October 31, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Ben Stokes reveals burglars broke into house while wife and children were inside

Ben Stokes revealed that his residence in the Castle Eden area in the North East, was looted while he was in Pakistan for the recently-concluded Test series. (READ MORE)

2. Reports: Rajasthan Royals to retain four players; Jos Buttler, Yuzvendra Chahal set to be released

Rajasthan Royals are reportedly set to release experienced players, including Jos Buttler and Yuzvendra Chahal ahead of the mega auction. (READ MORE)

3. 'KKR will end up with a solid squad' - Parthiv Patel shares rationale behind bold statement

Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel explained why he feels that Kolkata Knight Riders could assemble a formidable squad for IPL 2025. (READ MORE)

4. Reports: Rishabh Pant to part ways with Delhi Capitals, set to enter IPL mega auction

As per reports, Rishabh Pant's long-standing association with Delhi Capitals is set to come to an end as the wicketkeeper-batter will be going into the auction. (READ MORE)

5. Shubman Gill accepts pay cut to retain Gujarat Titans' team core

If reports are to be believed, Shubman Gill has agreed to be Gujarat Titans' second player retention. (READ MORE)

6. Danni Wyatt-Hodge moves to WPL franchise RCB Women from UP Warriorz

England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge has shifted base from UP Warriorz to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in WPL. (READ MORE)

7. Reports: Fakhar Zaman to be let off with reprimand following code of conduct breach

Star Pakistan batter Fakhar Zaman is reportedly going to be let off with just a reprimand after he recently breached the PCB’s (Pakistan Cricket Board) code of conduct. (READ MORE)

8. 'I'm grateful to the BCCI for scheduling this game' - Ajaz Patel gets emotional upon return to Wankhede Stadium

The venue is the place where Ajaz Patel picked up 10 wickets in an innings on the 2021 tour of India. (READ MORE)

9. MS Dhoni set to be retained by CSK among four others

According to reports, MS Dhoni and four other players are going to be retained by Chennai Super Kings ahead of the auction. (READ MORE)

10. Reports: Kolkata Knight Riders set to release Andre Russell, Shreyas Iyer

Reports suggest that IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer and star all-rounder Andre Russell are set to be released by Kolkata Knight Riders. (READ MORE)