Dres, 4 de mayo: Shami tiene BCCI de BCCI

Before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), a bombshell news dropped. Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Kagiso Rabada was suspended. It was confirmed that he won’t play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Sunil Gavaskar labelled RCB as title favourites and thinks that Pakistan may not play in the Asia Cup 2025.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) aren’t that bothered about Mohammed Shami’s performance in IPL 2025, before the India vs England Test series. Coming to the RCB vs CSK match, Josh Hazlewood didn’t play. And Ayush Mhatre nearly joined Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Kagiso Rabada fails drug test

Kagiso Rabada has been provisionally suspended. The GT pacer tested positive for a banned substance during the SA20 earlier in the year, and it is now that he’s been charged. Rabada has been found guilty of using a recreational drug and won’t take further part in the IPL 2025 season.

Shami still in India vs England Tests plans

The BCCI isn’t doubting Shami. The pacer has been getting thrashed in the IPL 2025. Less than a month ago, he was hit for 75 runs in 4 overs. Shami has taken 6 wickets in 9 matches at 56.16 and is going at 11.23 runs per over. A BCCI source told InsideSport that Shami remains in plans for the India vs England Tests. Just like Rohit Sharma has returned to form in IPL 2025, they expect the pacer to bounce back.

No Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025?

Pakistan may not play in the Asia Cup 2025. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar thinks the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) could be disbanded due to the current political tension between India and Pakistan. Currently, the tournament is an 8-team event. But that could change, as per Gavaskar.

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