July 20, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. ‘DHONI no 1 even today in world cricket’ - Harbhajan Singh shuts comparison of MS with Mohammad Rizwan

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh schooled a Pakistan social media content creator over comparisons between MS Dhoni and Mohammad Rizwan. (Read More)

2. ‘Keep working hard, you will get the fruits of your hard work’ - Arshdeep Singh’s message to youth

Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh shared a piece of advice for all the youngsters by motivating them to work hard and trust in the process. (Read More)

3. ENG vs WI 2024: Mark Wood bowls fastest Test over by England bowler at home

Star England pacer Mark Wood has shattered all records as he set the speed gun on fire with the fastest recorded over in Test cricket by an English bowler at home, during the second Test against West Indies. (Read More)

4. Paarl Royals sign Joe Root for 2025 season of SA20

Royals Sports Group-owned franchise Paarl Royals on Friday revealed one of England's finest ever batters, Joe Root, as one of the signings for the 2025 season of the SA20. (Read More)

5. 'If he was not disciplined, then they should have dropped him' - Salman Butt reacts to alleged altercation between Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Yousuf

Salman Butt believes that Pakistan could have handled the situation between ace pacer Shaheen Afridi and batting coach Mohammad Yousuf better. (Read More)

6. 'I was nervous' - Axar Patel opens up on batting at four against Pakistan in T20 World Cup

Against Pakistan in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, Axar Patel was promoted to number four after India were reduced to 19/2 at one stage. (Read More)

7. We had a great South Africa series, we are well prepared for Asia Cup: Shafali Verma

India opener Shafali Varma looked ruthless in the one-off Test against South Africa in June. The 20-year-old failed to deliver in the opening T20I but made sure to finish the game in the final match of the series. (Read More)

8. 'Smriti loves to have tea, so I got a chai cup' - Jemimah Rodrigues surprises Mandhana with special birthday gesture

India Women’s star batter, Smriti Mandhana celebrated her 28^th birthday on July 18 as the Indian team braces to take on Pakistan in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024 in Dambulla, Sri Lanka. (Read More)

9. 'It took almost 10 years to get the trophy' - Sneh Rana takes cues from Indian men’s team for ICC trophy

Even after so many heartbreaks, Sneh Rana is confident of getting the job done in the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is scheduled to take place in Bangladesh later in the year. (Read More)

10. Reports: MI Cape Town to land Ben Stokes for SA20 2025

Ben Stokes is set to sign for MI Cape Town ahead of the third edition of the SA20 2025. As per reports, the franchise has offered £800,000 to the all-rounder, who is expected to pen the deal soon. (Read More)