February 1 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar are match-ready, they play well on spin-friendly pitches: Aakash Chopra

Aakash Chopra explained how the inclusion of players like Rajat Patidar and Sarfaraz Khan in the Indian team could be beneficial. (READ MORE)

2. 'Small win for players performing in domestic cricket' - Irfan Pathan opens up on Sarfaraz Khan, Saurabh Kumar's India call-up

Irfan Pathan felt that India call-ups for the likes of Sarfaraz Khan and Saurabh Kumar would inspire domestic cricketers. (READ MORE)

3. I am looking forward to playing against Joe Root: Dhruv Jurel

Dhruv Jurel spoke about his expectations from the England series, his experience of meeting the legendary MS Dhoni and much more. (READ MORE)

4. IND vs ENG: Jack Leach ruled out of second Test owing to knee injury

Experienced left-arm spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the second Test between England and India due to an injury on his left knee. (READ MORE)

5. Mayank Agarwal shares health update from hospital after medical emergency

Mayank Agarwal took to his official Instagram account and informed his fans and well-wishers that he is on his way to recovery. (READ MORE)

6. 'It will be a tough choice' - Vikram Rathour on Sarfaraz-Patidar selection conundrum for second Test

India's batting coach Vikram Rathour said that it will be tough to choose one player between Sarfaraz Khan and Rajat Patidar for the second Test between India and England. (READ MORE)

7. BPL 2024: Shoaib Malik to rejoin Fortune Barishal on February 2

Shoaib Malik is set to return to BPL 2024 and rejoin Fortune Barishal on Friday, February 2. (READ MORE)

8. 'Looks a bit better to seam' - Zak Crawley shares first thoughts on Visakhapatnam surface

Zak Crawley said that his teammates feel the surface for the second Test between India and England in Visakhapatnam looks greener and could favour seamers a bit more than it did in Hyderabad. (READ MORE)

9. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy India wouldn't have lost first Test: Michael Vaughan

Michael Vaughan hailed Rohit Sharma for being a great cricketer but felt that if India had been led by Virat Kohli, they wouldn't have lost the first Test against England. (READ MORE)

10. Ashleigh Gardner rewarded with Belinda Clark Award for outstanding 2023

Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has won the Belinda Clark Award for the second time. (READ MORE)