Indian veteran stars failed to find themselves a franchise while some stars found reprieve after being re-introduced into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction on Monday.
The list was announced on Friday and saw a total of 29 players getting the central contracts. This included seven two-year contracts, 19 annual contracts and three development contracts. as per ICC.
Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan bowled exceptionally well on the first day of the third and final Test as his six wickets rattled England for 267 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Ground on Thursday.
Leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed has been called for the third and final Test match of the three-match series as England announced the playing XI for the Rawalpindi Test against Pakistan with the match to be kick start from Thursday.
Test captain Ben Stokes will return to the fold after spending two months on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury after England announced the playing XI for the second match against Pakistan.
Pakistan will be hosting England for a three-match Test series, with first one at Multan from Monday onwards. The side does not feature pacers like James Anderson and Mark Wood, who previously played the 2022 series which England won 3-0. Also, skipper Ben Stokes will miss the first Test as
Ahead of the third Test match against Sri Lanka, England batting allrounder Ben Stokes showered praise on his compatriot Joe Root and called him an "amazing" player.