Briefly: BCCI scraps Impact Player rule for domestic T20 tourney
New Delhi
The BCCI has decided to scrap the contentious Impact Player rule for the upcoming Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy. The Impact Player concept was introduced in SMAT a couple of years ago and was later extended to the Indian Premier League. The BCCI’s decision to do away with the Impact Player comes shortly after it decided to retain the rule in the IPL till 2027.
Chennai
Chennaiyin stun Dortmund at Norwich City Mina Cup UK
Chennaiyin FC’s under-12 team delivered a remarkable performance, defeating German side Borussia Dortmund 4-2 at the Norwich City Mina Cup UK, courtesy a sensational four-goal display by Manipur-born attacker Nepolian Laikhuram.
Mumbai
England captain Stokes returns for 2nd Pakistan Test
England captain Ben Stokes will return to the side for the second Test against Pakistan after missing the last four matches due to a hamstring injury. Seamer Matthew Potts has also been named in the playing 11 for the first time since August, with Gus Atkinson and Chris Woakes rested for the match in Multan, which begins on Tuesday.
London
England get back to winning ways in Nations League
After three wins from four games as England interim coach, Lee Carsley appeared to distance himself from taking on the job full time. A 3-1 victory against Finland in the Nations League saw England get back to winning ways after the loss to Greece. But Carsley sounded uncertain about his credentials to succeed Gareth Southgate. “This job deserves a world class coach,” Carsley said.
