<p>Veteran India batter last played in international cricket nearly two years ago but feels like he should have gotten an extended run in the side after making a comeback in Test side in 2023. Rahane was recalled for World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023 against Australia and was India's highest scorer in the lost Test. After that, he played only two Tests on the tour of West Indies and has been sidelined ever since. The 37-year-old is currently playing Ranji Trophy (domestic red-ball tournament) and is till hopeful of playing for India.</p><h2>Rahane breaks silence on Test snub by BCCI</h2><p>"It's not about the age. It's about the intent," the batter said on the sidelines of the match against Chhattisgarh. "I feel an experienced player like me should get more chances when he makes a comeback. But there was no communication," he added. There were calls of picking Rahane on the tour last Test tour of Australia where India lost -3 in the five-match series and Rahane feels he should have been in the team.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/karun-nair-says-he-deserve-to-be-there-after-being-dropped-post-england-test-tour-1761565867314">Karun Nair says he 'deserve to be there' after being dropped post England tour</a></p><p>"I personally feel that the Indian team needed me in Australia, and I was fully ready for it," acknowledged the batter. The return, however, seems improbable now with BCCI putting focus on building a new team under young skipper Shubman Gill.</p><h2>Rahane's number in Test cricket</h2><p>The batter has played 85 red-ball matches for India and scored 5,077 runs at an average of 38. He has 12 Test hundreds to his name with a best of 188. While his number are not overwhelming, he is one of the most technically correct batters India had in the middle-order. He also led a depleted side to Test series victory in 2020/21, showing exemplary leadership skills as well.</p>

The batter has played 85 red-ball matches for India and scored 5,077 runs at an average of 38. He has 12 Test hundreds to his name with a best of 188. While his number are not overwhelming, he is one of the most technically correct batters India had in the middle-order.

Veteran India batter last played in international cricket nearly two years ago but feels like he should have gotten an extended run in the side after making a comeback in Test side in 2023. Rahane was recalled for World Test Championship (WTC) Final 2023 against Australia and was India's highest scorer in the lost Test. After that, he played only two Tests on the tour of West Indies and has been sidelined ever since. The 37-year-old is currently playing Ranji Trophy (domestic red-ball tournament) and is till hopeful of playing for India. Rahane breaks silence on Test snub by BCCI "It's not about the age. It's about the intent," the batter said on the sidelines of the match against Chhattisgarh. "I feel an experienced player like me should get more chances when he makes a comeback. But there was no communication," he added. There were calls of picking Rahane on the tour last Test tour of Australia where India lost -3 in the five-match series and Rahane feels he should have been in the team. Also Read - Karun Nair says he 'deserve to be there' after being dropped post England tour "I personally feel that the Indian team needed me in Australia, and I was fully ready for it," acknowledged the batter. The return, however, seems improbable now with BCCI putting focus on building a new team under young skipper Shubman Gill. Rahane's number in Test cricket The batter has played 85 red-ball matches for India and scored 5,077 runs at an average of 38. He has 12 Test hundreds to his name with a best of 188. While his number are not overwhelming, he is one of the most technically correct batters India had in the middle-order. He also led a depleted side to Test series victory in 2020/21, showing exemplary leadership skills as well.

<p>The batter has played 85 red-ball matches for India and scored 5,077 runs at an average of 38. He has 12 Test hundreds to his name with a best of 188. While his number are not overwhelming, he is one of the most technically correct batters India had in the middle-order.</p>

'Team needed me in Australia,' veteran India batter Rahane breaks silence on Test snub

<p>Karun Nair's journey in Test cricket has been nothing short of a drama which includes a dream debut, eight years in exile and then a comeback on the back of a stunning domestic season. The batter, however, finds himself out of the side again with chief selector Ajit Agarkar suggesting that they 'expected more out of him' when Nair played in England Test series after a gap of eight years. The batter scored 205 runs in right innings on the comeback England tour with only one fifty. He now finds himself out of favour with the BCCI.</p><h2>Nair opens up on being dropped</h2><p>"It's quite disappointing [being dropped], but I know that I deserve to be there after the last two years [in domestic cricket]," Nair told reporters in Shivamogga on the sidelines of the Ranji Trophy match against Goa. "People might have their opinions, but personally, my opinion is that I deserve a lot better."</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-shreyas-iyer-suffers-internal-bleeding-due-to-rib-cage-injury-being-monitored-in-sydney-hospital-bcci-1761553873092">Shreyas Iyer suffers internal bleeding due to rib cage injury in final ODI: BCCI</a></p><p>"There's nothing much for me to say. I just keep telling myself that I deserve more than a series. That's all I can tell myself, and not let that go into my head," he added, while being optimistic about another potential return to the Indian side.</p><h2>How has Nair performed in ongoing Ranji Trophy</h2><p>After Nair found himself out of Indian side not only for the home Test series against West Indies but A sides which took on Australia A and also the A squad for the upcoming South Africa series. He has been focused on Ranji Trophy though, scoring 73 in the first match for Karnataka and performed a rescue act in the Goa match with 174. The selectors may have decided to overlook Nair but he keeps himself in the contention with domestic performance which were the reason he got a call back to the side after eight years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

After Nair found himself out of Indian side not only for the home Test series against West Indies but A sides which took on Australia A and also the A squad for the upcoming South Africa series.

Karun Nair's journey in Test cricket has been nothing short of a drama which includes a dream debut, eight years in exile and then a comeback on the back of a stunning domestic season. The batter, however, finds himself out of the side again with chief selector Ajit Agarkar suggesting that they 'expected more out of him' when Nair played in England Test series after a gap of eight years. The batter scored 205 runs in right innings on the comeback England tour with only one fifty. He now finds himself out of favour with the BCCI. Nair opens up on being dropped "It's quite disappointing [being dropped], but I know that I deserve to be there after the last two years [in domestic cricket]," Nair told reporters in Shivamogga on the sidelines of the Ranji Trophy match against Goa. "People might have their opinions, but personally, my opinion is that I deserve a lot better." Also Read - Shreyas Iyer suffers internal bleeding due to rib cage injury in final ODI: BCCI "There's nothing much for me to say. I just keep telling myself that I deserve more than a series. That's all I can tell myself, and not let that go into my head," he added, while being optimistic about another potential return to the Indian side. How has Nair performed in ongoing Ranji Trophy After Nair found himself out of Indian side not only for the home Test series against West Indies but A sides which took on Australia A and also the A squad for the upcoming South Africa series. He has been focused on Ranji Trophy though, scoring 73 in the first match for Karnataka and performed a rescue act in the Goa match with 174. The selectors may have decided to overlook Nair but he keeps himself in the contention with domestic performance which were the reason he got a call back to the side after eight years.

<p>After Nair found himself out of Indian side not only for the home Test series against West Indies but A sides which took on Australia A and also the A squad for the upcoming South Africa series.</p>

Karun Nair says he 'deserve to be there' after being dropped post England Test tour

<p>Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has yet again asserted his claim to hold a presentation ceremony for the Asia Cup 2025, which took place in September. After the final, India refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi, who insisted on a handshake from the Men in Blue during the presentation, an offer which was turned down. Now the ACC has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of a formal date to hold the presentation in Dubai.</p><h2><strong>ACC informs BCCI of formal date</strong></h2><p>According to a media report, the ACC has finalised November 10 as the formal date to host the presentation ceremony where India will receive the trophy. The ACC has invited a BCCI representative with a formal invitation to the Indian T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav. This comes after no formal presentation was held after the final at the Dubai International Stadium, in which India beat Pakistan in the final over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"There was a series of letters exchanged with the BCCI, and the ACC has conveyed to them that we are ready to host Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his players, along with BCCI official Rajiv Shukla, to receive the trophy in a ceremony on November 10 in Dubai," Naqvi told the media in Karachi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"The ACC has written to the BCCI that a ceremony can be held in Dubai on November 10. Bring your captain and players and receive the trophy from me," said Naqvi.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the BCCI is not ready to accept the ACC proposal, with them ready to escalate the situation to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The BCCI will raise the current issue when the ICC is set for its general body meeting after the Women’s ODI World Cup.</p>

According to a media report, the ACC has finalised November 10 as the formal date to host the presentation ceremony where India will receive the trophy. 

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has yet again asserted his claim to hold a presentation ceremony for the Asia Cup 2025, which took place in September. After the final, India refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi, who insisted on a handshake from the Men in Blue during the presentation, an offer which was turned down. Now the ACC has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of a formal date to hold the presentation in Dubai. ACC informs BCCI of formal date According to a media report, the ACC has finalised November 10 as the formal date to host the presentation ceremony where India will receive the trophy. The ACC has invited a BCCI representative with a formal invitation to the Indian T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav. This comes after no formal presentation was held after the final at the Dubai International Stadium, in which India beat Pakistan in the final over. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more "There was a series of letters exchanged with the BCCI, and the ACC has conveyed to them that we are ready to host Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his players, along with BCCI official Rajiv Shukla, to receive the trophy in a ceremony on November 10 in Dubai," Naqvi told the media in Karachi. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "The ACC has written to the BCCI that a ceremony can be held in Dubai on November 10. Bring your captain and players and receive the trophy from me," said Naqvi. However, the BCCI is not ready to accept the ACC proposal, with them ready to escalate the situation to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The BCCI will raise the current issue when the ICC is set for its general body meeting after the Women’s ODI World Cup.

<p>According to a media report, the ACC has finalised November 10 as the formal date to host the presentation ceremony where India will receive the trophy.&nbsp;</p>

Mohsin Naqvi firm on Asia Cup trophy presentation ceremony in Dubai, informs BCCI of formal date

<p>India batter Sarfaraz Khan's curious case of omission from India A squad to face against South Africa before the upcoming home Test series has picked up the chatter. The batter had made his Test debut Rohit Sharma in February 2024 after years of scoring runs in domestic circuit. He last played against New Zealand in the three-Test home series late last. India had lost the series 0-3 and Sarfaraz, after scoring a brilliant 150 in the first Test, could not perform well. He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu &amp; Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively.</p><h2>Sarfaraz's journey in and out of Indian Test team</h2><p>After the home Test series against New Zealand, Sarfaraz was elected in India's shadow team ahead of Test series in Australia. He played one ODI against Australia's PM XI but score only one runs at number 8. Dealing with fitness issue, he worked hard to be fitter but failed to get a place in India squad for England Test tour. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar had said at the time that Karun Nair has leapfrogged Sarfaraz.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/why-pcb-sacked-rizwan-as-odi-skipper-ex-pak-cricketer-claims-reason-is-religious-1761046882513">Why PCB sacked Rizwan as ODI skipper? Ex-Pak keeper claims reason is religious</a></p><p>After Karun Nair was dropped post his not so good England tour, it was expected that Sarfaraz will be picked up. The Mumbai batter, however, could not make it to the West Indies home series squad because of an injury as informed by Agarkar. Now, despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team.</p><h2>Sarfaraz's performance in domestic and Test cricket</h2><p>In the six Tests played so far, Sarfaraz has scored 371 runs at an average of 37 with three fifties and one hundred in 11 innings including a best of 150. As for first class cricket, Sarfaraz has scored 4,759 runs in 56 matches at an astonishing average of 65 with 16 hundreds, 15 fifties and a best of 301 not out.</p>

He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu & Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively. Despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team.

India batter Sarfaraz Khan's curious case of omission from India A squad to face against South Africa before the upcoming home Test series has picked up the chatter. The batter had made his Test debut Rohit Sharma in February 2024 after years of scoring runs in domestic circuit. He last played against New Zealand in the three-Test home series late last. India had lost the series 0-3 and Sarfaraz, after scoring a brilliant 150 in the first Test, could not perform well. He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu & Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively. Sarfaraz's journey in and out of Indian Test team After the home Test series against New Zealand, Sarfaraz was elected in India's shadow team ahead of Test series in Australia. He played one ODI against Australia's PM XI but score only one runs at number 8. Dealing with fitness issue, he worked hard to be fitter but failed to get a place in India squad for England Test tour. BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar had said at the time that Karun Nair has leapfrogged Sarfaraz. Also Read - Why PCB sacked Rizwan as ODI skipper? Ex-Pak keeper claims reason is religious After Karun Nair was dropped post his not so good England tour, it was expected that Sarfaraz will be picked up. The Mumbai batter, however, could not make it to the West Indies home series squad because of an injury as informed by Agarkar. Now, despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team. Sarfaraz's performance in domestic and Test cricket In the six Tests played so far, Sarfaraz has scored 371 runs at an average of 37 with three fifties and one hundred in 11 innings including a best of 150. As for first class cricket, Sarfaraz has scored 4,759 runs in 56 matches at an astonishing average of 65 with 16 hundreds, 15 fifties and a best of 301 not out.

<p>He recently played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy against Jammu &amp; Kashmir, scoring 42 and 32 runs in two innings, respectively. Despite being fit and performing reasonably well, Sarfaraz still couldn't find a place even in India A team.</p>

Where is Sarfaraz Khan? Mumbai's batter looks out of favour with BCCI after latest snub

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday (Oct 18) strongly condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed three young Afghan cricketers (Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon), calling the attack “cowardly.” Following the incident, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) decided to withdraw from the upcoming tri-nation T20I series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The series was scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from Nov 17.</p><h3><strong>BCCI's statement</strong></h3><p>“The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expresses its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers - Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon - who lost their lives in the cowardly cross-border airstrikes in Paktika province,” BCCI said in a statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The BCCI further added that they stands with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and the families of the players who lost their lives during this tragic time. The board strongly condemns this terrible and unnecessary attack. The loss of innocent lives, particularly those of promising sportspersons, is deeply distressing and a matter of great concern. The BCCI sends its deepest condolences to the people of Afghanistan and shares their sorrow.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) also condemned the Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan, saying it had taken the lives of three young talents whose only ambition was to play the sport they loved.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/in-the-aftermath-of-pakistani-strikes-afghan-cricket-board-hopes-other-cricket-boards-will-condemn-the-attack-1760773969180"><strong>In the aftermath of Pakistani strikes, Afghan cricket board hopes other cricket boards will condemn the attack</strong></a></p><h2>ICC's statement</h2><p>“The International Cricket Council (ICC) is deeply saddened and appalled by the tragic deaths of three young and promising Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who lost their lives in a recent airstrike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province.” ICC said in a statement.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The ICC further shared that the three young men were returning home after playing in a friendly cricket match when they were killed in an attack that also took the lives of several other civilians. The ICC strongly condemns this act of violence, saying it has taken away not only three promising players but also caused deep pain to their families, communities, and the cricketing world.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cricket-rashid-khan-condemns-pakistan-airstrikes-that-killed-3-afghan-cricketers-pakistan-afghanistan-war-1760754982646"><strong>Rashid Khan condemns Pakistan airstrikes that killed 3 Afghan cricketers</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Both the boards, BCCI and ICC expressed solidarity with Afghanistan cricket during this difficult time. The Afghan team also paid tribute to the victims before their Test match against Zimbabwe in Harare.&nbsp;</p>

The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has decided to pull out of the upcoming tri-series involving Pakistan, following air strikes in Paktika province in the early hours of Saturday (Oct 18).

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday (Oct 18) strongly condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan that killed three young Afghan cricketers (Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon), calling the attack “cowardly.” Following the incident, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) decided to withdraw from the upcoming tri-nation T20I series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The series was scheduled to take place in Rawalpindi and Lahore from Nov 17. BCCI's statement “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) expresses its deep sorrow and condolences on the tragic loss of three young Afghan cricketers - Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon - who lost their lives in the cowardly cross-border airstrikes in Paktika province,” BCCI said in a statement. The BCCI further added that they stands with the Afghanistan Cricket Board and the families of the players who lost their lives during this tragic time. The board strongly condemns this terrible and unnecessary attack. The loss of innocent lives, particularly those of promising sportspersons, is deeply distressing and a matter of great concern. The BCCI sends its deepest condolences to the people of Afghanistan and shares their sorrow. The International Cricket Council (ICC) also condemned the Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan, saying it had taken the lives of three young talents whose only ambition was to play the sport they loved. Also Read - In the aftermath of Pakistani strikes, Afghan cricket board hopes other cricket boards will condemn the attack ICC's statement “The International Cricket Council (ICC) is deeply saddened and appalled by the tragic deaths of three young and promising Afghan cricketers, Kabeer Agha, Sibghatullah, and Haroon, who lost their lives in a recent airstrike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province.” ICC said in a statement. The ICC further shared that the three young men were returning home after playing in a friendly cricket match when they were killed in an attack that also took the lives of several other civilians. The ICC strongly condemns this act of violence, saying it has taken away not only three promising players but also caused deep pain to their families, communities, and the cricketing world. Also Read - Rashid Khan condemns Pakistan airstrikes that killed 3 Afghan cricketers Both the boards, BCCI and ICC expressed solidarity with Afghanistan cricket during this difficult time. The Afghan team also paid tribute to the victims before their Test match against Zimbabwe in Harare.

<p>The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has decided to pull out of the upcoming tri-series involving Pakistan, following air strikes in Paktika province in the early hours of Saturday (Oct 18).</p>

ICC, BCCI condemn PAK airstrike that killed three Afghan cricketers, expresses solidarity with ACB

<p>Ever since the announced of India's squad for the white-ball Australia tour, the selectors' role have come under scanner, especially on topic of replacing Rohit Sharma as the ODI skipper with Shubman Gill. The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar also ignored pacer Mohammed Shami for the tour as well - hinting that the board is moving on from the pacer who has not played much international cricket since his brilliant exploits in 2023 ODI World Cup. Now, veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has called for changes in process of picking the selectors.</p><h2>Rahane bats for change in selector picking process</h2><p>"Players should not be scared of selectors. I want to talk about selectors, especially in domestic cricket. We should have selectors who have retired recently from playing top-flight cricket, those who have retired five-six years, seven-eight years ago," Rahane said while speaking on former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara’s YouTube channel. "I think it's very important that the mentality and mindset of the selectors match that and keep pace with the change,” Rahane explained further.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-verbal-duel-truly-on-ex-england-pacer-broad-calls-australia-weakest-since-2010-1760500500148">Ashes verbal duel truly on - Ex-England pacer Broad calls Australia 'weakest since 2010'</a></p><h2>What is the criteria of becoming a national selector?</h2><p>As per the rules set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), a player who has retired from the international cricket at least five years ago is eligible to apply for the post of selector when the opportunity opens up. Most recently, former India spinner Pragyan Ojha was appointed one of the selectors.</p><p>The BCCI has a total of five national selectors including a chairman who consults with zonal selectors as well as the Indian coach and captain while announcing a squads for the various tour and series. The selectors also get input from state associations about up and coming players to keep an eye on and are accordingly added to shadow or A tours for the national team.</p>

The BCCI has a total of five national selectors including a chairman who consults with zonal selectors as well as the Indian coach and captain while announcing a squads for the various tour and series.

Ever since the announced of India's squad for the white-ball Australia tour, the selectors' role have come under scanner, especially on topic of replacing Rohit Sharma as the ODI skipper with Shubman Gill. The selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar also ignored pacer Mohammed Shami for the tour as well - hinting that the board is moving on from the pacer who has not played much international cricket since his brilliant exploits in 2023 ODI World Cup. Now, veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has called for changes in process of picking the selectors. Rahane bats for change in selector picking process "Players should not be scared of selectors. I want to talk about selectors, especially in domestic cricket. We should have selectors who have retired recently from playing top-flight cricket, those who have retired five-six years, seven-eight years ago," Rahane said while speaking on former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara’s YouTube channel. "I think it's very important that the mentality and mindset of the selectors match that and keep pace with the change,” Rahane explained further. Also Read - Ashes verbal duel truly on - Ex-England pacer Broad calls Australia 'weakest since 2010' What is the criteria of becoming a national selector? As per the rules set by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), a player who has retired from the international cricket at least five years ago is eligible to apply for the post of selector when the opportunity opens up. Most recently, former India spinner Pragyan Ojha was appointed one of the selectors. The BCCI has a total of five national selectors including a chairman who consults with zonal selectors as well as the Indian coach and captain while announcing a squads for the various tour and series. The selectors also get input from state associations about up and coming players to keep an eye on and are accordingly added to shadow or A tours for the national team.

<p>The BCCI has a total of five national selectors including a chairman who consults with zonal selectors as well as the Indian coach and captain while announcing a squads for the various tour and series.</p>

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane says important to have selectors' 'mentality and mindset match the change'

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is taking a firm stand against Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) head Mohsin Naqvi. Following the Asia Cup 2025 controversy—where Naqvi allegedly withheld the trophy after India’s win—BCCI is now seeking his removal from the ICC Board of Directors. The Indian board plans to escalate the matter to the International Cricket Council, accusing Naqvi of politicizing the sport and disrespecting tournament protocols.

India Moves to Sanction Mohsin Naqvi, Wants Him Removed From ICC Board

<p>The Women's Premier League (WPL) franchises will be allowed to retain up to five players ahead of the upcoming mega auction for WPL 2026. The development was reported by ESPNCricinfo on Thursday (Oct 9) by citing an email sent to the franchises. The deadline for teams to announce the retention is November 5 with the auction set to take place between November 25-29. This would be the second mega auction of the WPL after the inaugural mega auction ahead of maiden WPL season in 2023.</p><h2>How will WPL retention work ahead of mega auction?</h2><p>The franchises will have option to retain up to five players - a maximum of three capped players, two foreign players, and maximum two uncapped Indian players. If a franchise chooses to retain all five players then one of them has to be an uncapped Indian player. The WPL franchises also have an Right-to-Match (RTM) option available for them as well. A franchise can use all five RTMs if it does not retain any players. Subsequently, four retentions will leave the teams with one RTM, three retentions means two RTMs and one retention will give the teams four RTMs.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-not-sure-why-kkr-pacer-harshit-rana-has-a-place-in-indian-team-1760008437485">Ravi Ashwin 'not sure' why THIS KKR player has a place in Indian team</a></p><h2>What is the budget available for the franchises?</h2><p>The WPL franchises will have a total budget of INR 15 crore ($2 million approximately). The league has decided amount for each retention at INR 3.5 crore (Player 1), INR 2.5 crore (Player 2), INR 1.75 crore (Player 3), INR 1 crore (Player 4) and INR 50 lakh (Player 5).</p><p>All five retention will cost a team INR 9.25 crore, four retentions will be worth INR 8.75 crore, for three players retained it will be INR 7.75 crore, two retentions are priced at INR 6 crore and a single retention is worth INR 3.5 crore.</p><p>The franchises can play higher amount to retain a player then decided but then that amount will be deducted from the purse. The retention amount for an uncapped player has been put at INR 50 lakh but the franchises can spend more than that.</p>

The WPL franchises also have an Right-to-Match (RTM) option available for them as well. A franchise can use all five RTMs if it does not retain any players.

The Women's Premier League (WPL) franchises will be allowed to retain up to five players ahead of the upcoming mega auction for WPL 2026. The development was reported by ESPNCricinfo on Thursday (Oct 9) by citing an email sent to the franchises. The deadline for teams to announce the retention is November 5 with the auction set to take place between November 25-29. This would be the second mega auction of the WPL after the inaugural mega auction ahead of maiden WPL season in 2023. How will WPL retention work ahead of mega auction? The franchises will have option to retain up to five players - a maximum of three capped players, two foreign players, and maximum two uncapped Indian players. If a franchise chooses to retain all five players then one of them has to be an uncapped Indian player. The WPL franchises also have an Right-to-Match (RTM) option available for them as well. A franchise can use all five RTMs if it does not retain any players. Subsequently, four retentions will leave the teams with one RTM, three retentions means two RTMs and one retention will give the teams four RTMs. Also Read - Ravi Ashwin 'not sure' why THIS KKR player has a place in Indian team What is the budget available for the franchises? The WPL franchises will have a total budget of INR 15 crore ($2 million approximately). The league has decided amount for each retention at INR 3.5 crore (Player 1), INR 2.5 crore (Player 2), INR 1.75 crore (Player 3), INR 1 crore (Player 4) and INR 50 lakh (Player 5). All five retention will cost a team INR 9.25 crore, four retentions will be worth INR 8.75 crore, for three players retained it will be INR 7.75 crore, two retentions are priced at INR 6 crore and a single retention is worth INR 3.5 crore. The franchises can play higher amount to retain a player then decided but then that amount will be deducted from the purse. The retention amount for an uncapped player has been put at INR 50 lakh but the franchises can spend more than that.

<p>The WPL franchises also have an Right-to-Match (RTM) option available for them as well. A franchise can use all five RTMs if it does not retain any players.</p>

WPL teams will have option of retaining five players ahead of mega auction - Check purse, dates, and RTM details

<p>Sanju Samson made his India debut in T20I in 2015 but has played only 49 T20Is till date. His second appearance in the shortest format came in 2020 - five years after his debut. The wicketkeeper-batter, however, is a permanent fixture in the India T20I team now. The change in his fortune came after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired post India's T20 World Cup 2024 win. Sanju was given the opener's slot in place of Rohit along with Abhishek Sharma and responded with three tons in the same year.</p><h2>Samson ready to bowl left-spin to play for India</h2><p>While Samson's place seemed fixed in the India T20I set-up, appointment of Shubman Gill as Test skipper and vice-captain in T20Is, pushed him down the order. In the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2025, Sanju played in the middle-order while Gill opened the batting with Abhishek. Samson, however, doesn't mind this and is even ready to bowl left-arm spin for the team.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-odi-vice-captain-shreyas-iyer-wanted-to-prove-everyone-wrong-about-pull-shot-inadequacy-1759925160524">India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer ‘wanted to prove everyone wrong’</a></p><p>"I think when you wear the Indian jersey, you can't say no to anything. I've worked really hard to wear that Indian jersey and stay in that dressing room. I take a lot of pride in doing my job for my country," Samson said about middle-order shuffling. "Even if you want me to bat at No. 9, maybe bowl some left-arm spin, whatever job for the country, I don't mind," Samson said on the sidelines of an event recently.</p><h2>Samson's stats since 2024</h2><p>After making a comeback to the Indian set-up in 2024, Samson has been unstoppable. He has played 25 of his 49 ODIs since T20 World Cup 2024 and has scored 613 of his 993 runs in those matches. His strike rate, which was a mind-boggling 180 in 2024, however, dropped to 122 in 2025.</p>

Samson's fortune changed after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired post India's T20 World Cup 2024 win. Sanju was given the opener's slot in place of Rohit along with Abhishek Sharma and responded with three tons in the same year.

Sanju Samson made his India debut in T20I in 2015 but has played only 49 T20Is till date. His second appearance in the shortest format came in 2020 - five years after his debut. The wicketkeeper-batter, however, is a permanent fixture in the India T20I team now. The change in his fortune came after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired post India's T20 World Cup 2024 win. Sanju was given the opener's slot in place of Rohit along with Abhishek Sharma and responded with three tons in the same year. Samson ready to bowl left-spin to play for India While Samson's place seemed fixed in the India T20I set-up, appointment of Shubman Gill as Test skipper and vice-captain in T20Is, pushed him down the order. In the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2025, Sanju played in the middle-order while Gill opened the batting with Abhishek. Samson, however, doesn't mind this and is even ready to bowl left-arm spin for the team. Also Read - India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer ‘wanted to prove everyone wrong’ "I think when you wear the Indian jersey, you can't say no to anything. I've worked really hard to wear that Indian jersey and stay in that dressing room. I take a lot of pride in doing my job for my country," Samson said about middle-order shuffling. "Even if you want me to bat at No. 9, maybe bowl some left-arm spin, whatever job for the country, I don't mind," Samson said on the sidelines of an event recently. Samson's stats since 2024 After making a comeback to the Indian set-up in 2024, Samson has been unstoppable. He has played 25 of his 49 ODIs since T20 World Cup 2024 and has scored 613 of his 993 runs in those matches. His strike rate, which was a mind-boggling 180 in 2024, however, dropped to 122 in 2025.

<p>Samson's fortune changed after Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired post India's T20 World Cup 2024 win. Sanju was given the opener's slot in place of Rohit along with Abhishek Sharma and responded with three tons in the same year.</p>

Sanju Samson ready to bowl 'left-arm spin' for a place in India T20I team

<p>India batter Shreyas Iyer, in the last two years, has seen it all. He was dropped from the BCCI's central contract list, went back to domestic cricket, won everything, became Champions Trophy winner and is now back in the India ODI squad as a vice-captain. Iyer was named new ODI skipper Shubman Gill's deputy for the upcoming Australia white-ball tour. The batter, at a recent award ceremony, spoke about how he wanted to prove critics wrong who though that the batter couldn't play one particular shot. Iyer, before losing the contract, was criticised for his record against short ball which seemed to trouble him but not anymore.</p><h2>Iyer speak about proving critics wrong</h2><p>'Over the last two years, there were talks about me that I could not play a certain shot, and when I came back, I wanted to prove everyone wrong. I worked on myself, wanted to take on the bowlers and it was just I, had to challenge myself to put myself in that pressure situation to take on the bowlers. It is a matter of practice. The more you hit that shot, practice against difficult bowlers, the more confident you get," Iyer said while speaking at a recent award ceremony as reported by the news agency PTI.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rohit-reacts-for-the-first-time-after-being-replaced-as-odi-skipper-says-love-playing-1759921499784">Rohit reacts for the first time after being replaced as India ODI skipper</a></p><h2>Iyer's arc of redemption</h2><p>After being dropped from the board's central contract list, Iyer went back to Mumbai for domestic cricket. He won Ranji Trophy with them and then the 20-over Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as captain. He also won IPL 2024 with KKR as captain and then made it to the India squad for the Champions Trophy. The batter performed exceptionally well during India's unbeaten title-winning campaign. He then made the switch to Punjab Kings in the IPL and revamped the franchise by taking them to the final in his first year as the captain.</p>

Iyer spoke about how he wanted to prove critics wrong who though that the batter couldn't play one particular shot. Iyer, before losing the contract, was criticised for his record against short ball which seemed to trouble him but not anymore.

India batter Shreyas Iyer, in the last two years, has seen it all. He was dropped from the BCCI's central contract list, went back to domestic cricket, won everything, became Champions Trophy winner and is now back in the India ODI squad as a vice-captain. Iyer was named new ODI skipper Shubman Gill's deputy for the upcoming Australia white-ball tour. The batter, at a recent award ceremony, spoke about how he wanted to prove critics wrong who though that the batter couldn't play one particular shot. Iyer, before losing the contract, was criticised for his record against short ball which seemed to trouble him but not anymore. Iyer speak about proving critics wrong 'Over the last two years, there were talks about me that I could not play a certain shot, and when I came back, I wanted to prove everyone wrong. I worked on myself, wanted to take on the bowlers and it was just I, had to challenge myself to put myself in that pressure situation to take on the bowlers. It is a matter of practice. The more you hit that shot, practice against difficult bowlers, the more confident you get," Iyer said while speaking at a recent award ceremony as reported by the news agency PTI. Also Read - Rohit reacts for the first time after being replaced as India ODI skipper Iyer's arc of redemption After being dropped from the board's central contract list, Iyer went back to Mumbai for domestic cricket. He won Ranji Trophy with them and then the 20-over Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy as captain. He also won IPL 2024 with KKR as captain and then made it to the India squad for the Champions Trophy. The batter performed exceptionally well during India's unbeaten title-winning campaign. He then made the switch to Punjab Kings in the IPL and revamped the franchise by taking them to the final in his first year as the captain.

<p>Iyer spoke about how he wanted to prove critics wrong who though that the batter couldn't play one particular shot. Iyer, before losing the contract, was criticised for his record against short ball which seemed to trouble him but not anymore.</p>

India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer 'wanted to prove everyone wrong' about THIS inadequacy

<p>India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is undergoing a rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), may soon be back to playing competitive cricket. The dashing keeper-batter had suffered a broken toe during the five-Test England tour which is he had quit without completing. Pant, however, seems in good sprit with a reported fitness test upcoming to determine whether or not he's fit to make a comeback. Pant, reportedly, has also expressed desire to play in the domestic Ranji Trophy to build his workload.</p><h2>Pant fit enough to make a comeback?</h2><p>As per source cited by news outlet Times of India, Pant's fitness test could be done as early as this week to determine if he's ready to play competitive cricket. The board is being cautious with the player given he had made a comeback ton international cricket only last year post going through rehab after a life-threatening accident in December 2022.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-may-get-a-new-rule-on-injury-replacement-as-boards-including-bcci-begin-experiment-at-domestic-level-1759761959083">Cricket may get a new injury replacement rule as boards begin experiment</a></p><p>"As of now, there is a likelihood he could be cleared by Oct 10. An assessment is due this week. It has been a long recovery for him. The BCCI medical team doesn’t want to take any chances with him," reported TOI citing a source.</p><h2>Pant to take part in Ranji Trophy</h2><p>Another source, this time from Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) reported that Pant has expressed desire to play in the upcoming Ranji season but has not confirmed the matches.</p><p>"Pant has said he should be available for the Ranji Trophy matches in Delhi from Oct 25. He has conveyed that it will be subject to fitness and clearance obtained from the BCCI medical team," reported the news outlet.</p><p>Because of the injury, Pant has missed out the ongoing two-match home Test series against West Indies and Dhruv Jurel is keeping wickets in his place in the series.</p>

Because of the injury, Pant has missed out the ongoing two-match home Test series against West Indies and Dhruv Jurel is keeping wickets in his place in the series.

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, who is undergoing a rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), may soon be back to playing competitive cricket. The dashing keeper-batter had suffered a broken toe during the five-Test England tour which is he had quit without completing. Pant, however, seems in good sprit with a reported fitness test upcoming to determine whether or not he's fit to make a comeback. Pant, reportedly, has also expressed desire to play in the domestic Ranji Trophy to build his workload. Pant fit enough to make a comeback? As per source cited by news outlet Times of India, Pant's fitness test could be done as early as this week to determine if he's ready to play competitive cricket. The board is being cautious with the player given he had made a comeback ton international cricket only last year post going through rehab after a life-threatening accident in December 2022. Also Read - Cricket may get a new injury replacement rule as boards begin experiment "As of now, there is a likelihood he could be cleared by Oct 10. An assessment is due this week. It has been a long recovery for him. The BCCI medical team doesn’t want to take any chances with him," reported TOI citing a source. Pant to take part in Ranji Trophy Another source, this time from Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) reported that Pant has expressed desire to play in the upcoming Ranji season but has not confirmed the matches. "Pant has said he should be available for the Ranji Trophy matches in Delhi from Oct 25. He has conveyed that it will be subject to fitness and clearance obtained from the BCCI medical team," reported the news outlet. Because of the injury, Pant has missed out the ongoing two-match home Test series against West Indies and Dhruv Jurel is keeping wickets in his place in the series.

<p>Because of the injury, Pant has missed out the ongoing two-match home Test series against West Indies and Dhruv Jurel is keeping wickets in his place in the series.</p>

Rishabh Pant set to undergo fitness test soon before making return to competitive cricket - Report

<p>The International Cricket Council (ICC) is testing a new rule which could soon be the part of international matches across formats. This new rule, pertaining to like-for-like replacement of a player during an internal or external injury, is currently being implemented by Cricket South Africa, Cricket Australia and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in multi-day matches at the domestic levels. The boards will report back to the apex body with detailed analysis of the rule and its implementation method after which the ICC would make rules to implement it in the international cricket.</p><h2>What is this new injury rule being experimented by the ICC?</h2><p>Under this new injury rule, the boards are trying replacing players for a team which they lose during the match because of an internal or external injury. The internal injury is something which requires a scan, for eg. a muscle tear and the player is sent to scans to determine the extent which is followed by the decision on replacing him for the rest of the match by a like-for-like replacement.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-have-not-only-beaten-pakistan-in-women-s-odis-but-done-so-while-keeping-this-record-intact-1759753113806">India have not only beaten Pak in women's ODIs but done with THIS record intact</a></p><p>As for external injuries, such as dislocation or broken bones, the match referees can take a call on the replacement of the player in consultation with the authorities. As of now, the ICC only allows player substitute for concussions.</p><h2>Which boards are experimenting with the rule?</h2><p>Cricket South Africa is experimenting with the rule in the domestic first class cricket and so is Cricket Australia in Sheffield Shield matches. The BCCI is considering only external injuries part of the rule as of now and is experimenting with it in the domestic Duleep Trophy and upcoming Ranji Trophy - domestic multi-day red-ball tournaments.</p><p>The boards will report back to the ICC after completion of trial period based on which the apex body is expected to formulate the final rules.</p>

Cricket South Africa is experimenting with the rule in the domestic first class cricket and so is Cricket Australia in Sheffield Shield matches. The BCCI is considering only external injuries part of the rule.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is testing a new rule which could soon be the part of international matches across formats. This new rule, pertaining to like-for-like replacement of a player during an internal or external injury, is currently being implemented by Cricket South Africa, Cricket Australia and Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in multi-day matches at the domestic levels. The boards will report back to the apex body with detailed analysis of the rule and its implementation method after which the ICC would make rules to implement it in the international cricket. What is this new injury rule being experimented by the ICC? Under this new injury rule, the boards are trying replacing players for a team which they lose during the match because of an internal or external injury. The internal injury is something which requires a scan, for eg. a muscle tear and the player is sent to scans to determine the extent which is followed by the decision on replacing him for the rest of the match by a like-for-like replacement. Also Read - India have not only beaten Pak in women's ODIs but done with THIS record intact As for external injuries, such as dislocation or broken bones, the match referees can take a call on the replacement of the player in consultation with the authorities. As of now, the ICC only allows player substitute for concussions. Which boards are experimenting with the rule? Cricket South Africa is experimenting with the rule in the domestic first class cricket and so is Cricket Australia in Sheffield Shield matches. The BCCI is considering only external injuries part of the rule as of now and is experimenting with it in the domestic Duleep Trophy and upcoming Ranji Trophy - domestic multi-day red-ball tournaments. The boards will report back to the ICC after completion of trial period based on which the apex body is expected to formulate the final rules.

<p>Cricket South Africa is experimenting with the rule in the domestic first class cricket and so is Cricket Australia in Sheffield Shield matches. The BCCI is considering only external injuries part of the rule.</p>

Cricket may get a new rule on injury replacement as boards, including BCCI, begin experiment at domestic level

<p>India women beat Pakistan Women by 88 runs in the league stage of the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025 on Sunday (Oct 5) in Colombo, Sri Lanka - co-host of the tournament along with India. This was India women's 12th win in as many games against Pakistan in women's ODIs. Out of all of India's win, only four have come while chasing while remaining came during defending a total in rest of the eight matches. In all the matches India have defended a total against Pakistan in women's ODIs, they have won by a margin of 80 runs or more.</p><h2>India's sensational record against Pakistan in women's ODIs</h2><p>The two sides played the first women's ODI against each other in December 2005 in Karachi, where India posted a healthy total of 289/2 and bowled the opposition out for just 96 for a huge 193-run win - their biggest in the format until 2008 against Pakistan. In a 2008 ODI, India bettered own record and beat Pakistan women by 207 runs which is now their biggest win margin by runs against the arch rivals in 50-over cricket.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/-even-he-agrees-says-ex-india-skipper-gavaskar-on-replacing-rohit-with-shubman-as-odi-captain-1759748690993">'Even he agrees,' says ex-IND skipper on Gill replacing Rohit as ODI captain</a></p><p>India women's 80-run win against Pakistan in 2006 remains the lowest win margin for them in the women's ODI against their neighbours - showing the dominance they have had over them since they started playing against each other.</p><h2>India's biggest win by runs against Pakistan in women's ODIs</h2><p>India (283/2) <strong>beat</strong> Pakistan (76) by <strong>207 runs</strong> in May 2008<br>India (289/2) <strong>beat</strong> Pakistan (96) by <strong>193 runs</strong> in Dec 2005<br>India (275/7) <strong>beat</strong> Pakistan (93/9) by <strong>182 runs</strong> in May 2008<br>India (244/7) <strong>beat</strong> Pakistan (137) by <strong>107 runs</strong> in Mar 2022<br>India (244/7) <strong>beat</strong> Pakistan (141/8) by <strong>103 runs</strong> in Dec 2006<br>India (169/9) <strong>beat</strong> Pakistan (74) by <strong>95 runs</strong> in Jul 2017<br>India (247) <strong>beat</strong> Pakistan (159) by <strong>88 runs</strong> in Oct 2025<br>India (239/9) <strong>beat</strong> Pakistan (159/6) by <strong>80 runs</strong> in Dec 2006</p>

Out of all of India's win, only four have come while chasing while remaining came during defending a total in rest of the eight matches. In all the matches India have defended a total against Pakistan in women's ODIs, they have won by a margin of 80 runs or more.

India women beat Pakistan Women by 88 runs in the league stage of the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025 on Sunday (Oct 5) in Colombo, Sri Lanka - co-host of the tournament along with India. This was India women's 12th win in as many games against Pakistan in women's ODIs. Out of all of India's win, only four have come while chasing while remaining came during defending a total in rest of the eight matches. In all the matches India have defended a total against Pakistan in women's ODIs, they have won by a margin of 80 runs or more. India's sensational record against Pakistan in women's ODIs The two sides played the first women's ODI against each other in December 2005 in Karachi, where India posted a healthy total of 289/2 and bowled the opposition out for just 96 for a huge 193-run win - their biggest in the format until 2008 against Pakistan. In a 2008 ODI, India bettered own record and beat Pakistan women by 207 runs which is now their biggest win margin by runs against the arch rivals in 50-over cricket. Also Read -'Even he agrees,' says ex-IND skipper on Gill replacing Rohit as ODI captain India women's 80-run win against Pakistan in 2006 remains the lowest win margin for them in the women's ODI against their neighbours - showing the dominance they have had over them since they started playing against each other. India's biggest win by runs against Pakistan in women's ODIs India (283/2) beat Pakistan (76) by 207 runs in May 2008 India (289/2) beat Pakistan (96) by 193 runs in Dec 2005 India (275/7) beat Pakistan (93/9) by 182 runs in May 2008 India (244/7) beat Pakistan (137) by 107 runs in Mar 2022 India (244/7) beat Pakistan (141/8) by 103 runs in Dec 2006 India (169/9) beat Pakistan (74) by 95 runs in Jul 2017 India (247) beat Pakistan (159) by 88 runs in Oct 2025 India (239/9) beat Pakistan (159/6) by 80 runs in Dec 2006

<p>Out of all of India's win, only four have come while chasing while remaining came during defending a total in rest of the eight matches. In all the matches India have defended a total against Pakistan in women's ODIs, they have won by a margin of 80 runs or more.</p>

India have not only beaten Pakistan in women's ODIs but done so while keeping THIS record intact

<p>India T20I opener Abhishek Sharma had a wonderful Asia Cup 2025 where he ended up as not only the highest run scorer but Player of the Tournament as well. The hard-hitting opener scored 314 runs in seven innings of seven matches with three consecutive fifties. He averaged nearly 45 and hit these runs at strike rate of 200. The batter, however, failed to carry his form to 50-over cricket for India A where he was dismissed for a golden duck against Australia A in the second unofficial ODI in Kanpur on Friday (Oct 3).</p><h2>Abhishek fails to perform vs Australia A</h2><p>The opener got a chance to open in place of Priyansh Arya, who had scored a brilliant century in the first unofficial ODI against Australia A, but failed to perform. Abhishek was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball by Aussie A bowler Jack Edwards. The pacer ended up taking four wickets in the innings as India A folded for below-par total of 246 in 45.5 overs.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-test-captain-gill-joins-legendary-gavaskar-in-exceptional-list-with-50-in-ahmedabad-1759480493968">IND vs WI, 1st Test: Gill joins Gavaskar in ELUSIVE list with 50 in Ahmedabad</a></p><p>Apart from Abhishek, skipper Shreyas Iyer, who had also scored a brilliant ton in the previous match, could not get going and was dismissed for just eight runs. Tilak Varma, India's Asia Cup 2025 Final hero, however, played a brilliant innings of 94 and took India A to a respectable total which proved not enough in the end.</p><h2>How the performance could impact Abhishek?</h2><p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is due to select India squad for Australia white-ball tour on Saturday (Oct 4). While Abhishek is a surety in T20I squad, his failure in the only ODI played against Australia A could impact his chances of selection in the 50-over squad for Down Under. The selectors will be looking closely at him for the future as India's long-time opener Rohit Sharma's illustrious career has entered its twilight. &nbsp;</p>

Apart from Abhishek, skipper Shreyas Iyer, who had also scored a brilliant ton in the previous match, could not get going and was dismissed for just eight runs. Tilak Varma, India's Asia Cup 2025 Final hero, however, played a brilliant innings of 94.

India T20I opener Abhishek Sharma had a wonderful Asia Cup 2025 where he ended up as not only the highest run scorer but Player of the Tournament as well. The hard-hitting opener scored 314 runs in seven innings of seven matches with three consecutive fifties. He averaged nearly 45 and hit these runs at strike rate of 200. The batter, however, failed to carry his form to 50-over cricket for India A where he was dismissed for a golden duck against Australia A in the second unofficial ODI in Kanpur on Friday (Oct 3). Abhishek fails to perform vs Australia A The opener got a chance to open in place of Priyansh Arya, who had scored a brilliant century in the first unofficial ODI against Australia A, but failed to perform. Abhishek was dismissed for a duck on the very first ball by Aussie A bowler Jack Edwards. The pacer ended up taking four wickets in the innings as India A folded for below-par total of 246 in 45.5 overs. Also Read - IND vs WI, 1st Test: Gill joins Gavaskar in ELUSIVE list with 50 in Ahmedabad Apart from Abhishek, skipper Shreyas Iyer, who had also scored a brilliant ton in the previous match, could not get going and was dismissed for just eight runs. Tilak Varma, India's Asia Cup 2025 Final hero, however, played a brilliant innings of 94 and took India A to a respectable total which proved not enough in the end. How the performance could impact Abhishek? The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is due to select India squad for Australia white-ball tour on Saturday (Oct 4). While Abhishek is a surety in T20I squad, his failure in the only ODI played against Australia A could impact his chances of selection in the 50-over squad for Down Under. The selectors will be looking closely at him for the future as India's long-time opener Rohit Sharma's illustrious career has entered its twilight.

<p>Apart from Abhishek, skipper Shreyas Iyer, who had also scored a brilliant ton in the previous match, could not get going and was dismissed for just eight runs. Tilak Varma, India's Asia Cup 2025 Final hero, however, played a brilliant innings of 94.</p>

Ahead of India's Australia tour squad selection, Asia Cup 2025 hero Abhishek Sharma bags GOLDEN DUCK in ODI vs AUS-A

<p>Kuldeep Yadav has always been a curious case in the Indian cricket team, especially in Tests. The left-arm wrist spinner made his debut back in March 2017 against Australia but has managed to play just 13 more Tests since then including the ongoing first Test against West Indies. India's current bowling coach Morne Morkel, who retired in 2018, has played more Tests (14) since Kuldeep's debut month. The spinner last turned up for India in whites against New Zealand nearly an year ago before being overlooked in Australia and England. Kuldeep, however, celebrated his return to Test cricket with style with a wicket on a fairytale delivery.</p><h2>Kuldeep takes wicket on unplayable ball on return to Test cricket</h2><p>Skipper Shubman Gill introduced Kuldeep Yadav into the attack just before lunch on day 1 (Oct 2) of the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad. The conditions were friendly to pace bowling and West Indies were already four wickets down. A 38-run partnership for the fifth wicket was slowly putting West Indies into slight comfort before Kuldeep worked his magic.</p><p><strong>Also Watch:</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-wi-1st-test-red-ball-bumrah-leaves-batters-hanging-dry-with-searing-yorkers-in-cloudy-ahmedabad-watch-1759393978136">IND vs WI, 1st Test: Red-ball Bumrah leaves batters hanging dry with searing yorkers in cloudy Ahmedabad</a></p><p>The spinner bowled a loopy ball outside off to right-hand batter Shai Hope and the ball turned into him after being pitched onto a foot-mark. It went through Hope's bat and pad gap to hit the top of off stump and Kuldeep was ecstatic with the wicket. Have a look at the ball below:</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Welcome back to Test cricket, <a href="https://twitter.com/imkuldeep18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imkuldeep18</a>! 💙<br><br>His first Test since October 2024 &amp; Kuldeep cleans up Shai Hope just before Lunch! ☝<br><br>🍽 LUNCH | WI 90/5 (23.2)<br><br>Catch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/Ju76dqhTdq">https://t.co/Ju76dqhTdq</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvWI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvWI</a> 1st Test, Day 1 👉 LIVE NOW on Star Sports &amp; JioHotstar <a href="https://t.co/Qc7e3CIIis">pic.twitter.com/Qc7e3CIIis</a></p>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1973632353663631657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Bumrah creates history as West Indies fold out for 162</h2><p>West Indies were bowled out a paltry 162 in the first innings after electing to bat first post winning the toss. Mohammed Siraj was pick of the Indian bowlers with the figures of 4/40 but it was Bumrah who impressed with his 3/42 including two wickets on searing yorkers. With the wickets, Bumrah became the joint-fastest Indian pacer to take 50 Test wickets at home along with Javagal Srinath - both the bowlers took 24 innings to reach the milestone.</p>

The spinner last turned up for India in whites against New Zealand nearly an year ago before being overlooked in Australia and England. Kuldeep, however, celebrated his return to Test cricket with style with a wicket on a fairytale delivery.

Kuldeep Yadav has always been a curious case in the Indian cricket team, especially in Tests. The left-arm wrist spinner made his debut back in March 2017 against Australia but has managed to play just 13 more Tests since then including the ongoing first Test against West Indies. India's current bowling coach Morne Morkel, who retired in 2018, has played more Tests (14) since Kuldeep's debut month. The spinner last turned up for India in whites against New Zealand nearly an year ago before being overlooked in Australia and England. Kuldeep, however, celebrated his return to Test cricket with style with a wicket on a fairytale delivery. Kuldeep takes wicket on unplayable ball on return to Test cricket Skipper Shubman Gill introduced Kuldeep Yadav into the attack just before lunch on day 1 (Oct 2) of the first Test against West Indies in Ahmedabad. The conditions were friendly to pace bowling and West Indies were already four wickets down. A 38-run partnership for the fifth wicket was slowly putting West Indies into slight comfort before Kuldeep worked his magic. Also Watch: IND vs WI, 1st Test: Red-ball Bumrah leaves batters hanging dry with searing yorkers in cloudy Ahmedabad The spinner bowled a loopy ball outside off to right-hand batter Shai Hope and the ball turned into him after being pitched onto a foot-mark. It went through Hope's bat and pad gap to hit the top of off stump and Kuldeep was ecstatic with the wicket. Have a look at the ball below:

<p>The spinner last turned up for India in whites against New Zealand nearly an year ago before being overlooked in Australia and England. Kuldeep, however, celebrated his return to Test cricket with style with a wicket on a fairytale delivery.</p>

Kuldeep, with less Tests than India bowling coach Morkel since debut, celebrates return to red-ball with fairytale wicket

<p>Ravindra Jadeja has been playing international cricket for a long time now. The veteran all-rounder, however, has never been in leadership role despite being one of the most senior players in the team, especially in Tests. Ahead of the ongoing India vs West Indies Test series though, Jadeja was named the vice-captain under new skipper Shubman Gill's first home Test series. Jadeja was given the opportunity as India's regular vice-captain Rishabh Pant was left out of the squad because of an injury picked on the England Test tour. The all-rounder, however, wasn't informed of this decision ahead of the announcement.</p><h2>Jadeja says BCCI didn't inform about VC decision</h2><p>Ahead of the first Test against West indies which started on October 2 in Ahmedabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a video where Jadeja was asked about being named the vice-captain. The all-rounder was candid in his conversation and acknowledged being happy at being given the deputy's position.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ravi-ashwin-goes-unsold-in-ilt20-auction-but-pakistan-players-picked-despite-no-noc-1759388425631">Ashwin goes unsold in ILT20 auction but Pakistan players picked despite no NOC</a></p><p>“They didn’t say anything to me. They just announced the team and I saw that besides my name the VC is written, so I was very happy. And as a player, you always gain confidence whenever you see some kind of gesture from the management, captain and coach. At the end of the day, you are always happy to do good and share your experience with the team,” Jadeja said in the video.</p><h2>Kuldeep makes comeback in Test team</h2><p>India included Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI for the first Test against West Indies. The left-arm wrist spinner last played a Test against New Zealand at home in a series which India shockingly lost 0-3. Kuldeep didn't get a chance to play on the England tour but was the lone specialist spinner in the India team in the first Test along with spin all-rounders Jadeja and Washington Sundar.</p>

Ahead of the ongoing India vs West Indies Test series though, Jadeja was named the vice-captain under new skipper Shubman Gill's first home Test series. Jadeja was given the opportunity as India's regular vice-captain Rishabh Pant was left out of the squad because of an injury .

Ravindra Jadeja has been playing international cricket for a long time now. The veteran all-rounder, however, has never been in leadership role despite being one of the most senior players in the team, especially in Tests. Ahead of the ongoing India vs West Indies Test series though, Jadeja was named the vice-captain under new skipper Shubman Gill's first home Test series. Jadeja was given the opportunity as India's regular vice-captain Rishabh Pant was left out of the squad because of an injury picked on the England Test tour. The all-rounder, however, wasn't informed of this decision ahead of the announcement. Jadeja says BCCI didn't inform about VC decision Ahead of the first Test against West indies which started on October 2 in Ahmedabad, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) released a video where Jadeja was asked about being named the vice-captain. The all-rounder was candid in his conversation and acknowledged being happy at being given the deputy's position. Also Read - Ashwin goes unsold in ILT20 auction but Pakistan players picked despite no NOC “They didn’t say anything to me. They just announced the team and I saw that besides my name the VC is written, so I was very happy. And as a player, you always gain confidence whenever you see some kind of gesture from the management, captain and coach. At the end of the day, you are always happy to do good and share your experience with the team,” Jadeja said in the video. Kuldeep makes comeback in Test team India included Kuldeep Yadav in the playing XI for the first Test against West Indies. The left-arm wrist spinner last played a Test against New Zealand at home in a series which India shockingly lost 0-3. Kuldeep didn't get a chance to play on the England tour but was the lone specialist spinner in the India team in the first Test along with spin all-rounders Jadeja and Washington Sundar.

<p>Ahead of the ongoing India vs West Indies Test series though, Jadeja was named the vice-captain under new skipper Shubman Gill's first home Test series. Jadeja was given the opportunity as India's regular vice-captain Rishabh Pant was left out of the squad because of an injury .</p>

IND vs WI, 1st Test: Jadeja reveals he 'wasn't informed by BCCI' about being named vice-captain

<p>The Asia Cup 2025 might be over but India vs Pakistan drama will carry on during the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. The 50-over quadrennial tournament is currently being played in India and Sri Lanka with India and Pakistan set to face off each other on Sunday (Oct 5). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has advised India women's players to continue the policy of no handshakes during their match against Pakistan women. The policy was first enacted during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 group stage match which went on to become a huge controversy.</p><h2>No handshake between India vs Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025</h2><p>As reported by news outlet the Indian Express, the BCCI has asked India women players to not shake hands with Pakistan women's players during the Women's World Cup 2025 group stage match on Sunday (Oct 5) which will be played in Sri Lanka. “The team won’t be shaking hands with the Pakistan team during the World Cup. The team has been informed by the BCCI bosses about this. The Indian board will stand by its players,” reported the news outlet citing sources.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-is-this-last-india-vs-west-indies-test-series-before-icc-introduces-new-system-1759318275370">Explained: Is this last India vs West Indies Test series?</a></p><h2>BCCI's no handshake policy</h2><p>The Indian board opted for no handshake policy in Asia Cup 2025 during which the Suryakumar Yadav-led side faced Pakistan thrice, including in the final. The decision was taken in aftermath of recent hostilities between the two countries earlier this year after horrific Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.</p><p>The Indian team also refused to collect the winners trophy from Asia Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi who also happens to be the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief as well as a minister in Pakistan's federal government. The Indian team had &nbsp;celebrate without the trophy and the matter has been escalated by the BCCI in the recently held ACC AGM along with a plan to raise in the next ICC meeting.</p>

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.

The Asia Cup 2025 might be over but India vs Pakistan drama will carry on during the ongoing Women's World Cup 2025. The 50-over quadrennial tournament is currently being played in India and Sri Lanka with India and Pakistan set to face off each other on Sunday (Oct 5). The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has advised India women's players to continue the policy of no handshakes during their match against Pakistan women. The policy was first enacted during India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 group stage match which went on to become a huge controversy. No handshake between India vs Pakistan Women's World Cup 2025 As reported by news outlet the Indian Express, the BCCI has asked India women players to not shake hands with Pakistan women's players during the Women's World Cup 2025 group stage match on Sunday (Oct 5) which will be played in Sri Lanka. “The team won’t be shaking hands with the Pakistan team during the World Cup. The team has been informed by the BCCI bosses about this. The Indian board will stand by its players,” reported the news outlet citing sources. Also Read - Explained: Is this last India vs West Indies Test series? BCCI's no handshake policy The Indian board opted for no handshake policy in Asia Cup 2025 during which the Suryakumar Yadav-led side faced Pakistan thrice, including in the final. The decision was taken in aftermath of recent hostilities between the two countries earlier this year after horrific Pahalgam terror attack in India's Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. The Indian team also refused to collect the winners trophy from Asia Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi who also happens to be the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief as well as a minister in Pakistan's federal government. The Indian team had celebrate without the trophy and the matter has been escalated by the BCCI in the recently held ACC AGM along with a plan to raise in the next ICC meeting.

<p>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.</p>

Women's World Cup 2025: BCCI advises India to avoid handshakes with Pakistan players in group stage match

Mohsin Naqvi, chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board and president of the Asian Cricket Council, has strongly denied reports that he apologised to the BCCI. Naqvi made it clear he has never done so and never will. He added that India can collect the Asia Cup trophy directly from the ACC office.


Naqvi: Have never apologised to BCCI, nor will I ever do so

<p>The Asia Cup 2025 might be over, but the drama between India and Pakistan continues with the latest round being played in the ACC AGM on Tuesday (Sep 30). After the trophy fiasco post Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday (Sep 28), India refused to collect the trophy from ACC chair and Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi. The ACC chairman, who also serves as the PCB chief, took the trophy and medals with him and the Indian team - winner of the Asia Cup 2025 - were forced to celebrate the win without the trophy.</p><h2>When will India get the Asia Cup trophy?</h2><p>At the ACC meeting, Naqvi started by congratulating Nepal for win over West Indies and Mongolia for getting the membership. BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla and former treasurer Ashish Shelar were at the meeting virtually and made Naqvi congratulate India as well. 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' as informed news agency PTI citing a source.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/two-more-indian-players-including-a-two-time-wc-winner-set-to-take-part-in-ilt20-apart-from-ravi-ashwin-1759288726518">Two more Indian players set to take part in ILT20 apart from Ravi Ashwin</a></p><p>“India raised strong objections in the ACC meeting today on not handing over the trophy and the drama by ACC chairman (Naqvi) during the post-match award event,” an ACC source told PTI.</p><p>"Shuklaji categorically said that the trophy should be handed over to the winning team. It is an ACC trophy and doesn't belong to an individual, he said," the source added. The source said Naqvi “still hasn't agreed to give the trophy.”</p><h2>What next in Asia Cup trophy drama?</h2><p>The BCCI has informed the ACC chair that it will raise a strong objection with the ICC in the upcoming November meeting. As reported by Pakistan-based Geo News, after repeated demands by the BCCI representatives for the trophy, Naqvi said: "If the Indian team wanted the trophy, its captain should visit the ACC office personally to receive it," something the BCCI would definitely not agree given the situation between the two countries.&nbsp;</p>

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.'

The Asia Cup 2025 might be over, but the drama between India and Pakistan continues with the latest round being played in the ACC AGM on Tuesday (Sep 30). After the trophy fiasco post Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday (Sep 28), India refused to collect the trophy from ACC chair and Pakistan minister Mohsin Naqvi. The ACC chairman, who also serves as the PCB chief, took the trophy and medals with him and the Indian team - winner of the Asia Cup 2025 - were forced to celebrate the win without the trophy. When will India get the Asia Cup trophy? At the ACC meeting, Naqvi started by congratulating Nepal for win over West Indies and Mongolia for getting the membership. BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla and former treasurer Ashish Shelar were at the meeting virtually and made Naqvi congratulate India as well. 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' as informed news agency PTI citing a source. Also Read - Two more Indian players set to take part in ILT20 apart from Ravi Ashwin “India raised strong objections in the ACC meeting today on not handing over the trophy and the drama by ACC chairman (Naqvi) during the post-match award event,” an ACC source told PTI. "Shuklaji categorically said that the trophy should be handed over to the winning team. It is an ACC trophy and doesn't belong to an individual, he said," the source added. The source said Naqvi “still hasn't agreed to give the trophy.” What next in Asia Cup trophy drama? The BCCI has informed the ACC chair that it will raise a strong objection with the ICC in the upcoming November meeting. As reported by Pakistan-based Geo News, after repeated demands by the BCCI representatives for the trophy, Naqvi said: "If the Indian team wanted the trophy, its captain should visit the ACC office personally to receive it," something the BCCI would definitely not agree given the situation between the two countries.

<p>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.'</p>

Asia Cup: Trophy fiasco continues as ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi refuses BCCI demand to give silverware to India - Report

<p>In the final of the Asia Cup 2025, India beat Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday (Sep 28) to lift the trophy for the record ninth time. The final took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and India chased down 147 with just two balls to spare. After the win, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a prize of Rs 21 crore ($23,68,375.80) for the players and support staff. Sharing this news on social media, the board posted: “3 blows. 0 response. Asia Cup Champions. Message delivered. 21 crores prize money for the team and support staff.”&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">3 blows.<br>0 response.<br>Asia Cup Champions.<br>Message delivered. 🇮🇳<br><br>21 crores prize money for the team and support staff. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiaCup2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsiaCup2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvPAK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvPAK</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> <a href="https://t.co/y4LzMv15ZC">pic.twitter.com/y4LzMv15ZC</a></p>&mdash; BCCI (@BCCI) <a href="https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1972385514658689275?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 28, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Earlier in the match, India bowled Pakistan out on 146 in 19.1 overs after choosing to field first. Kuldeep Yadav shone with the ball, taking four crucial wickets for 30 runs, while Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy returned with two wickets each.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-final-kuldeep-yadav-scripts-history-becomes-highest-wicket-taker-in-asia-cup-1759080394082"><strong>IND vs PAK: Kuldeep Yadav creates history; surpasses SL legend for most Asia Cup wickets</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chasing 147, India had an early collapse as Abhishek Sharma (5), Suryakumar Yadav (1) and Shubman Gill (12) fell quickly, leaving the team reeling at 20 for three inside four overs. Tilak Varma (69* off 53 balls) then balanced the Indian innings with Sanju Samson (24), putting on a 57-run stand before Samson was dismissed by Abrar Ahmed in the 13th over.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After that, Tilak was joined by Shivam Dube (33 off 22 balls), and they both added 60 runs to put pressure on Pakistani bowlers. The game went down to the last over, where Rinku Singh struck the winning boundary off the only ball he faced in the tournament.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-final-jasprit-bumrah-gives-a-fighter-jet-send-off-to-haris-rauf-watch-1759075865295"><strong>IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Final: Jasprit Bumrah gives a ‘fighter jet’ send off to Haris Rauf - WATCH</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After the match, Indian players once again chose not to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, marking the third such instance in the tournament. As soon as the winning runs were scored, Tilak Varma and Rinku Singh headed straight to the dugout to join the celebrations.</p>

India claimed their ninth Asia Cup crown with a nail-biting five-wicket win over Pakistan. The game went down to the last over, where Tilak Varma stood tall with an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, while Rinku Singh struck the winning boundary.

In the final of the Asia Cup 2025, India beat Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday (Sep 28) to lift the trophy for the record ninth time. The final took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and India chased down 147 with just two balls to spare. After the win, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a prize of Rs 21 crore ($23,68,375.80) for the players and support staff. Sharing this news on social media, the board posted: “3 blows. 0 response. Asia Cup Champions. Message delivered. 21 crores prize money for the team and support staff.”

<p>India claimed their ninth Asia Cup crown with a nail-biting five-wicket win over Pakistan. The game went down to the last over, where Tilak Varma stood tall with an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls, while Rinku Singh struck the winning boundary.</p>

'3 blows. 0 response. Asia Cup Champions': BCCI announces $2.37mn prize money for team in savage X post

Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has been elected unopposed as the new BCCI president at the 94th annual general meeting of the board. He is the 37th elected BCCI president 


Who is Mithun Manhas? Former Delhi Captain takes charge of BCCI

<p>Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has officially succeeded Roger Binny as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday (Sep 28). Manhas, who played for Delhi and Kashmir in the domestic circuit and also enjoyed a stint at Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in the IPL as coach, will become the 38th president of the BCCI. On the other hand, Rajiv Shukla was retained as the vice-president, with the majority of other officials also retaining their posts.</p><h2><strong>Mithun Manhas takes over</strong></h2><p>A popular name in Indian domestic cricket, Manhas represents the North Block of the BCCI after Binny was forced to retire due to the mandatory age-limited policy of the board. The post became vacant in July, which was since overseen by Rajiv Shukla. The post, which is primarily reserved for former cricketers, saw Manhas take over the charge while Shukla retained his vice-president office.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Manhas had the backing of India’s top brass of cricketing officials, thus making a stronger claim for the post. There seemed to be no opposition to Manhas’s nomination while he represented the Jammu and Kashmir cricket body after working as its Director of Cricket.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933"><strong>Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Who is Mithun Manhas?</strong></h2><p>While the 45-year-old played the majority of his cricket in Delhi, Manhas was born in Jammu and Kashmir on 12 Oct 1979 and later returned to his native place playing domestic cricket. Manhas played 157 matches and scored 9,714 runs at an average of just under 46, with 27 centuries and 49 fifties for Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. He batted right-handed and occasionally bowled off-spin.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874"><strong>From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As expected, Devajit Saikia was reelected as the secretary of the board, having previously succeeded Jay Shah in the capacity, while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia assumed the role of joint-secretary. Financial stewardship will be led by A Raghuram Bhat as treasurer, ensuring the board’s resources are managed efficiently and transparently.</p>

Mithun Manhas, who played for Delhi and Kashmir in the domestic circuit and also enjoyed a stint at Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in the IPL as coach, will become the 38th president of the BCCI. 

Former Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas has officially succeeded Roger Binny as the new president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday (Sep 28). Manhas, who played for Delhi and Kashmir in the domestic circuit and also enjoyed a stint at Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in the IPL as coach, will become the 38th president of the BCCI. On the other hand, Rajiv Shukla was retained as the vice-president, with the majority of other officials also retaining their posts. Mithun Manhas takes over A popular name in Indian domestic cricket, Manhas represents the North Block of the BCCI after Binny was forced to retire due to the mandatory age-limited policy of the board. The post became vacant in July, which was since overseen by Rajiv Shukla. The post, which is primarily reserved for former cricketers, saw Manhas take over the charge while Shukla retained his vice-president office. Manhas had the backing of India’s top brass of cricketing officials, thus making a stronger claim for the post. There seemed to be no opposition to Manhas’s nomination while he represented the Jammu and Kashmir cricket body after working as its Director of Cricket. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Who is Mithun Manhas? While the 45-year-old played the majority of his cricket in Delhi, Manhas was born in Jammu and Kashmir on 12 Oct 1979 and later returned to his native place playing domestic cricket. Manhas played 157 matches and scored 9,714 runs at an average of just under 46, with 27 centuries and 49 fifties for Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir. He batted right-handed and occasionally bowled off-spin. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history As expected, Devajit Saikia was reelected as the secretary of the board, having previously succeeded Jay Shah in the capacity, while Prabhtej Singh Bhatia assumed the role of joint-secretary. Financial stewardship will be led by A Raghuram Bhat as treasurer, ensuring the board’s resources are managed efficiently and transparently.

<p>Mithun Manhas, who played for Delhi and Kashmir in the domestic circuit and also enjoyed a stint at Virat Kohli Royal Challengers Benglauru (RCB) in the IPL as coach, will become the 38th president of the BCCI.&nbsp;</p>

Ex-Delhi cricketer Mithun Manhas succeeds Roger Binny as new BCCI President; Rajiv Shukla retains VP post

<p>The controversies in two India vs Pakistan matches in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 has reached the door steps of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The apex body administrators will be hearing the matter on the complaints filed by the two cricket bodies regarding gestures and comments made during the matches. The PCB, after India filed a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-files-complaint-against-pak-cricketers-haris-rauf-sahibzada-farhan-for-gun-and-airplane-gestures-in-india-vs-pak-match-1758773601922">complaint against Pak cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan</a> for provocative gestures, filed a protest against India skipper Suryakumar Yadav for his post-match comments after India vs Pakistan group stage match.</p><h2>Can Surya be fined by ICC for Pahalgam comments</h2><p>The ICC has listed the complaint by the PCB to be heard by match referee Richie Richardson as reported by the cricket news website Cricbuzz. The complaint involved Surya's comment after the first match against Pakistan in the tournament where he defended himself and the team not shaking hands with the Pakistan players after the match. At the presentation just after the match, he also had dedicated win to the Pahalgam terror attack victims and expressed solidarity with the Indian armed forces.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-announce-15-man-squad-for-home-test-vs-west-indies-four-time-ipl-winner-jadeja-named-vice-captain-under-skipper-gill-1758785868454">India announce 15-man squad for home Test vs West Indies</a></p><p>Surya was asked about handshake snub sprit of the game to which he had again cited solidarity with victims of Pahalgam terror attacks and Indian armed forces and said "some things are bigger than spirit of the game." The PCB had said in the complaint that the comments were 'political' which is not allowed as per the ICC laws.</p><h2>What is ICC's rule on political or personal comments by players</h2><p>The ICC rules bars players displaying personal message using clothing or gear unless approved in advance by both the players and the teams (or cricket boards) and ICC itself. The permission can't be given for messages pertaining to political, religious or racial in nature. To determine if a message was political in nature, ICC works on case by case basis with following rules:</p><ul><li>the views of any other relevant team or individual;</li><li>the likely sentiment and response in the media to the message in all relevant countries;</li><li>whether the message is a ‘one-off’ or whether it is to be displayed for a longer period;</li><li>the purpose and impact of conveying the message. By way of example only, and without limitation, where the purpose of a message appears to be commemorative in nature (e.g. the use of a black armband or a poppy) or to serve a charitable purpose (e.g. to generate funds or awareness for a non-political charitable cause), it is more likely to be permitted; where a message appears to indicate support for a particular government, political party or individual, it is more likely to be prohibited.</li></ul>

The ICC rules bars players displaying personal message using clothing or gear unless approved in advance by both the players and the teams (or cricket boards) and ICC itself. The permission can't be given for messages pertaining to political, religious or racial in nature.

The controversies in two India vs Pakistan matches in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 has reached the door steps of the International Cricket Council (ICC). The apex body administrators will be hearing the matter on the complaints filed by the two cricket bodies regarding gestures and comments made during the matches. The PCB, after India filed a complaint against Pak cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for provocative gestures, filed a protest against India skipper Suryakumar Yadav for his post-match comments after India vs Pakistan group stage match. Can Surya be fined by ICC for Pahalgam comments The ICC has listed the complaint by the PCB to be heard by match referee Richie Richardson as reported by the cricket news website Cricbuzz. The complaint involved Surya's comment after the first match against Pakistan in the tournament where he defended himself and the team not shaking hands with the Pakistan players after the match. At the presentation just after the match, he also had dedicated win to the Pahalgam terror attack victims and expressed solidarity with the Indian armed forces. Also Read - India announce 15-man squad for home Test vs West Indies Surya was asked about handshake snub sprit of the game to which he had again cited solidarity with victims of Pahalgam terror attacks and Indian armed forces and said "some things are bigger than spirit of the game." The PCB had said in the complaint that the comments were 'political' which is not allowed as per the ICC laws. What is ICC's rule on political or personal comments by players The ICC rules bars players displaying personal message using clothing or gear unless approved in advance by both the players and the teams (or cricket boards) and ICC itself. The permission can't be given for messages pertaining to political, religious or racial in nature. To determine if a message was political in nature, ICC works on case by case basis with following rules: the views of any other relevant team or individual; the likely sentiment and response in the media to the message in all relevant countries; whether the message is a ‘one-off’ or whether it is to be displayed for a longer period; the purpose and impact of conveying the message. By way of example only, and without limitation, where the purpose of a message appears to be commemorative in nature (e.g. the use of a black armband or a poppy) or to serve a charitable purpose (e.g. to generate funds or awareness for a non-political charitable cause), it is more likely to be permitted; where a message appears to indicate support for a particular government, political party or individual, it is more likely to be prohibited.

<p>The ICC rules bars players displaying personal message using clothing or gear unless approved in advance by both the players and the teams (or cricket boards) and ICC itself. The permission can't be given for messages pertaining to political, religious or racial in nature.</p>

India skipper Suryakumar to face ICC hearing for 'standing up with Pahalgam victims' comment on Pak's complaint

<p>The ongoing Asia Cup 2025 has become a battleground of tensions between India and Pakistan. The arch-rivals have played to matches and both of them saw more off field controversies than on the ground. The Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) now has filed a complaint with the ICC against Pak cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their gestures during the Super Four stage match on Sunday (Sep 21). In response, the PCB has lodged has protest with the apex body against India skipper Suryakumar Yadav for his comments on India's Pahalgam terror attack response which he made after first match on Sep 14.</p><h2>BCCI officially complains to ICC against Rauf, Farhan</h2><p>The BCCI has submitted the complain against Rauf and Farhan for their gestures in the Super Four match against India. Rauf had gestures 6-0 in reference to Pak's unfounded claim against downing Indian jets during exchange of hostilities in May earlier this year.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-updated-points-table-india-enter-final-with-comprehensive-win-over-bangladesh-sri-lanka-out-1758739526019">Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: India enter final with comprehensive win</a></p><p>Farhan, on the other hand, had done mocked gun shot firing using his bat post reaching his 50 in the same match. The ICC is in receipt of BCCI's complain, reported news agency PTI. The BCCI has also submitted video evidence to back their complaint as well. The duo are expected to appear before ICC Elite Panel referee Richie Richardson for a hearing if they deny the claims.</p><h2>PCB files protest against Surya</h2><p>In response to BCCI's complaint, the BCB has also filed protest against India skipper Suryakumar Yadav with the apex body as well. The protest is against Surya's remark post group stage match on Sep 14 where the Indian skipper justified not shaking hands post match and expressed solidarity with the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and showed support for Indian armed forces as well. PCB alleged the comments were 'political' and hence against the spirit of the game.</p>

Rauf had gestures 6-0 in reference to Pak's unfounded claim against downing Indian jets while Farhan, on the other hand, had done mocked gun shot firing using his bat post reaching his 50 in the same match.

The ongoing Asia Cup 2025 has become a battleground of tensions between India and Pakistan. The arch-rivals have played to matches and both of them saw more off field controversies than on the ground. The Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) now has filed a complaint with the ICC against Pak cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their gestures during the Super Four stage match on Sunday (Sep 21). In response, the PCB has lodged has protest with the apex body against India skipper Suryakumar Yadav for his comments on India's Pahalgam terror attack response which he made after first match on Sep 14. BCCI officially complains to ICC against Rauf, Farhan The BCCI has submitted the complain against Rauf and Farhan for their gestures in the Super Four match against India. Rauf had gestures 6-0 in reference to Pak's unfounded claim against downing Indian jets during exchange of hostilities in May earlier this year. Also Read - Asia Cup 2025, Updated Points Table: India enter final with comprehensive win Farhan, on the other hand, had done mocked gun shot firing using his bat post reaching his 50 in the same match. The ICC is in receipt of BCCI's complain, reported news agency PTI. The BCCI has also submitted video evidence to back their complaint as well. The duo are expected to appear before ICC Elite Panel referee Richie Richardson for a hearing if they deny the claims. PCB files protest against Surya In response to BCCI's complaint, the BCB has also filed protest against India skipper Suryakumar Yadav with the apex body as well. The protest is against Surya's remark post group stage match on Sep 14 where the Indian skipper justified not shaking hands post match and expressed solidarity with the victims of Pahalgam terror attack and showed support for Indian armed forces as well. PCB alleged the comments were 'political' and hence against the spirit of the game.

<p>Rauf had gestures 6-0 in reference to Pak's unfounded claim against downing Indian jets while Farhan, on the other hand, had done mocked gun shot firing using his bat post reaching his 50 in the same match.</p>

BCCI files complaint against Pak cricketers Haris Rauf, Sahibzada Farhan for 'gun and airplane' gestures in Super 4 match vs India

<p>India batter Shreyas Iyer has made himself unavailable for the second unofficial Test against Australia A which began Tuesday (Sep 23) in Lucknow. Iyer had captained the India A side in the first unofficial Test which ended in a draw. Iyer, as per media reports, pulled out of the contest because of personal reasons and had informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his decision. Dhruv Jurel, who was Iyer's deputy in the first match, is leading the side in the second match.</p><h2>Iyer pulls out of India A captaincy</h2><p>Iyer has been on the fringe of red-ball India team for years but hasn't gotten regular chances. He has played only 14 Tests for India since making his debut against New Zealand in Kanpur in 2021. His last appearance in whites for India came in 2024 against England in Vizag.</p><p><strong>Also Read </strong>- <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/end-of-road-for-karun-nair-india-batter-not-expected-to-make-cut-for-home-test-series-against-west-indies-after-mediocre-england-tour-1758598114440">End of road for Karun? India batter expected to be dropped for WI Test series</a></p><p>Playing for India A side would have given him a shot at making it to the Indian team's middle order for the upcoming two-Test home series against West Indies. The new look Indian Test team under Shubman Gill is still in a transitional state after the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma before the England Test tour earlier this year.</p><h2>Who is playing in India A vs Australia A 2nd unofficial Test</h2><p>With West Indies series set to start from October 2 in Ahmedabad, the second Test India A line-up includes some of the national names. KL Rahul has been slotted in as an opener in place of Abhimanyu Eswaran while all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has also found a place after recuperating from his injury.</p><p>Among the bowlers, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have also been included in the playing XI with Delhi batter Ayush Badoni getting a chance as well after his double ton for North Zone in the recently concluded Duleep Trophy.</p>

Playing for India A side would have given Shreyas Iyer a shot at making it to the Indian team's middle order for the upcoming two-Test home series against West Indies which begins October 2 in Ahmedabad.

India batter Shreyas Iyer has made himself unavailable for the second unofficial Test against Australia A which began Tuesday (Sep 23) in Lucknow. Iyer had captained the India A side in the first unofficial Test which ended in a draw. Iyer, as per media reports, pulled out of the contest because of personal reasons and had informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about his decision. Dhruv Jurel, who was Iyer's deputy in the first match, is leading the side in the second match. Iyer pulls out of India A captaincy Iyer has been on the fringe of red-ball India team for years but hasn't gotten regular chances. He has played only 14 Tests for India since making his debut against New Zealand in Kanpur in 2021. His last appearance in whites for India came in 2024 against England in Vizag. Also Read - End of road for Karun? India batter expected to be dropped for WI Test series Playing for India A side would have given him a shot at making it to the Indian team's middle order for the upcoming two-Test home series against West Indies. The new look Indian Test team under Shubman Gill is still in a transitional state after the retirement of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma before the England Test tour earlier this year. Who is playing in India A vs Australia A 2nd unofficial Test With West Indies series set to start from October 2 in Ahmedabad, the second Test India A line-up includes some of the national names. KL Rahul has been slotted in as an opener in place of Abhimanyu Eswaran while all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has also found a place after recuperating from his injury. Among the bowlers, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna have also been included in the playing XI with Delhi batter Ayush Badoni getting a chance as well after his double ton for North Zone in the recently concluded Duleep Trophy.

<p>Playing for India A side would have given Shreyas Iyer a shot at making it to the Indian team's middle order for the upcoming two-Test home series against West Indies which begins October 2 in Ahmedabad.</p>

Shreyas Iyer pulls out of India A captaincy and makes himself unavailable for 2nd unofficial Test vs Australia A

<p>Speculation that either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli might play in the One-Day series against Australia A ended on Sunday (September 14) after the BCCI announced the squad without either of the two senior batters. India's young gun, Rajat Patidar, will captain the A side in the opening match on September 30, while Tilak Varma will lead the team in the last two matches on October 3 and 5, respectively. All three games are scheduled to take place in Kanpur.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, all of whom are currently part of India's 2025 Asia Cup squad, will miss the first match of the series due to national commitments, but will rejoin the team for the final two Australia A games.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read - </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-ind-w-vs-aus-w-1st-odi-smriti-mandhana-pratika-rawal-break-most-runs-by-a-openers-in-a-year-25-year-old-record-ahead-of-women-s-world-cup-1757849011184"><strong>IND-W vs AUS-W, 1st ODI: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal break THIS 25-year-old record ahead of Women's World Cup</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The One-Day series will come after two four-day matches in Lucknow (starting from September 16). It will also be India-A’s first 50-over match in the last two years.</p><h3>Fixtures:</h3><ul><li><strong>1st ODI:</strong> September 30, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST</li><li><strong>2nd ODI</strong>: October 3, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST</li><li><strong>3rd ODI</strong>: October 5, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST</li></ul><h3><strong>India A squad for the 1st ODI against Australia A</strong></h3><p>Rajat Patidar (captain), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Priyansh Arya and Simarjeet Singh</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also Read -</strong> <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/shreyas-iyer-named-india-a-captain-for-four-day-games-against-touring-australia-a-check-schedule-1757153960282">Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule</a></p><h3><strong>India A squad for 2nd and 3rd ODIs against Australia A</strong></h3><p>Tilak Varma (capt), Rajat Patidar (vice-capt), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh</p>

The BCCI has announced the India A squad for the upcoming one-day series against Australia A. However, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are both missing from the team.

Speculation that either Rohit Sharma or Virat Kohli might play in the One-Day series against Australia A ended on Sunday (September 14) after the BCCI announced the squad without either of the two senior batters. India's young gun, Rajat Patidar, will captain the A side in the opening match on September 30, while Tilak Varma will lead the team in the last two matches on October 3 and 5, respectively. All three games are scheduled to take place in Kanpur. Tilak Varma, Abhishek Sharma, Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, all of whom are currently part of India's 2025 Asia Cup squad, will miss the first match of the series due to national commitments, but will rejoin the team for the final two Australia A games. Also Read - IND-W vs AUS-W, 1st ODI: Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal break THIS 25-year-old record ahead of Women's World Cup The One-Day series will come after two four-day matches in Lucknow (starting from September 16). It will also be India-A’s first 50-over match in the last two years. Fixtures: 1st ODI: September 30, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST 2nd ODI: October 3, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST 3rd ODI: October 5, Kanpur, 1:30 PM IST India A squad for the 1st ODI against Australia A Rajat Patidar (captain), Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Priyansh Arya and Simarjeet Singh Also Read - Shreyas Iyer named India-A captain for four-day games against touring Australia-A; check schedule India A squad for 2nd and 3rd ODIs against Australia A Tilak Varma (capt), Rajat Patidar (vice-capt), Abhishek Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Riyan Parag, Ayush Badoni, Suryansh Shedge, Vipraj Nigam, Nishant Sindhu, Gurjapneet Singh, Yudhvir Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Abhishek Porel (wk), Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh

<p>The BCCI has announced the India A squad for the upcoming One-Day series against Australia A. However, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are both missing from the team.</p>

BCCI announces India A squad for Australia A ODIs; Kohli, Rohit rested, RCB star player named captain

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently introduces a new fitness test for the players called Bronco run. The Test is aimed at measuring players' aerobic fitness levels. The BCCI recently shared a clip of the test being conducted as the players get ready for the marquee India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025. In the clip shared on Instagram, Indian strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux was also seen explaining the test and its significance for fitness measurement.</p><h2>Indian players under Bronco test - What is it?</h2><p>As per the general standards, the test requires an athlete to run five sets of sprints in three parts - 0-60m-0, 0-40m-0, 0-20m-0. Each athlete is rated for the the time taken to complete five sets and the fitness levels are measured.</p>

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<p>Speaking on the Test, Le Roux said in the shared clip: "The run we did today is Bronco run. It is not a new run or a measurement. It has been around for years in different sporting codes. It is something we introduced in the team's environment. It is two-fold in use: We can use it as a training mechanism, and secondly, as a measurement. We get a good idea of where the players are in terms of their aerobic fitness and if we are moving in the right direction."</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-pak-pacer-lauds-bumrah-s-workload-management-by-bcci-and-calls-out-pakistan-team-culture-1757665409807">Ex-Pak pacer calls out Pakistan 'team culture' and praises BCCI</a></p><h2>How is Bronco Test conducted?</h2><p>The Bronco Test is simply a three-step running fast test. There are four markers place on the ground at starting point, 60 metres, 40 metres and 20 metres. An athlete who is taking the test first runs from starting point to 60m mark then back to starting point which completes first step. In the next step, the athlete runs from starting point to 40m mark and back before taking on step three - starting point to 20m mark and back. The three steps complete one set and typically five sets are to be performed during the test without a break.</p>

The Bronco Test is simply a three-step running fast test. There are four markers place on the ground at starting point, 60 metres, 40 metres and 20 metres. As per the general standards, the test requires an athlete to run five sets of sprints in three parts - 0-60m-0, 0-40m-0, 0-20m-0.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently introduces a new fitness test for the players called Bronco run. The Test is aimed at measuring players' aerobic fitness levels. The BCCI recently shared a clip of the test being conducted as the players get ready for the marquee India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2025. In the clip shared on Instagram, Indian strength and conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux was also seen explaining the test and its significance for fitness measurement. Indian players under Bronco test - What is it? As per the general standards, the test requires an athlete to run five sets of sprints in three parts - 0-60m-0, 0-40m-0, 0-20m-0. Each athlete is rated for the the time taken to complete five sets and the fitness levels are measured.

<p>The Bronco Test is simply a three-step running fast test. There are four markers place on the ground at starting point, 60 metres, 40 metres and 20 metres. As per the general standards, the test requires an athlete to run five sets of sprints in three parts - 0-60m-0, 0-40m-0, 0-20m-0.</p>

WATCH: Indian players undergo Bronco Test - How it is conducted

<p>India’s legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar is not in the race for the vacant post of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president as he distanced himself on Thursday (Sep 11). Tendulkar, who represented India for more than two decades, was reportedly linked with the BCCI president post, which has been vacant since Roger Binny resigned in August. However, Tendulkar’s representative firm has now released a statement, distancing the legendary cricketer from the post.</p><h2><strong>Tendulkar distances himself from BCCI top post</strong></h2><p>“It has come to our attention that certain reports and rumours have been circulating regarding Mr. Sachin Tendulkar being considered, or nominated, for the position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). We wish to categorically state that no such development has taken place. We urge all concerned to refrain from giving credence to unfounded speculations,” a statement from SRT Sports Management, who represents Tendulkar read.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834"><strong>Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is set to take place later in September as cricket’s biggest governing body looks for new officials. In August, Rajeev Shukla took over as the interim president of the BCCI after Binny had to resign from his post. However, the post won’t be vacant for long as the BCCI will decide the new President soon. It is likely that a former cricketer will take over as the president of the board, as has been the case.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>But the latest development sees Tendulkar not in contention after he cleared the air on his stance. As things stand, a former cricketer is likely to take the highest post, while the AGM will also decide on the next chairman of the IPL.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Rajeev Shukla can be in contention for the vice presidency role and IPL chairman, while Devajit Saikia, who has completed three years cumulatively as joint secretary (2 years and three months) and secretary (nine months), will continue in his position.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In case Shukla takes charge of either office, Bihar Cricket Association president and BJP leader from the state, Rakesh Tiwary, will be in contention to fill the other vacant post.</p>

Sachin Tendulkar, who represented India for more than two decades, was reportedly linked with the BCCI president post, which has been vacant since Roger Binny resigned in August. 

India’s legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar is not in the race for the vacant post of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president as he distanced himself on Thursday (Sep 11). Tendulkar, who represented India for more than two decades, was reportedly linked with the BCCI president post, which has been vacant since Roger Binny resigned in August. However, Tendulkar’s representative firm has now released a statement, distancing the legendary cricketer from the post. Tendulkar distances himself from BCCI top post “It has come to our attention that certain reports and rumours have been circulating regarding Mr. Sachin Tendulkar being considered, or nominated, for the position of President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). We wish to categorically state that no such development has taken place. We urge all concerned to refrain from giving credence to unfounded speculations,” a statement from SRT Sports Management, who represents Tendulkar read. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details The BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) is set to take place later in September as cricket’s biggest governing body looks for new officials. In August, Rajeev Shukla took over as the interim president of the BCCI after Binny had to resign from his post. However, the post won’t be vacant for long as the BCCI will decide the new President soon. It is likely that a former cricketer will take over as the president of the board, as has been the case. But the latest development sees Tendulkar not in contention after he cleared the air on his stance. As things stand, a former cricketer is likely to take the highest post, while the AGM will also decide on the next chairman of the IPL. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Rajeev Shukla can be in contention for the vice presidency role and IPL chairman, while Devajit Saikia, who has completed three years cumulatively as joint secretary (2 years and three months) and secretary (nine months), will continue in his position. In case Shukla takes charge of either office, Bihar Cricket Association president and BJP leader from the state, Rakesh Tiwary, will be in contention to fill the other vacant post.

<p>Sachin Tendulkar, who represented India for more than two decades, was reportedly linked with the BCCI president post, which has been vacant since Roger Binny resigned in August.&nbsp;</p>

Next BCCI President: Sachin Tendulkar unlikely to contest for vacant post, firm releases statement

<p>Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on Tuesday (Sep 9) in UAE with eight teams from the region ready to take on each other. The tournament will have big names like India and Pakistan along with other regional teams in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan as well. There are a couple of lesser known teams in Oman and Hong Kong too with the host UAE completing the list of participating nations. The tournament final will be played on September 28 with Super Four stage to bridge gap between group stage and the final.</p><h2>Asia Cup history - When was the tournament first played?</h2><p>Asia Cup was first played in 1984 - nine years after the first ODI World Cup in 1975. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were the participating nations in the inaugural continental tournament. The tournament is being every alternate year since 2008 in ODI and T20I formats.</p><h2>Why is Asia Cup 2025 in UAE?</h2><p>India are the official host of the Asia Cup 2025 but after the cross border tensions with Pakistan, both teams have said no to touring each other's country for the tournaments. If the tournament were held in India, Pakistan would have played their matches on a neutral venue - like India played in Dubai in Champions Trophy 2025 which was held in Pakistan. To avoid the logistical nightmare, the tournament is being held at a neutral venue in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE.</p><h2>What is the format of Asia Cup 2025?</h2><p>The tournament started out in ODI format but has been switching between T20 and 50-over format after the rise of 20-over cricket. Now, the biennial tournament is played in the format nearest to the next world cup format. The 2023 Asia Cup, played months before 2023 ODI World Cup, was played in 50-over format and the 2025 edition will be played in T20 format with T20 World Cup 2026 in sight.</p><p><strong>Also Read</strong> - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/south-africa-suffer-heaviest-odi-defeat-in-southampton-as-england-take-home-pride-in-3rd-one-dayer-1757265484150">Proteas suffer heaviest ODI defeat in Southampton as England win 3rd One-Dayer</a></p><p>In Asia Cup 2025, eight teams have been divided into two groups of four each - India, Oman, Pakistan and UAE are in Group A, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka are in Group B. Each team played once against rest of three teams in their group. Top two teams from each group move to Super Four stage where each team again plays rest of the teams once. Top two teams from Super Four will play the final.</p><h2>What are the venues and time of Asia Cup 2025 matches?</h2><p>The Asia Cup 2025 matches start 8 pm India time (6:30 pm UAE time) and all the matches will be played across two venues - Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There is one double-header day when two matches start on 5:30 pm and 8 pm India time on - September 15.</p><h2>Which is the most successful team in Asia Cup history?</h2><p>India has been the most successful team in the Asia Cup history - winning the tournament eight times across formats (T20Is and ODIs). Sri Lanka comes second with six Asia Cup titles and Pakistan have won the remaining two times.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: The biennial tournament is set to be played from Sep 9 to Sep 28 among eight teams in UAE. The tournament is being played in T20 format, keeping T20 World Cup 2026 in sight.

Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on Tuesday (Sep 9) in UAE with eight teams from the region ready to take on each other. The tournament will have big names like India and Pakistan along with other regional teams in Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan as well. There are a couple of lesser known teams in Oman and Hong Kong too with the host UAE completing the list of participating nations. The tournament final will be played on September 28 with Super Four stage to bridge gap between group stage and the final. Asia Cup history - When was the tournament first played? Asia Cup was first played in 1984 - nine years after the first ODI World Cup in 1975. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka were the participating nations in the inaugural continental tournament. The tournament is being every alternate year since 2008 in ODI and T20I formats. Why is Asia Cup 2025 in UAE? India are the official host of the Asia Cup 2025 but after the cross border tensions with Pakistan, both teams have said no to touring each other's country for the tournaments. If the tournament were held in India, Pakistan would have played their matches on a neutral venue - like India played in Dubai in Champions Trophy 2025 which was held in Pakistan. To avoid the logistical nightmare, the tournament is being held at a neutral venue in Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE. What is the format of Asia Cup 2025? The tournament started out in ODI format but has been switching between T20 and 50-over format after the rise of 20-over cricket. Now, the biennial tournament is played in the format nearest to the next world cup format. The 2023 Asia Cup, played months before 2023 ODI World Cup, was played in 50-over format and the 2025 edition will be played in T20 format with T20 World Cup 2026 in sight. Also Read - Proteas suffer heaviest ODI defeat in Southampton as England win 3rd One-Dayer In Asia Cup 2025, eight teams have been divided into two groups of four each - India, Oman, Pakistan and UAE are in Group A, while Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong and Sri Lanka are in Group B. Each team played once against rest of three teams in their group. Top two teams from each group move to Super Four stage where each team again plays rest of the teams once. Top two teams from Super Four will play the final. What are the venues and time of Asia Cup 2025 matches? The Asia Cup 2025 matches start 8 pm India time (6:30 pm UAE time) and all the matches will be played across two venues - Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There is one double-header day when two matches start on 5:30 pm and 8 pm India time on - September 15. Which is the most successful team in Asia Cup history? India has been the most successful team in the Asia Cup history - winning the tournament eight times across formats (T20Is and ODIs). Sri Lanka comes second with six Asia Cup titles and Pakistan have won the remaining two times.

<p>Asia Cup 2025: The biennial tournament is set to be played from Sep 9 to Sep 28 among eight teams in UAE. The tournament is being played in T20 format, keeping T20 World Cup 2026 in sight.</p>

Asia Cup 2025: History, format, teams, venues, dates, time and all you need to know

<p>The defending Asia Cup champions India are gearing up for the latest edition starting September 9 in the UAE. The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has ordered all squad players to assemble in Dubai by Thursday (Sep 4) – the venue for India’s first two group games, including one against Pakistan (Sep 14) - before their full-strength training session gets underway on Friday. On the other hand, the team is also not travelling together, unlike the last time, with no preparatory camp arranged as well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>While team captain Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are due to fly from Mumbai, head coach Gautam Gambhir is scheduled to reach Dubai on Thursday evening, with newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill flying from Bengaluru. The board has asked everyone to assemble directly in Dubai for their extended run of practice sessions before their tournament opener against the host (the UAE) on September 10.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/blind-ranking-odi-batters-makes-rcb-hero-ab-de-villiers-a-villain-who-rates-himself-better-than-sachin-tendulkar-virat-kohli-1756991799094"><strong>Blind ranking ODI batters makes RCB hero a villain, who rates himself better than Sachin Tendulkar</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><p>Team India’s first full training session is scheduled from 6 to 9 PM on Friday (Sep 5) at the ICC Academy in Dubai.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, the eight-team tournament gets underway next Tuesday (Sep 9), with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi in the opener.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Following India’s opening match against the UAE, they face arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Sep 14) in the Asia Cup‘s marquee game. The Men in Blue conclude their group stage proceedings against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Also, if India and Pakistan top Group A, both will qualify for the Super Fours, with the chances of them facing each other again in that stage increasing. However, should both stand tall in the second stage, the two heavyweights would then collide in the first-ever Asia Cup final on September 28.</p><h3>Team India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad –<br>&nbsp;</h3><p>Surya Kumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh</p>

The eight-team tournament gets underway next Tuesday (Sep 9), with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi in the opener. 

The defending Asia Cup champions India are gearing up for the latest edition starting September 9 in the UAE. The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) has ordered all squad players to assemble in Dubai by Thursday (Sep 4) – the venue for India’s first two group games, including one against Pakistan (Sep 14) - before their full-strength training session gets underway on Friday. On the other hand, the team is also not travelling together, unlike the last time, with no preparatory camp arranged as well. While team captain Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya are due to fly from Mumbai, head coach Gautam Gambhir is scheduled to reach Dubai on Thursday evening, with newly-appointed Test captain Shubman Gill flying from Bengaluru. The board has asked everyone to assemble directly in Dubai for their extended run of practice sessions before their tournament opener against the host (the UAE) on September 10. Also read | Blind ranking ODI batters makes RCB hero a villain, who rates himself better than Sachin Tendulkar Team India’s first full training session is scheduled from 6 to 9 PM on Friday (Sep 5) at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Meanwhile, the eight-team tournament gets underway next Tuesday (Sep 9), with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi in the opener. Following India’s opening match against the UAE, they face arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (Sep 14) in the Asia Cup‘s marquee game. The Men in Blue conclude their group stage proceedings against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. Also, if India and Pakistan top Group A, both will qualify for the Super Fours, with the chances of them facing each other again in that stage increasing. However, should both stand tall in the second stage, the two heavyweights would then collide in the first-ever Asia Cup final on September 28. Team India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad – Surya Kumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh

<p>The eight-team tournament gets underway next Tuesday (Sep 9), with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi in the opener.&nbsp;</p>

Asia Cup 2025: BCCI orders all players to assemble in Dubai amid no group departure, preparatory camp

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to elect its new president, vice-president and IPL chairman in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The president’s office, which is currently overseen by Deputy Rajeev Shukla, has been vacant after Roger Binny resigned from his role due to age restrictions. The AGM will also decide the fate of the IPL chairman, which is currently held by Arun Dhumal, who is ineligible to hold the post after the new sports bill came into effect.</p><h2><strong>BCCI to decide new president, IPL chairman</strong></h2><p>The BCCI AGM is set to take place later in the month as the cricket’s biggest governor body looks for new officials. In August, Shukla took over as the interim president of the BCCI as Binny had to resign from his post. However, the post won’t be vacant for long as the BCCI will decide the new President soon. It is likely that a former cricketer will take over as the president of the board as it has been the case.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628"><strong>From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This will also mean, Rajeev Shukla can be in contention for the vice presidency role and IPL chairman. Devajit Saikia, who has completed three years cumulatively as joint secretary (2 years and three months) and secretary (nine months), will continue in his position. So would joint secretary Rohan Gauns Desai and Prabhtej Bhatia, who are into their first year as office bearers.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-full-squads-complete-fixtures-date-time-venue-and-live-streaming-details-check-all-details-1755585771834"><strong>Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In case Shukla takes charge of either office, Bihar Cricket Association president and BJP leader from the state, Rakesh Tiwary, will be in contention to fill the other vacant post.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>ALSO READ | </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-india-s-probable-playing-xi-shubman-gill-to-open-sanju-samson-at-no-3-tilak-varma-to-miss-out-1755663441686"><strong>Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>With the new sports bill rolling, the cooling off period will be crucial for the appointment of Shukla, who has been holding offices in various capacities in the BCCI. The apex body will be looking to conclude the AGM as earliest as the National Sports Governance Act comes into force.</p>

The BCCI president’s office, which is currently overseen by Deputy Rajeev Shukla, has been vacant after Roger Binny resigned from his role due to age restrictions. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to elect its new president, vice-president and IPL chairman in the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM). The president’s office, which is currently overseen by Deputy Rajeev Shukla, has been vacant after Roger Binny resigned from his role due to age restrictions. The AGM will also decide the fate of the IPL chairman, which is currently held by Arun Dhumal, who is ineligible to hold the post after the new sports bill came into effect. BCCI to decide new president, IPL chairman The BCCI AGM is set to take place later in the month as the cricket’s biggest governor body looks for new officials. In August, Shukla took over as the interim president of the BCCI as Binny had to resign from his post. However, the post won’t be vacant for long as the BCCI will decide the new President soon. It is likely that a former cricketer will take over as the president of the board as it has been the case. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) This will also mean, Rajeev Shukla can be in contention for the vice presidency role and IPL chairman. Devajit Saikia, who has completed three years cumulatively as joint secretary (2 years and three months) and secretary (nine months), will continue in his position. So would joint secretary Rohan Gauns Desai and Prabhtej Bhatia, who are into their first year as office bearers. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details In case Shukla takes charge of either office, Bihar Cricket Association president and BJP leader from the state, Rakesh Tiwary, will be in contention to fill the other vacant post. ALSO READ | Asia Cup 2025, India's Probable Playing XI: Shubman Gill to open, Sanju Samson at No.3; Tilak Varma to miss out With the new sports bill rolling, the cooling off period will be crucial for the appointment of Shukla, who has been holding offices in various capacities in the BCCI. The apex body will be looking to conclude the AGM as earliest as the National Sports Governance Act comes into force.

<p>The BCCI president’s office, which is currently overseen by Deputy Rajeev Shukla, has been vacant after Roger Binny resigned from his role due to age restrictions.&nbsp;</p>

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