September 19, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from the cricketing world

1. Twitter Reactions: Bangladesh opt to bowl first in Chennai, Pant-KL Rahul return to Test lineup

Let us have a look at how X reacted to India losing the toss in the first Test against Bangladesh in Chennai. (READ MORE)

2. PAK-W vs SA-W 2024, 2nd T20I review: Pakistan women make stellar comeback to level series

Pakistan women managed to level their ongoing T20I series against South Africa after they registered a win in the second T20I. (READ MORE)

3. Essex fined £100,000 for being guilty of systemic racism

The Cricket Discipline Commission (CDC) has found the Club guilty of age-old racism and discrimination. (READ MORE)

4. 'We will worry about result in fifth day's final session' - Shanto exudes optimism ahead of Chennai Test

Ahead of the series opener in Chennai on September 19, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain has stated that the team is finding strength within irrespective of external pressure. Hossain also added that the Bangla Tigers are entering the fray with a unanimous goal to win the game. (READ MORE)

5. Duleep Trophy 2024: Suryakumar Yadav declared fit, set to represent India B

India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been given the green light to participate in the final round of the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy and will join the India B squad. (READ MORE)

6. 'I didn't realise Harmanpreet was 9?' - Alyssa Healy's hilarious banter with Sophie Devine goes viral

In the video, both captains were visibly posing while also having a chit-chat regarding how both teams historically fared against each other. (READ MORE)

7. Gautam Gambhir opens up on India's obsession with fast-bowling all-rounder

As India is preparing for the packed Test season, Gautam Gambhir has shared his thoughts about the long-standing search for a seam-bowling all-rounder. (READ MORE)

8. 'Australia should be worried' - Mohammed Shami drops bold statement ahead of Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Indian pacer, Mohammed Shami, who is recuperating from Achilles Tendon surgery has warned Australians ahead of the tour. (READ MORE)

9. 'Retirement has become a joke' - India skipper Rohit Sharma takes sly dig at players reversing retirement decision

India skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20 International cricket after India lifted the T20 World Cup 2024 in June. (READ MORE)

10. Gautam Gambhir is a misunderstood person, there's a people's person behind him: Harsha Bhogle

While many had raised alarms about his leadership attributed to the intensity, Bhogle remarked that the former southpaw has a "tremendous" record in India as a captain. (READ MORE)