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Aug

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Ajinkya Rahane gives his take on Shreyas Iyer’s snub from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane recently came forward and gave his take on Shreyas Iyer and his exclusion from India's squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, despite stellar performances in the shortest format. New Delhi: With the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) announcing India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, one of the most notable exclusions from the squad was ace batter Shreyas Iyer. After some stellar performances in the shortest format, where Iyer propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024 and led Punjab Kings to the final in 2025, Iyer was…

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21

Aug

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Asia Cup 2025: Lack of batting ability among bowlers to hurt Team India?

India have announced a strong 15-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup with Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill as captain and vice-captain, respectively. However, a major issue persists in the squad and it remains to be seen if the management will take the risk of playing only seven batters. New Delhi: Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is set to embark on its Asia Cup campaign in the first week of September. They will start their campaign against the UAE on September 10 in Dubai and will face arch-rivals Pakistan four days later. The team is looking extremely strong and…

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21

Aug

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Vinod Kambli health: Former cricketer’s brother appeals fans to pray, ‘He is having difficulty to speak’

Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli's brother, Virendra, recently came forward and provided a health update on Vinod after he was admitted to the hospital back in December 2024, and has had health struggles as of late. New Delhi: Former India cricketer Vinod Kambli has continued to struggle with his health in recent times. The 53-year-old was admitted to the Akruti Hospital in Thane back in December 2024, as he was suffering from a urinary infection and cramps as well.  However, he has made his return to Bandra to his home, but his recovery remains slow. His brother Virendra Kambli took…

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21

Aug

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‘Warning sign for Samson’: Mohammad Kaif opens up on Sanju Samson’s spot in India’s playing XI

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif recently came forward and talked about how tough it would be for star wicket keeper batter Sanju Samson to make it into India's playing XI for the Asia Cup 2025 after SHubman Gill's inclusion in the squad. New Delhi: The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) recently came forward and announced team India’s squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup. Being played in the T20I format, the tournament is all set to kick off on August 9 and will see some of the best teams on the continent take on each…

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21

Aug

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What is Bronco test? Know all about rugby-centric fitness trial Indian players will have to undergo

In a recent development, ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, the Indian team will reportedly be undergoing the Bronco test, which is a rugby-centric test that will focus on the fitness of the players ahead of some major assignments. New Delhi: With several major assignments coming up for team India, it is of crucial importance for the players to maintain a high level of fitness. To help maintain such levels of fitness, a rugby-centric Bronco Test has reportedly been introduced by the Indian team’s strength and conditioning coach, Adrian le Roux. The Bronco Test is a training exercise in which…

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21

Aug

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Arsenal stun Tottenham Hotspur to hijack Eberechi Eze transfer deal following Kai Havertz’ injury

Crystal Palace's star forward Eberechi Eze is all set to make a move to Arsenal FC after the side hijacked the transfer deal from Tottenham Hotspur in the final stages of the deal. Eze is expected to join his boyhood club once more. New Delhi: In one of the biggest statements of intent, Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal seems to have hijacked the Eberechi Eze transfer deal right from under arch-rivals Tottenham Hotspur’s noses. It is worth noting that Spurs were getting all set to confirm the deal with Crystal Palace’s superstar forward Eze, but after the injury to Arsenal’s Kai Havertz,…

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21

Aug

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Mohammad Rizwan set to represent St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for remainder of CPL 2025 season

Star Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan has been signed by CPL (Caribbean Premier League) side St. Kitts and Nevis Patriots. Rizwan will be representing the side for the remaining CPL season after his snub from Pakistan's Asia Cup 2025 squad. New Delhi: Star Pakistan batter Mohammad Rizwan has signed a deal with CPL (Caribbean Premier League) side St Kitts and Nevis Patriots for the remainder of the CPL 2025 season. According to ESPNcricinfo, the CPL will officially confirm the signing of the star batter in the coming hours.  Interestingly, Rizwan will be signed into the side to replace pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi.…

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21

Aug

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James Vince overtakes Faf du Plessis in a massive feat, registers 110th T20 win as captain

Veteran England batter and the skipper of Southern Brave in The Hundred 2025, James Vince went on to register his 110th T20 win as captain, overtaking South Africa legend Faf du Plessis in the illustrious list. New Delhi: Veteran England batter James Vince overtook South Africa’s Faf du Plessis to become the third most successful captain in T20 cricket history in terms of wins. It is worth noting that leading Southern Brave to a win against Welsh Fire in The Hundred 2025, Vince registered his 110th T20 win as captain, overtaking Du Plessis, who has 109.  Vince only sits behind…

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20

Aug

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Shreyas Iyer captain, Yashasvi Jaiswal opens – What India’s alternative T20I squad could look like

India's Asia Cup squad was mostly on the expected lines, but there were a couple of surprises, including Shubman Gill being named the vice-captain of the T20I side and the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer. India take on the UAE in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2025 on September 10. Mumbai: "It's just unfortunate", "no fault of his" have been the phrases used quite commonly and unusually frequently by the chief selector Ajit Agarkar at the team selection press conferences, whether it was before the T20 World Cup last year, the Champions Trophy earlier this year…

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Aug

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‘Remind me when I was dismissed by him?’: Smith’s 2-year-old post surfaces as Archer finally gets his wicket

It was during the Ashes 2023 build-up when the publications recalled memories of the 2019 series and reporters and Steve Smith made sure to remind them that Jofra Archer still hadn't gotten him out. It may not be Tests, but two years later, Archer has gotten Smith out once each in ODIs and T20s. Cardiff: Steve Smith vs Jofra Archer was the battle of the 2019 Ashes. Archer hitting Smith on his helmet during the Lord's Test, the Australian batter being on the floor concussed, and later missing out on the third Test in Leeds. Not that he needed to,…

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