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Ashwin, however, can still play in the league if a franchise decides to pick him up as a wildcard. Despite no NOC, three Pakistan players were picked in the auction as Vipers picked up  Fakhar Zaman (US $80,000), Naseem Shah (US $80,000) and Hasan Nawaz (US $40,000) at their base price.

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The BCCI has advised India women's players to continue the policy of no handshakes during their match against Pakistan women on October 5. The policy was first enacted during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 group stage match which went on to become a huge controversy.

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Having scored 326 with the bat, Ashleigh Gardner was the star of the contest as she scored 115 off 83.

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India’s top scorer in the 2018 Test series was Prithvi Shaw, as he smashed 237 runs in three innings with a best of 134 runs. He also scored a 70-run knock in the second Test in Hyderabad and was given the Player of the Series award.

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There's been a new proposal sent to ICC to keep Test cricket relevant - a two-tier system which will divide the Test playing teams into two groups. The system, if accepted, will make it near impossible for West Indies have a Test series against India.

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Just 12 months ago, India completed their home Test series campaign on a losing spree as they were edged out by New Zealand 3-0. The humiliating series loss on home turf saw India pay a huge price as they would go on to miss the WTC final.

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Robinson, 23, became the second-youngest New Zealander to score a T20 century when he blasted a four and then a six from the last two balls of the innings from Dwarshuis.

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Currently, Mohsin Naqvi is heading three top posts – he is the head of the PCB as well as the Interior Minister in Shehbaz Sharif's government. 

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The announcement came a day after Pakistan's loss in the final against arch-rivals India in 2025 Asia Cup final. There's, however, no reason given for the PCB's action but it is understood that the board wants players to focus on the domestic tournament.

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India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav earlier held the top post for the most rating points by an Indian (912 in 2022), with former T20I legend Virat Kohli also among the top five, with his best-ever ratings being 909 in 2014.

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The absence of two Josephs - Shamar and Alzarri, who got ruled out of the India Tests with respective injuries, could hurt the touring side should there be a greener track on offer for the first Test. 

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The BCCI has informed the ACC chair that it will raise a strong objection with the ICC in the upcoming November meeting. The Indian representatives also asked Naqvi to get the trophy to the ACC office so India could collect it but the ACC chair kept 'kept passing the buck.'

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Opening the batting with the captain Aayush Mhatre, Vaibhav took the attack to the opposition, whacking eight maximums and nine fours in his 113-run stay at the crease.

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Both New Zealand and Australia were also forced to name squads weakened by unavailability for the three-match series.

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According to Bangladesh women's team manager SM Golam Faiyaz, Imran felt a bit dizzy a couple of days ago, but now is in stable condition. Imran is expected to join the team after being asked to rest. All of their matches will be held in India apart from their campaign opener against Pak.

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The WWC 2025 opening match between India vs Sri Lanka saw 22,843 come to the stadium and show their support for the game - a record for any group stage fixture in the Women's World Cup across formats.

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The upcoming ILT20 season will be the first one for both Chawla and Karthik. The duo, who are now retired from international cricket, have played in other leagues. Both players could end up playing alongside Ashwin or against him, depending on the result of the auction.

Two more Indian players, including a two-time WC winner, set to take part in ILT20 apart from Ravi Ashwin

Deepti Sharma is awarded as the ‘Player of the Match’ for her all-around efforts - a half-century and a three-wicket spell. 

ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Hosts India make winning start, edge Sri Lanka by 59 runs in curtain-raiser

 While off-field events between India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Final grabbed headlines, former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, while speaking on his YouTube channel, analysed India's historic win.

'Thanks to ..': Ravi Ashwin credits THIS premium Pakistani pacer after India's Asia Cup truimph

Usain Bolt, joined by India’s Olympic heroes such as PV Sindhu, PR Sreejesh, and Animesh Kujur, turned the centuries-old rooftop, once a stage for spice trading, kite flying, and festivals, into a relay of champions. 

Usain Bolt takes over Delhi’s Khari Baoli with speed, culture and celebration

Shubman Gill, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav will also be on the same ship as they, too, like Gautam Gambhir, will be playing in the Test series against the West Indies immediately after the Asia Cup assignment.

IND vs WI: Gautam Gambhir arrives in Ahmedabad days after Asia Cup final, sets sights on West Indies series

In what could be a historic campaign for the women’s side, legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has asked Harmanpreet Kaur and Co. to draw inspiration from Kapil Dev’s 1983 World Cup-winning squad. Tendulkar has backed the Women in Blue to go all the way and lift the World Cup trophy.

A new dawn beckons for Indian women’s cricket

 The Kangaroos, led by Alyssa Healy, will take on New Zealand in their opening match on Wednesday (Oct 1) at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. This match is a repeat of the final from the last World Cup, where Australia defeated New Zealand. 

'We are ready to defend Women’s ODI World Cup title', says captain Alyssa Healy

As AUS Women vs NZ Women prepare to face off at the Hokakr Stadium in Guwahati, here are the live streaming and broadcast details for fans in India to catch the match live.

AUS-W vs NZ-W, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, live streaming and weather forecast – When and where to watch in India

From Kuldeep Yadav to Shaheen Shah Afridi, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Asia Cup 2025. This list also includes Junaid Siddique, Mustafizur Rahman and Haris Rauf.

From Kuldeep Yadav to Shaheen Shah Afridi, 5 bowlers with most wickets in Asia Cup 2025

Jasprit Bumrah's caption left netizens guessing as few predicted him to leave the Mumbai Indians, IPL franchise, where he has served his entire career.

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Ravi Ashwin goes unsold in ILT20 auction but Pakistan players picked despite no NOC

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Women's ODI World Cup 2025: Australia beat New Zealand to start on winning note

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Explained: Is this last India vs West Indies Test series?

IND vs WI: Gill clears intention ahead of series opener, 'looking to play...'

Tim Robinson’s record ton in vain as Australia crush New Zealand in 1st T20I

Shahid Afridi urges Mohsin Naqvi to step down from PCB chairman's role

PCB hits panic mode, cancels players' NOCs to participate in foreign T20 leagues

Abhishek accomplishes highest rating for T20I batters after Asia Cup heroics

IND vs WI: 'Greenest pitch’ being prepared for first Test in Ahmedabad – Report

Asia Cup: Trophy drama still on as ACC chair refuses to give silverware to India

Teen prodigy Suryavanshi hits record Youth Test hundred against Australia U-19

NZ vs AUS, 1st T20I: Australia bowl first in Maxwell's absence; Kiwis rope in Robinson for injured Ravindra

WWC 2025: Bangladesh coach suffers brain stroke ahead of opener against Pakistan

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