The ICC on Tuesday banned Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf for two matches for violating its code of conduct during Twenty20 games against India in the Asia Cup. The ban means Rauf will be eligible only for the third game of the ODI series against South Africa at Faisalabad on Saturday.

Naman Dhir is Jitesh Sharma's deputy, while the squad also includes Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Priyansh Arya, Ramandeep Singh, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Suryansh Shedge, Abishek Porel and others

The long-standing controversy surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 trophy handover is expected to surface during the International Cricket Council (ICC) meetings in Dubai this week, even though the issue is not officially listed on the agenda.

Rauf copped two financial penalties of 30 percent each for two separate incidents during matches against India, leading to a two-match ban in the upcoming ODI series against South Africa on November 4

The trophy has reportedly remained in an ACC office in the UAE, with Naqvi offering to organise an event in Dubai later this month to hand it over to the Indian team. However, the matter remains unresolved, with the trophy’s location now undisclosed.

BCCI has announced India A’s Rising Star Asia Cup 2025 squad led by Jitesh Sharma, featuring teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi and top IPL-performing youngsters for the high-stakes tournament in Doha.

The India-Pakistan clash in the Rising Stars tournament promises to be a heated affair given the on-field and off-field tension between the two nations. India are still yet to receive their Asia Cup 2025 trophy from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is also Pakistan's Interior Minister.

Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has received a two-match suspension for breaching the ICC's code of conduct during matches against India at the Asia Cup in September, the governing body said on Tuesday.

Haris Rauf received a two-match ban and a 30% fine for inappropriate gestures during the Asia Cup along with four demerit points. The pacer will miss the ODI series against South Africa.

Indian senior men’s national team head coach Khalid Jamil, on Wednesday, announced a 23-member probables list for his side’s upcoming FIFA International match window.

Hockey India has clarified that it will not restrict players from shaking hands with Pakistan team members during international matches, taking a contrasting stance to BCCI’s no-handshake policy during the Asia Cup 2025.