May 22 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Reports: Sandeep Lamichhane likely to miss World Cup Global Qualifier amid District Court hearing

Nepal spinner Sandeep Lamichhane is likely to miss the Global Qualifier of the ODI World Cup amid the District Court hearing over the rape case. (READ MORE)

2. Najam Sethi should know that he’s sitting on a powerful seat, so don't keep changing your stance repeatedly: Shahid Afridi

The Asia Cup 2023 debate is far from over. Pakistan Cricket Board chief Najam Sethi gave multiple contrasting statements in recent times, which eventually made former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi very unhappy about the situation. (READ MORE)

3. 'The injuries to Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant badly affect India' - Ian Chappell opens up on India's chances ahead of WTC final

Ian Chappell, the former Australia skipper, feels that in the absence of pacer Jasprit Bumrah and wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant, the Australian pace attack in English conditions would give Australia an advantage in the World Test Championship final (WTC) against India. (READ MORE)

4. England’s injury woes continue as Ollie Robinson sustains sore ankle ahead of Ashes 2023

With the series scheduled to begin on June 16, England have already seen a rocky buildup to the Ashes. 29-year-old Ollie Robinson became the most recent player to sustain an injury. (READ MORE)

5. IPL 2023: Shubman Gill's sister abused online after former's ton pushes RCB out of playoffs

Shubman Gill's sister Shahneel Gill was abused online by trolls after the Gujarat Titans opener scored an unbeaten century against Royal Challengers Bangalore to push them out of the playoffs race. (READ MORE)

6. BCCI announce Adidas as new kit sponsor for Indian team

Ahead of the World Test Championship finale and ODI World Cup, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a new deal with sports brand Adidas as the new kit sponsor of the Indian team. (READ MORE)

7. IPL 2023: Dinesh Karthik overhauls Rohit Sharma’s record of IPL ducks, falls for nought in do-or-die contest against Gujarat Titans (GT)

In the colossal contest, Karthik again disappointed his team's supporters by falling to a duck on his first delivery. (READ MORE)

8. ‘Don’t want to burn out’ – Scott Boland on turning down opportunity to play county cricket to keep himself fresh ahead of long fixture

Australia pacer, Scott Boland, expressed that he prioritises keeping himself fresh for the national side after turning down the opportunity to play county cricket. (READ MORE)

9. ‘Strongly condemns this decision of KKR management’ - Mohun Bagan lambasts KKR for denying entry to fans

The tribute to Mohun Bagan halted when Kolkata Knight Riders’ management reportedly denied entry to some fans who were wearing the jersey of the football club. (READ MORE)

10. Steven Smith bowls off-spin, reacts comically after dismissing fellow Australian Michael Neser in County Championship

Neser's dismissal even more interesting was the fact that Smith, who is a conventional leg-spinner, bowled an off-break to get the better of the batter. (READ MORE)