March 6 Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. WPL 2024: Shabnim Ismail clocks fastest delivery in women’s cricket history

Representing Mumbai Indians, Shabnim Ismail unleashed a thunderbolt that clocked an astonishing 132.1 kmph against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, March 4. (READ MORE)

2. PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi asks Pakistan cricket team to train with country’s army in March-April

The Pakistan national cricket team is all set to collaborate with the country’s army from March 25 to April 8 in a ten-day training camp to get their fitness up to speed. (READ MORE)

3. Anurag Thakur thanks Rohit Sharma for attending Khel Mahakumbh's inauguration

Indian Sports Minister Anurag Thakur thanked Rohit Sharma for attending the inauguration of the third edition of Khel Mahakumbh in Bilaspur, which is 90 kms away from Dharamshala. (READ MORE)

4. Ranji gives national players a chance to rediscover basics: Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar highlighted the importance of playing Ranji and added that sometimes the international cricketers lose their touch, and playing Ranji is the best opportunity for them to rediscover the basics. (READ MORE)

5. R Ashwin opens up on bowling to Smith, Root and Williamson ahead of historic 100th Test

Speaking about his rivalries with Smith, Williamson and Root, Ashwin stated that he enjoyed the battle against them as they are one of the finest batters in world cricket at the moment. (READ MORE)

6. IPL 2024: MS Dhoni can play for two more years, says Deepak Chahar

Ahead of IPL 2024, Deepak Chahar mentioned that Dhoni is fit enough and can continue playing for at least two more years. (READ MORE)

7. IPL 2024: MS Dhoni joins CSK squad in Chennai ahead of potential swansong

CSK captain MS Dhoni arrived in Chennai ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Tuesday, March 05. (READ MORE)

8. Rajasthan Royals venture into US with academy in New Jersey

With a progressive vision of inspiring and nurturing the best cricket talent, the inaugural IPL champions have launched Rajasthan Royals Academy New Jersey. (READ MORE)

9. The last time Mumbai played Ranji Trophy final at the Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai secured a spot in the Ranji Trophy 2024 final, convincingly defeating Tamil Nadu by an innings and 70 runs in the semifinal. (READ MORE)