February 5 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Ben McDermott added to Australia’s ODI squad after hamstring injury to Matt Short

Ben McDermott will replace injured Matt Short in the Australian squad ahead of the third and final ODI against the West Indies. (READ MORE)

2. Shubman Gill is going to feel much more at ease after Vizag ton: Zaheer Khan

Zaheer Khan said that Shubman Gill's century in Vizag in the second Test between India and England will make the Punjab batter feel better. (READ MORE)

3. Dinesh Chandimal heaps praise on 'fantastic' Afghanistan bowlers

Centurion Dinesh Chandimal lauded the Afghanistan bowling for keeping the pressure on during Sri Lanka's first innings. (READ MORE)

4. 'Realistic' Sean Abbott making most of the Australia opportunity to get better

Sean Abbott said that he will try not to skip any Australia game to get some rest, as he understands how difficult it is to get a spot in the team. (READ MORE)

5. Afghanistan announce squad for Sri Lanka ODIs

Hashmatullah Shahidi will be leading Afghanistan in their three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka. (READ MORE)

6. IND vs ENG, 2nd Test: England star to bat despite finger injury

Joe Root was out of the field for most part of Day 3 due to a finger injury but he is expected to come out and bat in England's second innings. (READ MORE)

7. Mohammad Saleem out for at least four weeks with grade-II hamstring strain

Afghanistan pacer Mohammad Saleem will be out for action for at least four weeks after sustaining a grade-II hamstring strain on day two of the ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka. (READ MORE)

8. IND vs ENG: Skipper Rohit Sharma engages in hilarious banter with Kuldeep Yadav over DRS during Vizag Test

Rohit Sharma was involved in a hilarious banter with Kuldeep Yadav over a DRS during the second Test between India and England. (READ MORE)

9. Rachin Ravindra's 'life comes full circle' after sharing crease with idol Kane Williamson

Rachin Ravindra expressed his excitement after fulfilling his dream of batting alongside Kane Williamson during the first Test between New Zealand and South Africa. (READ MORE)

10. Virat Kohli likely to miss third Test against England

As per reports, Virat Kohli could also miss the third Test after initially opting out of the first two. (READ MORE)