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Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali blamed a rift between Babar Azam and Shaheen Shah Afridi for the team’s recent downfall. Basit said, "The main reason for Pakistan cricket's downfall is the rift between Shaheen and Babar." Pakistan recently suffered a 194-run defeat to England, leading to major team changes.
Australia announced its A squad for the upcoming India tour, featuring Peter Handscomb, Sam Konstas, and Jhye Richardson. Selection boss George Bailey said, “We consider these tours an important part of performance and developing game styles in subcontinent conditions.” Players hope these matches help them secure spots for future international series.
Shimron Hetmyer hit a brilliant century to lead the Guyana Amazon Warriors to a nine-run DLS win over Trinbago Knight Riders on Monday. The Warriors posted 185 in their 16 overs at the Queen's Park Oval. Mohammad Nabi took three wickets, which helped stop the Knight Riders from winning today.
Three Maharashtra wrestlers sealed U23 Women's Worlds berths for the first time. Ahilya Shinde, Vaishnavi Patil, and Amruta Pujari won trials at the KD Jadhav Indoor Stadium. They will represent India in Las Vegas from October 12 to 18. Vaishnavi said, "The learnings of World Championships have helped me."
The Duleep Trophy semi-final between East Zone and Central Zone at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence enters Day 3. Both teams scored 266 in their first innings. Central Zone got a lead of 45 runs by stumps on Day 2. Mukesh Kumar took two early wickets as the match stayed finely balanced.
Marnus Labuschagne got dropped from Australia’s ODI squad for the upcoming series in Zimbabwe and South Africa. Chief selector George Bailey said, "We're separating those formats out, so this was a one-day cricket conversation." The batter struggled with form since 2024, leaving no space for him in the current team.
BCCI is likely to take a crucial call on Ajit Agarkar's future as Team India's chief selector in the coming days. Agarkar took charge in 2023, but his term ends this September. The board will decide on a one-year extension soon, as they want stability for the next World Cup.
Aryna Sabalenka wore 127 carats of jewels at the US Open, turning her tennis appearance into a luxury fashion moment. She chose Material Good, a New York jeweller, to create this bold look. The collection featured sapphires and other stones, perfectly matching her bright orange outfit for the big tournament.
The PCB sent seven players, including Mohammad Rizwan, home from England on Monday after poor Test results. Former keeper Kamran Akmal said, “Sending them back is not a good message for the remaining players.” The board also replaced coaches Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul to fix the team’s bad performance.
Manchester United have opened talks with Bruno Fernandes over a new contract for their inspirational captain. The club wants to tie down their leader as transfer rumours swirl on Deadline Day. Meanwhile, Harry Maguire said Marcus Rashford can star for Manchester United this season if he keeps his focus throughout.
South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus made one change to his matchday 23 for the third Test against New Zealand in Johannesburg on Saturday. Kurt-Lee Arendse replaces the injured Damian Willemse. Erasmus said, "It was always our plan to have a little more continuity in player combinations for this series."
Argentina football legend Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international football, ending a 21-year career. The 39-year-old said, “It was a decision that hurt—and still hurts deep down—but I understand that the time has come.” He thanked fans for their support while cheering for the team’s future.