Armaan Jaffer’s Pondicherry contract cancelled; Jayant Yadav named replacement

Armaan Jaffer's contract with the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) for the 2025-26 season has been cancelled due to his unavailability for pre-season inter-state tournaments, prioritizing club cricket in the UK. Haryana's Jayant Yadav replaces him. Meanwhile, Mumbai's Sagar Udeshi is set to be appointed as Pondicherry's captain, coach, and mentor for the Ranji Trophy due to budgetary constraints.