July 7 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Fans perform 'Abhishekam' ritual to MS Dhoni's 77-feet cut out in Andhra Pradesh's Nandigama

Ardent fans of MS Dhoni curated a 77-feet cut-out of former India skipper MS Dhoni and performed the Hindu ritual of Abhishekam to celebrate his 42nd birthday on July 7. (Read More)

2. MS Dhoni used to say that he wants to make 30 lakh so that he can spend the rest of his life peacefully in Ranchi: Wasim Jaffer

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer revealed an unheard story about CSK skipper MS Dhoni, saying that the wicketkeeper-batter once told him that he wants to earn 30 lakh and live rest of his life peacefully. (Read More)

3. Twitter Reactions: Mark Wood dazzles with fifer, Mitchell Marsh’s century helps Australia post 263 on Day 1 of 3rd Ashes Test

The first day of the third Ashes Test between England and Australia ended on an equal note as Mitchell Marsh stood out for the visitors with his magnificent century, while Mark Wood picked up a five-wicket haul. (Read More)

4. Post Ashes skirmish, new limitations for MCC members imposed in Lord's long room

After the heated argument between Australia cricketer Usman Khawaja and MCC members in the Lord's Long Room, the board setup new rules and regulations to avoid such acts in future. (Read More)

5. Twitter Reactions: Netherlands confirm ticket to India for World Cup 2023 with epic win against Scotland

After a rollercoaster campaign at the World Cup Qualifiers 2023, Netherlands confirmed their spot in the marquee ICC World Cup 2023, becoming the 10th and final team of the competition. (Read More)

6. The biggest goal is to win the World Cup and be the No.1 keeper for India: Yastika Bhatia

India's wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia, who had a tremendous season with Mumbai Indians in the inaugural WPL 2023, revealed her future plans, aims and goals. (Read More)

7. ‘If I could have one player in the world, I would have Stokes’ – Justin Langer recalls hilarious reaction to Ben Stokes’ 2019 Headingley heroics 

Former Australia head coach, Justin Langer, recalled his reaction following Ben Stokes’ scintillating performance at Headingley in Leeds in 2019. (Read More)

8. 'Welcome to the world Laurie' - Sarah Taylor welcomes baby boy with partner Diana Main, shares adorable pictures

Former England wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Taylor announced the birth of her first child with partner Diana Main in an adorable post on Instagram. (Read More)

9. Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal display destructive mood during practice match ahead of West Indies series

Ahead of the two-match Test series against West Indies, India skipper Rohit Sharma and youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal were seen in great form in the practice session. (Read More)

10. Ahead of MS Dhoni's 42nd birthday, fans in Hyderabad erect massive 52-foot cut out to celebrate legendary former Indian captain

A group of fans in Hyderabad created a 52-feet cut out of former India skipper MS Dhoni to commemorate the legendary cricketer's 42nd birthday. (Read More)