July 14, Morning Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from the cricketing world

James Anderson and Ben Stokes. (Source – Ben Stokes)

1. Babar Azam picked by social media users over blunder in James Anderson’s farewell post

Babar Azam posted a tweet congratulating James Anderson on a splendid cricketing career but the netizens spotted a blunder, leaving the batter to correct the post. (READ MORE)

2. ‘Me and Gill are trying to take it match-by-match’ – Yashasvi Jaiswal on comparisons with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli

Yashasvi Jaiswal said that he and his opening partner, Shubman Gill, aren’t burdening themselves by trying to match Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli’s level so early in their careers. (READ MORE)

3. PCB heading towards tussle with star players after denying Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah’s NOC

PCB could be heading towards a tussle with their star players after refusing to grant NOC to pacer Naseem Shah for The Hundred League. (READ MORE)

4. ‘One day they will Jimmy’ – Ben Stokes marks James Anderson’s legacy as latter plays with former’s kids on Lord’s turf

After his farewell game, James Anderson was seen playing cricket with kids on the famous Lord’s turf and was seen bowling. (READ MORE)

5. ‘It’s in some ways, a little bit sad to see him go’ – Joe Root expresses sentiments on James Anderson’s departure from international cricket

Joe Root expressed his disappointment after James Anderson bid farewell to international cricket but said that his presence in the dressing room as a bowling consultant during the English summer will be invaluable for the young pacers in the side. (READ MORE)

6. ‘The heavy roller did the trick’ – Captain Sikandar Raza analyses Zimbabwe’s 10-wicket defeat to India

Sikandar Raza spoke about how the heavy roller used on the pitch ahead of the second innings of the fourth T20I made things easier for the Indian batters. (READ MORE)

7. Nepal coach Monty Desai opens up on Sandeep Lamichhane’s ‘frustrating’ media trial [Exclusive]

Nepal head coach Monty Desai spoke about Sandeep Lamichhane’s media trial and rued his absence in the initial matches of the T20 World Cup 2024. (READ MORE)

8. Ricky Ponting sacked as Delhi Capitals head coach, Sourav Ganguly to take over

Ricky Ponting, who joined Delhi Capitals in 2018, has been sacked from the head coach’s position. Sourav Ganguly is set to replace him next season. (READ MORE)

9. Experience of playing for CSK in IPL will help me in international cricket: Debutant Tushar Deshpande

Tushar Deshpande made his debut for India in the fourth T20I against Zimbabwe on Saturday. (READ MORE)

10. ‘He was forced out’ – David Lloyd lambasts England team management for mishandling James Anderson’s retirement

David Lloyd came down hard on the England team management for forcing James Anderson into retirement at a time when he was bowling as well as ever. (READ MORE)