad in Edgbaston but it is unlikely for him to make it to the playing XI. (READ MORE)