July 29, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Twitter Reactions: India seal series as Sri Lanka batting collapses again

Take a look at how X reacted to India defeating Sri Lanka in the second T20I of the ongoing series to clinch the three-game affair. (READ MORE)

2. Twitter Reactions: Mark Wood, Ben Stokes annihilate West Indies on Day 3 of second Test, whitewashing hapless visitors

Day 3 of the second Test was utterly dominated by England, as they concluded an extraordinary series showcasing both emerging talent and the resurgence of seasoned veterans. (READ MORE)

3. ‘He's got the heart of a lion’ - Ben Stokes hails 'phenomenal' Mark Wood after match-winning show at Edgbaston

With the clash ending on Day 3, England skipper Ben Stokes could not help but heap praise on ace pacer Mark Wood. The 34-year-old was named Player of the Match for his exceptional spell across the two innings at Edgbaston.  (READ MORE)

4. Women's Asia Cup 2024 Finals: Sri Lanka's first title win marks a heartbreaking defeat for India

In Sunday's final at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Sri Lanka defeated India by eight wickets to win the Women's Asia Cup for the first time. (READ MORE)

5. Ravichandran Ashwin warned against leaving the crease early in TNPL 2024 clash

As Dragons came out to bat first, Ashwin stepped out of his crease a little early, and left-arm spinner Mohan Prasath noticed. (READ MORE)

6. Riyan Parag will get many chances due to his bowling ability: Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan feels that Riyan Parag's bowling ability will keep him ahead of many of his contemporaries in the pecking order for India selection. (READ MORE)

7. 'I know that he’s a bowler’s captain' - Axar Patel hails Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy style

After the 1st T20I, star all-rounder Axar Patel came forward and heaped praise on Suryakumar Yadav for his captaincy and branded him a bowler’s captain. (READ MORE)

8. Women's Asia Cup: Smriti Mandhana gets pivotal reprieve as Harshitha Samarawickrama commits glaring blunder during final

On the third delivery of the fifth over of the Women's Asia Cup 2024 final, 26-year-old Sri Lankan batter, Harshitha Samarawickrama committed a significant blunder by dropping a sitter offered by Indian star Smriti Mandhana. (READ MORE)

9. UPT20 League: Lucknow Falcons sign Bhuvneshwar Kumar for record fee in auction

Lucknow Falcons roped in veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the second edition of the UPT20 League. (READ MORE)

10. Bangladesh to host next ICC board meeting

Bangladesh is set to host the forthcoming ICC board meeting in Dhaka. Additionally, there is a potential for the election of the International Cricket Council to take place there as well, as communicated by BCB President Nazmul Hassan. (READ MORE)