Is the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) partial towards men’s cricket over women’s team? Do we have a crucial update regarding the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction? And why do Jay Shah want to pair Virat Kohli and Babar Azam together? Find out all these answers and much more in today’s Daily Review System! September 14 saw the culmination of a well-run UP T20 league, with Meerut Mavericks winning the summit clash against Kanpur Superstars. Apart from this, the Duleep Trophy continued, with Tilak Varma, Abhimanyu Easwaran, and Pratham Singh hammering superb centuries. On that note, here are six of the most eye-catching sports news from Saturday, September 14.
Jay Shah ‘on board’ to revive Afro-Asia Cup
Jay Shah, the current BCCI Secretary and incoming ICC Chairman, is instrumental in reviving the Afro-Asia Cup. He has expressed keen interest in bringing back this intercontinental tournament, which would bridge the gap between Asian and African cricket. Shah’s support, coupled with the potential benefits for both continents, might make the revival of this special inter-continental tournament a reality.
PCB bias for the Champions Trophy?
The Pakistan women’s cricket team is feeling neglected by PCB as they prepare for the upcoming Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The team is not receiving a daily wage allowance during their current camp in Multan. This situation is especially shocking given the PCB’s focus on preparing for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which seems to overshadow the needs of the women’s side. While the women’s team is receiving accommodation and meals, the absence of wages is a significant blow. PCB, meanwhile, is busy allocating Rs 385 crore to rebuild Pakistan Stadiums.
IPL 2025 auction update!
The BCCI has delayed the release of IPL 2025 retention rules multiple times. Initially planned for July, they were then postponed to August and are now expected to be announced in September. However, the final deadline for franchises to retain players is November 15. The IPL 2025 mega auction is scheduled for December, with the return of Right to Match (RTM) cards likely. This could lead to multiple retention options for franchises, similar to the 2018 mega auction.
Neeraj Chopra falls 1cm away from Gold!
Neeraj Chopra’s bid for a second Diamond League title fell agonizingly short in Brussels. Despite a valiant effort while battling an injury, his best throw of 87.86m in the third attempt placed him a mere 0.01m behind champion Anderson Peters (87.87m). The competition was a nail-biting affair, with Chopra responding to Peters’ dominant first throw (87.87m) with a solid 86.82m. While his third attempt brought him close to victory, it wasn’t enough to dethrone Peters. Germany’s Julian Weber finished third with a best of 85.97m.
Gautam Gambhir prepares tactfully!
As India gear up for their Test series against Bangladesh, the team is focusing on neutralizing the threat posed by tearaway pacer Nahid Rana. Punjab bowler Gurnoor Brar has been brought in to simulate Rana’s bounce and precision during training. India’s newly made bowling coach, Morne Morkel, is also actively involved in guiding the team’s preparation.
INDIA beat PAKISTAN!
India secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Pakistan in the 2024 Asian Champions Trophy. Captain Harmanpreet Singh’s brace led India to their fifth consecutive win in the tournament, maintaining their unbeaten streak. With this victory, India solidified their position as one of the top contenders for the title. With this result, India finished their group-stage campaign undefeated, heading confidently into the semifinals.
