October 8, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. WATCH: Nat Sciver-Brunt displays bizarre footy skills to run out Sune Luus in Women's T20 World Cup

England Women's secured a convincing seven-wicket victory over South Africa Women in the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup. England's Nat Sciver-Brunt's bizarre run-out during the first innings caught everyone's attention. (Read More)

2. India set to feature in Hong Kong Sixes for first time in 12 years

The reigning T20 World Cup champions, India, are all set to make their presence felt at the Hong Kong Sixes for the first time after an extended hiatus of 12 years. (Read More)

3. WATCH: South Africa coach JP Duminy comes out to field against Ireland

In South Africa’s third ODI against Ireland in Abu Dhabi, coach and former cricketer JP Duminy was forced to field for a brief time. (Read More)

4. 'She carries pressure of a key player' - Shafali Verma explains how Chamari Athapaththu inspires her

Top-order batter, Shafali Verma, explained how the Lankans have transformed from being a side majorly reliant on their skipper, Chamari Athapaththu, for a long time. (Read More)

5. 'We're pretty happy with how it's ended up' - Jeetan Patel content with England's resolute effort late on Day 1

Pakistan may have had a couple of centurions in their XI in the form of Abdullah Shafique and Shan Masood after the completion of Day 1 of the first Test against England. (Read More)

6. 'King failed once again' - Trolls take Babar Azam down to cleaners after string of consistent failures

One would normally expect batters of the calibre of Babar Azam to feast on a track as flat and favourable for batting as the track in Multan was during the first Test between Pakistan and England. (Read More)

7. Can’t judge England too harshly, Woakes didn’t look like taking a wicket: Michael Atherton

The England team management showed trust in Chris Woakes for the three-match series against Pakistan but Day 1 of the first Test didn’t go too well for the seamer. (Read More)

8. Women's T20 World Cup: Arundhati Reddy reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

India pace bowler Arundhati Reddy has been reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. (Read More)

9. Watch: Richa Ghosh wins fielding medal for her stunning catch against Pakistan

However, it was Richa Ghosh who won the customary ‘Fielder of the Match’ medal from Bali for her excellent glovework behind the stumps. (Read More)

10. Sarfaraz Khan poses with Irani Cup with father Naushad and injured brother Musheer

After winning the Irani Cup 2024, Sarfaraz Khan who smashed a double-century spent time with his family where he posed with his father and injured brother Musheer Khan along with the Irani Cup. This was Mumbai's historic win after 27 long years as they broke the streak of not winning. (Read More)