January 17 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Jongwe-Madande help Zimbabwe level the series 1-1 with a thrilling 4-wicket win against Sri Lanka

Zimbabwe registered a thrilling four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the second T20I to level the series 1-1 on Tuesday, January 16. (READ MORE)

2. Bangladesh cricketer Nasir Hossain banned for two years

Bangladesh all-rounder Nasir Hossain has been banned for two years by the ICC after being found guilty of breaching the anti-corruption code. (READ MORE)

3. Reports: BCCI grants permission to Virat Kohli for attending Ram Mandir consecration ceremony

Virat Kohli will reportedly attend the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir on Monday, January 22 in Ayodha having taken permission from BCCI. (READ MORE)

4. Ex-business partner files defamation case against MS Dhoni

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has landed in legal trouble after his former business partners Mihir Diwakar and wife Soumya Das have filed a defamation suit against him. (READ MORE)

5. India Women star Harleen Deol cherishes her 'fangirl' moment with 'idol' MS Dhoni, post goes viral

Star India batter Harleen Deol had a surreal opportunity to meet her cricketing idol, MS Dhoni, on Monday, January 15. (READ MORE)

6. Indore traffic police officer reveals Rohit Sharma's generous gesture

An Indore traffic police officer named Ranjeet Singh recently put out a post on his Facebook account, expressing his love for Indian captain Rohit Sharma and thanking him for a kind gesture. (READ MORE)

7. 'Might use my reverse sweep as a forward defence' - Ben Duckett on negating spin threat in India

Ben Duckett stated that he would be using reverse sweep as a forward defence to get rid of the men around the bat in the upcoming series against India. (READ MORE)

8. Jonathan Trott asks for better batting prowess from Afghan batters ahead of T20 World Cup

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott came forward to ask the side for more consistency with the bat for the upcoming clash against India in Bengaluru. (READ MORE)

9. Rishabh Pant appears with Indian team ahead of 3rd T20I

Indian players were greeted by a surprise visitor during the practice session, as a recovering Rishabh Pant was spotted having a fun chat with some cricketers on the field. (READ MORE)

10. ‘I am extremely disappointed’ - Mark Boucher on Cricket South Africa’s scheduling and compromises with Test cricket

Former South Africa cricketer Mark Boucher became the latest player to express his disappointment over various players prioritising the SA20 over Test cricket. (READ MORE)