Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl in the second Test against England. Captain Babar Azam returned to the side, replacing stand-in skipper Salman Agha in the only change to the Pakistani lineup. The first Test of the series was won by England. Both teams are otherwise unchanged from the previous match.
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India A will host Australia A in an upcoming home series, with Anushka and Richa Bhatia named as captains of the two India A squads. The series will feature multiple formats, with each captain leading a separate team. Notably, 16-year-old Deeya Yadav, who had featured in T20s against England A, has been left out of all squads for this series. Her omission has drawn attention given her recent international A-team experience at such a young age.
Cricket South Africa has announced an increase in first-class matches for domestic provincial teams starting from the 2026-27 season. The eight Division 1 provincial sides will each play ten first-class matches under the revised schedule. Meanwhile, the seven Division 2 teams will feature in a slightly busier calendar, playing 12 matches each. The move reflects an effort to provide more competitive red-ball cricket opportunities across both tiers of South African domestic cricket.
Sri Lanka secured a hard-fought draw against India in a Test match played in Colombo. Batsman Dinusha anchored the innings with a defiant unbeaten 133, receiving crucial support from the lower order. India managed to take only three wickets on the fifth and final day despite persistent efforts. The result denied India a victory they had appeared well-placed to achieve heading into the last day.
UAE cricketer Asif Khan has received a 15-month ban for using a prohibited substance. The suspension was handed down by the relevant cricket authorities following an anti-doping violation. The ban takes effect from September 8, 2025, and will remain in force until December 7, 2026. During this period, Khan will be ineligible to participate in any cricket-related activities.
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