October 3 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Netherlands dare to dream with feet on the ground

Netherlands all-rounder Bas de Leede reveals that his team is targeting a run to the semifinals in the World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

2. KL Rahul charts new course to overcome wicketkeeping glitch

Ahead of India's second warm-up game against the Netherlands, KL Rahul was seen performing a unique drill to brush up his wicketkeeping skills. (READ MORE)

3. No opening ceremony for ICC ODI World Cup 2023

As per reports, the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023 will not have any opening ceremony. (READ MORE)

4. ODIs should be World Cups only: Mark Nicholas

Cricketer-turned-commentator Mark Nicholas stated that ODI cricket should be played in World Cups only and noted that T20s have a supernatural power at the moment. (READ MORE)

5. Twitter Reactions: Hayley Matthews turns West Indies' fortune to script North Sydney miracle

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews helped her team win the second T20I against Australia with a record run chase. (READ MORE)

6. ODI World Cup 2023: Ajay Jadeja appointed as Afghanistan team mentor

Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja was roped in by Afghanistan as a team mentor for ODI World Cup 2023. (READ MORE)

7. Shreyas Iyer's century against Australia has put Ishan Kishan’s batting spot in bother: Virender Sehwag

Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant century in the second ODI against Australia in the three-match series and Virender Sehwag felt that it could help him keep his spot in the side ahead of Ishan Kishan. (READ MORE)

8. 'He is the most difficult to bowl to' - Shadab Khan expresses admiration for Rohit Sharma

Pakistan leg-spinner Shadab Khan lavished praise on Indian captain Rohit Sharma, speaking about how tough it is to bowl to the right-handed batter. (READ MORE)

9. 'Felt like he knew exactly where the ball was going to hit his bat' - Haris Rauf recalls bowling to Virat Kohli in the nets

Haris Rauf recalled his days as a net bowler for India back in 2018/19 in Australia and bowling to Virat Kohli. (READ MORE)

10. Rashid Khan lashes out at former ACB CEO Shafiq Stanikzai, receives long explanation in return

Rashid Khan blamed former ACB CEO Shafiq Stanikzai for Afghanistan's disappointing results in major tournaments. Stanikzai replied by mentioning some of the achievements of Afghanistan cricket during his tenure. (READ MORE)