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Aug

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Shreyas Iyer to become India’s next ODI captain after Rohit Sharma, claims report

Amidst the disappointment of his snub from the Asia Cup squad, Shreyas Iyer finally has something to look forward to. Reportedly, Iyer is being looked at as a potential captaincy option in ODIs after Rohit Sharma. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly mulling split captaincy in white-ball cricket as Shreyas Iyer is being looked at as a potential leadership candidate in the ODI format after Rohit Sharma. Interestingly, Shubman Gill is the vice-captain in ODIs currently and he replaced Axar Patel in the same role recently when India's squad for the Asia Cup…

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Aug

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Shreyas Iyer’s father not happy with son’s snub from Asia Cup squad, ‘I don’t know what else he has to do’

Shreyas Iyer is one of the major names missing from India's Asia Cup squad. Notably, he is not a part of the standby players as well, and his father Santosh has expressed disappointment over the cricketer's snub from the team. New Delhi: Shreyas Iyer's absence from India's Asia Cup squad has left many surprised, especially after the kind of Indian Premier League (IPL) season he had earlier this year while leading the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Iyer's father, Santosh, has also opened up on the same, expressing disappointment over his son's omission from the team, terming it said and unfair. He…

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Aug

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South Africa rest spinner Prenelen Subrayen from last two ODIs vs Australia amid suspect bowling action row

Prenelen Subrayen made his ODI debut in the first game against Australia. But his action has been reported for suspect action. South Africa head coach Shukri Conrad has confirmed that Subrayen will miss the last two ODIs despite being available, as they are making sure that he is fine. Mackay: South Africa have decided to rest spinner Prenelen Subrayen from the last two ODIs of the three-match series against Australia. The umpires reported him for suspect action after the first ODI, which was also his debut in the format. Subrayen fared decently, finishing with figures of 1/46 in 10 overs.…

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21

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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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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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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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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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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