December 9 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

Here is a quick wrap-up of the events that grabbed the spotlight in the cricketing world today.

Published - 09 Dec 2023, 09:36 IST | Updated - 09 Dec 2023, 09:52 IST

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1. Gautam Gambhir schools opposition for mocking PM Narendra Modi after India's WC final loss

Gautam Gambhir recently came to the defence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that it’s the worst word, particularly for a PM. (READ MORE)

2. ‘It is an out-of-the-world feeling’ - Ravi Bishnoi's humble response to T20I bowling crown

Ravi Bishnoi stated that he never dreamt of becoming the number 1 bowler and added that it’s an out-of-the-world feeling. (READ MORE)

3. AUS vs PAK: Abrar Ahmed likely to miss first Test with leg discomfort

Abrar will be missing the first test against Australia after experiencing some discomfort in his right leg. The extent of the injury is currently unknown. (READ MORE)

4. 'Dhoni asked Shahzad to lose 20 kg but he instead gained 5 kg' - Asghar Afghan shares hilarious anecdote

Asghar Afghan revealed that the legendary Indian captain MS Dhoni had promised to pick Shahzad in his IPL team if he lost 20 kg. (READ MORE)

5. Lance Morris reminds a lot of a young Pat Cummins: Brett Lee

Brett Lee said that just like Cummins, Morris is also bursting onto the scene and is expected to make his international debut soon. (READ MORE)

6. SA vs IND: Lungi Ngidi ruled out of T20I series, Beuran Hendricks set to replace him

Lungi Ngidi has sustained a left lateral ankle sprain and has been ruled out of the home series against India. (READ MORE)

7. Report: BCCI's net worth over INR 18,700 crore, Cricket Australia second with INR 660 crore

As per reports, BCCI's net worth is currently INR 18760 crores. It is 28 times higher than the second highest that is of Cricket Australia, at INR 658 crore. (READ MORE)

8. WPL 2024 Auction: Aakash Chopra picks two players which could trigger bidding war

Aakash Chopra stated that Chamari Athapaththu and Deandra Dottin could start a bidding among the franchises as they’re ‘multi-dimensional’ players. (READ MORE)