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No Babar Azam, Rizwan In Asia Cup 2025 Squad

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  On 17 August, the Pakistan Cricket Board announced their 17-man squad for the upcoming UAE Tri-series 2025 and the Asia Cup 2025 schedules on September 9. Pakistan's top batsmen Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Moahmmaed Rizwan have not been in the squad. Why Babar And Rizwan Were Ignored? Performance-based decision Babar was asked to focus on specific technical and tactical elements of his game, according to head coach Mike Hesson. The selectors decided to allow him some time to recover and start over rather than bringing him into the Asia Cup. Rizwan's strike rate has been questioned, and his recent T20 performance has been poor. Younger guys and power hitters were favored because the management wanted greater explosiveness at the top of the order. Shift in strategy Pakistan hopes to start again in a new way before the 2026 T20 World Cup. A more aggressive hitting order and fresh talent become available when two seasoned batters are dropped. The selection of Salman Ali Agha as...

Three Aussies Out! AUS v SA 2025 Shock Update

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  The team management had to make last-minute changes to their plans after Owen, Morris, and Short were formally ruled out due to injuries in a significant setback ahead of the upcoming ODI series against South Africa.  Given their recent contributions to both domestic and international cricket, the absence of these important players could significantly affect the strategy and balance of the team. Injury Concerns and Details Mitchell Owen: Concussion Setback Owen is unable to take part in the high-intensity series because of a muscle strain that has not fully healed. Lance Morris: Back Soreness Sidelines Fast Bowler Morris, an important all-round player, is limited in his bowling effort and batting flexibility due to a side strain he sustained during training. Matt Short: Side Injury Persists Short was declared out of contention after medical scans showed that he would require a prolonged recuperation period due to a finger injury he incurred while fielding. Replacements Named...

Harmanpreet, Mandhana Target World Cup History

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  India's senior players, Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana, are motivating the team to do what has defied them for decades: winning their first World Cup on home soil, as the ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 gets underway on September 30. "Playing in front of a home crowd, that is always special, and hopefully, this time we will give our 100% and try to break that barrier that all Indian fans and we are waiting for," Harmanpreet said at the trophy showing event in Mumbai, capturing the goals of the country. India has historically finished second in 2005 and 2017, the latter year seeing a breakthrough performance from Harmanpreet herself but ending tragically under Mithali Raj's leadership. Momentum & Recent Form With nine victories in 11 ODI matches, including a victory in a tri-series in Sri Lanka , and a difficult 2-1 series victory in England , India comes into the competition with confidence and a strong base for the World Cup campaign. Mandhana’s Groun...

Samson’s RR Exit Request Rocks IPL 2026 Plans

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  An important shift in his career and the character of the squad occurred when Sanju Samson, the longtime captain and star player of the Rajasthan Royals (RR), formally requested to be removed from the team ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. A Franchise Crossroads To turn around a poor IPL 2025 season that saw him end in ninth position with just four victories from 14 games, Samson reportedly pointed to increasing disputes with management, especially issues pertaining to his playing role. Tensions have increased as a result of his batting flexibility being limited by the rise of new players Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Yashasvi Jaiswal. The franchise has the power to decide whether to release, trade, or keep a player under contract; players are not allowed to select their departure under IPL regulations. RR must decide by the retention deadline in November. Who’s Watching? Several franchises have previously expressed interest: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are interested in Samson b...

Fantasy Tips For All‑Rounders: Win Big Every Match 2025

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  All-rounders are commonly known as the X-factors in fantasy cricket since they give you two opportunities to score points with the bat and the ball. Your choice of all-around players might make or break your fantasy club. Developing your ability to choose all-around players is crucial, whether you want to play in lower leagues to win games or aim for major levels to make big money. This guide offers expert-level fantasy tips for all-rounders that will help you make data-supported decisions that will improve your chances of winning in all formats.  Understand the Role of Fantasy All-Rounders in Cricket An all‑rounder is a player skilled in both batting and bowling , giving you twice the opportunity to score fantasy points. Their role changes based on the team’s requirements and match situations: Batting All‑Rounders: Usually bat in the top or middle order and bowl occasionally. Example: Ben Stokes. Bowling All‑Rounders: Primarily bowl their quota of overs but can provide ...