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New Delhi, Sep 5: As the red-hot favourites at the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side looks poised to reach the final in Dubai on September 13. Yet, looming over their on-field dominance is an awkward, unresolved geopolitical storm: if India lifts the title, will they actually accept the trophy from Asian Cricket Council [...]

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<p>Pakistan cricket has been hit by another controversy during its troubled Test tour of England, with a report claiming that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken the phones of some players into its custody as part of an ongoing investigation. A report by Pakistan-based 365 News claimed that the board is conducting an investigation and that further details are expected to emerge. However, the report did not specify what the PCB is investigating or why the players’ phones were allegedly taken.</p> <p>The development has triggered speculation on social media, with some questioning whether the reported move could be linked to anti-corruption procedures. There is, however, no confirmation from the PCB that an anti-corruption investigation is involved.</p> <h3><strong>Pakistan Cricket Hit By Fresh Controversy</strong></h3> <p>The reported phone issue comes at a particularly difficult point for Pakistan cricket. The team has already endured a turbulent England tour after losing the opening two Tests of the three-match series.</p> <p>The PCB subsequently made a sweeping change to the touring squad, releasing seven players ahead of the final Test. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamir Jamal, Muhammad Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad were all sent home.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a title="WATCH: ‘Besharam Hai Kya?’ Pakistan Captain’s Viral Send-Off To India Star Gets Trolled" href="https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-pak-highlights-fatima-sana-shafali-verma-send-off-pakistan-55-all-out-video-1865372" target="_self">WATCH: ‘Besharam Hai Kya?’ Pakistan Captain’s Viral Send-Off To India Star Gets Trolled</a></strong></p> <p>The board also made changes to the coaching staff, parting ways with head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul.</p> <p>Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke were brought in as their replacements for the final Test, which is scheduled to begin in Birmingham on September 9.</p> <h3><strong>Seven Players Added To Pakistan Squad</strong></h3> <p>Pakistan have drafted seven players into the squad for the series finale: Saim Ayub, Abdullah Fazal, Arafat Minhas, Saad Baig, Muhammad Randhawa, Razaullah and Muhammad Imran Jnr.</p> <p>Five of the replacements have previously played international cricket, while Muhammad Randhawa and Razaullah are yet to represent Pakistan at senior level.</p> <p>Saim Ayub has featured in eight Tests, while Abdullah Fazal has played two. Arafat Minhas has represented Pakistan in three ODIs and four T20Is.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a title="Indian Captain Rubs Salt Into Pakistan’s Wounds With Fiery 'High Standards' Remark" href="https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-pak-highlight-harmanpreet-kaur-post-match-maintain-high-standards-remark-1865381" target="_self">Indian Captain Rubs Salt Into Pakistan’s Wounds With Fiery 'High Standards' Remark</a></strong></p> <p>The group also includes left-arm fast bowler Muhammad Imran Jnr and wicketkeeper-batter Saad Baig, who was named Player of the Tournament in the 2025-26 Quaid-e-Azam Trophy.</p> <p>Muhammad Imran, also known as Imran Randhawa, is a right-arm pace-bowling all-rounder, while Razaullah also offers a pace-bowling option.</p> <p>With Pakistan already facing intense scrutiny over its performances and selection decisions, the latest report surrounding the players’ phones has added another layer of uncertainty ahead of the series finale.</p> <p><strong>ALSO READ | <a title="WATCH: Shafali Verma’s Fiery Send-Off To Pakistan Star Goes Viral" href="https://news.abplive.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-pak-highlights-shafali-verma-send-off-to-muneeba-ali-goes-viral-video-1865379" target="_self">WATCH: Shafali Verma’s Fiery Send-Off To Pakistan Star Goes Viral</a></strong></p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5718P3Lu2Zo?si=SZcHK4RREZK-HrJ0" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe></p>

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Pakistan Cricket Board took national team members' mobile phones before the final Test. These devices will remain with the board until the match concludes. ICC regulations restrict phone use in certain areas during matches. However, anti-corruption officials have broader powers during investigations. The PCB has not confirmed any link to an ongoing integrity probe.

At just twenty-two years and 220 days old, Shafali Verma made history by becoming the youngest player ever to score 3,000 runs in T20 internationals. She also claimed the title for the fastest to reach this milestone in terms of balls faced. In a decisive match, India easily chased down Pakistan's meager total of fifty-six, securing a resounding seven-wicket victory.

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India’s bowlers set up another commanding victory as Pakistan suffered a dramatic batting collapse, with Harmanpreet Kaur urging her players to maintain their high standards

India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the Women’s T20 Asia Cup after bowling out the Green Shirts for their lowest-ever total in a T20 international, 24NewsHD TV reported on Saturday.

In a recent address at the Global Impact Forum in Mumbai South Africas Consul General Gideon Labane emphasized the robust relationship between South Africa and India With shared cultural connections and a large Indian-origin population in South Africa Labane expressed confidence in the growing bilateral ties

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Tilak Varma confirms KL Rahul will miss the Duleep Trophy final as Mohammed Siraj and Devdutt Padikkal join South Zone in Chennai. The post KL Rahul out of Duleep Trophy 2026 final! Siraj, Padikkal join South Zone against Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s team appeared first on News24 .