September 8 Morning Brief: Today's Top news and headlines from cricket world

1. Marnus Labuschagne shines as concussion substitute for Australia as his mother’s prophecy turns out true

In a bizarre incident, Marnus Labuschagne was brought in as a concussion substitute in the first ODI between South Africa and Australia. Labuschagne revealed that his mother knew he was gonna play beforehand. (READ MORE)

2. 'We've got to understand...' - Ben Stokes opens up on players choosing franchise leagues over international cricket

Star English all-rounder Ben Stokes gives his take on why several players are choosing franchise contracts over international tournaments. (READ MORE)

3. MS Dhoni plays golf with Donald Trump, pics go viral

being in the USA, MS Dhoni was seen playing golf with the former president of the USA, Donald Trump. In a picture that has been doing the rounds all over social media, the former Indian skipper stood beside Trump at a golf game. (READ MORE)

4. Harbhajan Singh backs Suryakumar Yadav to flick on finisher's button in 2023 ODI World Cup

Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh came forward to back Suryakumar Yadav to play the finisher role at the World Cup. (READ MORE)

5. 'How long will you stretch your batting?' - Shoaib Akhtar's blunt take on Yuzvendra Chahal's World Cup omission

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar came forward to talk about Yuzvendra Chahal’s exclusion from India’s World Cup squad. (READ MORE)

6. Glenn McGrath shows no sign of panic while batting snake invasion at home

Former Australian pacer Glenn McGrath was seen showing no panic at all as he handled a snake invasion at his house. (READ MORE)

7. If Yuzvendra Chahal was playing in any other team, he would always be in the XI: Harbhajan Singh

Harbhajan Singh was of the opinion that Yuzvendra Chahal would make the World Cup squad of any team in the world. (READ MORE)

8. Shahid Afridi rebukes Jay Shah's 'security concern' remark with roaster of cricket guests in past six years

Shahid Afridi reminded Pakistan that it has hosted multiple international teams in the last six years and, hence, believes that Shah’s comments are out of proportion and vague. (READ MORE)

9. Asia Cup 2023: India gear up for Pakistan clash with intense indoor training session in Colombo

Ahead of their Super Four stage clash against Pakistan, Team India was seen amidst a training session in Colombo. (READ MORE)

10. Shaheen and Haris are brilliant but India have batters capable of handling them: Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa was of the opinion that the Indian batting attack can handle the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf. (READ MORE)