September 29, Morning Brief: Today’s top news and headlines from cricketing world

IPL 2024 Trophy. (Source – Twitter/X)

1. India name 15-member squad for T20Is against Bangladesh, Mayank Yadav earns maiden call up

The 15-member squad for the T20I series against Bangladesh was announced by the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) and Suryakumar Yadav has been entrusted with leading the Indian T20I. (Read More)

2. Zaheer Khan picks Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami as top picks in his Fab Four of active fast bowlers

Legendary Indian pacer Zaheer Khan recently picked his top four fast bowlers in modern-day cricket. He named compatriots Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami on the list and credited them for India’s success. (Read More)

3. IPL 2025 Mega Auction: Six Retentions, RTM comeback confirmed, Impact Player to continue

As per the latest development, the franchises can retain up to six players along with the Right-to-match (RTM) card making its comeback into the upcoming IPL 2025 auctions. (Read More)

4. BCCI’s historic IPL 2025 announcement, players to earn INR 7.5 lakhs extra per match

In addition to the salaries that Indian players will earn via their respective contracts with their respective franchises in the IPL, a per-game fee of INR 7.5 lakh will be provided to Indian cricketers (Read More)

5. Arun Dhumal to remain chairman for another year as he is likely to be re-elected to IPL GC

The meeting, scheduled for Sunday, September 29, in Bengaluru, is expected to bring continuity to the IPL Governing Council (GC) with the re-election of Arun Singh Dhumal and Abhishek Dalmiya. (Read More)

6. Watch: Shoaib Bashir survives as towel mishap denies Kyle Abbott a wicket in County Championship match

In a County Championship Division One encounter between Somerset and Hampshire at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton, Shoaib Bashir got a reprieve after being dismissed as Kyle Abbott couldn’t believe his luck. (Read More)

7. SA20 2025: Durban’s Super Giants rope in Allan Donald as bowling coach

In a fresh development, former South Africa fast bowler, Allan Donald, has been appointed as the bowling coach of Durban’s Super Giants for the forthcoming season of the SA20 2025. (Read More)

8. ‘We don’t drop anyone’ – India head coach Gautam Gambhir puts an end to selection debate

India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir recently addressed the ongoing debate surrounding player selection, emphasizing inclusion rather than exclusion. (Read More)

9. ‘It would feel better if there was some play’ – Najmul Hossain Shanto reveals frustration over sporadic pattern of play

As frustrating as it was for the supporters who had made their way to the venue as well as had stayed fixated on their seats hoping for action, skipper of Bangladesh, Najmul Hossain Shanto, was quick to express his disappointment as well. (Read More)

10. Jason Gillespie asks for ‘ruthlessness’ from Pakistan players ahead of England series

Former Australia pacer Jason Gillespie, who was appointed as Pakistan’s new Test head coach, has emphasized the need for his team to develop a killer instinct when in dominant positions against their opponents. (Read More)