June 14, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. T20 World Cup 2024: Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan set to return to India after US leg of tournament

It is worth noting that Rinku Singh and Khaleel Ahmed are other reserves who are still with the team. (Read More)

2. 'I am truly bowled over' - USA's Deputy Secretary of State highlights cricket's emergence in country

Richard Verma, the Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, iterated that the response for cricket has been welcoming and is evident the World Cup has been received by the local audience. (Read More)

3. 'We are going to be very smart in our options' - Laura Wolvaardt expresses confidence ahead of multi-format India tour

The Proteas will indulge in one-off Test, three ODIs, and three T20Is over three weeks against the Indian Women’s Team. (Read More)

4. ‘We all know his game’ - Shivam Dube comes to Virat Kohli's defence following rough patch in T20 World Cup

Opening the innings for India, Kohli has scored one, four, and zero against Ireland, Pakistan, and the USA, respectively. (Read More)

5. Rocky Flintoff signs Lancashire contract at 16

The teenager caught the eye with some explosive performances for the county's second XI this summer, including a brilliant century against Warwickshire. (Read More)

6. 'It does not mean he is not batting well' - Sunil Gavaskar backs Virat Kohli to come good in later stages of T20 World Cup 2024

Kohli has predominantly batted at the number three position for India, this tournament marks the first instance where he is being utilised as an opener. (Read More)

7. The more Jasprit Bumrah keeps playing, the more he will be in rhythm: Wasim Jaffer

Despite India bringing four spinners, Jaffer noted that the conditions were not favorable for spin-bowling, thus countering the argument that it provided an upper hand. (Read More)

8. 'Let David Warner open the bowling' - Scotland’s Michael Jones reacts to Josh Hazlewood’s controversial statement

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood made a controversial statement, mentioning that the team might suffer a defeat at the hands of Scotland in their next match to let England be eliminated from the T20 World Cup 2024. (Read More)

9. 'I think some people had the intention to keep it in focus' - Shakib Al Hasan clears the air on rift with Tamim Iqbal

In the last week of February, the head of the Bangladesh Cricket Board, Nazmul Hasan, affirmed that the two senior cricketers of the national team were alienated and not engaging in dialogue. (Read More)

10. Arshdeep Singh should be ahead of Mohammed Siraj in pecking order: Anil Kumble

The left-arm pacer did well in the final over against Pakistan as India secured a six-run victory. (Read More)