March 21 Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Reports: 17-year-old Proteas pace sensation Kwena Maphaka to be net bowler for Mumbai Indians for IPL 2024

The Mumbai Indians have reportedly claimed the services of 17-year-old South African pace bowling prodigy Kwena Maphaka as a net bowler for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. (READ MORE)

2. Ireland name squad for Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier

A 15-player Ireland Women’s cricket squad has been announced for the upcoming ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Global Qualifier, a 10-team event set to be played in April-May in UAE's Abu Dhabi. (READ MORE)

3. Steven Smith bats for Virat Kohli's inclusion in India's T20 World Cup squad

According to reports, there is a question mark regarding Virat Kohli's selection in the India squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup in June. However, Steven Smith has come out in support of the Delhi batter and explained why he needs to be playing in the marquee event. (READ MORE)

4. Sunrisers Hyderabad unveil new anthem ahead of IPL 2024

2016  champions Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) unveiled their brand new anthem for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. (READ MORE)

5. 'I think Ruturaj Gaikwad will be a good option' - Suresh Raina weighs in on future Chennai Super Kings skipper

Ex-CSK stalwart Suresh Raina feels that Ruturaj Gaikwad would be a good option going forward to be handed the captaincy baton once MS Dhoni retires. (READ MORE)

6. IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans name Sandeep Warrier as Mohammed Shami's replacement

Sandeep Warrier was named as the replacement for ace speedster Mohammed Shami for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. (READ MORE)

7. 'It is great to have the son of Delhi back in IPL' - AB de Villiers expresses excitement ahead of Rishabh Pant's much-awaited comeback

AB de Villiers expressed his excitement at the prospect of watching Rishabh Pant back on the cricket field. (READ MORE)

8. People in India are very respectful: Gary Kirsten

Gary Kirsten, Gujarat Titans' (GT) batting coach, opened up about his admiration for people in India during the training session ahead of the 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) which is scheduled to commence on March 22, Thursday. (READ MORE)

9. Most people think T20 is batters' game, but I still feel bowlers win matches: Lasith Malinga

Lasith Malinga, Mumbai Indians' (MI) bowling coach, spoke about the team's commitment to maintaining a proper fast-bowling unit ahead of the much-awaited 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL). He expressed confidence in the return of Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah as their addition will be a major boost for their IPL 2024 campaign. (READ MORE)

10. T20 World Cup 2024: ICC visit to Nassau County International Stadium marks midway point of build

The out-of-this-world ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 Trophy Tour made its first iconic sporting stadium stop as it landed at the Nassau County International Stadium site marking the midway point of the build. (READ MORE)