India spinner Varun Chakravarthy said he is concentrating on following his process rather than reacting to results ahead of the T20I series against Afghanistan. The 35-year-old has endured a difficult run of form since India's T20 World Cup triumph.

Chakravarthy struggled in the IPL and the away T20I series in England before a hamstring injury cut the tour short. He has worked on his consistency in domestic cricket since returning to fitness.

India face Afghanistan in a three-match T20I series in Delhi starting on Sunday. The matches serve as preparation for the Asian Games later this year.

England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick said age should not prevent Jacob Bethell from opening the batting in Test cricket. England's opening problems have persisted across recent series.

Bethell's return creates a logjam in the top order ahead of the tour to face the world Test champions in December. Trescothick indicated traditional thinking on opener profiles may need revision.

England have yet to finalise their batting order for the series.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticised captain Shreyas Iyer's decision to hand the final over to Shivam Dube in the first T20I against Afghanistan at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kaif questioned the bowling tactics after Dube endured a difficult spell with the ball. The decision came under scrutiny following India's victory.

Kaif argued that Dube does not bowl three overs for his IPL franchise, making the choice questionable at international level. The former India batsman suggested more experienced options were available for the death overs. Iyer defended the decision as part of the team's bowling rotation plan.

The criticism highlights ongoing debates about India's death bowling options. The series continues with both teams adjusting their strategies.

Barbados Tridents spinner Allah Ghazanfar took a triple-wicket over against Guyana Amazon Warriors in the Caribbean Premier League on Sunday. The Afghanistan mystery spinner dismissed three batters in consecutive deliveries during the match at Kensington Oval.

Ghazanfar finished with figures that helped restrict Amazon Warriors to 99 all out. George Linde and Johann Layne supported with eight wickets between the trio. Barbados Tridents won by eight wickets to qualify for the Eliminator.

The performance marks Ghazanfar's emergence as a key limited-overs option ahead of the T20 World Cup. He has been a consistent performer for Mumbai Indians in the IPL this season.

Guyana Amazon Warriors opener Glenn Phillips held his pose after hitting a six into the stands during his team's CPL match against Barbados Tridents on Sunday. The image of the New Zealand batter's follow-through circulated widely on social media.

Phillips' innings formed part of Amazon Warriors' total before they were bowled out for 99. Barbados Tridents won by eight wickets to qualify for the Eliminator.

The CPL match took place at Kensington Oval. Phillips has been a consistent performer for Guyana Amazon Warriors across recent seasons.

Sanjay Manjrekar said Sanju Samson does not help his own cause amid tough competition from 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for an India T20I opening spot. Samson lasted eight balls and scored 10 runs in the first T20I against Afghanistan on Sunday.

India chose experience and selected Samson and Abhishek Sharma as openers, leaving Sooryavanshi out despite his recent form. Captain Shreyas Iyer called the decision a tight call between the three openers.

Former India batter Mohammad Kaif criticised the move to bring Samson back at Sooryavanshi's expense. Aakash Chopra supported Samson's selection but warned that pressure will intensify as long as Sooryavanshi remains benched.

BCCI officials told the Asian Cricket Council before Sunday's Women's Asia Cup final that India would not accept the trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi. Naqvi, who also serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister, led the presentation party after India beat Sri Lanka by 72 runs in Dubai. Head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed the BCCI had taken a formal position on the handover. Sri Lanka players collected their medals and cheques while India remained in the dressing room. The episode mirrored last year's men's Asia Cup final at the same venue.

Shafali Verma smashed the fastest fifty in Women's Asia Cup history off 24 balls as India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs in the final in Dubai on Sunday. She finished with 68 from 39 balls in India's total of 183 for five. Smriti Mandhana scored 59 and added 129 runs for the opening wicket with Verma.

The partnership set a new world record for the highest T20I final stand. Shree Charani took four wickets as Sri Lanka were bowled out for 111. India claimed a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Verma's tournament performance. Head coach Amol Muzumdar credited the strong batting effort and the three-pronged spin attack for the victory.

Sri Lanka batter Vishmi Gunaratne was stretchered off the field during the Women's Asia Cup final against India in Dubai. The incident occurred in the fifth over of India's innings. Gunaratne was receiving treatment after a fielding incident.

India had won the toss and elected to bat first in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match was played on September 13. Gunaratne's injury adds to Sri Lanka's concerns ahead of future matches.

Sri Lanka had reached the final after defeating Pakistan in the semi-final. The team will assess Gunaratne's condition before their next assignment.

Salman Ali Agha scored a triple-century in domestic cricket days after being sent home from England as part of Pakistan's squad changes. Representing Kingsmen Academy in the President's Trophy Grade-I, Salman came to the crease with his team at 72 for three against Markhor IT Solutions. He remained unbeaten on 300 as his team reached a substantial total.

The innings came as a response to his turbulent period with the national team. Salman had been part of Pakistan's squad in England before being among those sent home. His domestic performance provides a strong statement of his form.

The triple-century adds to Salman's case for national team consideration. His domestic exploits contrast with his international struggles in recent times.