February 14 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. New Zealand announce squad for Australia T20Is

All-rounder Josh Clarkson has earned his maiden call-up in the format while fast bowler Trent Boult has marked his return after November 2022. (READ MORE)

2. Graeme Smith highlights SA20's safeguarding measures against talent drain

Graeme Smith expressed confidence that the SA20's reliance on homegrown players will insulate it from the talent drain faced by other leagues. (READ MORE)

3. PSL 2024: Karachi Kings grapple with player availability issues

It has been confirmed that two of Karachi's overseas players, Tabraiz Shamsi and Jamie Overton, will have limited availability, impacting the team's strategy for the tournament. (READ MORE)

4. Reports: BCCI ponders over putting 3-4 Ranji games cap for IPL eligibility after Ishan Kishan's curious case

Ishan Kishan's latest move of practising for white-ball cricket led the apex cricket governing body to mull over the thought of capping a minimum game time in domestic tournaments like the Ranji Trophy. (READ MORE)

5. Ben Stokes has sort of probably changed the game a lot: Ollie Pope

Ollie Pope commended Stokes' remarkable ability to elevate his game under pressure, showcasing true leadership on the cricketing stage. (READ MORE)

6. No place for Shakib al Hasan as Bangladesh declare squads for Sri Lanka series

The headline-grabbing news is the omission of Shakib Al Hasan, the former captain, from the squad, signalling a shift in leadership dynamics. (READ MORE)

7. David Warner confirms international retirement after T20 World Cup 2024

David Warner confirmed his retirement from T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2024 scheduled to be played in the West Indies and USA from June 1. (READ MORE)

8. BPL 2024: Moeen Ali flexes all-rounder muscles with hat-trick, quickfire fifty

Initially, Moeen demonstrated his skills with the bat, smashing a blistering half-century which was followed by a terrific hat-trick. (READ MORE)

9. 'Yaari No 1' - Prime Sports owner Paramjit Singh reacts to MS Dhoni's heartfelt gesture

Paramjit Singh helped Dhoni get a sponsorship early on in his career and hence to thank his friend, Dhoni is promoting his shop by sporing his sticker on his bat. (READ MORE)