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1. Dream11 breaks ties with BCCI, deal worth Rs 358 crore ends

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devjit Saikia on Monday confirmed that the board's contract with fantasy sports company Dream11 has ended and discussions are on to find a new main sponsor. Dream11 had signed a three-year deal worth Rs 358 crore as the main sponsor of the Indian cricket team in July 2023, replacing edtech company Byju's.

2. “Let’s resume playing Tests…”: Wasim Akram on the future of India-Pakistan cricket

Former Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has expressed his desire to see Test cricket between the two countries in the future.
"This Asia Cup will be memorable for fans around the world. I wish that India and Pakistan play a Test series again. It has been a long time and it will be a historic one for fans of both countries," Akram said.

3. Fatima Sana will captain Pakistan for the first time in Women's ODI World Cup

PCB has announced a 15-member squad for the Women's World Cup 2025, where Fatima Sana will be seen as the captain of the team and Muniba Ali Siddiqui has been selected as the vice-captain of the team.
Pakistan women's team secured their place in this World Cup by remaining undefeated during the qualifiers in April. Under Fatima's captaincy, the team topped the table by defeating strong contenders like West Indies and Bangladesh.

4. Dane van Niekerk calls off international retirement

Former South Africa captain Dane van Niekerk has withdrawn her retirement from the game. The player announced it through a social media post on August 25.
“I am extremely happy to announce that I have decided to withdraw my retirement from international cricket. This time has reminded me how much I have missed representing my country and I am fully committed to giving my all to get that opportunity once again,” she said on Instagram.

5. Gulf Giants appoint Trott as head coach and Bond as bowling coach

International Cricket Council (ILT20) franchise Gulf Giants have appointed Jonathan Trott as head coach and Shane Bond as bowling coach for the upcoming season. They will replace Andy Flower and Ottis Gibson respectively.
Apart from being the head coach of Afghanistan, Trott was also the head coach of Pretoria Capitals in South Africa 20 and was replaced by Sourav Ganguly there.

6. “I spoke to Dada”: Indian pacer reveals how Cheteshwar Pujara’s phone call changed his life

With Pujara announcing his retirement, Indian pacer Jaydev Unadkat shared an interesting anecdote about how the batsman became the reason for his entry into the IPL.
Speaking on X (formerly Twitter), Unadkat, who like Pujara plays for Saurashtra, revealed that he received a message from the veteran batsman in 2010 that changed his life and career forever.
“Hi Jaydev, this is Cheteshwar speaking. I have spoken to Dada, and you have to go to KKR trials. You are bowling really well, so keep it up. It was our first phone conversation in 2010, after a Ranji Trophy net practice where I was still a net bowler. I had no idea then that we would become best friends and share some of our best memories, and that too not just on the field,” Unadkat wrote.

7. “I wanted to play Ranji Trophy”: Pujara's shocking revelation after retirement

Pujara told Sports Tak after the announcement, “It was my personal decision and I decided that this is the right time, especially when young players should get opportunities in domestic cricket.” He further said, “Earlier I thought that maybe I would play in this Ranji season, but then I thought that if young players get a chance, they will be ready quickly. So it was my personal decision. About the last few years, when I was not a part of the Indian team, I do not want to say much.”

8. AB de Villiers hints at RCB return ahead of IPL 2026

“Maybe I will rejoin IPL in a different role in the future, but it is really difficult to commit to a full season professionally, and I believe those days are over now. But, you can never say no. My heart is with RCB and will always be. So, if a franchise feels there is a role (as coach or mentor) for me, when my time is right and ready, it will definitely be RCB,” de Villiers told IANS.