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Did Ajit Agarkar shut the door of India’s Test team on Karun Nair permanently? Know details

India's 15-member squad for the two-match Test series against West Indies was announced today. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed the squad from Dubai in a press conference and also opened up on Karun Nair being left out of the squad. Here's what he said: Dubai: India's Test squad for the upcoming series against the West Indies was announced today. As many as six players from the England tour were left out for different reasons, and Karun Nair was also among the players to be dropped from the team. He had made a comeback on the England tour, but he couldn't…

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Lisa Keightley replaces Charlotte Edwards as head coach of Mumbai Indians ahead of WPL 2026

Former Australian cricketer and veteran coach in the women's cricket circuit, Lisa Keightley has been appointed as the head coach of the Mumbai Indians ahead of the fourth season of the WPL. Keightley will replace two-time WPL-winning coach Charlotte Edwards. Mumbai: Mumbai Indians have appointed former Australian cricketer and two-time World Cup-winner Lisa Keightley as the head coach ahead of the new season of the Women's Premier League (WPL). Keightley, who was the assistant coach for the Delhi Capitals Women for the last three seasons, recently led the Northern Superchargers to the Women's Hundred title and has previously coached both…

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Why was Abhimanyu Easwaran dropped from India’s Test squad for West Indies series?

Abhimanyu Easwaran was dropped from India’s Test squad for the West Indies series as KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal secured opening spots. Axar Patel replaced him to add all-round options. Other drops included Arshdeep Singh, Akash Deep, Karun Nair, and Shardul Thakur. Mumbai: Despite proving his mettle in domestic cricket, Abhimanyu Easwaran is yet to make his debut for India. He was part of the squad that travelled to Australia and England, but couldn’t break into the playing XI. With Rohit Sharma opting out of the first Test against Australia in Adelaide, Easwaran was expected to make his debut, but…

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Why was Sarfaraz Khan not picked in India’s Test squad for West Indies series?

India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Test series against the West Indies was announced today. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirmed the squad from Dubai in press conference that had Sarfaraz Khan’s name missing. Here’s the reason why he wasn’t picked: Mumbai: BCCI announced India’s 15-member squad today for the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar attended the press conference from Dubai for the announcement. Sarfaraz Khan’s name, surprisingly, went missing from the squad yet again as he wasn’t picked for the Test series against England too. The cricketer had done nothing wrong in the…

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BCCI shares medical update on Shreyas Iyer, confirms his red-ball absence

BCCI confirmed Shreyas Iyer will take a six-month break from red-ball cricket due to recurring back spasms. He’ll focus on fitness and won’t play the Irani Cup. Meanwhile, he’s named India A captain for the List A series vs Australia A, starting Sept 30. Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has issued a medical update on Shreyas Iyer ahead of the upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies and the Irani Cup. The Mumbai batter was initially named red-ball captain for India A’s series against Australia A but withdrew from the squad ahead of the…

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Sep

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PAK vs BAN: Head to Head record ahead of must-win Asia Cup 2025 clash

Pakistan will take on Bangladesh in a must-win clash in the Super Fours of the ongoing Asia Cup. The winner of the match will progress to the final to play India on September 28. Check out the head-to-head record between Pakistan and Bangladesh in T20Is. Dubai: Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to face off in a virtual quarter-final on September 25 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both sides secured wins over Sri Lanka in the Super Four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup but fell short against India. With one spot remaining in the final on September 28, the…

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How can India win women’s ODI World Cup 2025? Meg Lanning analyses key aspects

Meg Lanning believes India must start strong in the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup to handle home pressure. She highlights the spin battle vs Sri Lanka and stresses the need for momentum, noting that scrappy wins are key to lifting the trophy in long tournaments. New Delhi: With the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 set to begin, anticipation is building as the hosts prepare to open their campaign against Sri Lanka on September 30. As excitement builds, so does the pressure, which is something that comes with hosting a global tournament. For India, a team that has reached the finals…

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Suryakumar Yadav’s disastrous form raises growing alarm over captaincy future in T20I cricket

Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form continues, scoring just 87 runs in 9 T20Is in 2025, raising concerns over his form. Despite leading India to the Asia Cup final, his spot is under scrutiny due to this. He managed only 59 runs in 5 matches in the ongoing tournament. Dubai: While Suryakumar Yadav has impressed as India’s T20I captain, questions are mounting over his personal form with the bat. Under his leadership, India have enjoyed considerable success, winning 22 out of 27 matches, but the 35-year-old’s recent performances raise concerns about his place in the playing XI. In 2025 alone, Suryakumar has…

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Sep

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Can Abhishek Sharma break Virat Kohli’s legendary feat against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2025?

Abhishek Sharma, currently the No. 1 T20I batter, scored consecutive fifties vs Pakistan and Bangladesh in Asia Cup 2025. With another against Sri Lanka, he could surpass Virat Kohli’s record of back-to-back fifties in the T20 Asia Cup. Dubai: Ever since his debut, Abhishek Sharma has been a force to reckon with in the shortest format of the game. Currently ranked as the world’s number one T20I batter, the 25-year-old is backing up his top billing with stellar performances in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. He delivered a blistering 74 off 39 balls against Pakistan and followed it up with…

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Kuldeep Yadav breaks India record, set to surpass Lasith Malinga to create history in Asia Cup 2025

Kuldeep Yadav became India’s leading wicket-taker in Asia Cup history with 31 scalps after a brilliant 3/18 against Bangladesh. India won by 41 runs to reach the final. Kuldeep is now just three wickets away from breaking Lasith Malinga’s all-time record of 33. Dubai: Star spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered yet another masterclass in India’s Super Four clash against Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. The left-arm wrist-spinner was phenomenal in the middle, finishing with figures of 3/18 from his four overs, playing a crucial role in India’s 41-run victory. At one point, he was on the verge of securing…

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