June 17 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh extend their domination, set 662-run target on Day 3 in solitary Test against Afghanistan

Hosts Bangladesh are in a commanding position in the ongoing one-off Test against Afghanistan as they have posted a mammoth 662-run target for them to chase down. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Learnt a lot about my own character, how I behave under pressure’ - Nitin Menon reflects on his umpiring experience ahead of Ashes debut

Indian umpire Nitin Menon reflected on his prior experience as a match official ahead of his debut in the eagerly-anticipated Ashes series. (READ MORE)

3. 'Will be interesting if India employ the same tactics' - Aakash Chopra on Australia keeping defensive fields to stop Bazball

India cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra questioned if India will employ the same tactics to stop the run flow when they will host them for a five-match series in 2024. (READ MORE)

4. MS Dhoni's new quirky avatar leads to hilarious comparison with actor Ranveer Singh

In a new image of the legendary MS Dhoni that is going viral on the internet he can be seen in a brand new avatar. (READ MORE)

5. BCB issue apology after journalist gets assaulted by security personnel during ongoing Mirpur Test

The Day 3 of the ongoing one-off Test between hosts Bangladesh and Afghanistan saw an unpleasant scene transpire after BCB's security personnel assaulted a journalist. (READ MORE)

6. Women's Ashes 2023: Beth Mooney confirms Test opening role after century against England A

Australia women's batter Beth Mooney will open for her side for the 2023 Women's Ashes Test after scoring a magnificent century in a warm-up match against England A. (READ MORE)

7. Ashes 2023: Ben Stokes receives huge card of good luck messages from ECB staff ahead of series opener

England got massive support from ECB staff as the latter gifted Ben Stokes with a white card full of ‘Good Luck’ messages ahead of the first Test. (READ MORE)

8. MLC 2023: Faf du Plessis to captain Texas Super Kings in inaugural edition

Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis will be seen leading the Texas Super Kings in the inaugural season of the upcoming Major League Cricket, America’s first professional T20 Cricket League. (READ MORE)

9. 'Can you imagine an ICC event without India vs Pakistan?' - Aakash Chopra slams ICC for not holding India vs Pakistan contests in WTC cycles

Cricketer-turned-broadcaster Aakash Chopra tried to draw the attention of the apex cricketing body on WTC being devoid of India versus Pakistan clashes as he put forth his opinion by taking to his YouTube channel. (READ MORE)