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Riyan Parag, the emerging Indian all-rounder, considers Virat Kohli his cricketing inspiration, fondly calling him "The king who gave me my India cap." Kohli presented Parag with his ODI cap in August 2024, acknowledging his potential as a match-winner. Despite a modest debut, Parag's IPL performances and Kohli's encouragement have fueled his international aspirations.

Despite earlier uncertainties due to India-Pakistan tensions, the Asia Cup is likely to commence around September 10 in the UAE, although official confirmation is pending. The ACC might release the schedule for the six-team T20 format tournament in early July, featuring India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the UAE.

England's women's cricket team has been fined a percentage of their match fee due to a slow over-rate during their first T20 International against India, where they suffered a significant 97-run defeat. The penalty issued by the ICC after the hosts were found to be two overs short of the required number.