November 15, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. New Zealand announce squad for England Tests; Williamson returns, Southee to retire after series

Kane Williamson has made his recovery from the groin injury that had kept him out of the recent three-game Test series against India. (Read More)

2. IPL auction set to have two sets of marquee players

Interestingly, only one set of marquee players was available in the 2022 mega auction. (Read More)

3. Dulip Samaraweera banned for 10 more years by Cricket Australia for 'inappropriate behaviour'

The ban will be served concurrently with a 20-year ban imposed on Samaraweera for a separate serious Code of Conduct breach last month. (Read More)

4. Afghanistan women to feature in exhibition match in Melbourne ahead of Women's Ashes Test

The exhibition match will highlight the skill and resilience of the Afghanistan players and the efforts of those who have helped facilitate their inclusion in the community and the game in Australia. (Read More)

5. Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mahipal Lomror hits triple century against Uttarakhand

The southpaw wasn’t retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru as he will go under the hammer in the upcoming IPL mega-auction. (Read More)

6. Mumbai pacer Tushar Deshpande to return for second phase of Ranji Trophy

Deshpande missing SMAT is a major blow, given that the pacer was released by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the IPL mega-auction. (Read More)

7. 'It's a different, bizarre kind of action' - Usman Khawaja describes how it is like facing Jasprit Bumrah

Khawaja has faced the right-arm pacer in seven Test innings and is unbeaten against him. He has managed to score 43 runs only though, facing 155 deliveries. (Read More)

8. Virat Kohli knows Australia will start with line outside off-stump: Sanjay Manjrekar

The 59-year-old added that the Australian pacers can target Kohli’s body as well, since he has the tendency to play on the front foot. (Read More)

9. Sarfaraz Khan leaves nets after elbow hit ahead of Perth Test

Sarfaraz is in contention for the first Test against Australia in Perth, which begins on November 22. (Read More)

10. ICC under broadcaster's pressure to unveil Champions Trophy 2025 schedule

Broadcasters secured rights for ICC events through 2027 in a whopping US$3 billion deal. (Read More)