June 8 Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Shreyas Iyer breaks slience on BCCI contract snub happening 'due to lack of communication'

Shreyas Iyer noted that there was a lack of communication and decisions were taken without talking to him. Notably, the Mumbai-born stretched that he wanted to work on his body and build some strength, for which he took some time off. (READ MORE)

2. WATCH: Sandeep Sharma's special message for ex-India U-19 teammate Saurabh Netravalkar

Rajasthan Royals congratulated the left-arm seamer for his efforts, uniquely, as the first-ever Indian Premier League (IPL) champions posted a video where their player Sandeep Sharma wished his former India under-19 teammate good luck on his journey in international cricket. (READ MORE)

3. 'They surely need to bat and field better' - Yuvraj Singh shares piece of advice to Pakistan after USA upset

Analysing Pakistan’s performance in the Super Over, former cricketer Yuvraj Singh noted that the Men in Green made a blunder and should have let Fakhar Zaman take the strike against left-arm pacer Saurabh Netravalkar. (READ MORE)

4. ‘It’s in one ear and out the other’ - David Warner addresses criticism of T20 World Cup selection

Speaking on the widespread chatter regarding his selection, the opener mentioned that it is baffling that the conversations are always based on his form. He added that these discussions don’t fuel him, as his goal is to go out in the middle and score runs for Australia. (READ MORE)

5. ‘You can't survive with just one thing’—Abhishek Nayar reveals what India selectors told Varun Chakravarthy

Kolkata Knight Riders’ assistant coach, Abhishek Nayar, fresh off the IPL title win, came forward to talk about what the team India selectors told star spinner Varun Chakravarthy when he was selected for the Indian team. (READ MORE)

6. ICC reveals Player of the Month nominees for May

Chamari Athapaththu is nominated for the second month in a row after topping the run-scoring charts in Abu Dhabi. (READ MORE)

7. Pakistan have hit rock bottom, they looked like club-level players: Sanjay Manjrekar

Former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes that the Men in Green have hit rock bottom, and also lauded USA for their impressive win against one of the tournament’s favourites. (READ MORE)

8. 'An IMF-sanctioned loan is due'—Satirist Anwar Maqsood's hilarious denial for Pakistan's T20 World Cup 2024 loss to USA goes viral

Pakistan suffered a shock defeat against the United States of America in their T20 World Cup 2024 opener on Thursday. (READ MORE)

9. 'Pathetic performance' - Wasim Akram lashes out at Pakistan team after poor show against USA in T20 World Cup

Pakistan cricket legend Wasim Akram has heavily criticized his country's national team for their shocking loss in their opening game of the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup 2024 against the United States of America on Thursday, June 06. (READ MORE)

10. 'My parents suffered the most' - Nitish Reddy sheds light on repercussions of his comments on MS Dhoni

In a recent podcast, the SRH star clarified the incident and revealed how the developments took a toll on him and his family. (READ MORE)