December 30, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

December 30, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world (Photo Source: Disney+Hotstar)
1. WATCH: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mitchell Starc switch bails, play mind games on Day 5 at MCG

Stuart Broad’s ‘switching the bell’ has become a tradition in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Mohammed Siraj and Mitchell Starc did it in the past and the latter once again repeated on Day 5 of the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Ground. (

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2. Always thought I could make The Ashes at the end of next year: James Anderson

Ahead of the West Indies series in 2024, James Anderson was informed by head coach Brendon McCullum that he was no longer in plans in Test cricket. ()

3. WATCH: Old habits die hard as Virat Kohli falls prey to outside off-side trap yet again

In the second innings, Kohli once again got out to the outside off-side trap. Australia had no other plan against the former India captain as they pitched the ball in the same region time and again but the cricketer didn’t fall prey initially. (

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4. WATCH: Pat Cummins strikes twice in over to send Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul packing

The visitors planned to stay patient early on, despite chasing 340 runs and in the meantime, Pat Cummins clinched two quick wickets of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to put India on the back foot, as they were reduced to 25/2. ()

5. WATCH: Jasprit Bumrah ends year with another fifer; finishes as leading Test wicket-taker of 2024

Jasprit Bumrah has been a menace in 2024 in both Tests and T20Is. He was sensational in the series against England earlier in the year and in the ongoing tour to Australia, the 31-year-old wreaked havoc, picking up 30 wickets in four games. (

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6. Some people doubted me like a youngster who played IPL, just want to make them feel wrong: Nitish Kumar Reddy

Nitish Kumar Reddy has been one of India's most consistent performers in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Batting at number seven, he regularly scored over 40, despite having very little support from the other end. ()

7. 'Captain Cry Baby' - Australian newspaper targets Rohit Sharma after 'Clown Kohli' controversy

An Australian newspaper has taken a brutal dig at Indian captain Rohit Sharma, days after targeting his compatriot Virat Kohli. (

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8. 'Really stick it up those who want four days!'- Mitchell Starc believes in having five-day long Test matches

There was also an ongoing debate this season on whether Test matches need to be shortened to four days, however, Australian star pacer Mitchell Starc does not believe in having four-day long Test matches. ()

9. First Bulawayo Test heads towards drab draw as rain washes out two sessions on Day 4

Only one session of cricket was possible on Day 4 of the Boxing Day Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan as rain played a major role. (

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10. What is the highest successful run-chase at MCG in Tests before Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25?

India will have an uphill task on Day 5 as Australia have already taken a sizeable lead of 333 runs in their second innings in the ongoing Boxing Day Test in Melbourne. ()