May 25 Morning Brief: Today’s Top news and headlines from cricket world

Rahul Dravid and India Womens Cricket Team. (Photo Source: Twitter)

1. Reports: India to play intra-squad matches ahead of WTC final against Australia

Ahead of the all-important World Test Championship Final against Australia, the Indian side might play intra-squad games. (READ MORE)

2. DCW chief orders Delhi Police to register FIR over abusive posts on Shubman Gill’s sister

Gill’s sister faced online abuse after the cricketer’s century against RCB, and the police are expected to submit a detailed report to the DCW chief regarding this matter by May 26. (READ MORE)

3. I can be a very annoying captain because I shift the fielder here and there every time: MS Dhoni

Dhoni’s statement came after CSK emerged victorious by 15 runs against defending champions Gujarat Titans to seal their spot in the IPL Final. (READ MORE)

4. ‘I feel there is an intimidating factor’ – AB de Villers analyses MS Dhoni’s presence on cricket field

The former RCB star mentioned that MSD concentrates on small things and that’s what makes him so successful in the shortest format. (READ MORE)

5. ‘Is that an excuse for 4-0? Dunno’ – Mitchell Starc hits back on Stuart Broad’s ‘void series’ remark regarding last Ashes

Ahead of the Ashes series between England and Australia, Mitchell Starc and Stuart Broad involved in mind games as the former commented on the latter’s “a void series” remark. (READ MORE)

6. Rahul Dravid visits NCA ahead of WTC final, addresses women’s team before leaving for England

Apart from the Indian head coach, former Indian cricketer and NCA head VVS Laxman was also present at the small gathering. (READ MORE)

7. ‘MS had just retired, we had to start a journey of our own’ – R Ashwin recalls India’s turnaround in Tests ahead of WTC final

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reflected on the team’s growth after MS Dhoni’s retirement in 2014 and how an inexperienced side started on a journey on their own. (READ MORE)

8. IPL 2023: Ravindra Jadeja seen having animated discussion with CSK CEO amid rift with MS Dhoni

Star Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was seen engaging in an animated conversation with CEO Kasi Viswanathan. This comes after multiple reports surfacing on Jadeja’s rumoured rift with skipper MS Dhoni. (READ MORE)

9. ‘Hundred percent’ – Dwayne Bravo gives major update on MS Dhoni’s retirement plan post IPL

Bravo affirmed that the new Impact Player rule would aid Dhoni in extending his IPL career. (READ MORE)

10. ‘Don’t chuck your ears, listen to the applause’ – Sunil Gavaskar’s take on Naveen-ul-Haq’s celebration style during LSG vs MI Eliminator

Former India skipper and legendary cricketer Sunil Gavaskar offered an intriguing perspective on Naveen-ul-Haq’s new celebration technique after Lucknow Super Giants’ recent game against the Mumbai Indians. (READ MORE)