October 17, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Twitter Reactions: Yusuf Pathan's heroics not enough as Southern Superstars clinch LLC 2024 title in super over

Let us have a look at how X reacted as Southern Super Stars defeated Konark Suryas Odisha in the summit clash of the LLC 2024. (READ MORE)

2. ICC names Emirates Elite Panel of Match Officials for ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Semi-Finals

Nimali Perera and Jacquline Williams will take control of the opening semi-final between Australia and South Africa in Dubai on October 17. (READ MORE)

3. Watch: Martin Guptill’s heroics in Super Over propels Southern Super Stars to LLC title

The summit clash of the LLC (Legends League Cricket) 2024 between Southern Super Stars and Konark Suryas came down to the wire and went all the way to the Super Over. (READ MORE)

4. IND vs NZ 2024: Why is Shubman Gill not playing the first Test match?

While Gill not being a part of the line-up is a big setback for the Indian team, it is important to note that the Punjab-born was not dropped, rather rested for the game due to a stiffness in his neck. (READ MORE)

5. Hemang Badani appointed as head coach Delhi Capitals head coach, Venugopal Rao to serve as team's Director of Cricket

The management of the Capitals has granted them the freedom to select the rest of the coaching staff. (READ MORE)

6. WATCH: Sajid Khan gets involved in banter with Brydon Carse at Stumps on Day 2, video goes viral

Day 2 saw yet another hilarious moment unfold, this time involving Pakistan's off-spinner, Sajid Khan, and one-Test match-old English bowling all-rounder, Brydon Carse. (READ MORE)

7. Bangladesh announce squad for first Test against South Africa, Shakib Al Hasan set for farewell match

The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced men's squad for the two-match Test series against South Africa. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad set to retain Heinrich Klaasen, Pat Cummins, Abhishek Sharma

October 31 has been set as the deadline for finalizing on the retentions ahead of the mega-auction scheduled for later this year. (READ MORE)

9. 'Most talented cricketer' - Virat Kohli pens down heartfelt letter to Hall of Fame inductee AB de Villiers

Kohli has hailed de Villiers as the most talented cricketer he has ever played with, following the legend's induction into the ICC Hall of Fame. (READ MORE)

10. Defending champions New York Strikers gear up for Abu Dhabi T10 2024 return

The New York Strikers featured a star-studded lineup with players like Kieron Pollard, and Sunil Narine with Matheesa Pathirana to join the team as well. (READ MORE)