December 18 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. AUS vs PAK: Marnus Labuschagne set for Boxing Day Test return after injury scare in Perth

After surviving a serious finger injury scare, Marnus Labuschagne confirmed his readiness for the upcoming Boxing Day Test following Australia's commanding 360-run win over Pakistan at the demanding Optus Stadium (Read More)

2. BCCI announces incentives for international appearances for uncapped IPL players

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to unveil an innovative incentive plan for uncapped players at the upcoming IPL auction (Read More)

3. 'Rohit Sharma was a little tired because of captaincy' - Sunil Gavaskar upholds Hardik Pandya's captaincy appointment

Sunil Gavaskar threw his weight behind Mumbai Indians' choice, suggesting that the move for a fresh perspective was likely a well-considered one by the management (Read More)

4. Lance Morris released from Australian Test squad to boost BBL participation

Lance Morris who was initially part of the squad will return to action in the Big Bash League (BBL) after the Perth Test (Read More)

5. Mallika Sagar to conduct IPL 2024 auctions

Breaking tradition, the IPL 2024 auction will feature its first-ever female auctioneer, Mallika Sagar (Read More)

6. Bangladesh beat UAE to lift their maiden U19 Asia Cup title

Bangladesh defeated UAE by 195 runs at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, December 17 (Read More)

7. Pakistan to play a two-day practice match ahead of second Test against Australia

Pakistan cricket team have added a two-day practice game against Victoria XI to their schedule (Read More)

8. SA vs IND: Ishan Kishan to miss Test series, KS Bharat announced as replacement

It was announced that star wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan will be missing out on the two Test matches as he pulled out citing personal reasons (Read More)

9. Ravi Ashwin predicts price range for players via cricketing shots ahead of IPL 2024 auction

Ashwin foretold the potential price ranges for several prominent players in the upcoming auction. Employing cricketing shots as metaphors, he envisioned the probable auction prices for these stars (Read More)

10. 'We saw the dream, and the boys fulfilled it today' - Wasim Jaffer elated as Bangladesh emerge U-19 Asia Cup winners

Wasim Jaffer was elated as the young guns were through with the title and conveyed a heartfelt message to the boys he trained (Read More)