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Pakistan batter Muneeba Ali was controversially run out against India in the Women's World Cup. Despite an LBW appeal, the ball remained live, and a throw to the stumps found her out of her crease with her bat airborne. The 'bouncing bat law' did not apply as she was stationary.

Match referee Andy Pycroft, previously embroiled in an Asia Cup handshake controversy, received a warm welcome at the India vs West Indies 1st Test. Shubman Gill, making his home debut as India's Test captain, saw West Indies win the toss and bat first. The match began smoothly, free from any past drama.

BCCI strongly objected to ACC President Mohsin Naqvi taking the Asia Cup trophy and medals after India's win. At the ACC AGM, BCCI representatives cornered Naqvi, refusing his offer for Suryakumar Yadav to collect them due to Naqvi's anti-India posts. The issue is now deferred for mediation, with India threatening an ICC complaint.

The BCCI on Tuesday, September 30, grilled PCB chief and ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi for his role in the Asia Cup trophy fiasco after the final between India and Pakistan.

USA Cricket's troubles escalated as six member leagues voted to remove League Director Anj Balusu, an ally of chairman Venu Pisike. This action has left the board deadlocked at 4-4, potentially stalling critical decisions, including a looming vote on Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The move underscores growing frustration and calls for the current board to step aside for urgent governance reforms.