June 28, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. 'Bits and pieces here and there’ - Jos Buttler reveals what went wrong against India in semi-final

England skipper Jos Buttler admitted his mistake in not using Moeen Ali as his second spinner. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Probably saving for the finals’ - Rohit Sharma backs Virat Kohli to perform in World Cup final following slump in form

India skipper Rohit Sharma backed Kohli to be at his best in the summit clash of the tournament. (READ MORE)

3. Twitter Reactions: India enter Final of T20 World Cup 2024 belting England in Guyana

Let us have a look at how X reacted to India reaching the final of the T20 World Cup 2024 after defeating England in the semi-final 2. (READ MORE)

4. Watch: Rishabh Pant's lightning-fast stumping sends Moeen Ali back to pavilion

In the semi-final clash between India and England at the Providence Stadium in Guyana on Thursday, June 27, wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant's lightning-sharp reflexes behind the stumps proved decisive. (READ MORE)

5. South African team stranded in Trinidad due to runway closure in Barbados ahead of T20 World Cup 2024 final

The South African cricket team's journey to the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final has been disrupted due to a runway closure at Grantley Adams International Airport in Barbados. (READ MORE)

6. 'That's not the pitch that you want to have a match' - Jonathan Trott criticizes Taouba pitch after Afghanistan's crushing semi-final defeat

The Brian Lara Stadium has proved to be a tough nut to crack for batters during the T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

7. 'Bumrah is 1000 times better than me' - Kapil Dev makes sweeping comparison between himself and Jasprit Bumrah

The right-arm speedster's meteoric rise has established him as unparalleled at the pinnacle of cricket, earning widespread acclaim from pundits and fellow cricketers alike. (READ MORE)

8. Watch: Rahul Dravid consoles Virat Kohli after poor performance against England in semi-final 2

Indian head coach Rahul Dravid was seen consoling star batter Virat Kohli after yet another disappointing performance in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

9. ‘Want a fair contest between bat and ball’ - Tom Moody and Andy Flower assess 'dangerous' Tarouba pitch

The uneven contest between bat and bowl has infuriated former Australia cricketer Tom Moody. He noted that the batters should not face such a pitch where the conditions are completely against them. (READ MORE)

10. 'The statement is unwarranted' - Fans unhappy after Kapil Dev's 'Rohit doesn't jump around like Kohli' remark

Former India captain Kapil Dev is on the receiving end on social media flak after comparing Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and commenting on Kohli's on-field behaviour. (READ MORE)