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India announce 15-member squad for T20 World Cup: R Ashwin back in T20I after 4 years, but why was Yuzvendra Chahal denied a chance?

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has not played in a T20 international match since 2017, has also made a comeback in white-ball cricket after 4 years. In team India’s 15 member squad, five spinners have been picked but not Yuzvendra Chahal.

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The BCCI on Wednesday announced the 15-member Indian squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021 scheduled to begin from October 17 in the United Arab Emirates and Oman.

Former captain M.S. Dhoni has been named the mentor for the team during the course of the tournament. Dhoni-led India had won the trophy in its inaugural tournament in 2007.

The selectors have dropped spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and batter Shikhar Dhawan, instead Rahul Chahar has been preferred over the experienced Chahal.

Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who has not played in a T20 international match since 2017, has also made a comeback in T20s after four years. In Team India’s 15 member squad, five spinners have been picked but not Yuzvendra Chahal.

The exclusion of Chahal comes when the T20 World Cup will be played in the UAE, where the pitch is spin-friendly. In his last outing, Chahal had played only one match in a 3-match T20I series against Sri Lanka. 

Chief Selector Chetan Sharma said that the selectors wanted a spinner who can deliver with more speed and chose Rahul Chahar since he could do that.

Sharma said the team management went with Rahul Chahar after having a lot of discussions on Chahal.

Twentythree-year-old Ishan Kishan and 30-year-old Surya Kumar Yadav have been rewarded for their consistent performance in the IPL for Mumbai Indians and Team India in away tours. 

The ICC T20 men’s World Cup is set to commence in the UAE from October 17 and Ashwin is the only off-spinner in the 15 members squad. The selectors have picked him on the basis of his previous performances in UAE and spin-friendly pitches.

Calling him an asset, Chetan Sharma said Ashwin has performed well in the IPL. The wickets are likely to be slow in the UAE and that will help the spinners, the chief selector said.

Ashwin found a place for himself in the 15-member squad in place of the injured Washington Sundar, who had also performed well in the IPL, Sharma said.

Read Also: Akshay Kumar shares heartwarming post with mother on his 54th birthday, says she is singing happy birthday song from right up there

Along with the 15 members squad, three standby player has also been picked. 

India’s 15-member squad: Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Rahul Chahar, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami. 

Reserves: Shardul Thakur, Shreyash Iyer, Deepak Chahar

In other India News, Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar turned 54 on Thursday. On the occasion of his birthday, he shared a heartwarming post for his mother, who passed away yesterday on September 8.

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IML final: West Indies Masters get bigger prize money despite finishing as runners-up, check prize money

India Masters clinched the IML 2025 title, winning ₹1 crore in prize money, while West Indies Masters secured ₹5 crore for finishing runners-up.

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Sachin Tendulkar’s India Masters emerged victorious in the inaugural International Masters League (IML), defeating Brian Lara’s West Indies Masters by six wickets in the final. The match, played with intense competition despite featuring retired cricketers, saw India dominate from the start, thanks to a stellar bowling performance by Shahbaz Nadeem and a match-winning knock from Ambati Rayudu.

Prize money breakdown

The India Masters, featuring cricket legends like Yuvraj Singh, Yusuf Pathan, and Irfan Pathan, were awarded a cash prize of ₹1 crore for their triumph. Surprisingly, the West Indies Masters, despite finishing as runners-up, took home a higher prize amount of ₹5 crore.

Ambati Rayudu Shines in the Final

Ambati Rayudu played a crucial role in India’s victory, scoring 74 runs off 50 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award along with a cash prize of ₹50,000.

Full List of Award Winners

Match Awards

Player of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (74 runs off 50 balls) – Rs 50,000

Masterstroke of the Match: Ambati Rayudu (9 fours) – Rs 50,000

Most Sixes in the Match: Ambati Rayudu (3 sixes) – Rs 50,000

Gamechanger of the Match: Shahbaz Nadeem (2/12 in 4 overs)

Most Economical Bowler: Shahbaz Nadeem (economy rate of 3.00)

Season Awards

Most Fours in the Season: Kumar Sangakkara – 38 fours (Rs 5 lakh)

Most Sixes in the Season: Shane Watson – 25 sixes (Rs 5 lakh)

The tournament saw heated moments, including a verbal altercation between Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best, proving that even legends still bring passion and intensity to the game.

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CSK vs MI: Ticket sales go live on March 19, check booking details, price list and online platforms

Tickets for the much-anticipated IPL 2025 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at Chepauk go live on March 19. Check booking details and prices here.

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The highly anticipated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is set to kick off the IPL 2025 season, and ticket sales for this blockbuster match will go live on March 19, 2025, at 10:15 AM.

Fans eager to witness this high-stakes encounter can book their tickets via the District app or www.district.in.

Ticket prices and seating details

While the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has not officially announced the pricing for IPL 2025, the ticket prices for last year ranged from ₹1,700 to ₹6,000. The expected price breakdown for this year is as follows:

Expected ticket prices for CSK vs MI IPL 2025 opener

Rs 1,700 – C/D/E Lower

Rs 2,500 – I/J/K Upper

Rs 3,500 – C/D/E Upper

Rs 4,000 – I/J/K Lower

Rs 7,500 – KMK Terrace

IPL 2025: Season opener and schedule

The 18th edition of the IPL will commence on March 22, 2025, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The CSK vs MI match is one of the most awaited fixtures in IPL history, promising an electrifying start to the season.

Fans are advised to book their tickets early, as demand is expected to be exceptionally high for this marquee encounter.

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IML 2025 Final: India Masters lift title amid Yuvraj-Tino Best faceoff

India Masters won the IML 2025 final against West Indies Masters. A heated exchange between Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best added drama to the match.

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The India Masters team, led by Sachin Tendulkar, lifted the International Masters League (IML) 2025 title in Raipur after defeating West Indies Masters by six wickets in the final. While the match was a nostalgic treat for cricket fans worldwide, an intense moment involving Yuvraj Singh and Tino Best stole the spotlight.

Yuvraj Singh vs Tino Best: Heated Exchange in the 13th Over

During India’s chase of 149, a fiery exchange between former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and West Indies pacer Tino Best erupted in the 13th over.

The two cricketers were seen exchanging heated words, prompting Brian Lara, Ambati Rayudu, and umpire Billy Bowden to step in and defuse the situation.

India Masters’ Dominant Performance

The final saw India Masters display an all-round performance, restricting West Indies Masters to 148/7 before comfortably chasing down the target.

Match Highlights

Sachin Tendulkar (25 off 18 balls) and Ambati Rayudu (74 off 50 balls) provided a 67-run opening stand, setting the stage for victory.

Rayudu smashed nine fours and three sixes, reaching his half-century in 34 balls.

Gurkeerat Singh Mann (14) and Stuart Binny (16)* contributed valuable runs.

Yuvraj Singh remained unbeaten on 13 after the altercation incident.

Stuart Binny sealed the win with two massive sixes, finishing the chase with 17 balls to spare.

Tendulkar & Rayudu Shine in IML 2025 Final

Tendulkar, at 51 years old, showed glimpses of his vintage class, delighting fans with elegant strokes. However, his innings was cut short by Tino Best, momentarily silencing the crowd. Rayudu, on the other hand, played an aggressive innings, dismantling the opposition bowlers with precision.

Despite a late resurgence from the West Indies Masters’ spinners Sulieman Benn and Ashley Nurse, India Masters secured the title with ease.

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