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Not Jaiswal or Shreyas Iyer! Ex-India cricketer names 25-year-old whom India will miss in Asia Cup 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer were the two notable omissions from India's T20 squad for the Asia Cup 2025. However, according to former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif, the Men in Blue might miss the 25-year-old all-rounder, for the balance of the side. New Delhi: Former India batter Mohammad Kaif reckoned that India will miss Washington Sundar at the upcoming Asia Cup in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Kaif reckoned that, three all-rounders, with two being Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel, have been key to India's T20 success of late, including the T20 World Cup, where Ravindra Jadeja was also part of…

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‘If I get respect…’: Shreyas Iyer opens up on IPL switch from KKR to Punjab Kings and what really changed

IPL-winning captain Shreyas Iyer, who switched his allegiance from the Kolkata Knight Riders to the Punjab Kings, opened up on the switch despite leading the third-most successful franchise in the tournament to the championship and what made him feel welcomed in the new setup. Mumbai: 604 runs, at an average of 50.3, striking at 175 while leading his side to an IPL Final, it was a season and a half for Shreyas Iyer, the player and the captain, with his new side, Punjab Kings, in the most recent edition of the cash-rich league. Iyer was also the most sought-after at…

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SA20 2025-26 Auction Live: When and where to watch Season 4 mega auction on TV and streaming in India?

As many as 84 spots will be up for grabs at SA20 auction ahead of the fourth edition of Cricket South Africa's T20 league. Several big names, including South African T20 captain Aiden Markram, Dewald Brevis, Quinton de Kock, Lungi Ngidi and James Anderson, among overseas players, are in the pool. Johannesburg: It may not have been called the 'mega auction' but it is a big one for Cricket South Africa's SA20, still in its nascent stage, into its fourth season, with as many as 84 slots up for grabs out of a total availability of 114. The squad size…

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Nottingham Forest sack manager Nuno Espirito Santo

Just three games into the new season, the 51-year-old Nuno Santo has parted ways with Nottingham Forest after a year and eight months in the role. The Portuguese's stint with the Forest was a highly successful one as he led the side to clinching a Europa League spot. Nottingham: Nottingham Forest FC parted ways with manager Nuno Espirito Santo after a year and eight months in the job. The Club confirmed late Monday evening regarding relieving Nuno from his duties just three games into the new season. "Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espírito Santo has today…

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08

Sep

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Codi Yusuf registers worst bowling figures for South Africa on ODI debut amid England hammering

The 27-year-old pacer was taken to the cleaners on his debut by the likes of Jamie Smith, Jacob Bethell, Joe Root and Jos Buttler as England plundered 414 runs in their 50 overs batting first in the ODI series dead rubber in Southampton. Southampton : After South Africa sealed the series, it was time for their bowlers to go the distance as they rested their spearhead Lungi Ngidi and didn't bring back Kagiso Rabada since the assignment was already done. The 27-year-old Codi Yusuf, having made his Test debut in July against Zimbabwe, was handed his ODI cap and it wasn't the…

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Match officials for India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 fixture announced, check details

India and Pakistan will lock horns in their group stage match on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Meanwhile, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday announced the match officials for the group stages of the tournament. New Delhi: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday announced the match officials for the group stages of the upcoming Men's Asia Cup, which gets underway from September 9 in the UAE. The tournament returns to the T20I format and acts as a key preparatory event for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the Asian Council…

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‘Important to see Shivam Dube can bowl four overs’: India bowling coach ahead of Asia Cup 2025

India kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the UAE on September 9. They face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14. India have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman. New Delhi: Multi-skilled and all-rounders remain a key part of India's T20 setup, and bowling coach Morne Morkel feels the likes of Shivam Dube can bowl four overs, which gives the Indian team a cushion when it comes to bowling options, as they prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup 2026. "For me, it's always important to see a guy like Shivam that can bowl four overs,"…

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Asian rivalry kicks off as preparations for T20 World Cup begin, check all teams in action

India are placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE and Oman, while Group B is a group of death with Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong in it. Here is all you need to know about the participating teams in the Asia Cup 2025. New Delhi: The Asian rivalry kicks off with the Asia Cup 2025, which gets underway on September 9. The best Asian teams will compete for continental glory as preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026 take a big step forward. Rivals will be in action, and there is more than the India-Pakistan matches. Afghanistan, Bangladesh and…

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How did India play CAFA Nations Cup 2025 despite not being member of the Association? Explained

India registered their first-ever win against Oman as they stunned them in the third-place clash at the CAFA Nations Cup to bag the bronze medal. The Blue Tigers won the clash on penalties 3-2 after 1-1 deadlock in the regulation and extra time. New Delhi: India stunned the much higher-ranked Oman in the third-place playoff at the CAFA Nations Cup 2025 with a surprising win over them on penalties on Monday, September 8. The Blue Tigers mounted a sensational comeback after trailing 0-1 with a goal late in the second half, which pushed the match into extra time and then…

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India rout Singapore 12-0 in Women’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025, top Pool B and storm into Super Fours

India mauled Singapore 12-0 in their last pool game of the Women's Hockey Asia Cup, with Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz scoring hat-tricks. India bossed the game and have advanced in the Super Fours unscathed. New Delhi: India routed Singapore in their last Pool B match 12-0 to storm into the Super Fours unbeaten in the Women's Hockey Asia Cup 2025. Navneet Kaur and Mumtaz Khan scored their hat-tricks in a commanding win for the Women in Blue. India have topped Pool B with their huge win as they finished above Japan with the same seven points but with a better…

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