October 6, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. Suryakumar Yadav highly regards Mayank Yadav's X-factor ahead of T20I debut against Bangladesh

India's T20I Captain Suryakumar Yadav would be looking to back the young express pacer, Mayank Yadav, who is on the verge of making his much-awaited debut against Bangladesh in the Blue jersey. (Read More)

2. Sachin Tendulkar unites with America's National Cricket League ownership group

Legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar has joined the ownership group of America's National Cricket League (NCL). (Read More)

3. Reports: BCCI eyeing at Saudi cities for mega IPL 2025 auction

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is looking at Saudi Arabia as a potential host for the upcoming mega Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction. (Read More)

4. Watch: Kavisha Dilhari executes marvellous direct-hit to find Georgia Wareham short of her crease

Teams Australia Women and Sri Lanka Women clashed in Match 5 of the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2024. During the thrilling encounter, fans witnessed a brilliant piece of work on the field via the latter's Kavisha Dilhari. (Read More)

5. IND vs BAN 2024: Shivam Dube ruled out of T20Is with back injury, Tilak Varma named replacement

India all-rounder Shivam Dube has been ruled out of the three-match series against Bangladesh, scheduled to commence on October 6 in Gwalior, owing to a back injury. Tilak Varma has been named as the replacement. (Read More)

6.'It was an interesting one probably broke a little bit of momentum' - Sophie Devine on dead ball controversy against India Women

In the fourth match of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in Dubai, New Zealand's victory over India saw a controversial deadball incident. (Read More)

7. Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Poonam Yadav backs India to bounce back against Pakistan after New Zealand drubbing

Former Indian cricketer Poonam Yadav has shared her insights on Team India's performance and strategy moving forward after their recent loss against New Zealand. (Read More)

8. 'We'll try to be calm and not take much pressure' - Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana ahead of India clash

Pakistan Women skipper Fatima Sana elucidated that despite the enormity of the occasion, her side will strive their utmost of not to let the occasion get the better of them. (Read More)

9. Saud Shakeel indicates towards using England's assertive gameplay against them

However, vice-captain and middle-order batter of Pakistan, Saud Shakeel, felt that the opposition's dominant approach to the game might as well be leveraged against the visitors. (Read More)

10. 'Aage dekhte hain. Chalte rahta hain' - Suryakumar Yadav quips at potential IPL captaincy

Ahead of India's three-match T20I series against Bangladesh, skipper Suryakumar Yadav was stumped by an unexpected question, focusing on his potential as an IPL captain. (Read More)