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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Fitness Concerns Cloud India’s Squad Selection

Manish Kumar

With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 fast approaching, India’s selectors face challenges in finalizing the squad due to injuries to key players like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav. The upcoming ODI series against England will likely shape the final lineup, but the squad announcement must meet the ICC’s January 12 deadline, adding urgency to the decision-making process. Mohammed Shami: Doubts Persist Recent Form: Shami last played for India in the ODI World Cup 2023 final before an ankle injury sidelined him. Since then, he has showcased strong performances in domestic…

Women’s T20 Tournaments Get Dedicated Window, WPL Shifts to Early 2026

Manish Kumar

The International Cricket Council (ICC) recently revealed the Women’s Future Tours Programme (FTP) for 2025-2029, featuring dedicated windows for women’s T20 leagues around the world to maximize player availability. Among these, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) window has been shifted from February-March to January-February beginning in 2026. This move allows major leagues like The Hundred (August) and the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) (November) to operate without overlap, thereby increasing player participation across tournaments.   The newly announced FTP also introduces the Women’s Champions Trophy, set to debut in 2027,…