October 3, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Cricket West Indies awards nine players with multi-year contracts across men’s, women’s teams

This has become possible due to the recent four-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed in January 2024 between the CWI and the West Indies Players Association (WIPA). (Read More)

2. National Cricket League USA set to kick off at UT Dallas featuring several stars

It is also worth noting that the NCL was recently approved by the ICC (International Cricket Council). (Read More)

3. Reports: Pakistan players unhappy with PCB over delay in monthly retainers

As per the existing agreement, the players in the top category including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi are paid monthly retainers of 4.5 million rupees. (Read More)

4. Jos Buttler returns from injury as England name squad for West Indies tour

Dan Mousley and John Turner are the other two uncapped players along with Jafer Chohan. (Read More)

5. 'If he goes to the auction, he will get Rs 18 crore' - Aakash Chopra tips KL Rahul to bag grand deal

Chopra also suggested that contrary to a lot of people, opining LSG to exclude Rahul from their roster, he should be kept intact. (Read More)

6. Praveen Jayawickrama banned by International Cricket Council for one year

Jayawickrama was banned for breaching three counts of the anti-corruption code relating to corrupt approaches in international matches as well as the Lanka Premier League. (Read More)

7. DDCA announces Delhi team for Ranji Trophy, stars Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant not picked

The selectors met at the Arun Jaitley Stadium where the selectors finalized the squad for the first couple of Ranji Trophy matches for the upcoming season. (Read More)

8. 'Not here to defend the title, here to win it' - Alyssa Healy excited about showcasing unique brand of cricket

Alyssa discussed the importance of adapting to the playing conditions in a mega event, which would prove to be the main difference between the teams contesting for the World Cup glory. (Read More)

9. Stuart Broad predicts 2025 Pataudi Trophy scoreline

He also noted that the five-match Test series could be Virat Kohli’s last dance in England and also mentioned India’s talent and depth in red-ball cricket. (Read More)

10. Smart Replay System set to be used at the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

In the smart replay system, the TV umpire receives inputs directly from the hawk-eye operators who will be present in the same room as the umpire. (Read More)