July 11, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. ENG vs WI, First Test, Day 1 Review

Take a look at how X reacted to Day 1 of the first Test between England and the West Indies. (READ MORE)

2. Reports: Gautam Gambhir’s first meeting with selectors to be held soon

As per reports, Gambhir is all set to have his first meeting with the selection committee ahead of the Sri Lanka tour later this week. (READ MORE)

3. ‘Gave away 20 extra runs and lost by 23 runs’ - Sikandar Raza analyzes Zimbabwe’s defeat in third T20I against India

Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza was disappointed after a 23-run defeat against India in the third T20I in Harare. (READ MORE)

4. Vice-president, secretary in race for Mumbai Cricket Association president election

Sitting vice-president Sanjay Naik, secretary Ajinkya Naik and Bhushan Patil are in the race to become the next Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president. (READ MORE)

5. Gus Atkinson overshadows England pace legend James Anderson in his farewell Test with emphatic seven-wicket haul

Gus Atkinson produced second best bowling spell after Dominic Cork while on debut for England in Tests. (READ MORE)

6. DDCA invites tender for first season of Delhi Premier League

The Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) is looking to start the T20 leagues for men and women in August. (READ MORE)

7. ‘Picking players who aren’t first choice at their counties’ - Michael Vaughan not impressed with England's selection style

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has analysed England’s strategy and stated that the team management does not view County Cricket as a tool to select for international cricket but they look for the right players that fit the system. (READ MORE)

8. ‘He bowled me one of the best balls’ - Brian Lara lauds James Anderson ahead of imminent retirement

As Anderson prepares to retire, former legendary West Indies’ batter Brian Lara came forward to pay tribute to Anderson. Lara revealed that Anderson bowled one of the best deliveries that he had ever faced. (READ MORE)

9. 'I want us to go out to Australia and win it back' - Ben Stokes determined for Ashes redemption

Even before the two-match series against West Indies, Stokes has his mind on the series which is 18 months away, as he is ready for redemption. (READ MORE)

10. ‘We never got so many chances as captain’ - Shahid Afridi lambasts Babar Azam’s leadership

Former cricketer Shahid Afridi expressed his displeasure about Babar Azam’s captaincy after Pakistan’s embarrassing group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)