October 18, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. PAK vs ENG 2024: DRS failure leaves Ben Stokes, Joe Root baffled as caught behind appeal falls flat during second Test

The bizarre incident happened on the fifth delivery of the 57th over when Sajid Khan was facing Brydon Carse on Day 3 of the second Test. (Read More)

2. Shakib Al Hasan unlikely to feature in first Test against South Africa

Shakib, who was set to travel to Bangladesh from New York, was informed about concerns regarding his safety while waiting for a connecting flight during a layover in Dubai. (Read More)

3. PCB removes captains, head coaches from selection panel in major shake-up

The captain and head coach will be consulted but they will no longer have voting rights in the selection process. (Read More)

4. 'It was a misjudgment on my part' - Rohit Sharma admits to misreading conditions ahead of first Test vs NZ

The Indian captain admitted to not judging the conditions correctly and blamed shot selections as the main reason which let down the batters. (Read More)

5. India Women squad announced for ODI series against New Zealand, Harmanpreet retains captaincy

The selectors have backed Harmanpreet Kaur to lead the side after the Women in Blue's exit from the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 gave rise to calls for change in captaincy. (Read More)

6. Reports: James Hopes set to become fast-bowling coach of Punjab Kings

It is being reported that James Hopes, whose services Ricky Ponting availed while with the Capitals, will be roped in by the Punjab Kings as their fast-bowling coach. (Read More)

7. ECB implements ban on trans women in international cricket

The ruling aligns the ECB with the ICC's stance, but it conflicts with other domestic boards' policies. Notably, there are currently no restrictions on the age at which a transgender player must transition. (Read More)

8. IND vs NZ 2024: Rishabh Pant to not take field on Day 3 in Bengaluru Test

On Day 2, Pant was hit with the ball on his right knee and immediately went down in pain leaving the field with Dhruv Jurel taking the keeping duties. (Read More)

9. Travis Head to play for Adelaide Strikers in BBL 14

Australia’s Travis Head has re-signed with the Strikers ahead of the BBL 14. It will be his 13th straight season with them, and Head has extended his contract by another year. (Read More)

10. Twitter Reactions: Anneke Bosch blazes South Africa Women to famous victory against Australia Women

South Africa stunned the six-time champions Australia by winning the semi-final easily by eight wickets in a dominant display of batting. (Read More)