The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) introduces a national competitive framework to bolster grassroots tennis-ball cricket in India. This initiative establishes an official League Affiliation Model and Zonal Panel Structure, decentralizing governance across eight regions.
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Zimbabwe secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Harare, leveling the series. Zimbabwe's bowlers shone, dismissing Sri Lanka for a paltry 80, their second-lowest T20I total. Despite a shaky start to their chase, Zimbabwe's Ryan Burl and Tashinga Musekiwa forged a crucial partnership to guide their team to a memorable win.
Shreyas Iyer will captain India A in the upcoming matches against Australia A, but Sarfaraz Khan's absence due to a quadriceps injury is a major talking point. Khan's injury also sidelined him from the Duleep Trophy. Iyer's leadership provides him a fresh opportunity after missing the Asia Cup squad.
Cricket legends like Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri will headline Sony Sports Network's commentary team for the Asia Cup T20. The tournament, featuring India, Pakistan, and others, precedes next year's T20 World Cup. Gavaskar praised Suryakumar Yadav's leadership, while Shastri highlighted the team's blend of experience and youthful talent, anticipating a strong performance in the 2025 Asia Cup.
Sandeep Sharma recounted a memorable IPL moment from 2017 when Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, advocated for him to receive the Player of the Match award after his crucial spell against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sharma dismissed Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers, helping Punjab defend a low score.
The Delhi Premier League (DPL) penalized several players after a fiery Eliminator match between South Delhi Superstarz and West Delhi Lions. Nitish Rana, despite his match-winning century, was fined. Digvesh Rathi and Krish Yadav received hefty penalties for violating the Code of Conduct. Aman Bharti and Sumit Mathur were also fined for inappropriate behavior.
Aakash Chopra has refuted Irfan Pathan's allegations of favoritism against MS Dhoni, dismissing claims that Dhoni favored players based on personal relationships. Chopra emphasized that captains tend to lean towards players they know and trust, especially under pressure, and that team selection is ultimately driven by the goal of winning, not by extraneous factors like social interactions.
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