December 15, Morning Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world

Mohammad Siraj and Marnus Labuschagne. (Photo source: Disney+Hotstar)

1. AUS vs IND 2024-25: Mohammed Siraj survives injury scare on Day 2 in Brisbane

Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj injured his hamstring on Day 2 of the third Test between India and Australia being played at the Gabba, in Brisbane. Notably, the incident took place in the 37th over of the Australian innings. (READ MORE)

2. Watch: Mohammed Siraj plays mind games with Marnus Labuschagne, flips bails at striker’s end

After surviving some close calls in the first session of the Brisbane Test on Day 2, India pacer Mohammed Siraj came up with his ‘switching the bails’ antic against Marnus Labuschagne in the 37th over of Australia’s first innings. Quite fascinatingly, this led to a lapse in concentration of the batter as he got dismissed by Nitish Reddy soon after on Sunday. (READ MORE)

3. Watch: Jasprit Bumrah strikes twice as Australia lose openers early on Day 2

India pace spearhead continued his sublime bowling form as he dismissed the Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney in a matter of seven balls on Day 2 of the Brisbane Test to give the visitors a good start. (READ MORE)

4. WPL 2025: RCB head coach Luke Williams reveals auction strategy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head Coach Luke Williams revealed the management’s strategy for the upcoming WPL 2024 mini-auction. Williams said that the team wanted to retain core players of the team and instead focus on strengthening the bench strength for the upcoming WPL 2025 season. (READ MORE)

5. Tim Southee equals Chris Gayle’s record for fourth most sixes in Tests

Featuring in his farewell Test against England, in Hamilton, New Zealand Captain Tim Southee smashed three sixes during his cameo off Ben Stokes and Gus Atkinson, to become the fourth-joint most six-hitter (98 sixes) in Test history. As a result, he equalled the number of sixes hit by the former West Indies opener, Chris Gayle. (READ MORE)

6. Sanjay Bangar reflects on India’s playing XI for Gabba Test as side makes couple of changes

During the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT 2024-25), Team India tried two off-spinners in the first Test while Ravindra Jadeja finally got into the playing XI in the third Test against Australia. In the same vein, the former India cricketer, Sanjay Bangar, was baffled by the think tank’s decision as Jadeja was earlier the preferred choice ahead of Ashwin and Sundar in India’s Test side. (READ MORE)

7. WATCH: Kane Williamson’s ‘unlucky’ dismissal – Kicks ball onto stumps versus England

During the third Test, Kane Williamson was looking good for a big knock against England, while defending a ball off Matthew Potts, the red cherry got ricochetted towards the stumps. Sensing that the ball may end up hitting the stumps, Williamson tried to kick away the ball, only to find it getting rammed into the stumps for an unlucky dismissal. (READ MORE)

8. Matthew Hayden left perplexed with Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first in Gabba Test

Former Australia legend Matthew Hayden was left baffled by India Captain Rohit Sharma’s decision to bowl first on Day 1, in the third Test being played at the iconic Gabba in Brisbane. Hayden pointed out that India should have batted first as the pitch seemed batting friendlly. (READ MORE)

9. On This Day in 2003: Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman recreate a Kolkata miracle in Adelaide

Team India’s former prolific duo Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman played special knocks to bail India out of trouble against Australia in Adelaide, on December 14, 2003, just like the batting heroics they produced during the famous Kolkata Test in 2001. (READ MORE)

10. Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir announces retirement

Former Pakistan speedster Mohammad Amir bid adieu to international cricket on Saturday, soon after his teammate Imad Wasim hung his boots as well. Amir made his debut for the Green Shirts in June 2006 and played 159 games for the country. During these games, he picked up 271 wickets as well. (READ MORE)

Disclaimer: This latest news is based on the author’s understanding, analysis, and instinct. As you review this information, consider the points mentioned and form your own conclusions.