September 27, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

1. 'Today, the Champion bids farewell' - Dwayne Bravo announces retirement from all formats of cricket

Legendary West Indian all-rounder, Dwayne Bravo, has announced his retirement from all forms of the game. He decided to do so after his final Caribbean Premier League (CPL) season was cut short due to injury. (Read More)

2. BCCI prioritizes player wellbeing, keeps IPL 2025 match count unchanged

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has agreed to keep the number of matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 unchanged at 74, despite earlier expansion plans. (Read More)

3. BCB President Faruque Ahmed addresses Shakib Al Hasan's security concerns amid legal challenges

Under current circumstances of political turmoil and related uncertainty back home, Shakib Al Hasan playing the second Test against India could very well turn out to be the last game of his red-ball career. (Read More)

4. IND vs BAN: Green Park stand ready for spectators following repairs ahead of second Test

Visitors Bangladesh are all set to take on the hosts India each other in the second Test of the ongoing series. Both sides will face off at Green Park, in Kanpur, starting on Friday, September 27. (Read More)

5. If Hardik Pandya wants Test return, I think it's good news for Indian cricket: Hanuma Vihari

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya was reported to be training with the red ball, with the hope of making a potential return to Test cricket. (Read More)

6. ‘Australia will win in Perth’ - Darren Lehmann predicts series result of upcoming BGT 2024-25

Former Australia cricketer Darren Lehmann recently came forward and gave his prediction of the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. (Read More)

7. Josh Hull ruled out of Pakistan series with quad injury

Ahead of the first Test, England came forward and announced that Josh Hull would be missing the tour to Pakistan.  (Read More)

8. India is the toughest tour these days, probably unbeatable at home: Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh veteran Shakib Al Hasan understands the difficulty of getting the job done against the Rohit Sharma-led side but is ready to put up a strong fight in the second Test at Kanpur. (Read More)

9. Cheteshwar Pujara will be a big miss in BGT, he was Indian batting unit's backbone in last two series: Hanuma Vihari

Ahead of the series, India’s Hanuma Vihari, who was part of the side’s triumph in Australia, came forward and talked about how much of a missing veteran India batter, Cheteshwar Pujara, will be for India. (Read More)

10. Batting in T20 cricket can be a bit of a rollercoaster: Lorcan Tucker

Ireland Men's vice-captain Lorcan Tucker spoke today from the team hotel in Abu Dhabi ahead of tomorrow’s first T20I against South Africa. (Read More)