September 2025 Archive: Sports and Tech Highlights

Welcome to the September roundup. We’ve pulled together two stories that got a lot of buzz – a cricket board pulling a tour and the latest Apple pricing numbers in India. Both affect everyday fans and shoppers, so let’s break them down.

Bangladesh Cricket Board pauses Pakistan tour

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced that the May‑June 2025 Pakistan tour is on hold. The decision came after fresh India‑Pakistan clashes raised safety concerns for players, officials, and support staff. BCB said it is following government advice and will keep the Bangladeshi squad in India until the situation stabilizes. The board also urged players still in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to return home, citing security alerts that already forced the IPL to shift venues and the PSL to move to the UAE.

What does this mean for fans? If the tour is cancelled, there will be fewer live matches to watch and less broadcasting revenue for both boards. For the players, the pause protects their health but also interrupts a key preparation period before the next international season. The BCB’s move shows how geopolitical tension can directly impact sports scheduling.

Looking ahead, the board promised a quick review once diplomatic channels calm down. In the meantime, local cricket fans can keep an eye on domestic leagues that are still running and may see some of the touring players featured there.

iPhone pricing in India – why prices rise

Apple’s new iPhone line for 2025 sparked a lot of chatter about price hikes. The short answer: GST stayed at 18%, so taxes aren’t the culprit. The real drivers are a weaker Indian rupee and higher customs duties on imported components. When the rupee drops, each dollar of cost translates into more rupees, and Apple passes that on to consumers.

Customs duties also play a big role. Recent policy changes increased import levies on high‑end smartphones, adding another layer of cost. Combine that with the fact that Apple still assembles most models overseas, and the final price tag climbs even if the base device hasn’t changed much.

If you’re shopping for a new iPhone, consider a few tricks: wait for festive sales when retailers bundle accessories, or look at older models that get a price cut when the newest version launches. Also, keep an eye on the exchange rate – a brief rupee strength can shave a few hundred rupees off the price.

Overall, the price movement is a mix of currency swings and policy shifts, not a sudden tax hike. Knowing the why helps you plan a smarter purchase.

That’s the September snapshot. Two different worlds, but both show how external factors—politics for sports and economics for tech—shape what we see on the field and in our hands. Stay tuned for more updates as the stories develop.