June 19, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world
Here's a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.
1. Reports: Gautam Gambhir interviewed by CAC for India head coach role
On June 18, former India cricketer and current Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Gautam Gambhir appeared for the interview for the India head coach role. (Read More)
2. Shreyas Iyer may make India comeback on Sri Lanka tour
Despite losing out on BCCI’s central contract, star batter Shreyas Iyer could feature for the Indian team in the upcoming tour against Sri Lanka on the back of his sublime campaign in the IPL 2024. (Read More)
3. Kane Williamson relinquishes Captaincy post New Zealand's T20 World Cup 2024 debacle, turns down central contract
New Zealand’s legendary batter and limited overs Captain Kane Williamson has refused to opt for a central contract for thr 2024-2025 tenure. (Read More)
4. We’re ready to implement learnings from Windies defeat in Super Eights: Rashid Khan
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan asserted that his team is going to take the positives and learnings from the one-sided loss against the two-time champions and bounce back strongly in the Super Eight stage. (Read More)
5. ICC warns nations against potential corrupt approach from Kenya international
Following the protocols of the ICC’s anti-corruption unit, the player from Uganda quickly reported the incident to ACU officials on site. (Read More)
6. Reports: W.V. Raman also interviewed by CAC for head coach job, Gautam Gambhir still the frontrunner
Gautam Gambhir and W.V. Raman, former India opening batters, were interviewed on Tuesday, June 18, for the role of India’s men’s cricket team’s head coach. (Read More)
7. Former Sri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan to invest in beverages unit in Karnataka
Legendary Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan is stepping into a new territory by investing in India's food and beverage industry. (Read More)
8. ‘When it comes to my parents and family, I will not hesitate to respond’ - Haris Rauf responds after controversial public spat video
After the video went viral on social media, Haris Rauf issued a statement claiming that the fan was calling out his family, which infuriated him. (Read More)
9. Smriti Mandhana climbs to third spot in ODI batter rankings post Bengaluru blitz
Smriti Mandhana sent the cricketing world in awe of her batting skills and sheer ability to stay for long hours on the crease with a centurion knock in the first ODI against South Africa. (Read More)
10. Ahmed Shehzad believes Gary Kirsten's alleged team talk 'not shocking at all'
Former Pakistani batter Ahmed Shehzad has also entered the fray suggesting that he agrees with the alleged remarks made by Gary Kirsten towards Babar Azam & Co. (Read More)
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