June 10 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Steve Smith extols Scott Boland after pacer's brilliant spell in first innings of WTC 2023 Final

Steve Smith lauded Scott Boland and stated that his ability to hit the stumps from slightly shorter lengths makes him unique. (READ MORE)

2. Sourav Ganguly directs jibe at Indian batters after lower order's fightback

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly commended Ajinkya Rahane and Shardul Thakur for their stubborn partnership, taking a jibe at the top-order batters who failed to step up in the first innings of the summit clash. (READ MORE)

3. Virat Kohli gets captured giving pep talk to team India ahead of third session on Day 3

In the third session on Day 3 of the WTC final, former India skipper Virat Kohli was spotted giving a pep talk to his teammates at The Oval. (READ MORE)

4. Shardul Thakur's bizarre arm-precaution leaves Ricky Ponting amused in WTC Final

The commentary panel of Ricky Ponting and Murali Kartik was left stunned by Shardul Thakur’s bizarre precaution after copping repeated blows to his right arm during the WTC final against Australia. (READ MORE)

5. Marnus Labuschagne spotted sleeping in dressing-room, forced to walk out to bat minutes later

Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne was caught peacefully sleeping in the dressing room having padded up. However, David Warner’s short stay at the crease forced him to walk out to bat in the fourth over of the second innings. (READ MORE)

6. Staunch Short earns long-term deal with Strikers, faithful Henriques extends contract with Sixers

2022-23 BBL Player of the Year, Matthew Short signs a new three-year deal with Adelaide Strikers while Moises Henriques extends his contract with Sydney Sixers as well. (READ MORE)

7. Shardul Thakur joins Don Bradman and Allan Border in elite list with half-century at The Oval

Thakur joined the ranks of legendary cricketers like Australia's Sir Don Bradman and Allan Border for scoring the most consecutive 50-plus scores in Tests at The Oval. (READ MORE)

8. Ravi Shastri opens up on workload management and controlled pace of play

Ravi Shastri wants the team management to rest senior players Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma ahead of the all-important ODI World Cup 2023 scheduled to take place in India from October 5. (READ MORE)

9. Ollie Pope reveals England's game plan to unsettle Steve Smith

Pope stated that England will try to make life difficult for Smith at the crease, trying to break through his stubbornness, bursting his bubble in red-ball cricket. (READ MORE)

10. Ajinkya Rahane shares major update on his finger injury

Rahane hurt his finger while batting in the first innings of the ongoing WTC final but he believes that it won’t bother him while batting in the second innings. (READ MORE)