IPL Confirmed retention of six for each of the 10 franchises ahead of the mega auction, which could be via RTMs, or a mix of the two ahead of the auction. The maximum number of capped players is five while there is one space for an uncapped player. On the other hand, BCCI announced the Indian squad for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh. Suryakumar Yadav remained the captain but there was no vice-captain. However, Varun Chakraborty made a comeback, and pace sensation Mayank Yadav was called up for the first time. All this and more in our sports wrap for today.

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The India-Bangladesh Test match in Kanpur has been delayed due to wet conditions.

It hasn’t rained, but the wet spots are refusing to dry. There is no sun to help and groundsmen have used dryers and cement to dry out the affected areas to no avail. There will be a third inspection on day 3 as the wait continues.

Mayank Yadav called up, India announce T20 squad as Chakraborty returns

The BCCI has announced India’s 15-member squad for the Bangladesh T20 series starting on October 6. Mayank Yadav has been included in the squad for the first time, having been declared fully fit after his injury and Varun Chakraborty has been recalled after two good seasons in the IPL.

IPL retention confirmed, franchises allowed to retain six players

The 10 IPL franchises will be able to retain up to six players ahead of the mega auction. Retentions can be pre-auction, through RTMs, or a mix of both of which five can be restricted but one must be unrestricted. There can be a maximum of two non-capped players out of the six retainers.

Criticism of overseas players

Seeing the prices drop to Rs 20-25 crore, the IPL Governing Council and BCCI have ordered overseas players to register for the mega auction or else forfeit their names for next year’s IPL. Will not be able to send. In addition, players who opt out after being selected will be banned for a couple of seasons.

Capped players are uncapped if they do not play for five years.

MS Dhoni It is likely that the IPL 2025 will be played with the reinstatement of the unrestricted rule by the IPLGC. Dhoni, who has not played international cricket since 2019, can be retained as an uncapped player as he has not been in the playing XI for more than five years when the next season starts.

Sri Lanka won the series 2-0

Sri Lanka have reduced New Zealand by eight runs in the second innings and are close to a big innings victory in Galle and a 2-0 series win.

England take on Australia in the series decider in Bristol

England have produced impressive performances with bat and ball in the last two ODIs to level the series 2-2 after losing the first two matches and now the pressure will be on Australia with the pace of the hosts.

Ireland will be looking to level the series against South Africa in Abu Dhabi.

South Africa chase a run with 14 balls to spare in the T20 series opener against Ireland. Ireland will be looking to level the series in the decider and the Proteas are favorites to win it.

Tim Southee Brian overtook Lara.

Tim Southee has surpassed Brian Lara to hit 89 sixes in Test cricket and is now seventh in the list of most sixes in the format as he hit one during his brief innings against Sri Lanka.

Osasuna stunned Barcelona in La Liga.

Anti-Budemir’s brace helped Osasuna end Barcelona’s La Liga winning streak. Sixth-placed Osasuna beat the table-toppers 4-2 in an impressive result.