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Prithvi Shaw faces his former team Mumbai in a three-day practice match for Maharashtra. Shaw, who switched allegiances, joins Maharashtra alongside Jalaj Saxena. Mumbai, led by Shardul Thakur, will miss Shreyas Iyer due to injury. Free entry is offered for fans to witness this exciting encounter.

Aakash Chopra suggests India field an 'A' team in the Asia Cup 2025 alongside the main squad, drawing parallels with Australia's past strategy. He believes India A, potentially featuring players like Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, would provide valuable exposure to young talents. Chopra highlights Pakistan's batting lineup is weaker than India's second string, emphasizing India's depth.

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings captain, engaged in a humorous interaction with youngsters at the Super Kings Academy. He playfully teased the kids about supporting rival IPL teams like RCB and MI, jokingly threatening to exclude them from CSK. Gaikwad also shared lighthearted anecdotes about captaining senior players and dealing with teammates' struggles, before seriously answering questions about his experiences.