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Dewald Brevis made his ODI debut on Tuesday (August 19) in the first match against Australia. The swashbuckling batter made only six runs in his first outing in the format with the bat but ended up joining a unique list that also includes Ishan Kishan. Queensland: South Africa's newest sensation in international cricket, Dewald Brevis, played ODI cricket for the first time in the series opener against Australia on Tuesday (August 19). He scored only six runs in his maiden outing with the bat in the format and joined a special list. Brevis smashed the first ball he faced in…

The BCCI announced a 15-man squad for the Asia Cup, while dropping a few surprises. Shubman Gill, the Test captain, was named the vice-captain of the T20 side, while Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal were not picked despite scoring 604 and 559 runs respectively. Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the 15-member squad for the men's Asia Cup, set to take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9-28. Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, while Shubman Gill, who was the Mumbaikar's deputy during the Sri Lanka series last time around, has returned to…

The India squad for the upcoming Asia Cup was announced today, as the selectors picked 15 members for the continental event. Meanwhile, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar has confirmed India's first-choice opener for the Asia Cup. Mumbai: India's much-awaited squad for the Asia Cup was announced today, as Suryakumar Yadav was named the captain while Shubman Gill returned to become the vice-captain of the team. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was expected to be picked as the backup opener, has been left out, while Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are the other openers in the squad. However, the chief selector Ajit Agarkar…

India are placed in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman. The BCCI chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, named India's squad for the regional tournament. Here is a list of players who will be playing the T20 edition of the tournament for the first time. New Delhi: India announced their squad for the T20 Asia Cup on Tuesday, August 19. Shubman Gill's return as the vice-captain was the biggest headline as the Indian team brought the Test skipper back in the squad as an opening option.  The Asia Cup acts as a dress rehearsal for the…

Suryakumar Yadav has been a crucial member of the Indian T20I team for years now. SKY, the current captain, is among the four players who were part of the squad for the 2022 series and are part of the current team. New Delhi: The road to the T20 World Cup 2026 is set to begin with the Asia Cup 2025, which will be a major preparatory tournament for some top Asian teams. The likes of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are all gearing up for the marquee tournament next year in February with this regional dress rehearsal in…

Several cricket academies in Delhi have helped youngsters realise their dreams and are building players for the next generation. From West Delhi Cricket Academy to Sonnet Cricket Club, here is a list of the top 10 cricket academies in Delhi. New Delhi: Cricket in India is no less than a religion. The emotions when India lift the World Cups have been unparalleled to any other feeling for the cricket fans. The losses bring pain as the fans are deeply connected with cricket and players. Once, if not more, almost every kid has dreamt of becoming a cricketer in India. They…

Keshav Maharaj took a five-wicket haul in the first ODI of the three-match series against Australia and helped his team register a huge win. Maharaj also achieved a few milestones during his stellar outing at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns. New Delhi: South Africa spinner Keshav Maharaj created a major record for South Africa as he took his maiden ODI five-wicket haul during the first match of the series against Australia on Tuesday, August 19. Led by Maharaj's brilliant 5/33, the Proteas defeated Australia by 98 runs to bag the first contest at Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns. Maharaj had a brilliant day with…