February 2 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. ICC announces changes in T20 WC 2024 schedule, India matches to begin at 8 PM IST

While announcing the ticketing process for the mega event, the ICC informed about the change of dates of the two semi-finals of the tournament. (READ MORE)

2. Michael Atherton analyses Shoaib Bashir’s bowling action ahead of the 2nd Test against India

Analysing Bashir’s bowling action, Atherton stated that he is not too dissimilar to Hartley and added that the youngster has Monty Panesar-like fingers, which would help him grip the ball well. (READ MORE)

3. Alastair Cook feels Hyderabad triumph must have instilled lot of confidence in England team

Alastair Cook lauded the talent in the England line-up and said that there are four to five players in the England team who can replicate the kind of knock Pope played. (READ MORE)

4. Orla Prendergast sails Ireland to fourth T20I win in Harare

A six from the second-last ball of the match from Orla Prendergast saw Ireland Women clinch a dramatic nine-wicket victory against Zimbabwe. (READ MORE)

5. Shubman Gill needs to do something about his defence: Sanjay Manjrekar

Manjrekar stated that it won’t be easy for him to find his foot just like that but this is an uncontrollable factor that the team management needs to deal with. (READ MORE)

6. MI Cape Town keep playoff hopes alive despite Kyle Verreynne's record-breaking knock

Kyle Verreynne registered the highest-ever score of 116* in SA20, but it was not enough to prevent the Pretoria Capitals from falling to a 34-run defeat to MI Cape Town. (READ MORE)

7. Shamar Joseph earns CWI international retainer after historic Gabba outing

After the iconic Gabba Test, Shamar Joseph has reached new heights as his franchise contract gets a significant upgrade to the coveted CWI International retainer contract. (READ MORE)

8. Reports: Ravindra Jadeja likely to miss third Test against England, KL Rahul expected to play

Ravindra Jadeja is likely to miss the third Test against England beginning on February 15, while KL Rahul is expected to return to the playing XI. (READ MORE)

9. AUS-W vs SA-W 2024: Meg Lanning, Rachael Haynes to be honoured with celebratory lap ahead of first ODI

Australian legends Meg Lanning and Rachael Haynes will be honoured with a celebratory lap at Adelaide Oval before the game. (READ MORE)