May 31 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Namibia to host Karnataka for five one-days in June

Namibia national cricket team recently announced that they will be hosting the Karnataka state team for five one-day matches in June 2023. (READ MORE)

2. Ambati Rayudu's six on back foot during final was shot of the tournament for me: Mohammad Kaif

Mohammad Kaif recently came forward to reflect on his favourite shot from the IPL 2023, and picked Rayudu’s sixer in the final. (READ MORE)

3. IPL 2023: Ravindra Jadeja changes Instagram DP after CSK's 5th title win to put rumours of spat with MS Dhoni to rest

Ravindra Jadeja changed his Instagram DP to him hugging MS Dhoni following rumours of a spat between the two players. (READ MORE)

4. CSK organize special pooja for IPL trophy at Thirupati Temple

Chennai Super Kings organised a special pooja for the IPL trophy at the Thiyagaraya Nagar Thirupati Temple, as pictures of the same did rounds on social media. (READ MORE)

5. 'If he had hit the winning runs, it would have been cherry on top' - Sunil Gavaskar on MS Dhoni’s duck in IPL 2023 final

Sunil Gavaskar opined that if MS Dhoni had hit the winning runs in the IPL 2023 final, it would have been the cherry on top for the 41-year-old. (READ MORE)

6. The biggest challenge for Team India would be to get accustomed to longer format after IPL: Sunil Gavaskar

Sunil Gavaskar further reflected on how much of a challenge it would be for India to get used to Test cricket after two months of the IPL ahead of the WTC final. (READ MORE)

7. Cricket Ireland join hands with The Lord’s Taverners Ireland as their charity partner

The Lord’s Taverners Ireland recently announced their partnership with Cricket Ireland, which makes them their official charity partner. (READ MORE)

8. 'Quality and experience' - Ravi Shastri reveals reason behind India’s rankings success

Ravi Shastri recently came forward to opine on why team India has been one of the top-ranked teams in the world for quite some time now. (READ MORE)

9. England name XI for Lord's Test against Ireland; Josh Tongue to debut, Chris Woakes left out

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their lineup for their upcoming on-off Test against Ireland that is scheduled to be played from June 1. (READ MORE)

10. Shubman Gill definitely has the talent and ability, but he needs more maturity: Kapil Dev 

Former Indian skipper Kapil Dev recently lauded the magnificent performances of star Indian batter Shubman Gill but opined that he still needed more maturity. (READ MORE)