<p>Afghanistan is set to host Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates in November.</p>

<p>The stadiums are yet to be confirmed for the three ODIs, but the series is being conducted instead of the all-format tour, which was supposed to be held earlier this year as per the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP).</p>

<p>The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to travel to the UAE and India because of the temperature in both countries. As a result, the series has been designed for just three ODIs, which will be played on November 6, 9, and 11.</p>

<p>"Following extensive discussions, both boards have agreed to proceed with just the ODI leg, which will be crucial in both teams' preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to take place in Pakistan in February next year," the Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a press release.</p>

<p>Last week, BCB president Faruque Ahmed confirmed that he met ACB officials on the sidelines of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Malaysia.</p>

<p>The BCB was interested in the idea of playing ODIs against Afghanistan. Bangladesh have played only three 50-over games this year, and they will play three more later in the year against the West Indies.</p>

<p>Afghanistan are enjoying a purple patch of form since the historic T20 World Cup campaign. On the road to the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan captured the cricket world's attention by achieving their first-ever series win against a top-five ICC-ranked side, defeating South Africa in the UAE.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/wtc-standings-sri-lanka-rise-to-third-spot-after-2-0-series-win-in-galle-eyes-on-india-australia-series-762971">WTC Standings: Sri Lanka rise to third spot after 2-0 series win in Galle; eyes on India-Australia series</a></strong></p>

<p>The Blue Tigers stood victorious in the opening two matches in convincing fashion to take the Sharjah series bragging rights.</p>

<p>Afghanistan won the two matches by six wickets and 177 runs, respectively, bowling out the Proteas for scores of 106 and 134. South Africa went on to claim the third match in consolation, chasing down a target of just 170.</p>

<p>Following the conclusion of the ODI series against Bangladesh, Afghanistan will tour Zimbabwe in December for an all-format series.</p>

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Afghanistan is set to host Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates in November. The stadiums are yet to be confirmed for the three ODIs, but the series is being conducted instead of the all-format tour, which was supposed to be held earlier this year as per the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP).

Afghanistan is set to host Bangladesh for a three-match ODI series in the United Arab Emirates in November. The stadiums are yet to be confirmed for the three ODIs, but the series is being conducted instead of the all-format tour, which was supposed to be held earlier this year as per the ICC's Future Tours Programme (FTP). The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) declined to travel to the UAE and India because of the temperature in both countries. As a result, the series has been designed for just three ODIs, which will be played on November 6, 9, and 11. "Following extensive discussions, both boards have agreed to proceed with just the ODI leg, which will be crucial in both teams' preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy, which is set to take place in Pakistan in February next year," the Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a press release. Last week, BCB president Faruque Ahmed confirmed that he met ACB officials on the sidelines of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Malaysia. The BCB was interested in the idea of playing ODIs against Afghanistan. Bangladesh have played only three 50-over games this year, and they will play three more later in the year against the West Indies. Afghanistan are enjoying a purple patch of form since the historic T20 World Cup campaign. On the road to the Champions Trophy 2025, Afghanistan captured the cricket world's attention by achieving their first-ever series win against a top-five ICC-ranked side, defeating South Africa in the UAE. ALSO READ | WTC Standings: Sri Lanka rise to third spot after 2-0 series win in Galle; eyes on India-Australia series The Blue Tigers stood victorious in the opening two matches in convincing fashion to take the Sharjah series bragging rights. Afghanistan won the two matches by six wickets and 177 runs, respectively, bowling out the Proteas for scores of 106 and 134. South Africa went on to claim the third match in consolation, chasing down a target of just 170. Following the conclusion of the ODI series against Bangladesh, Afghanistan will tour Zimbabwe in December for an all-format series. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Afghanistan set to host Bangladesh for three ODIs in UAE

<p>The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28). The IPL governing council has now also set a deadline of October 31 for the franchises to finalise the player retentions for the next three years.</p>

<h2><strong>Franchises to retain players before October 31</strong></h2>

<p>After the IPL governing council announced the rules for player retentions, they are ready to go forward with the next step, which will be the IPL mega-auctions likely to take place in November. The franchises will have until entire month of October to decide on players they want to release for the auctions and ones they want to keep.</p>

<p>"It is at the discretion of the IPL franchise to choose their combination for retentions and RTMs," the IPL release said. "The six retentions/RTMs can have a maximum of five capped players and a maximum of two uncapped players."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-ms-dhoni-to-be-retained-as-uncapped-player-by-csk-heres-what-we-know-762893">IPL: MS Dhoni to be retained as UNCAPPED player by CSK? Here's what we know</a></strong></p>

<p>Once the retention is finalised, IPL governing council will be ready to go forward with the mega-auctions process and finalise the list of players. More than 500 and close to 600 players could be part of the mega-auctions but the final figure and names will be confirmed only when all the franchise announce their retentions.</p>

<h2><strong>When are the mega auctions?</strong></h2>

<p>Yet to be confirmed, the IPL mega-auctions could take place in the third or fourth week of November. As expected, it will be a two-day auctions process with hundreds of players going under the hammer. Like IPL 2024 mini auctions, the mega auctions for this season is also expected to be held overseas, with the United Kingdom being one of the names in the hat.</p>


The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28).

The Indian Premier League (IPL) mega-auctions are fast approaching as franchises get ready to stamp their authority for the upcoming season. While the on-field battle begins not before March 2025, the off-field battle is taking shape after the IPL governing council announced the retention rules on Saturday (Sep 28). The IPL governing council has now also set a deadline of October 31 for the franchises to finalise the player retentions for the next three years. Franchises to retain players before October 31 After the IPL governing council announced the rules for player retentions, they are ready to go forward with the next step, which will be the IPL mega-auctions likely to take place in November. The franchises will have until entire month of October to decide on players they want to release for the auctions and ones they want to keep. "It is at the discretion of the IPL franchise to choose their combination for retentions and RTMs," the IPL release said. "The six retentions/RTMs can have a maximum of five capped players and a maximum of two uncapped players." ALSO READ | IPL: MS Dhoni to be retained as UNCAPPED player by CSK? Here's what we know Once the retention is finalised, IPL governing council will be ready to go forward with the mega-auctions process and finalise the list of players. More than 500 and close to 600 players could be part of the mega-auctions but the final figure and names will be confirmed only when all the franchise announce their retentions. When are the mega auctions? Yet to be confirmed, the IPL mega-auctions could take place in the third or fourth week of November. As expected, it will be a two-day auctions process with hundreds of players going under the hammer. Like IPL 2024 mini auctions, the mega auctions for this season is also expected to be held overseas, with the United Kingdom being one of the names in the hat.

IPL governing council sets October 31 as deadline for player retentions

<p>Sri Lanka have taken a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final after their dominant win over New Zealand in the second Test match in Galle on Sunday (Sep 29). A win at home with a margin of an innings and 154 runs sees them third in the WTC standings with only India and Australia sitting above them. The Islanders will now keep close eyes on the India-Australia Border-Gavaskar series starting on November 22 as it will have huge consequences on who makes it to the final at Lord’s in June 2025.</p>

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<h2><strong>Sri Lanka go third in the WTC standings</strong></h2>

<p>Entering the contest after a narrow 63-run win in the opening affair, Sri Lanka ran riot in the second contest after Kamindu Mendis structured their win. The latest win sees Sri Lanka in third place with a PCT (win percentage) of 55.56 from nine matches. They are in fact one of four teams yet to draw a match in the current WTC cycle. In nine matches they have won five and lost four keeping them in the hunt for the final which will take place at the Lord’s in June 2025.</p>

<p>New Zealand on the other hand suffered a huge downfall as they now sit seventh with a PCT of 37.50 and have won only three matches in the current cycle while losing five.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-ms-dhoni-to-be-retained-as-uncapped-player-by-csk-heres-what-we-know-762893">IPL: MS Dhoni to be retained as UNCAPPED player by CSK? Here's what we know</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>India-Australia series to have huge consequences</strong></h2>

<p>While Sri Lanka are third at the time of writing, they could automatically move into the top two if either India or Australia drop points in the five-match Test series which starts in November. Interestingly, the head-to-head affair will result in at least one team dropping points. Sri Lanka on the other hand, will look to get the better of&nbsp;South Africa in a two-match Test series in November and December while they also face Australia at the end of January.</p>


Sri Lanka have taken a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final after their dominant win over New Zealand in the second Test match in Galle on Sunday (Sep 29).

Sri Lanka have taken a giant step towards the World Test Championship (WTC) final after their dominant win over New Zealand in the second Test match in Galle on Sunday (Sep 29). A win at home with a margin of an innings and 154 runs sees them third in the WTC standings with only India and Australia sitting above them. The Islanders will now keep close eyes on the India-Australia Border-Gavaskar series starting on November 22 as it will have huge consequences on who makes it to the final at Lord’s in June 2025. A thumping win for Sri Lanka in Galle 💪#WTC25 | #SLvNZ 📝: https://t.co/MBQXWEOCeW pic.twitter.com/Uo6TmIdocc — ICC (@ICC) September 29, 2024 × Sri Lanka go third in the WTC standings Entering the contest after a narrow 63-run win in the opening affair, Sri Lanka ran riot in the second contest after Kamindu Mendis structured their win. The latest win sees Sri Lanka in third place with a PCT (win percentage) of 55.56 from nine matches. They are in fact one of four teams yet to draw a match in the current WTC cycle. In nine matches they have won five and lost four keeping them in the hunt for the final which will take place at the Lord’s in June 2025. New Zealand on the other hand suffered a huge downfall as they now sit seventh with a PCT of 37.50 and have won only three matches in the current cycle while losing five. ALSO READ | IPL: MS Dhoni to be retained as UNCAPPED player by CSK? Here's what we know India-Australia series to have huge consequences While Sri Lanka are third at the time of writing, they could automatically move into the top two if either India or Australia drop points in the five-match Test series which starts in November. Interestingly, the head-to-head affair will result in at least one team dropping points. Sri Lanka on the other hand, will look to get the better of South Africa in a two-match Test series in November and December while they also face Australia at the end of January.

WTC Standings: Sri Lanka rise to third spot after 2-0 series win in Galle; eyes on India-Australia series

<p>The MotoGP&nbsp;could return to India in 2026&nbsp;after a three-year gap as the top riders in the world are likely to gather for the biggest racing carnival. With the race likely to take place in 2026, WION caught up exclusively with Arjun Nohwar who played a key role in bringing the race back to the Indian audience. Arjun currently works as the Managing Director, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery and with the groups sports offering, Eurosport, will bring the MotoGP’s live and exclusive coverage for Indian audiences through Eurosport.</p>

<p>Arjun spoke on the challenges he faced while also understanding that they intend to be in the MotoGP broadcast market in the long run. The premier event was skipped from the MotoGP calendar in 2024 and 2025 but could feature in 2026&nbsp;if sponsors are available for the event. An agreement in August saw Eurosport, the official broadcaster of the event in India announce a new three-year agreement with MotoGP, until 2026 inclusive. In addition, Dorna also confirmed a new contract between MotoGP and the government of Uttar Pradesh reaffirming the Indian Grand Prix for the calendar from 2026.</p>

<h2><strong>Question: What is the long-term vision of Eurosport as you face stern competition?</strong></h2>

<p>Eurosport India is committed to expanding its presence in Indian sports broadcasting by focusing on a diverse range of sports beyond cricket, like motorsports, football, and wrestling. We aim to build long-term partnerships for consistent fan engagement and are investing in both TV and OTT platforms for wider accessibility. With key sports rights like MotoGP and a growing interest in Indian sports, we are positioning ourselves to challenge established broadcasters while shaping India's sports ecosystem.</p>

<h2><strong>Question: With India being a cricket-dominant nation, what is your take on it and will you be able to get a good reach for MotoGP?</strong></h2>

<p>Yes, cricket is the bread and butter of Indian sports and we have a strategy in place to get things going. Part of the project included broadcasting the Afghanistan-New Zealand one-off Test in September.</p>

<p>However, at the same time, we want to create a different identity as we bring the Eredivisie Dutch League in football. With Moto GP we have now strengthened our motorsports offering as well while MMA and other popular sports continue to be part of our offerings.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/former-player-predicts-pakistans-failure-in-champions-trophy-says-pcb-will-sack-kirsten-after-mega-event-761907">Former player predicts Pakistan's failure in Champions Trophy, says PCB will sack Kirsten after mega event</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Question: What is the plan for MotoGP as bringing it back to the nation must be some challenge?</strong></h2>

<p>Our aim is to be in the running for a long time and bring the best experience of international sports to our viewers. We want to be a long-term player when it comes to MotoGP, in fact, we want Eurosport to be the home of motorsport in India.</p>

<p>We could even explore bringing back Formula One on television, but that is another debate for the time being.</p>

<h2><strong>Question: With the majority of the audience moving to OTT these days how do you think you are going there?</strong></h2>

<p>Yes, OTT is the future so we are building on it as we have Discovery Plus as our go-to platform. We understand the demand of the fans and we will not leave any stone unturned to give them the best experience possible. While MotoGP won’t be live on the platform but we will look at the digital side of things very soon.</p>


The MotoGP could return to India in 2026 after a three-year gap as the top riders in the world are likely to gather for the biggest racing carnival. With the race likely to take place in 2026, WION caught up exclusively with Arjun Nohwar who played a key role in bringing the race back to the Indian audience.

The MotoGP could return to India in 2026 after a three-year gap as the top riders in the world are likely to gather for the biggest racing carnival. With the race likely to take place in 2026, WION caught up exclusively with Arjun Nohwar who played a key role in bringing the race back to the Indian audience. Arjun currently works as the Managing Director, South Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery and with the groups sports offering, Eurosport, will bring the MotoGP’s live and exclusive coverage for Indian audiences through Eurosport. Arjun spoke on the challenges he faced while also understanding that they intend to be in the MotoGP broadcast market in the long run. The premier event was skipped from the MotoGP calendar in 2024 and 2025 but could feature in 2026 if sponsors are available for the event. An agreement in August saw Eurosport, the official broadcaster of the event in India announce a new three-year agreement with MotoGP, until 2026 inclusive. In addition, Dorna also confirmed a new contract between MotoGP and the government of Uttar Pradesh reaffirming the Indian Grand Prix for the calendar from 2026. Question: What is the long-term vision of Eurosport as you face stern competition? Eurosport India is committed to expanding its presence in Indian sports broadcasting by focusing on a diverse range of sports beyond cricket, like motorsports, football, and wrestling. We aim to build long-term partnerships for consistent fan engagement and are investing in both TV and OTT platforms for wider accessibility. With key sports rights like MotoGP and a growing interest in Indian sports, we are positioning ourselves to challenge established broadcasters while shaping India's sports ecosystem. Question: With India being a cricket-dominant nation, what is your take on it and will you be able to get a good reach for MotoGP? Yes, cricket is the bread and butter of Indian sports and we have a strategy in place to get things going. Part of the project included broadcasting the Afghanistan-New Zealand one-off Test in September. However, at the same time, we want to create a different identity as we bring the Eredivisie Dutch League in football. With Moto GP we have now strengthened our motorsports offering as well while MMA and other popular sports continue to be part of our offerings. ALSO READ | Former player predicts Pakistan's failure in Champions Trophy, says PCB will sack Kirsten after mega event Question: What is the plan for MotoGP as bringing it back to the nation must be some challenge? Our aim is to be in the running for a long time and bring the best experience of international sports to our viewers. We want to be a long-term player when it comes to MotoGP, in fact, we want Eurosport to be the home of motorsport in India. We could even explore bringing back Formula One on television, but that is another debate for the time being. Question: With the majority of the audience moving to OTT these days how do you think you are going there? Yes, OTT is the future so we are building on it as we have Discovery Plus as our go-to platform. We understand the demand of the fans and we will not leave any stone unturned to give them the best experience possible. While MotoGP won’t be live on the platform but we will look at the digital side of things very soon.

'We want to create a different identity': Arjun Nohwar, revolutionising Indian sports broadcast experience

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IND vs BAN T20I Series Big Names Snubbed From Team India T20I Squad, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad

Teams to Enforce the Biggest Follow-on in Test Cricket History

702 Runs - England (903/7d) vs Australia (201)

England won by an innings and 579 runs (1938)

570 Runs - Pakistan (643) vs New Zealand (73)

Pakistan won by an innings and 324 Runs (2002)

514 Runs - Sri Lanka (602/5d) vs New Zealand (88)

504 Runs - Australia (645) vs England (141)

Australia won by an innings and 332 Runs (1946)

496 Runs - Australia (735/6d) vs Zimbabwe (239)

Australia won by an innings and 175 Runs (2003)

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<p>England’s Liam Livingstone ran riot at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Friday (Sep 27) after smashing Mitchell Starc for 28 runs in a single over. Batting first in the fourth ODI it was the late show from the England all-rounder that helped England post a total of 312/5 in 39 overs after rain had played spoilsport. He remained unbeaten on 62 runs off 27 deliveries after Harry Brook missed out on a hundred and was dismissed for 87.</p>

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<h2><strong>Livingstone runs riot</strong></h2>

<p>England were 284-5 when the last over started only for Livingstone to drive Starc into the pavilion for six. Two balls later, Livingstone lofted Starc for six over midwicket and the next ball drove him for another. The fifth ball of the over also went for six, courtesy of a monster pull before Livingstone scythed the last ball for four.</p>

<p>The big-hitting Livingstone faced just 27 balls in total, hitting three fours and seven sixes. Starc finished with hugely expensive figures of 0-70 in eight overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Brook, fresh from a match-winning maiden ODI century in the third ODI at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, came in with England faltering at 71-2.</p>

<p>But he responded with an exhilarating 58-ball innings including 11 fours and a six in a match England must win to level this five-match series at 2-2 ahead of Sunday's finale at Bristol.</p>

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<p>Brook received good support from opener Ben Duckett (63) during a stand of 79 after Australia won the toss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>England lost Brook and Jamie Smith (39) in quick succession before Livingstone ran riot.</p>

<p>Earlier, England found runs hard to come by, with Josh Hazlewood bowling a superb second-over maiden to Phil Salt.</p>

<p>Australia thought they had Brook out for 17 when another flick off Starc was taken down the legside by World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, playing his first match of the series following injury.</p>

<p>Following an umpire review, however, it was clear the ball had bounced into Inglis's gloves – with boos ringing around Lord's as the replay was shown on the giant screen.</p>


England’s Liam Livingstone ran riot at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Friday (Sep 27) after smashing Mitchell Starc for 28 runs in a single over. Batting first in the fourth ODI it was the late show from the England all-rounder that helped England post a total of 312/5 in 39 overs after rain had played spoilsport.

England’s Liam Livingstone ran riot at the Lord’s Cricket Ground on Friday (Sep 27) after smashing Mitchell Starc for 28 runs in a single over. Batting first in the fourth ODI it was the late show from the England all-rounder that helped England post a total of 312/5 in 39 overs after rain had played spoilsport. He remained unbeaten on 62 runs off 27 deliveries after Harry Brook missed out on a hundred and was dismissed for 87. 6️⃣▪️6️⃣6️⃣6️⃣4️⃣ Incredible final over hitting from Liam Livingstone 💪💥 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #ENGvAUS 🇦🇺 | @liaml4893 pic.twitter.com/qfEDxOM88N — England Cricket (@englandcricket) September 27, 2024 × Livingstone runs riot England were 284-5 when the last over started only for Livingstone to drive Starc into the pavilion for six. Two balls later, Livingstone lofted Starc for six over midwicket and the next ball drove him for another. The fifth ball of the over also went for six, courtesy of a monster pull before Livingstone scythed the last ball for four. The big-hitting Livingstone faced just 27 balls in total, hitting three fours and seven sixes. Starc finished with hugely expensive figures of 0-70 in eight overs. Brook, fresh from a match-winning maiden ODI century in the third ODI at Chester-le-Street on Tuesday, came in with England faltering at 71-2. But he responded with an exhilarating 58-ball innings including 11 fours and a six in a match England must win to level this five-match series at 2-2 ahead of Sunday's finale at Bristol. ALSO READ | Was dating an actress, she followed me to Canberra: Yuvraj Singh recalls hilarious episode from Australia tour Brook received good support from opener Ben Duckett (63) during a stand of 79 after Australia won the toss. England lost Brook and Jamie Smith (39) in quick succession before Livingstone ran riot. Earlier, England found runs hard to come by, with Josh Hazlewood bowling a superb second-over maiden to Phil Salt. Australia thought they had Brook out for 17 when another flick off Starc was taken down the legside by World Cup-winning wicketkeeper Josh Inglis, playing his first match of the series following injury. Following an umpire review, however, it was clear the ball had bounced into Inglis's gloves – with boos ringing around Lord's as the replay was shown on the giant screen.

WATCH: Liam Livingstone runs riot against Mitchell Starc, smashes 28 runs in final over

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh as Mayank Yadav was given a maiden call-up. The squad announced on Saturday (Sep 28) came up with surprises in the Suryakumar Yadav-led contingent with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant rested ahead of a busy couple of months. Interestingly, there was no place for Ruturaj Gaikwad in the squad while Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars Rinku Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy also feature in the Indian team.</p>

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<h2><strong>Mayank Yadav earns call-up</strong></h2>

<p>Having impressed in IPL 2024, a call-up was on the cards for Mayank but he was nursing an injury in the last few months. He was impressive for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) before getting injured having scalped seven wickets in his debut campaign. He gained fame for his speed and agility which caught the eye of the selectors despite having played only four matches in IPL 2024.</p>

<p>On the other hand, Gill and Pant have been rested with the former being the vice-captain of the side. India play Australia in a five-match Test series in November with a mini South Africa tour also approaching in November. While the BCCI has not named a designated vice-captain for the side, Hardik Pandya is expected to lead the side in case Suryakumar Yadav is not available.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, Sanju Samson will be the designated wicketkeeper and unlike the T20 World Cup is expected to get playing time. Jitesh Sharma is the second-choice wicketkeeper for the Indian side.</p>

<p>The T20I series will start on Sunday (Oct 6) followed by encounters in Delhi (Oct 9) and Hyderabad (Oct 12).</p>

<h2><strong>India squad for Bangladesh T20Is:</strong></h2>

<p>Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, JItesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav</p>


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh as Mayank Yadav was given a maiden call-up. The squad announced on Saturday (Sep 28) came up with surprises in the Suryakumar Yadav-led contingent with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant rested ahead of a busy couple of months.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against Bangladesh as Mayank Yadav was given a maiden call-up. The squad announced on Saturday (Sep 28) came up with surprises in the Suryakumar Yadav-led contingent with Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant rested ahead of a busy couple of months. Interestingly, there was no place for Ruturaj Gaikwad in the squad while Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars Rinku Singh and Varun Chakaravarthy also feature in the Indian team. NEWS 🚨 - #TeamIndia’s squad for T20I series against Bangladesh announced. More details here - https://t.co/7OJdTgkU5q #INDvBAN @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/DOyz5XGMs5 — BCCI (@BCCI) September 28, 2024 × Mayank Yadav earns call-up Having impressed in IPL 2024, a call-up was on the cards for Mayank but he was nursing an injury in the last few months. He was impressive for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) before getting injured having scalped seven wickets in his debut campaign. He gained fame for his speed and agility which caught the eye of the selectors despite having played only four matches in IPL 2024. On the other hand, Gill and Pant have been rested with the former being the vice-captain of the side. India play Australia in a five-match Test series in November with a mini South Africa tour also approaching in November. While the BCCI has not named a designated vice-captain for the side, Hardik Pandya is expected to lead the side in case Suryakumar Yadav is not available. ALSO READ | WADA appeals Court of Arbitration for Sport in Jannik Sinner doping case, seeks ban of up to two years On the other hand, Sanju Samson will be the designated wicketkeeper and unlike the T20 World Cup is expected to get playing time. Jitesh Sharma is the second-choice wicketkeeper for the Indian side. The T20I series will start on Sunday (Oct 6) followed by encounters in Delhi (Oct 9) and Hyderabad (Oct 12). India squad for Bangladesh T20Is: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakaravarthy, JItesh Sharma (wk), Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav

Mayank Yadav earns maiden call-up as India announces squad for Bangladesh T20I series; Gill, Pant rested

<p>The stars of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are set for a bumper pay rise after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced&nbsp;on his X handle on Saturday (Sep 28). Shah on his social media handle confirmed the news as players starting from IPL 2025 will pocket INR 7.5 lakh ($9000) per match. Additionally, players will also pocket $125,000 if they play all the matches for their respective IPL franchise.</p>

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<h2><strong>Players set for bumper pay rise</strong></h2>

<p>“In a historic move to celebrate consistency and champion outstanding performances in the #IPL, we are thrilled to introduce a match fee of INR 7.5 lakhs per game for our cricketers! A cricketer playing all league matches in a season will get Rs. 1.05 crores in addition to his contracted amount,” Shah wrote in his X handle.</p>

<p>“Each franchise will allocate INR 12.60 crores as match fees for the season! This is a new era for the #IPL and our players!” he added.</p>

<p>For the first time, the IPL will have a match fee concept as players previously pocketed only payments from their contracts. However, the latest announcement comes as a big relief for players coming through the ranks as they will get huge sums. For this, the IPL governing body mandated a match fee of INR 12.60 crores ($1.5mn) for every franchise.</p>

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<h2><strong>5 retention, one RTM per side</strong></h2>

<p>According to ESPNcricinfo, a reliable cricket site, the IPL governing council is likely to approve five retentions per side along with an RTM. While the base price of each retention is yet to be fixed this could mean IPL teams can retain as many as six players from their current squad. The number of Indian or overseas player retention is also not yet guaranteed, but franchises like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings can breathe a sigh of relief as they face complications in retaining their star names.</p>


The stars of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are set for a bumper pay rise after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced on his X handle on Saturday (Sep 28).

The stars of the Indian Premier League (IPL) are set for a bumper pay rise after Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah announced on his X handle on Saturday (Sep 28). Shah on his social media handle confirmed the news as players starting from IPL 2025 will pocket INR 7.5 lakh ($9000) per match. Additionally, players will also pocket $125,000 if they play all the matches for their respective IPL franchise. In a historic move to celebrate consistency and champion outstanding performances in the #IPL, we are thrilled to introduce a match fee of INR 7.5 lakhs per game for our cricketers! A cricketer playing all league matches in a season will get Rs. 1.05 crores in addition to his… — Jay Shah (@JayShah) September 28, 2024 × Players set for bumper pay rise “In a historic move to celebrate consistency and champion outstanding performances in the #IPL, we are thrilled to introduce a match fee of INR 7.5 lakhs per game for our cricketers! A cricketer playing all league matches in a season will get Rs. 1.05 crores in addition to his contracted amount,” Shah wrote in his X handle. “Each franchise will allocate INR 12.60 crores as match fees for the season! This is a new era for the #IPL and our players!” he added. For the first time, the IPL will have a match fee concept as players previously pocketed only payments from their contracts. However, the latest announcement comes as a big relief for players coming through the ranks as they will get huge sums. For this, the IPL governing body mandated a match fee of INR 12.60 crores ($1.5mn) for every franchise. ALSO READ | WADA appeals Court of Arbitration for Sport in Jannik Sinner doping case, seeks ban of up to two years 5 retention, one RTM per side According to ESPNcricinfo, a reliable cricket site, the IPL governing council is likely to approve five retentions per side along with an RTM. While the base price of each retention is yet to be fixed this could mean IPL teams can retain as many as six players from their current squad. The number of Indian or overseas player retention is also not yet guaranteed, but franchises like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings can breathe a sigh of relief as they face complications in retaining their star names.

BCCI announces BUMPER pay rise, players to pocket $9000 per match starting IPL 2025

<p>Chennai Super Kings’ path for retaining their legendary player MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been given a massive boost&nbsp;on Saturday (Sep 28). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has&nbsp;approved five retentions per side along with a Right to Match (RTM) card in the mega-auctions that could take place in the next couple of months. It is&nbsp;the biggest retention ever offered in history as teams prepare for a shake-up before the IPL 2025 season.</p>

<h2><strong>Five retention, one RTM per side?</strong></h2>

<p>According to ESPNcricinfo, a reliable cricket site, the IPL governing council has approved five retentions per side along with an RTM. The five retained players will cost INR 750 million ($9mn) for&nbsp;IPL teams and can retain as many as six players from their current squad. There is no cap on Indian and foreign players as franchises like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings can breathe a sigh of relief as they face complications in retaining their star names.</p>

<p>Teams will be given a purse of INR 1.15-1.20 billion ($13.7-14.3 million) a significant increase for franchisees to spend. This could also mean for the first time IPL’s net spend in a season could reach above INR 10 billion ($120mn).</p>

<h2><strong>What is RTM?</strong></h2>

<p>The Right to Match (RTM) is a special provision given to a franchise that can purchase a player who was released by matching the bid to another team. For instance, if Ishan Kishan is released by Mumbai Indians and is bought by another franchise for a certain amount, Mumbai will have the right to match the bid and get Ishan back to the franchise. However, the RTM can be used only once during the mega-auctions.</p>

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<h2><strong>Dhoni set for another season?</strong></h2>

<p>Now that the policy is approved, Dhoni’s retention with CSK is set to go smoothly as they will still have four other slots to retain other big players like Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali. It is a similar case for Mumbai Indians with star names like Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and current skipper Hardik Pandya in the ranks.</p>

<p>With limited slots earlier it was unlikely to retain all of them, however, with amended policy all the above names could be retained without entering the mega-auctions.</p>


Chennai Super Kings’ path for retaining their legendary player MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been given a massive boost on Saturday (Sep 28). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approved five retentions per side along with a Right to Match (RTM) card in the mega-auctions that could take place in the next couple of months.

Chennai Super Kings’ path for retaining their legendary player MS Dhoni in the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been given a massive boost on Saturday (Sep 28). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has approved five retentions per side along with a Right to Match (RTM) card in the mega-auctions that could take place in the next couple of months. It is the biggest retention ever offered in history as teams prepare for a shake-up before the IPL 2025 season. Five retention, one RTM per side? According to ESPNcricinfo, a reliable cricket site, the IPL governing council has approved five retentions per side along with an RTM. The five retained players will cost INR 750 million ($9mn) for IPL teams and can retain as many as six players from their current squad. There is no cap on Indian and foreign players as franchises like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings can breathe a sigh of relief as they face complications in retaining their star names. Teams will be given a purse of INR 1.15-1.20 billion ($13.7-14.3 million) a significant increase for franchisees to spend. This could also mean for the first time IPL’s net spend in a season could reach above INR 10 billion ($120mn). What is RTM? The Right to Match (RTM) is a special provision given to a franchise that can purchase a player who was released by matching the bid to another team. For instance, if Ishan Kishan is released by Mumbai Indians and is bought by another franchise for a certain amount, Mumbai will have the right to match the bid and get Ishan back to the franchise. However, the RTM can be used only once during the mega-auctions. ALSO READ | IND vs BAN, 2nd Test: Second day called off with no play due to consistent rain and wet outfield Dhoni set for another season? Now that the policy is approved, Dhoni’s retention with CSK is set to go smoothly as they will still have four other slots to retain other big players like Ravindra Jadeja, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Maheesh Theekshana and Moeen Ali. It is a similar case for Mumbai Indians with star names like Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan and current skipper Hardik Pandya in the ranks. With limited slots earlier it was unlikely to retain all of them, however, with amended policy all the above names could be retained without entering the mega-auctions.

IPL 2025: BCCI approves five retentions, one RTM card ahead of mega auctions

<p>Manchester City failed to shrug off the absence of Rodri in a 1-1 draw at Newcastle as they dropped Premier League points for the second consecutive game on Saturday.</p>

<p>The Spaniard has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury picked up in last weekend's fiery 2-2 draw with title rivals Arsenal.</p>

<p>Josko Gvardiol put the visitors in front at St James' Park, but Newcastle were well worthy of the point given to them by Anthony Gordon's second-half penalty.</p>

<p>A point edges City two points clear at the top of the table, but they could be overtaken by Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal by the end of the weekend.</p>

<p>Guardiola described Rodri, who is unbeaten in his past 52 Premier League appearances stretching back to February 2023, as&nbsp;"irreplaceable" but vowed to find a collective solution.</p>

<p>Teenager Rico Lewis was thrust forward into a central midfield role alongside Mateo Kovacic.</p>

<p>But City lacked the control and poise so often provided by Rodri on and off the ball.</p>

<p>Newcastle have lost only one of their opening six Premier League games of the season but until now results have been better than the performances from Eddie Howe's men this season.</p>

<p>The Magpies were also missing key personnel with last season's top goalscorer Alexander Isak out injured.</p>

<p>Neither side had seriously threatened until Gvardiol collected Jack Grealish's pass inside the box and produced a finish Erling Haaland would be proud of by curling a low shot into the far corner.</p>

<p>City should have quickly doubled their lead when Nick Pope's clearance fell to Ilkay Gundogan, who mishit his attempted lob of the England goalkeeper rather than picking out Haaland.</p>

<p>Newcastle had to wait till first-half stoppage time to test Ederson.</p>

<p>Joelinton brilliantly took down a Kieran Trippier free-kick and fired goalwards only to be denied by his Brazil team-mate.</p>

<h2><strong>Gordon levels for Newcastle</strong></h2>

<p>However, Newcastle were rewarded for a bright start to the second half.</p>

<p>Gordon got in behind and was brought down by Ederson as he tried to round the goalkeeper.</p>

<p>The England international picked himself up to confidently slot home the penalty.</p>

<p>Roared on by vociferous home crowd, Newcastle had the champions clinging on.</p>

<p>Referee Jarred Gillett turned down appeals for a second penalty when Kyle Walker challenged Joelinton before Ederson flew off his line to deny Gordon.</p>

<p>Guardiola responded with the introduction of last season's Premier League player of the year in Phil Foden and City turned the momentum around to finish strongly.</p>

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<p>Foden had City's best chance to snatch all three points when he fired too close to Pope.</p>

<p>And Pope was needed to produce a stunning save from Bernardo Silva's volley.</p>

<p>Haaland also headed at the goalkeeper in stoppage time as the Norwegian was held scoreless for the first time in the Premier League this season.</p>

<p>City could still have suffered their first defeat of the season had Sean Longstaff not pulled a great chance wide in the final 10 minutes.</p>

<p>But the dropped points offer more encouragement to City's title rivals that their grip on the title is beginning to loosen.</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: </strong>This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.</em></p>


Manchester City failed to shrug off the absence of Rodri in a 1-1 draw at Newcastle as they dropped Premier League points for the second consecutive game on Saturday.

Manchester City failed to shrug off the absence of Rodri in a 1-1 draw at Newcastle as they dropped Premier League points for the second consecutive game on Saturday. The Spaniard has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a serious knee injury picked up in last weekend's fiery 2-2 draw with title rivals Arsenal. Josko Gvardiol put the visitors in front at St James' Park, but Newcastle were well worthy of the point given to them by Anthony Gordon's second-half penalty. A point edges City two points clear at the top of the table, but they could be overtaken by Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal by the end of the weekend. Guardiola described Rodri, who is unbeaten in his past 52 Premier League appearances stretching back to February 2023, as "irreplaceable" but vowed to find a collective solution. Teenager Rico Lewis was thrust forward into a central midfield role alongside Mateo Kovacic. But City lacked the control and poise so often provided by Rodri on and off the ball. Newcastle have lost only one of their opening six Premier League games of the season but until now results have been better than the performances from Eddie Howe's men this season. The Magpies were also missing key personnel with last season's top goalscorer Alexander Isak out injured. Neither side had seriously threatened until Gvardiol collected Jack Grealish's pass inside the box and produced a finish Erling Haaland would be proud of by curling a low shot into the far corner. City should have quickly doubled their lead when Nick Pope's clearance fell to Ilkay Gundogan, who mishit his attempted lob of the England goalkeeper rather than picking out Haaland. Newcastle had to wait till first-half stoppage time to test Ederson. Joelinton brilliantly took down a Kieran Trippier free-kick and fired goalwards only to be denied by his Brazil team-mate. Gordon levels for Newcastle However, Newcastle were rewarded for a bright start to the second half. Gordon got in behind and was brought down by Ederson as he tried to round the goalkeeper. The England international picked himself up to confidently slot home the penalty. Roared on by vociferous home crowd, Newcastle had the champions clinging on. Referee Jarred Gillett turned down appeals for a second penalty when Kyle Walker challenged Joelinton before Ederson flew off his line to deny Gordon. Guardiola responded with the introduction of last season's Premier League player of the year in Phil Foden and City turned the momentum around to finish strongly. ALSO READ | WADA appeals Court of Arbitration for Sport in Jannik Sinner doping case, seeks ban of up to two years Foden had City's best chance to snatch all three points when he fired too close to Pope. And Pope was needed to produce a stunning save from Bernardo Silva's volley. Haaland also headed at the goalkeeper in stoppage time as the Norwegian was held scoreless for the first time in the Premier League this season. City could still have suffered their first defeat of the season had Sean Longstaff not pulled a great chance wide in the final 10 minutes. But the dropped points offer more encouragement to City's title rivals that their grip on the title is beginning to loosen. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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