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Salman Nizar's explosive batting led Calicut Globstars to a thrilling Kerala Cricket League victory. His 11 sixes in the final overs could boost his chances in the upcoming IPL auction.

Kieron Pollard etched his name further into T20 history, becoming only the second player to surpass 14,000 runs. The West Indies legend reached the milestone playing for Trinbago Knight Riders in the CPL 2025. Pollard's achievement underscores his enduring impact on the format, adding to his legacy as a dominant force in T20 cricket worldwide.

The Asia Cup 2025 match timings have been adjusted by 30 minutes to tackle extreme heat in the UAE, as confirmed by the Emirates Cricket Board.

AB de Villiers clarified his earlier comments on Dewald Brevis, stating he never questioned the legality of his IPL entry. Instead, he emphasized that several franchises, including RCB and Mumbai Indians, missed an opportunity by not investing in the young South African talent. De Villiers urged Brevis to develop his pacing skills while acknowledging his impressive six-hitting ability.

Suresh Raina supports KL Rahul's return to India's T20I team, despite his Asia Cup exclusion, citing Rahul's temperament and class. Raina highlighted Rahul's impressive IPL 2025 performance, where he scored 539 runs at a strike rate of 149.72. Rahul's T20I record includes 2,265 runs in 72 matches, though he hasn't played since the 2022 World Cup.

Pakistan began their Asia Cup preparations with a confident 39-run victory over Afghanistan in Sharjah. Salman Agha laid the platform with a 53-run knock, after which Haris Rauf picked up four wickets.

Afghanistan announced their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, with Rashid Khan captaining the team. Naveen-ul-Haq returns, bolstering the pace attack alongside Fazalhaq Farooqi and others. The squad blends experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib with promising talents, aiming to challenge established teams and make a significant impact in the tournament.

Wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, after a period of self-reflection following his initial T20I appearances, has made a remarkable comeback to the Indian team. His resurgence was fueled by a strong IPL season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he showcased his finishing abilities and even captained the team in Rajat Patidar's absence.

Swastik Chikara, 20, recalled a chat with Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 season, adding that the legendary batter is keen on prolonging his IPL career. Kohli shone with the bat in RCB's first-ever title-winning campaign in the T20 league earlier this year.

Rinku Singh played a stunning unbeaten century to help Meerut Mavericks chase 168 runs in the UP T20 League. His heroic innings comes amid pressure over his Asia Cup selection and recent poor form.