The IPL Governing Council has introduced a new retention formula that demands teams pay more for retaining additional players. Retaining five players will cost Rs 75 crore out of an auction purse of Rs 120 crore. Teams like Mumbai Indians may prioritize key Indian players, affecting their budget for new signings.
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Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood defended his player and opening batsman Abdullah Shafique, highlighting his superior Test records over Virat Kohli’s early career, amidst criticism of the squad’s selection. The media questioned Masood and PCB’s selection of players, pointing out the inconsistency in the team’s performance over a period of time.
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Pakistan Test captain Shan Masood’s press conference saw an awkward moment when a journalist’s question prompted intervention from Pakistan Cricket Board’s media director, Sami ul Hasan. Concern over Masood and his team’s performance underlined recent criticism of the PCB and selectors following poor results, such as the recent 0-2 Test defeat by Bangladesh.
Read MoreFacing criticism over team selection, Pakistan’s Test captain Shan Masood addressed pointed questions from the media about player performance and consistency ahead of the series against England. Despite admitting the team’s poor performance in 2024, Masood stood by his decision to back certain players and give them a longer run to prove themselves.
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