After Pakistan’s defeat against India in the Asia Cup final, a major decision has shaken their cricketing circles. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has imposed a strict ban on Pakistani players from participating in foreign leagues.
According to this new directive, Pakistani cricketers will no longer be allowed to play in international leagues such as ILT20, BBL, or other global T20 tournaments. The PCB’s intention is to prioritize domestic cricket and national duties over franchise leagues.
As of now, there is no clarity on when the ban will be lifted or whether NOCs will be issued again. Many believe this sudden move comes in response to Pakistan’s loss against India, signaling PCB’s hardline stance.
India’s Winning Start in ICC Women’s World Cup
Moving to women’s cricket, India began their ICC Women’s World Cup campaign with a convincing win against Sri Lanka.
- India’s Batting Performance: India batted first after losing the toss and posted 269 runs. Key contributions came from Amarjot Kaur (57), Deepti Sharma (53), and Harleen Deol (48).
- Sri Lanka’s Chase: In a rain-affected 47-over match, Sri Lanka managed only 211 runs, falling short. Chamari Athapaththu scored 43 runs, while Inoka Ranawira impressed with 4 wickets.
- Player of the Match: Deepti Sharma, who scored a half-century and also took 3 wickets, was named Player of the Match.
This victory gives India a strong start in the tournament.
Australia vs New Zealand Women’s World Cup Clash
Today, the much-anticipated Australia vs New Zealand Women’s World Cup match is set to take place. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how both teams perform, given their recent form and injury challenges.
Glenn Maxwell Injury Ahead of Australia vs New Zealand T20 Series
On the men’s side, the Australia vs New Zealand T20 series is beginning today. However, Australia has suffered a big blow as Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out due to injury.
During net practice, Maxwell fractured his hand while facing Mitchell Louwan. This injury means he will miss:
- The entire New Zealand T20 series
- The upcoming T20 series against India
- Possibly the early stages of the Big Bash League (BBL)
Australia is already facing multiple injury concerns, making this series even more challenging.
Injury Concerns for Both Teams
Both Australia and New Zealand are struggling with fitness issues:
- New Zealand unavailable players: Sarner, O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Finn Allen, Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, and Kane Williamson.
- Australia unavailable players: Cameron Green (playing red-ball cricket), Glenn Maxwell (injury), Josh Inglis (injury), Nathan Ellis (paternity leave), Pat Cummins (injury), and Mitchell Starc (retired from T20s).
With so many key players missing, today’s first T20 clash will test both teams’ depth.
Dinesh Karthik Joins ILT20 with Sharjah Warriors
In franchise cricket news, Dinesh Karthik is set to play in the ILT20 for Sharjah Warriors. He replaces Kusal Mendis, who has withdrawn due to his commitments in the Lankan Premier League.
Additionally, Ravichandran Ashwin has registered for the upcoming ILT20 auction. Expectations are high that Ashwin could emerge as one of the highest-paid players in the tournament. The auction is scheduled for October 1st.
Final Thoughts
That wraps up today’s Cricket 360 updates:
- Pakistan bans its players from foreign leagues.
- India starts the Women’s World Cup with a win over Sri Lanka.
- Glenn Maxwell’s injury troubles Australia ahead of the New Zealand series.
- Dinesh Karthik joins Sharjah Warriors in ILT20.
