Pakistan were penalised 11 World Test Championship points and 50 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the third Test against England at Edgbaston. The ICC said the team finished 11 overs short after time allowances were considered.

The deduction followed an eight-wicket defeat that sealed a 3-0 series sweep for England. Pakistan's WTC points percentage fell to 4.63 percent, keeping them ninth and last in the nine-team table.

Captain Babar Azam accepted the sanction. The penalty compounds Pakistan's poor return from the series and leaves the side with minimal margin for error in remaining WTC fixtures.

Aaron Hardie will miss the Australia A one-day series against India A after sustaining a minor knee injury. The 27-year-old was named in the squad but has been ruled out of the tour. Hardie has played 12 ODIs for Australia since his debut in 2022.

The injury comes at a time when Australia are preparing for the Champions Trophy. Hardie had been in contention for a spot in the limited-overs squad. His absence creates an opportunity for other players to stake their claims.

The one-day leg of the tour begins later this month. Australia A will face India A in a three-match series across multiple venues.

Pakistan were docked 11 World Test Championship points and fined 50 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during the third Test against England at Edgbaston. The team finished 11 overs short after time allowances.

Captain Babar Azam accepted the proposed sanction. The deduction leaves Pakistan ninth in the WTC standings with a points percentage of 4.63.

The penalty follows England's 3-0 series victory and adds to Pakistan's recent disciplinary record in Test cricket.

Nottinghamshire signed India pace bowler Mukesh Kumar for the final two County Championship Division One matches. The 32-year-old arrives after a strong Duleep Trophy performance and joins a side sitting second, four points behind Somerset with two rounds remaining. Kumar has played 13 Tests and 18 ODIs for India. Nottinghamshire confirmed the deal on Monday, making him available for both remaining fixtures.

The club moved quickly once he became available after the Duleep Trophy concluded. The signing signals Notts need proven pace in these closing matches as they chase the title.

Kumar will be available immediately for the remaining fixtures.

ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi's position as Pakistan's Interior Minister has created repeated friction with the BCCI over trophy presentations. India refused to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi for the second consecutive tournament.

The BCCI cited ongoing military conflict and national sentiment for the refusal. Naqvi was informed before Sunday's final that India would not accept the trophy from him.

The episode follows a similar standoff at last year's men's Asia Cup final. The BCCI has maintained its position despite diplomatic pressure from ACC officials.

India's decision not to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi for the second straight year follows a deliberate BCCI policy. The board informed ACC officials beforehand that the women's team would skip the presentation if Naqvi attended, matching the men's stance from 2025.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia linked the move to government policy after the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent military tensions. He said India must participate in multinational tournaments but will not follow every condition attached to bilateral or ACC fixtures.

The policy reserves full engagement for ICC events while treating continental tournaments as lower priority. India's eight Asia Cup titles demonstrate dominance in the region, yet the board signals that political considerations override ceremonial acceptance at ACC events.

A former India batter who received his cap from MS Dhoni on debut scored 55 on his first appearance and finished with 9,184 first-class runs. A finger injury ruled him out of the 2004 U19 World Cup.

Years later he led Vidarbha to consecutive Ranji Trophy titles. He played one ODI before disappearing from the international scene.

The player combined domestic leadership with consistent run-scoring across formats.

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur declined to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi after Sunday's final in Dubai. The refusal follows a similar incident involving the Indian men's team and Naqvi during the 2025 men's Asia Cup at the same venue.

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana scored fifties as India posted 183 for five and then bowled Sri Lanka out for 111 to win by 72 runs. Shafali reached her fifty in 24 balls, the fastest in the tournament's history, while the pair added a record 129 for the first wicket.

The BCCI had informed Naqvi before the match that the Indian team would not collect the trophy from him. Naqvi also serves as Pakistan's Interior Minister and PCB chairman.

Public commentary framed India's refusal to accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi as a sudden escalation at the presentation ceremony. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed the board had informed Naqvi of the stance before the final and had already requested changes to the ceremony format.

Naqvi, who also chairs the PCB, sat through the presentation after India's 72-run win over Sri Lanka. The side followed the men's team in skipping the ceremony in 2025. Head coach Amol Muzumdar called the boycott institutional rather than personal.

The row has already put Naqvi's future as ACC president in doubt, with reports that his extension could be blocked by member boards seeking separation between the ACC presidency and national board roles.

ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi was keen to hand over the Women's Asia Cup trophy to the Indian team himself despite being informed of the BCCI's decision in advance. The BCCI had told ACC officials before Sunday's final that India would not accept the trophy from 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.

India head coach Amol Muzumdar confirmed the BCCI notified ACC officials before the final that the team would not accept the Women's Asia Cup trophy from 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. Muzumdar said the BCCI had taken a formal position on the matter.

England captain Joe Root stated his team learned valuable lessons from chaotic conditions during their 3-0 series win over Pakistan. Root praised his players for maintaining composure despite early setbacks in the final Test at Edgbaston. England completed their first home whitewash against Pakistan with an eight-wicket victory.

Root remained unbeaten on 62 after being reprieved on 23 when a no-ball overturned his dismissal. Jordan Cox supported the captain with an unbeaten 59 as England chased down 130 despite losing two wickets in the first over. Mohammad Abbas removed both openers to give Pakistan early hope.

England's clinical approach throughout the series prevented Pakistan from mounting any sustained challenge. The captain believes the experience prepares the team for their winter tour of South Africa.