November 13, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. ‘He is quite a prickly character’ - Ricky Ponting hits back at Gautam Gambhir after recent comments

Former India and Australia cricketers Gautam Gambhir and Ricky Ponting respectively have recently caught every headline after the former recently came forward and called out Ponting for questioning the form of ace India batter Virat Kohli ahead of the BGT 2024-25. (READ MORE)

2. [Exclusive] ‘IPL franchise bring a lot of their resources, expertise’ - Paul Adams on Indian franchises owning SA20 team 

Paul Adams played 45 Tests and 27 ODIs for South Africa, picking up 134 and 29 wickets respectively. (READ MORE)

3. WI vs ENG 2024: Reece Topley fined 15 percent match fee for misconduct during first T20I

Topley picked up a chair and smashed it on the staircase handrail. (READ MORE)

4. Mohammad Rizwan sets eyes on T20I whitewash against Australia after ODI success

Pakistan recently defeated Australia 2-1 in the ODI series, recording their first series win in the land of the Kangaroos since 2002. (READ MORE)

5. Sri Lanka appoint Neil McKenzie as consultant coach for South Africa tour

The erstwhile top-order batter is expected to join the Lankan camp between November 13 and 21. (READ MORE)

6. [Exclusive] Steve Smith expresses trust in Pat Cummins’ captaincy

Pat Cummins was named captain after Tim Paine was removed following sexual allegations. (READ MORE)

7. WATCH: Yashasvi Jaiswal sends ball flying onto Perth street during India's practice session

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul were one of the the key players, who attended the net sessions at the WACA ground in Perth. (READ MORE)

8. Blind World Cup to go ahead without India if they don't come on time: Pakistan board

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Blind Cricket Council (PBCC) has announced that the tournament will proceed as planned and they will go ahead if India fail to arrive on time. (READ MORE)

9. India will beat Australia, Rohit ki kaptaani mein hat trick karenge: Chetan Sharma

Despite so, former cricketer Chetan Sharma believes that visitors can get the job done in Australia. (READ MORE)

10. IPL 2025: Munaf Patel joins Delhi Capitals as bowling coach

Delhi Capitals have named former India international Munaf Patel as their new bowling coach for IPL 2025. (READ MORE)