November 10, Morning Brief: Today's top news and headlines from cricketing world

Lizelle Lee. (Photo Source: WBBL)
1. BGT 2024-25: Australia announce squad for Perth Test, Nathan McSweeney to open batting

Australia has named uncapped South Australian captain Nathan McSweeney to open the batting alongside Usman Khawaja in the first Test of the highly anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India in Perth. ()

2. Lizelle Lee smashes 150*, achieves new WBBL record for highest individual score

Former South African opener Lizelle Lee created history in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) with a phenomenal knock of 150* against the Perth Scorchers at the Sydney Cricket Ground. (

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3. Watch: Suryakumar Yadav, Sanju Samson confront Marco Jansen before umpire intervenes in first T20I

Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav were involved in a verbal spat with Marco Jansen during the fag end of the first T20I between India and South Africa at Kingsmead, Durban on Friday, November 8. ()

4. BGT 2024-25: Ritika Sajdeh salutes Aaron Finch for coming to husband Rohit Sharma's defence

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch has come out to Rohit Sharma's aid, according to journalist Fayed D'Souza. She put out a post on her Instagram handle to inform about Finch's support for his former Mumbai Indians captain. (

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5. 'I received a lot of phone calls from Gautam bhai and Surya' - Sanju Samson after Durban batting heroics

Following his brilliant century against South Africa in the first T20I in Durban, Sanju Samson explained how crucial phone calls from captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir became the turning point in his career. ()

6. As long as MS Dhoni wants to play for CSK, the doors are open: CEO Kasi Viswanathan

Former CSK star, Ambati Rayudu, touched upon a few interesting topics during an in-person conversation with the CEO of the franchise, Kasi Viswanathan. (

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7. We still believe in aggressive approach despite Adelaide debacle: Australia head coach Andrew McDonald

Andrew McDonald isn't too perturbed with Australia's lopsided defeat in the second ODI against Pakistan in Adelaide. ()

8. Watch: MS Dhoni enjoys family time on Phuket beach after IPL 2025 retentions

Former Indian captain MS Dhoni is currently enjoying his family time on the beaches of Phuket, Thailand ahead of the IPL 2025 mega-auction. (

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9. CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25: Yashvardhan Dalal slams quadruple century versus Mumbai

Haryana opener Yashvardhan Dalal etched his name into the record books in the CK Nayudu Trophy 2024-25 as he became the first batter to score a quadruple century in the tournament's rich history. ()

10. Twitter Reactions: Bowlers, Asalanka set up win for Sri Lanka in low-scoring thriller in Dambulla

Sri Lanka won the first T20I in their two-match series against New Zealand by four wickets with an over to spare at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Saturday, November 9. (

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