October 7, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. UP CM Yogi Adityanath tries hands at batting during All India Advocate Cricket Tournament

Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath recently tried his hand at cricket during the inauguration of the 36th All India Advocate Cricket Tournament in Lucknow. (Read More)

2. Women's T20 World Cup: Harmanpreet Kaur suffers neck injury with India trumping Pakistan

India Women extended their dominance over Pakistan Women by emerging victorious in Match 7 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. However, skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur, had to retire hurt with India requiring just a couple of runs to clinch victory. (Read More)

3. Women's T20 World Cup: Jasprit Bumrah attends India-Pakistan game in Dubai

As the arch-rivals locked horns on a sultry afternoon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), India’s star pacer, Jasprit Bumrah was in attendance at the stadium to support Women in Blue. (Read More)

4. Chris Gayle reveals his pick for India's most successful captain; ignores Kohli, Rohit

West Indies icon Chris Gayle had no hesitation in naming the legendary MS Dhoni as the most successful captain of the Indian cricket team. (Read More)

5. Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Umran Malik set to miss first phase with hip injury

Reports have emerged that a hip injury has ruled out tearaway speedster, Umran Malik, from the first phase of the 2024/25 edition of the Ranji Trophy. (Read More)

6. WATCH: Mayank Yadav foxes Mahmudullah with his fiery pace, claims maiden wicket in first IND vs BAN T20I

Team India's new express pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational start to his T20I career against Bangladesh in Gwalior, on (October 6) Sunday. (Read More)

7. Pakistan are a highly skilled side, not taking them lightly: Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope said that Pakistan is highly skilled, naming star players like Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and Naseem Shah, who would look to turn the fortunes for the Asian giants. (Read More)

8. PAK vs ENG 2024: Brendon McCullum expects ‘leader of the attack’ Chris Woakes to step up on foreign soil

Head coach Brendon McCullum confirmed that he will open the bowling for the Three Lions and stated that he is happy with how Chris Woakes has operated since James Anderson retired. (Read More)

9. Watch: Shikhar Dhawan consoles emotional fan seeking selfie with Chris Gayle during LLC 2024

During the ongoing Legends League Cricket (LLC) 2024, former Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan who is leading Gujarat Greats had a touching encounter with a young fan. (Read More)

10. Twitter Reactions: India stumble but get past Pakistan

India defeated Pakistan by six wickets in the ongoing Women's T20 World Cup 2024. After a humiliating 58-run defeat against New Zealand in their season opener, there were question marks if the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side can bounce back. (Read More)