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Sunil Gavaskar slams foreign cricket experts for commenting on India’s Asia Cup squad

Sunil Gavaskar has called out the foreign cricket experts for commenting and analysing India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025, stating that they should focus on their own country's cricket. Several experts have given their views on Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal's snubs. New Delhi: India cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar slammed the foreign cricket experts for commenting on India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Former Indian cricketers and experts have expressed surprise over the snub of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal from India's squad; however, Gavaskar feels that the foreign experts should focus on their cricket. "What is baffling…

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26

Aug

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Virat Kohli reacts to Cheteshwar Pujara’s retirement: ‘Thank you for making my job easier at No.4’

Cheteshwar Pujara walked into the sunset as he announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, closing out a 13-year-long, illustrious chapter. Former India captain Virat Kohli has given his reaction to Pujara's retirement. New Delhi: Former India captain Virat Kohli paid his tribute to the now-retired Cheteshwar Pujara with a special post on social media. Kohli and Pujara were the Indian mainstays in the Test cricket and had scored some huge runs in their heydays. While Kohli hung up his boots from Test cricket in May this year, Pujara confirmed his all India retirement in late August with…

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26

Aug

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Five players to keep an eye on in Duleep Trophy as India’s Test season awaits

The forthcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy will begin on August 28. Ahead of that, check five cricketers that the selectors will keep an eye on, especially with the Test series against South Africa and West Indies in mind. New Delhi: The Duleep Trophy is set to begin on August 28, with North Zone playing East Zone and Central Zone taking on NorthEast Zone. By virtue of their dominance in the previous edition of the zonal tournaments and in the Ranji Trophy, West Zone and South Zone have already qualified for the semi-finals, which will be played on September 4…

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26

Aug

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FIDE World Cup returns to India after 23 years as Goa gears up to host tournament

India last hosted the FIDE World Cup in 2002 in Hyderabad, with Viswanathan Anand lifting the title. The tournament returns to India after 23 years, with Goa set to host the event in which 206 players will take part in. New Delhi: The FIDE World Cup returns to India after 23 years, as Goa will be hosting the prestigious tournament from October 30-November 27. 206 players will be featuring in the tournament that will offer a berth to three players for the coveted Candidates and a prize purse of USD 2 million. India will have a strong field with the…

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26

Aug

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Suryakumar Yadav opens up on recovery journey after third surgery in three years

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav detailed his recovery from a recent sports hernia surgery, praising the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence for its role in his rehab. Set to lead India in the Asia Cup, he confirmed he’s feeling fit and ready. Bengaluru: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has shared valuable insights into his recent recovery from sports hernia surgery, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the meticulous rehabilitation process that took place at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru. The flamboyant middle-order batter underwent surgery in Munich this June after experiencing discomfort in his lower right abdomen during the…

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26

Aug

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PV Sindhu makes winning start at World Championships, beats Kaloyana Nalbantova in straight games

PV Sindhu defeated Kayolana Nalbantova in the first round of the Badminton World Championships 2025 in straight games. Sindhu was under the pump in the first game as she faced two game points but managed to pull it off, before a cakewalk second game. Meanwhile, HS Prannoy also won his opener. New Delhi: Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu made a winning start to the Badminton World Championships as she defeated Bulgarian Kaloyana Nalbantova in straight games on Tuesday, August 26.  Sindhu, who has endured a lean run in 2025 with several first-round exits, survived two game points in the first…

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26

Aug

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Staying in present and controlling the controllables: Yash Dhull 2.0’s mantra post surgery | Exclusive

Yash Dhull has been scoring runs for fun in the ongoing Delhi Premier League, scoring 435 runs in eight innings at an average of 87, while striking at 167.31 for Central Delhi Kings. Dhull sat down exclusively to chat with India TV about his heart surgery, the comeback and the learnings. New Delhi: "It was around this time last year, I don't remember it exactly and I actually don't want to, as I want to put it behind me. But I didn't have any other option apart from surgery," an anxious Yash Dhull tries to recall the timeline of his…

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26

Aug

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Sanju Samson continues his strong run in KCL, falls little short of consecutive tons as Asia Cup stands ahead

Sanju Samson produced another strong knock in the Kerala Cricket League as he auditions himself for the Asia Cup 2025. Samson had hit a hundred in the previous match and has now hit 89 in the clash against Thrissur Titans. New Delhi: India batter Sanju Samson continued his strong run in the Kerala Cricket League as he slammed another fifty-plus score. Samson made a 46-ball 89 as he gears up for the Asia Cup 2025 with another stroke-filled knock. Playing for the Kochi Blue Tigers, Samson made 89 with nine sixes and four fours in another strong knock at the…

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Aug

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US Open 2025 August 26 schedule: Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek in action; check major fixtures

Defending champion Jannik Sinner and 2022 winner Iga Swiatek will get their campaigns underway in the US Open 2025 on Day 3. Day 2 witnessed Carlos Alcaraz beating Reilly Opelka and Venus Williams losing her opener to Karolina Muchova. Here is the US Open's schedule for August 26. New Delhi: US Open 2025 August 26 schedule: Day two of the US Open 2025 churned out some gripping matches, some emotional moments and some surprising results. Carlos Alcaraz, the 2022 US Open champion, eased past the USA's Reilly Opelka in his first round in straight sets 6-4, 7-5, 6-4.  Meanwhile, American…

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Aug

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‘It’s been a privilege and honour’: Indian cricket team’s masseur for a decade, Rajeev Kumar, bids goodbye

Rajeev Kumar came into the Indian team in 2016 after the BCCI had parted ways with the much-loved Ramesh Mane (Mane Kaka), a decade ago in 2015. Kumar confirmed the development on his Instagram page. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) parted ways with Rajeev Kumar, the Team India masseur for nearly a decade, following the England tour. Kumar, in his lengthy tenure, was a key member of the support staff led by Ravi Shastri before and later Rahul Dravid, being at players' disposal at every step before, during and after the game, during training…

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