Ali, renowned for his versatility and exceptional fielding skills, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. He was a key member of Hyderabad’s golden generation of cricketers, which included MAK Pataudi, ML Jaisimha, and Abbas Ali Baig. He breathed his last in the United States.
The Women's Selection Committee of the BCCI announced the squad to be led by Niki Prasad, while Sanika Chalke will be the vice-captain. The squad has two wicketkeepers Kamalini G and Bhavika Ahire, while three standby players, Nandhana S, Ira J and Anadi T, have also been included
Hyderabad cricketers G Trisha and Drithi Kesari have been named in the India Under-19 women’s cricket team, which will take part in the inaugural edition of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Women’s U19 Asia Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from December 15 to 22.