December 29 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Twitter Reactions: Clinical Australia clinch comprehensive win over India in Mumbai

Let us have a look at how Twitter reacted to Australia women defeating India women in the first ODI of the series. (READ MORE)

2. Twitter Reactions: Burger's 4-fer, Jansen's all-round show digs India's grave on Day 3

Take a look at the best tweets as South Africa defeat team India in the first Test of the ongoing series. (READ MORE)

3. Afghanistan announce T20I squad for UAE series

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB)’s selection committee recently came forward to announce the 18-member squad of Afghanistan for the upcoming three-game T20I series against the UAE. (READ MORE)

4. Hamstring strain rules Bavuma out of Cape Town Test, Elgar to lead

As per South Africa's coach, Shukri Conrad, Bavuma is currently not in great physical condition. He was ready to bat whenever necessary and was closely monitored during the first Test. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Wasn’t meant to be’ - Mitchell Marsh after falling prey to family's MCG curse

Mitchell Marsh was dismissed very close to his century and opined that it was not meant to be. (READ MORE)

6. Mir Hamza keeps Pakistan in the hunt by 'fulfilling' MCG Test dream

After a lackluster performance in recent games, Hamza's determination to prove himself on the international stage was evident as he said that it was a dream for him to play at the MCG. (READ MORE)

7. 'Listless stuff' - Sunil Gavaskar chastises India's lethargic display against South Africa on Day 3

Sunil Gavaskar has expressed discontent with Team India's lacklustre performance on Day 3 of the first Test against South Africa at Centurion. (READ MORE)

8. Adam Gilchrist backs 'hungry' Alex Carey to continue knocking white ball door

Adam Gilchrist stated there is no harm in Alex Carey wanting to get back to white-ball cricket. He mentioned that Carey’s practice won’t affect his red-ball cricket or it will not drain him mentally and he believes that it’s terrific that the cricketer is eager and hungry to play more games for Australia. (READ MORE)

9. Mrinank Singh accuses Rishabh Pant of 'false allegation'

In an unexpected twist, the conman, Mrinank Singh, has flipped the narrative, accusing India cricketer and Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant of making 'false allegations.' The recent reports that suggested Pant fell victim to the con man, losing a substantial sum, now face a counter-claim from the accused. (READ MORE)

10. Reports: PCB set to impose $500 fine on 'ill-disciplined' cricketers

In an interesting turn of events, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly decided to impose a hefty $500 fine on cricketers who will be found 'sleeping' inside the dressing room during match hours. (READ MORE)