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In a striking declaration, the Youth and Sports Advisor of Bangladesh revealed that star cricketer Shakib Al Hasan will no longer be allowed to represent the national team. During an interview with private broadcaster Channel24 on Monday night, Advisor Asif confirmed his stance, following a recent online altercation with Shakib. He stated that he would direct the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to prevent Shakib—who last represented the national side in 2024—from playing for the country again, citing political grounds for the decision. “We cannot let him carry the Bangladesh flag,” Asif said. “It won’t be possible for me to allow…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has strongly condemned and opposed the actions of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who remains insistent on personally presenting the Asia Cup trophy to the winning team. An ACC meeting was held in Dubai on Tuesday. BCCI representatives Rajeev Shukla, the current Vice-President, and former Treasurer Ashish Shelar joined the meeting virtually. According to sources close to RevSportz, both Shukla and Shelar objected to the fact that the trophy and winners’ medals had not yet been handed over to India. During the meeting, Naqvi, who is also the Chairman…

New Zealand could be without Rachin Ravindra for the T20I series opener on 1 October against Australia, which will be played at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. The spin-bowling all-rounder collided with an advertising hoarding while attempting a catch and has suffered a facial laceration. According to details shared by New Zealand Cricket (NZC), after sustaining the freak injury, the 25-year-old passed a concussion test at Bay Oval but will continue to be assessed. A decision on his availability will be made closer to the start of the match. “Rachin Ravindra sustained a facial injury at BlackCaps training today after…

Pakistan have included 38-year-old Asif Afridi, along with Faisal Akram and Rohail Nazir, as three uncapped players in an expanded 18-man squad for the two-Test series at home against South Africa. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will trim the squad closer to the start of the first Test, which begins on 12 October in Lahore. Asif and Faisal will bolster the spin-bowling department, which already comprises Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed. While the others are finger-spin options, 22-year-old Faisal is a wrist-spinner. In the fast-bowling department, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Khurram Shahzad, and Aamir Jamal have been included.…

A freak injury while batting in the nets has ruled Glenn Maxwell out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against New Zealand. Josh Philippe has been drafted into the squad as his replacement. Cricket Australia confirmed the development on 30 September. Maxwell was bowling to Mitch Owen during a training session in the nets at Mount Maunganui. Owen drove a powerful shot that struck Maxwell near the wrist. Having witnessed the incident from close range, Matthew Short recounted what happened: “I saw it out of the corner of my eye. We’re training under a marquee, so it’s really echoey and…

Chris Woakes has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect, bringing the curtain down on a near 15-year career at the top level for England. Just days after being overlooked for England’s upcoming Ashes series in Australia, Woakes has decided to call time on his international career. The 36-year-old is nursing a shoulder injury, which ruled him out of selection contention. “The moment has come, and I’ve decided that the time is right for me to retire from international cricket,” said Woakes in a statement on Monday. “Playing for England was something I aspired to do since I was…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Devajit Saikia has strongly condemned Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi for taking the Asia Cup trophy from the dais after India declined to receive it from him. In a thrilling encounter, India edged past Pakistan to win their ninth Asia Cup title. Following the match, the post-match rituals began; however, there was a long delay before the presentation ceremony commenced. When it finally began, the winning team was not handed the trophy, as they had refused to accept it from Mr Naqvi, who is also a minister in…

The hero of the nail-biting final, Tilak Varma, dedicated the win against Pakistan and the Asia Cup title to all Indians. Tilak’s remarks came after his 53-ball 69 helped India win their ninth Asia Cup trophy by defeating Pakistan in a last-over thriller by five wickets. “One of the most special knocks of my life. This is for all Indians,” said Tilak after winning the Player of the Match award. Having played most of his T20I innings at No. 3, Tilak was given a middle-order role in the Asia Cup. While he didn’t have a fixed batting position throughout the…

In a major setback for Bangladesh, T20I skipper Litton Das has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. Soumya Sarkar has been added to the squad, while Jaker Ali, who led Bangladesh in Litton’s absence in the last two matches, will captain the side. Ahead of the Super Four game against India, Litton sustained the injury during the team’s practice session at the ICC Academy ground on Monday. It was reported that he felt pain on the left side of his waist while attempting a square cut in the nets. After being examined by team physio Bayjedul…

Ahead of the big-ticket final against India, Pakistan T20I skipper Salman Ali Agha has given his players a free hand to be aggressive on the field. India dismantled Pakistan in a one-sided affair on 14 September. There were hardly any exchanges on the field during the game. Post-match, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sparked controversy by making a fuss over India’s no-handshake policy. In the Super Four game, tensions escalated, with altercations between players. Pakistan’s players, in particular, were overly aggressive on the field. Ahead of the third India–Pakistan clash, Salman has made his stance clear: players from both sides…