March 9 Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. NZ vs AUS: Glenn Phillips takes screamer to leave Marnus Labuschagne furious in Christchurch

Star NZ cricketer Glenn Phillips took a brilliant catch to dismiss Marnus Labuschagne in the first innings of the second ongoing Test. (READ MORE)

2. PSL 2024: Babar Azam obliges fan with selfie after fan breaches security

In the match against Quetta Gladiators at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, one of the fans in attendance breached the security and ran straight towards Babar Azam, who was walking towards the long-on region. (READ MORE)

3. Akeal Hosein picks sixth hat-trick in PSL history against Peshawar Zalmi

Left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein took a hat-trick in Pakistan Super League 2024 during Match 25 between Quetta Gladiators and Peshawar Zalmi on Friday, March 08 at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. (READ MORE) 

4. Fans rip-apart Geoffrey Boycott after Rohit Sharma shuts his critics with another hundred in Dharamsala

Geoffrey Boycott had said that Rohit is 37 and past his prime after the initial failures in the ongoing series. (READ MORE)

5. I got the message the previous night saying that there was a possibility I could be playing: Devdutt Padikkal

Padikkal revealed that the team management had dropped him a message, hinting at the possibility of his inclusion in the Dharamsala Test. (READ MORE)

6. Ben Stokes has been the more aggressive captain and it has led to England's downfall: Roger Binny

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny blamed Ben Stokes' aggressive brand of captaincy for England's series loss to Rohit Sharma and Co. (READ MORE)

7. Kent plans to bid for professional women's team in 2025

Kent officially announced on Friday, March 8, that it would be submitting its Tier 1 bid to the ECB later in March, with hopes of receiving the outcome later this year. (READ MORE)

8. 'Not defending their performance but there is a human element' - Alastair Cook opens up as England continue to struggle

With the hosts taking a 3-1 lead in the five-match Test series, questions have been raised about England's mediocre performance and substandard mentality. (READ MORE)

9. Josh Hazlewood's resilience during 'danger point' leads to red-hot rewards

The seasoned Australian fast bowler has not only bounced back from a string of setbacks but has done so with a remarkable display of skill and consistency. (READ MORE)

10. Bangladesh prepares for the 'unknown' at T20 World Cup

With matches scheduled in unfamiliar venues across the United States and the West Indies, the Tigers are leaving no stone unturned in their preparations to adapt to the unpredictable conditions they might encounter. (READ MORE)