January 18 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. India whitewash Afghanistan at Chinnaswamy after riveting action of two Super Overs

After the match ended on level terms, the two teams played two super overs to decide a winner. India skipper Rohit Sharma starred with the bat on all three occasions, which helped the Men in Blue win the match in Bengaluru. (READ MORE)

2. IND vs AFG: Why was Rohit Sharma allowed to bat in second Super Over after retiring hurt

As per the laws of the game, Rohit was well within his rights to bat again since he hadn't been dismissed in the first place and was retired hurt. (READ MORE)

3. Suryakumar Yadav undergoes groin surgery in Germany, expected to return in four-five weeks

Confirming the success of his surgery, Suryakumar took to social media to ensure that he will be back on the playing field very soon, and thanked his fans for their concerns. (READ MORE)

4. South Africa star Keshav Maharaj and his wife Lerisha announce pregnancy, adorable video goes viral

Lerisha posted a video with her husband on her official Instagram account and revealed that the couple was pregnant. (READ MORE)

5. Jasprit Bumrah pens emotional note in late father’s memory

Taking to Instagram, Bumrah talked of the impact his father had on their lives and how he wished that he was still with him. (READ MORE)

6. AB de Villiers reacts to Shreyas Iyer's 'attacking cricket' comment ahead of England Tests

Legendary South African batter AB de Villiers warned Shreyas Iyer that playing aggressively might not be the ideal approach to adopt in the longest format of the game. (READ MORE)

7. Shaheen Afridi lauds Azam's brilliant form in New Zealand T20Is

Newly appointed skipper Shaheen Afridi praised Babar Azam's lone effort in the first three matches and stated that he required some support to finish the games against the Kiwis. (READ MORE)

8. I'll actually take a picture, and post it up in my house' - Debutant Shamar Joseph after dismissing Steve Smith on first ball

Shamar Joseph came on to bowl the ninth over and had a dream start as he dismissed the legendary Steve Smith off his first delivery. (READ MORE)

9. Women’s Hundred: ECB to invest £800,000 in wages to attract global talent

The England and Wales Cricket Board is set to invest £800,000 in salary wages in the Women’s Hundred to attract global talent for the upcoming edition of the competition. (READ MORE)