BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia questioned the ACC's changed Asia Cup trophy presentation norm and revealed India had requested an alternative handover. The Indian women's team declined the trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi after their 72-run win over Sri Lanka. The refusal followed the men's team's precedent from last September.

Saikia said the BCCI had made requests on the presentation ceremony before the final. The board expressed no regrets over the decision and stated the focus remained on the team's achievement rather than the presenter. India won their record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.

The incident occurred at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Saikia indicated the BCCI would continue to seek the return of previous Asia Cup trophies.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said India's women's team acted correctly in refusing to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi. The team defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday but declined to collect the trophy and medals during the presentation ceremony.

Saikia confirmed the board had requested an alternative handover format before the match. Photographs showed Saikia and BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla speaking with Naqvi in the Royal Box after the ceremony. The board has not released details of the discussion.

Saikia stated that India will eventually reclaim the Asia Cup trophies. He gave no timeline for any future handover and said the women's team had shown solidarity with the men's team on the same issue.

Smriti Mandhana said India need to maintain their winning momentum against stronger opponents after the women's team claimed their eighth Asia Cup title. India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday.

Shafali Verma scored 68 and Mandhana made 59 as the openers put together a 129-run stand that equalled the record for most 100-plus partnerships in women's T20Is. Shafali reached her fifty in 24 balls, the fastest in Asia Cup history.

Shree Charani took four for 20 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111. India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament.

Smriti Mandhana stressed the importance of maintaining winning momentum against stronger opponents after India's 72-run win over Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup final. She spoke via the BCCI on social media following the record-extending eighth title.

Shafali Verma highlighted her growth as a player and the strategic insights gained from her experienced partner. The pair shared a record 129-run opening stand in the final.

India remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Shree Charani took 4/20 as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said the team celebrated its record-extending eighth Women's Asia Cup title on the field after defeating Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. The players declined to participate in the post-match presentation ceremony.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana set multiple records during the final, including the highest opening partnership in a Women's Asia Cup final. Shree Charani took four wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111 while chasing 184.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu congratulated the team on the achievement. Harmanpreet emphasised the need to maintain consistency against stronger opponents in upcoming tournaments.

India women's head coach Amol Muzumdar said the BCCI told the Asian Cricket Council before the final that the team would not accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi. India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai on Sunday for a record eighth title. Harmanpreet Kaur's side stayed in the dressing room and skipped the presentation. Naqvi led the presentation party while Sri Lanka collected their medals and cheques. Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana scored half-centuries while Shree Charani took four wickets in the win.

Abhishek Sharma recorded the highest strike rate among 113 batters who have faced at least 30 balls from Rashid Khan in T20 cricket, reaching 234.88 with 101 runs from 43 deliveries.

The figures were compiled from matches with ball-by-ball data and place Sharma ahead of every other batter who has faced the Afghanistan leg-spinner in the format.

Sharma achieved the numbers across multiple IPL and international matches.

Vande Mataram was played in full before the national anthem ahead of India's first T20I against Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The national song was performed in its entirety for the first time at a men's international match following a recent legal amendment.

The protocol change requires Vande Mataram to be played at the start of every home series before the first game. All six stanzas were performed, extending the pre-match formalities to four minutes and two seconds.

The BCCI confirmed the new arrangement follows directives from the Union Home Ministry. The practice will continue for subsequent home matches in the series.

Abhishek Sharma scored 82 off 32 balls as India chased down 157 to beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the first T20I at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. Arshdeep Singh took three for 19 as Afghanistan were restricted to 156 for eight after India elected to bowl first. Ishan Kishan added 40 runs in a 121-run second-wicket stand with Abhishek.

Sikandar Raza will captain Zimbabwe in the three-match ODI series against Australia after Richard Ngarava was ruled out with a lower back injury. Raza steps up from his T20I captaincy role for the assignment. The series begins later this month.

Veteran batter Brendan Taylor returns to the squad along with Graeme Cremer, who will play his first ODI since 2018. Clive Mandande and Tanaka Chivanga miss out from the touring party. Zimbabwe will face a full-strength Australia side.

The three-match series provides Zimbabwe with valuable experience against top opposition. Raza's leadership will be tested against Australia's pace attack.

The BCCI will decide on Ajit Agarkar's contract renewal as chairman of India's senior men's selection committee within the next 48 hours. Reports indicate the board and selection committee will deliberate on the matter during upcoming meetings.

Agarkar has held the position since July 2023, overseeing a period of major transition in Indian cricket. His existing contract is approaching its end with no formal announcement on renewal yet made.

The chief selector's future has come under review following recent selection decisions. The board has not disclosed specific criteria that will guide the renewal discussion.

Marcus Trescothick doesn't know where he stands in England's Test coaching set-up even though the team just beat Pakistan 3-0. Stephen Fleming arrives in the UK soon to take over as full-time head coach from Brendon McCullum.

Fleming waited until his IPL duties with Chennai Super Kings finished before making the trip. Trescothick's role will be sorted out once Fleming settles in. England have India and Australia up next in the Test schedule.

Trescothick has been around the staff during the Pakistan series, but the transition leaves his position hanging.

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik has questioned Sanju Samson's inconsistent place in India's T20I plans despite his T20 World Cup 2026 heroics. Karthik raised concerns over batting order and squad selection ahead of the Afghanistan series.

Samson lasted just eight balls in the first T20I against Afghanistan, scoring 10 runs. The 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was omitted from the playing XI despite his recent form against Zimbabwe.

Shreyas Iyer said the selection call between openers was tight ahead of the series opener at Arun Jaitley Stadium. India won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening match.

India's ODI plans could hinge on Hardik Pandya's fitness ahead of upcoming series. The all-rounder is set to return later this month after a lengthy rehabilitation from quadricep and shin issues. Pandya has resumed bowling but will miss the West Indies ODIs.

Pandya has been named in the India A one-day squad for the three-match series against Australia A in Puducherry in October. His inclusion remains subject to regaining full fitness. The all-rounder was sidelined since IPL 2026.

India's search for all-round options continues amid Pandya's uncertain availability. The selectors will monitor his progress before finalising squads for future tours.

KL Rahul is expected to serve as India's vice-captain for the upcoming ODI series against West Indies. Shreyas Iyer will miss the three-match series due to his participation in the Asian Games. BCCI selectors will meet on September 16 to finalise the squad.

Rahul's appointment comes as India balance their limited-overs leadership across different formats. The Asian Games schedule creates complications for the ODI team's captaincy structure. Rahul has previous experience as vice-captain in white-ball cricket.

New Zealand pace great Trent Boult identified Rahul as a key player to watch during India's Test series against his country in November. The vice-captaincy role would add leadership responsibilities to Rahul's batting contributions.