October 19, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Hoping Sarfaraz Khan to smash triple hundred on Day 4: Abhishek Nayar

India's assistant coach Abhishek Nayar highlighted the Mumbai batter's ability to score big runs in domestic cricket and hoped that he would translate his remarkable form into the international arena. (Read More)

2. WATCH: MS Dhoni's biggest fan Ram Babu admitting to 'Thala' still paying for his tickets

Ram Babu, arguably former India skipper MS Dhoni's most passionate supporter, spoke about a variety of topics were discussed regarding the World Cup-winning skipper. (Read More)

3. I wonder why I was not questioned or approached for my side of the story: Chandika Hathurusingha

Chandika Hathurusingha, the now-former head coach of Bangladesh, was only recently ousted from his capacity as Bangladesh's head coach. The reasons behind his sacking were somewhat bizarre. (Read More)

4. 'Slight concentration lapse' - Aakash Chopra dissects Virat Kohli's final-ball dismissal

Virat Kohli was back in form in the second innings of the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra opined that the unusual way of his dismissal was due to lack of concentration. (Read More)

5. Pakistan need impactful performances not PR: Mohammad Hafeez

October 18, 2024, was a day to remember in Pakistan cricket, and will certainly be cherished for a long time. The red-ball team put forth a spirited performance in the second Test against England to register their first Test victory in home conditions in 1348 days. (Read More)

6. 'Sarfaraz Khan is 2024 version of Javed Miandad' - Sanjay Manjrekar compares youngster to Pakistan legend after Bengaluru knock

Sanjay Manjrekar was effusive in his praise for Sarfaraz Khan after the youngster smashed a belligerent half-century in India's second innings in the first Test against New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. (Read More)

7. Watch: Rohit Sharma shows disappointment after Virat Kohli's late dismissal, reaction goes viral

Rohit Sharma cut a disappointed figure after Virat Kohli lost his wicket off the last ball on Day 3 of the first Test between India and New Zealand at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, October 18. (Read More)

8. Ajay Jadeja and Aakash Chopra discuss Sarfaraz Khan's quirky wagon-wheel on Day 3 of first Test against NZ

Former India cricketer, Ajay Jadeja, pointed out how differently Sarfaraz bats as compared to most other batters and also complimented his handling of the spinners in terms of utilising the scoring areas. (Read More)

9. Please stop this disgusting thinking that Pakistan won because Babar Azam wasn't in the team: Mohammad Amir

Mohammad Amir defended Babar Azam after the talismanic batter faced criticism following Pakistan's morale-boosting win against England in the second Test at Multan Cricket Stadium. (Read More)

10. Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Sai Sudharsan shines with blistering double ton against Delhi

On Day 1 of the match, Delhi won the toss and opted to bowl first. Sai Sudharsan and N Jagadeesan started brilliantly with the bat and posted 168 for the first wicket before Jagadeesan was cleaned up by Navdeep Saini after scoring 65 runs. (Read More)