July 3 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Australia survive Ben Stokes' onslaught to take 2-0 Ashes lead

Even after a splendid performance by England skipper Ben Stokes, Australia managed to win the thrilling Lord’s Test and took a 2-0 lead in the ongoing Ashes 2023. (READ MORE)

2. Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana help Sri Lanka book ODI World Cup spot

Sri Lanka continued their winning momentum in their final game of the World Cup Qualifiers 2023, and confirmed themselves a place in the final 10 of the mega event. (READ MORE)

3. Ashes 2023: ICC issues clarification on Jonny Bairstow dismissal; CA, MCC release statement after Lord's Long Room altercation

The final day of the Lord’s Test saw Usman Khawaja and a few members of the MCC indulge in a heated argument over Jonny Bairstow’s controversial wicket as the MCC and CA released an official statement regarding the same. (READ MORE)

4. 'There's always respect shown, but there wasn't today' - Usman Khawaja opens up on heated argument with MCC member at Lord's

While MCC and CA released a statement to provide clarity on the incident, Usman Khawaja spoke in detail about the heated argument between him and the MCC members, calling their behaviour disappointing. (READ MORE)

5. Ashes 2023: England name 15-member squad for third Test, Chris Woakes and Mark Wood added

Soon after the conclusion of the second Test, England named a 15-man squad for the third Test. While Moeen Ali retained his place, England added Chris Woakes and Mark Wood for the Headingley game. (READ MORE)

6. BCCI announces India Women’s squad for Bangladesh ODIs and T20Is

On Sunday, July 2, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced team India’s squads for the forthcoming tour of Bangladesh which is set to begin on July 9. (READ MORE)

7. Ashes 2023: Ollie Pope doubtful starter for third Test, set to undergo scans

Having sustained a shoulder injury, vice-captain Ollie Pope will undergo scans on Monday, July 3. He has been included in the squad for the third Test but his participation depends upon the extent of the injury. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: BCCI to compensate missed-out venues with bilateral games following World Cup 2023 snub

As per reports, it is said that the BCCI will try to conduct India’s bilateral series at venues that could not host the World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

9. ODI World Cup 2023: PCB writes to Pakistan Government for clearance to travel to India

The Pakistan Cricket Board sent out an official letter to the Pakistan Government seeking clearance for their travel to India for the mega event. (READ MORE)

10. Mohammad Shahzad recalled as Afghanistan name T20I squad for Bangladesh series

Afghanistan have announced their squad for the two-match T20I series that they’ll play against Bangladesh starting on July 14 at Sylhet District Stadium, Sylhet. (READ MORE)