December 12 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Test series against South Africa is Rohit Sharma's opportunity to make up for World Cup final loss: Sunil Gavaskar

As per former cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, Rohit Sharma has an opportunity for redemption by becoming the first Indian captain to win Test series in South Africa. (READ MORE)

2. Rob Key provides insights on Shoaib Bashir's maiden England call-up

ECB are eager to bring Shoaib Bashir to India to gain experience, which might help him and the team in the coming years. (READ MORE)

3. There is no doubt that Shubman Gill is inspired by Virat Kohli: India's conditioning coach Ankit Kaliyar

Ankit Kaliyar remarked that Shubman Gill was heavily influenced by his teammate and star veteran batter Virat Kohli while commending the young batter's fitness. (READ MORE)

4. IPL 2024: Rishabh Pant set to lead Delhi Capitals in the upcoming season

Delhi Capitals have officially announced Pant as their captain for the 2024 IPL season, marking his return to the field after nearly a year on the sidelines. (READ MORE)

5. Ashton Turner backs flexibility in playing conditions after controversial Geelong game

Perth Scorchers Captain Ashton Turner gave his suggestions with regard to playing conditions in BBL and called for bringing a bit of flexibility in them in such circumstances. (READ MORE)

6. Stuart Broad shares hilarious post after England's squad for India tour announced

Stuart Broad shared a list of the England squad chosen for the upcoming Test series in India which features 16 players and hilariously mentioned that he spent five seconds looking for his name. (READ MORE)

7. 'King of Commentary' - Ravi Shastri gets grand welcome on his BBL debut

Former Australia skipper Aaron Finch welcomes Ravi Shastri in the commentary box called him the ‘king of commentary’ and ‘voice of cricket’. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2024: BCCI announces Player auction list for mega event

BCCI announced the names of 333 cricketers who will go under the hammer in the upcoming IPL auction, which is slated to take place on December 19 in Dubai. (READ MORE)

9. ‘I take it series by series’ - Steve Smith talks of retirement rumours ahead of home summer

According to Steve Smith, he takes it day-by-day rather than setting a date for retirement. (READ MORE)

10. ‘Injured’ Jofra Archer puts on a show for his old school team in Barbados without ECB’s knowledge

ECB management wasn’t aware of Archer’s action as he is slated to follow a strict schedule for his recovery program at the moment. (READ MORE)