August 17, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. IPL 2025: CSK, MS Dhoni to benefit as BCCI likely to reintroduce old retention rule

BCCI is likely to bring back the rule which puts players who retired from international cricket for a minimum of five years in the uncapped category, and it would eventually benefit CSK. (READ MORE)

2. Gautam Gambhir's comments on Morne Morkel resurface after his appointment as bowling coach

Gautam Gambhir's previous statement of Morne Morkel being the fiercest bowler he has ever faced resurfaced on the internet after the latter was appointed as India bowling coach. (READ MORE)

3. Preity Zinta moves court against Punjab Kings co-owner to stop sale of stake

Zinta has moved to P&H High Court seeking a restraining order against fellow co-owner Mohit Burman for selling a part of his holding in the IPL franchise to an unnamed third party. (READ MORE)

4. Zimbabwe expresses interest in hosting Women's T20 World Cup 2024 amid Bangladesh crisis

Zimbabwe has emerged as one of the two options being considered to host the Women's T20 World Cup later this year. (READ MORE)

5. WATCH: Rohit Sharma spotted in his swanky Lamborghini with VIP number plate, video goes viral

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma was seen in his dazzling blue-colored Lamborghini Urus in parts of South Mumbai. (READ MORE)

6. Badshah, Sonam Bajwa to perform at the inaugural Delhi Premier League 2024 grand opening ceremony

Actress Sonam Bajwa and renowned rapper-singer Badshah are expected to set the stage ablaze to add glamour to the new T20 league in India. (READ MORE)

7. Finn Allen to join Perth Scorchers on a two-year deal

After declining a central contract, New Zealand opener Finn Allen is set to sign a two-year deal with Perth Scorchers. (READ MORE)

8. Because of the harsh steps I have taken, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan are playing Duleep Trophy: Jay Shah

BCCI secretary Jay Shah recently acknowledged that he removed both Shreyas and Kishan from the central contract to send them a message. (READ MORE)

9. The Hundred 2024: ECB pulls Gus Atkinson out of the final encounter

ECB has pulled Gus Atkinson out of the summit clash ahead of England's three-match home Test series against Sri Lanka. (READ MORE)

10. WATCH - One-Day Cup 2024: Venkatesh Iyer wins nail-biter for Lancashire with two wickets in two balls

Venkatesh Iyer picked up two consecutive wickets to help Lancashire beat Worcestershire in the One-Day Cup 2024. (READ MORE)