July 1, Morning Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from the cricketing world

Jasprit Bumrah. (Source – Twitter/X)

1. ‘Both the men and women in blue are doing wonders’ – Netizens react as Sneh Rana, Sune Luus shine bright on Day 3 of Chennai Test

Take a look at how X reacted to Day three of the ongoing Test between India women and South Africa women. (READ MORE)

2. WATCH: Indian fan falls, gets hospitalized following celebratory act of T20 World Cup win, disturbing video goes viral

The tremendous gathering of the crowd that had assembled to celebrate India’s T20 World Cup 2024 success outside Queensbury Underground Station watched on in horror. (READ MORE)

3. ‘Held Jasprit Bumrah first in my arms after he was born’ – Journalist Deepal shares heartwarming story from past about Indian pacer

Deepal wrote a heartwarming note on Bumrah’s journey. She started her post after she mentioned holding a thin and weak baby, Bumrah. She talked about how close she was to Bumrah’s household and saw the family grow up. (READ MORE)

4. T20 World Cup 2024: BCCI Secretary Jay Shah announces mega cash prize of INR 125 crore

India concluded their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign in triumph, being crowned champions after a narrow seven-run victory over South Africa. (READ MORE)

5. ‘People have questioned whether I deserve to be on the team for the World Cup’ – Rohit Sharma’s social media post resurfaces after glory in Barbados

While Rohit’s captaincy and leadership skills have never been in question, the Nagpur-born’s dismal performances with the bat have invited massive criticism. (READ MORE)

6. Jasprit Bumrah is the best seam bowler who has played white ball cricket: Michael Vaughan

When the Proteas needed almost run a ball in the last five overs, the pacer bowling two overs just gave one and six runs respectively. Former England Captain, Michael Vaughan kept Bumrah at par with the likes of Wasim Akram. (READ MORE)

7. T20 World Cup 2024: South Africa players in tears after loss against India in finals

On a stressful day in Bridgetown, rain fell at Kensington Oval, mirroring the tears shed by South Africa after one of their greatest chokes cost them their maiden World Cup trophy and gave India the victory. (READ MORE)

8. ‘What better than finishing off T20 career with World Cup win’ – Gambhir acknowledges Rohit, Kohli’s contributions after their T20I retirement

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their T20I retirements after India won the T20 World Cup for the second time on Saturday, June 29. (READ MORE)

9. ‘I am unemployed from next week, any offers?’ – Rahul Dravid jokes as he ends his tenure with Indian Team on a high

Reflecting on his journey and the team’s T20 WC triumph, Dravid joked about being unemployed from next week and asked if there were any offers. (READ MORE)

10. Ravindra Jadeja hangs boots on T20I career a day after World Cup victory

Hours after Ravindra Jadeja rejoiced in utmost happiness with his second ICC trophy as a cricketer, the star all-rounder has now announced his retirement from the 20-over internationals. This comes shortly after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli too decided to hang boots on their career in the format. (READ MORE)