October 20, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. WATCH: Pakistan’s Sufiyan Muqueem engages in verbal battle with Abhishek Sharma in Emerging Asia Cup 2024

The 24-year-old was on his way back but decided to stop and respond to Sufiyan's gesture which forced the umpires to intervene. (READ MORE)

2. Twitter Reactions: Dramatic thriller ensures India A’s win over Pakistan A in Emerging Asia Cup 2024

With the win, India moved to second on the points table of Group A, which also features UAE and Oman. (READ MORE)

3. WATCH: Ramandeep Singh grabs one-handed stunner during IND A vs PAK A Emerging Asia Cup 2024

Ramadeep’s remarkable catch went viral on social media as former cricketer Dinesh Karthik too shared it and called it one of the greatest catches ever by an Indian. (READ MORE)

4. India vs New Zealand: First Test, Weather Report - Day 5 weather insights

Notably, the first day of the Test was washed out due to incessant rains. (READ MORE)

5. Since Sarfaraz Khan had reached 150, maybe there was a slight concentration lapse: Aakash Chopra

Notably, the Mumbai-born cricketer did not change his approach despite India being under immense pressure, which caught the attention of former cricketer Aakash Chopra. (READ MORE)

6. Sarfaraz Khan will give migraines to Australian bowlers: Sanjay Manjrekar

Manjrekar was effusive of his praise directed towards Sarfaraz and was particularly impressed by the manner in which he played out New Zealand's pacers. (READ MORE)

7. We haven't played our best game yet, leaving it for the finals: Anneke Bosch

Bosch stated that she is extremely happy with the performance of all the players. (READ MORE)

8. 'They have one way of batting: attack, attack, attack' - Geoffrey Boycott questions Bazball's effectiveness on 'big spinning pitches'

Former England cricketer Geoffrey Boycott has highlighted the team's weakness when posed with a spin threat. (READ MORE)

9. Andrew McDonald explains why Steve Smith will return to No. 4 against India

McDonald said that it was the best decision from the team's point of view as it allowed the World Test Champions to play all-rounder Cameron Green in the side. (READ MORE)

10. BAN vs SA 2024 Test series: Schedule, Squads, Live Streaming, Broadcasters & All you need to know

No television broadcast for the Bangladesh vs South Africa Test series 2024 will be available in India. (READ MORE)