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Tuesday, September 30

The Australian men's team begins its summer with a three-match T20 series against New Zealand, with focus on Marcus Stoinis's potential revival and finding a replacement for Mitchell Starc.

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Tuesday, September 30

Glenn Maxwell's injury has opened a middle-order vacancy for Marcus Stoinis, who is aiming for next year's T20 World Cup campaign.

Tuesday, September 30

Stoinis said: “I’m sure there’s a picture in the head of the selectors about what they want to do and how they want the team lining up come that World Cup, so it’s a nice build-in for everyone.”

Tuesday, September 30

The series will also see Australia seeking a replacement for Mitchell Starc, who has retired from T20s.

Tuesday, September 30

Sean Abbott is aiming to compete for a spot in the T20 World Cup, with Nathan Ellis and Ben Dwarshuis as other contenders.

Tuesday, September 30

Abbott said: “Benny Dwarshuis had a really good Big Bash and two really good series for Australia (against the West Indies and South Africa), while obviously Nathan Ellis just keeps getting better and better.”

Tuesday, September 30

Australia's aggressive batting approach, with a strike rate of 158.4, will be tested in New Zealand’s Bay Oval, which has small boundaries.

Tuesday, September 30

Nepal achieved a historic Twenty20 series victory against the West Indies, securing a 90-run win in Sharjah, marking their second consecutive triumph over a full ICC member.

Aasif SheikhSundeep JoraMohammad Aadil AlamRohit PaudelWest IndiesNepal

Tuesday, September 30

Nepal set a competitive total of 173-6, driven by career-best performances from Aasif Sheikh and Sundeep Jora.

Tuesday, September 30

Aasif Sheikh remained unbeaten with 68 runs off 47 balls, while Sundeep Jora contributed 63 runs from 39 deliveries, including five sixes.

Tuesday, September 30

The duo combined for a crucial 100-run partnership in 11 overs after Nepal struggled at 43-3.

Tuesday, September 30

Mohammad Aadil Alam delivered an outstanding bowling performance, claiming a career-best 4-24.

Tuesday, September 30

West Indies was dismissed for just 83 runs, their lowest T20 total against an associate nation.

Tuesday, September 30

Rohit Paudel said: "We are very happy. It took a lot to win against a test-playing country. This was a very important series for us to showcase our cricket and talent to the world."

Tuesday, September 30

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for comparing a cricket victory to Operation Sindoor, deeming it an insult to the armed forces, amid suspended diplomatic ties with Pakistan.

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Tuesday, September 30

Owaisi questioned India's decision to play cricket with Pakistan in the Asia Cup, highlighting past strong actions against Pakistan.

Tuesday, September 30

Owaisi emphasized his criticism was not directed at the Indian cricket team, stating, "Indian cricket is a great team; Pakistan's team is no match for it. I am not questioning our players."

Tuesday, September 30

He questioned the Prime Minister's actions, stating, "Modiji, you yourself said that blood and water cannot flow together, and that dialogue and terror cannot go hand in hand. You said Operation Sindoor is still on. In such a situation, why did we play those matches?"

Tuesday, September 30

Owaisi criticized Modi's social media post, stating, "By equating a cricket match with Operation Sindoor, the Prime Minister is insulting the valour of our armed forces. How can a sporting event be compared to their sacrifice?"

Tuesday, September 30

Following India's record ninth Asia Cup victory in 2025, a resurfaced video revealed former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal's experience with bounced government cheques after the 2009 T20 World Cup.

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Tuesday, September 30

The video, from a 2023 podcast with Nadir Ali, features Ajmal recalling the 2009 T20 World Cup-winning squad being promised PKR 25 lakh cheques from then Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani.

Tuesday, September 30

Ajmal shared that the players were initially delighted, but the cheques later bounced.

Tuesday, September 30

Ajmal said: "I was shocked that even a government cheque could bounce. We were told the PCB chief would handle it, but they also refused, saying it was the government’s promise. In the end, the only money we got was from the ICC."

Tuesday, September 30

The resurfaced comments highlight contrasting player treatment, especially when compared to the BCCI's immediate Rs 21 crore cash prize for India's recent Asia Cup win.

Tuesday, September 30

Saeed Ajmal was a key player, taking 12 wickets in Pakistan’s 2009 campaign.

Tuesday, September 30

Ajmal's career ended in 2015 after an ICC suspension.

Tuesday, September 30

Australia's champion cricketers are preparing for a challenging ODI World Cup in India and Sri Lanka, aiming to defend their title after a surprising T20 World Cup semi-final loss.

Alyssa HealyAshleigh GardnerEllyse PerryAustraliaIndiaSri Lanka

Tuesday, September 30

Alyssa Healy, leading Australia, anticipates the challenges, including expectations as defending champions, an extended road stint, and tough playing conditions in India.

Tuesday, September 30

Healy said: "I think on the field, we’re in such a great place to go there and just play some good cricket."

Tuesday, September 30

Ashleigh Gardner, reflecting on the T20 World Cup semi-final loss, noted the team's resilience and desire for improvement.

Tuesday, September 30

Gardner said: "It’s still hard to believe that … we bombed out when we did."

Tuesday, September 30

Ellyse Perry sees the growing talent in women's cricket as a significant challenge, anticipating larger crowds and increased scrutiny.

Tuesday, September 30

Meg Lanning believes the 50-over format favors the best team, offering opportunities to problem-solve and showcase skills over time.

Monday, September 29

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to formally protest against Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after he took the Asia Cup trophy following India’s refusal to accept it.

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Monday, September 29

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated, “We had decided not to take the trophy from the ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who happens to be Pakistan’s Interior Minister. However, that does not mean that the gentleman will take away the trophy.”

Monday, September 29

India's representatives will raise a serious objection in the upcoming ACC meeting in Dubai, as stated by Saikia.

Monday, September 29

Saikia added, “Our two representatives are going to raise a serious objection against the chairperson of the ACC for illegally retaining the trophy. He has no right to keep it.”

Monday, September 29

The BCCI plans to escalate the issue to the ICC if the ACC doesn't address their concerns, with Saikia saying, “I hope that good sense will prevail upon Naqvi and he will give the trophy and the medals to us.

Monday, September 29

Saikia also condemned the delayed presentation ceremony, calling it “very unsporting” and hoping for the trophy and medals to be returned.

Monday, September 29

Following India's victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final, the team celebrated without the trophy.

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