December 26 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Afghanistan Cricket Board imposes sanctions on Naveen Ul Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Fazal Haq Farooqi for commercial league prioritization

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) made a big decision and took disciplinary action against three of their national team players by delaying their national contracts. (READ MORE)

2. Usman Khawaja calls out ICC for allowing religious symbols on players' bats

Star Australian opener has called out the International Cricket Council (ICC) for their hypocrisy after they didn’t allow him to sport a black dove with an olive branch on his shoes for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Pakistan beginning on Tuesday, December 26. (READ MORE)

3. Parthiv Patel hilariously trolls himself after fan highlights his poor wicketkeeping in South Africa

In a surprising turn of events, former Indian wicketkeeper-batter and renowned expert, Parthiv Patel has raised eyebrows over KL Rahul's decision to don the wicketkeeping gloves in the upcoming Boxing Day Test against South Africa. (READ MORE)

4. Sanjay Bangar opens up on India's Test victory drought in South Africa

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar came forward to give his take on why India have never won a Test series in South Africa. (READ MORE)

5. 'Haris Rauf never listens, always bowls bouncer' - Glenn Maxwell gives hilarious dose of on-field commentary

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell is in the spotlight amid the ongoing Big Bash League 2023-24 in Australia. This time, not for his explosive batting or game-changing all-round skills, but for his wit and humor. (READ MORE)

6. Winning Test series in South Africa will not ease pain of losing World Cup final: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma was asked about his thoughts regarding the final on November 19. Speaking to the press for the first time since the defeat, the 36-year-old stated that it was hard for everyone to move on after that loss and added that one has to find a way to focus on the future. (READ MORE)

7. Trying to be like Heady’ - Mitchell Marsh opens up on his new moustache

All-rounder Mitchell Marsh has grown his moustache ahead of the second Test against Pakistan, which is slated to begin on December 26 in Melbourne. Explaining the reason behind this, the 32-year-old stated that he wanted to look like Travis Head. (READ MORE)

8. 'I know what answer you want, you'll get it soon' - Rohit Sharma tight-lipped on T20 World Cup plan

Rohit Sharma was asked about his potential participation in the T20 World Cup. The experienced campaigner teased the fans with a trademark cheeky response. (READ MORE)

9. Sanjay Manjrekar names his India XI for Boxing Day Test against South Africa, picks Ravindra Jadeja over R Ashwin

Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has suggested that India might opt for a lone frontline spinner when they face South Africa at SuperSport Park in Centurion on December 26. (READ MORE)

10. Mohammed Shami will be missed in SA Tests, but it's a great opportunity for Prasidh and Mukesh: Wasim Jaffer

As per former cricketer Wasim Jaffer, the Rohit Sharma-led side will miss the services of Shami but also added that it’s a great opportunity for the likes of Prasidh Krishna and Mukesh Kumar to show their calibre and cement their place in the playing XI. (READ MORE)