Brifly: AFI to rejig qualification system, domestic calendar

Chennai: The Athletics Federation of India plans to restructure the domestic competition from the 2025 season, president Adille Sumariwalla said. “To qualify for major international events the athletes will have to compete in a certain number of domestic competitions to earn valuable points,” he said.

Greater noida

Day 3 of Afghanistan-NZ Test abandoned due to rain

Day 3 of the one-off Test between Afghanistan and New Zealand was abandoned due to heavy rain. The first two days were called off without a ball bowled due to a wet outfield.

Karachi

Champions Trophy: ICC delegation to visit Pakistan

An ICC delegation, which is due to visit Pakistan this month to ascertain the preparations for the Champions Trophy, will also discuss the tentative schedule of the event with the Pakistan Cricket Board. The PCB had sent a tentative schedule to the ICC sometime back in which it had suggested making Lahore the base of the Indian team.

Kuala lumpur

Asian Cricket Council to start U-19 Women’s T20 Asia Cup

Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah has announced the launch of the inaugural Women’s U-19 T20 Asia Cup, which will be held every two years.