December 21 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Ed Barney announced as ECB's new Performance Director

Ed Barney, who worked as a Talent Identification Scientist for the ECB in the past, has been announced anounced as the new Performance Director. (READ MORE)

2. 'Win one trophy for us please' - RCB fan's humble request to MS Dhoni goes viral

The legendary wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni shows his love for CSK with sweet reply to an RCB fan's request. (READ MORE)

3. ILT20 announces inclusion of super-subs from 2024 season

ILT20 has come up with a super-sub rule from the 2024 season. It is quite similar to IPL's Impact Player rule. (READ MORE)

4. Alyssa Healy 'surprised' by no multi-format points system for India tour

Alyssa Healy gave her take on no multi-format points system for Australia's tour to India. (READ MORE)

5. Sophie Devine to miss start of Super Smash following heavy workload

New Zealand veteran Sophie Devine will not feature in the Wellington team for the start of Super Smash as she will be on a 'wellbeing break'. (READ MORE)

6. 'Ganguly said there's a bit of Dhoni in him' - Kumar Kushagra's father Shashikanth reveals massive praise for his son

Kumar Kushagra, was roped in by the Delhi Capitals during the IPL 2024 auction for Rs 7.20 crore. (READ MORE)

7. 'It’s all cool' - Accidental purchase Shashank Singh responds to Punjab Kings' welcome message

Shashank Singh, who was accidentally bought by the Punjab Kings, in the IPL auction, responded to the franchise's welcome message for him. (READ MORE)

8. Getting hit for five sixes in an over was the toughest moment of my career: Sheldon Cottrell [Exclusive Interview]

Sheldon Cottrell revealed his future goals and highs and lows in the game during an exclusive interview with CricTracker. (READ MORE)

9. 'Fans will select a much balanced team' - Dodda Ganesh criticizes RCB's IPL auction strategies

Former India cricketer Dodda Ganesh came down heavily on RCB's strategies in IPL auction. (READ MORE)

10. Mitchell Starc will be of massive help to our domestic bowlers: Gautam Gambhir

Gautam Gambhir explained the reasoning behind picking up Mitchell Starc in the IPL auction for a record bid of Rs 24.75 crore. (READ MORE)