Indian cricket team won’t be stopped from playing against Pakistan in Asia Cup, an insider from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) told PTI on August 21. The ministry has announced a new policy for India’s international sports ties, with special focus on Pakistan. Officials said the policy takes effect immediately. “India’s approach […]
Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection panel on Tuesday announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, a decision that sparked mixed reactions. The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill named vice-captain. Among the notable omissions were Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer.Former India cricketer and selector […]
India captain Shubman Gill speaks during a press conference at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, Tuesday July 1, 2025. AP/PTI(AP07_01_2025_000278A) Legendary India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar has predicted that Shubman Gill might end up leading the team in T20Is as well, after the 25-year-old was elevated as the team’s vice-captain for the Asia Cup.“Not surprising at all. He […]
Yashasvi Jaiswal (Agency Photo) Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal expressed surprise at Yashasvi Jaiswal‘s exclusion from India’s 15-member Asia Cup 2025 squad, which was announced on Tuesday.The squad will be led by Suryakumar as captain, with Shubman Gill serving as vice-captain. India Asia Cup squad press conference: What Ajit Agarkar, Surya said on shocking calls […]
India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Scott Heppell) India’s chief selector Ajit Agarkar has clarified some key decisions made during the announcement of the Asia Cup 2025 T20 squad, particularly the omission of Shreyas Iyer and the appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain. Despite Iyer’s strong showing, including a half-century against Australia in December 2023, Agarkar […]
The former India coach, Abhishek Nayar, believes that all-rounder Hardik Pandya remains an invaluable asset to the Indian team, given his all-round contributions with both bat and ball, along with his leadership qualities in limited-overs cricket. Pandya was named in India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, where he is expected to play a key […]
File photo of Shubman Gill. | Photo Credit: PTI Test skipper Shubman Gill was on Tuesday (August 19, 2025) appointed as the vice-captain, while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah was also included in India’s 15-member T20 squad for the Asia Cup starting September 9 in the UAE. Gill’s last T20 match was against Sri Lanka at […]
Shubman Gill (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has shared his insights about the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 team selection, discussing the challenges of player selection due to India’s deep talent pool, while also commenting on Jasprit Bumrah‘s role and his new cricket show in New Delhi on August 18.Chopra emphasized […]
Former India cricketer Kedar Jadhav has urged the national team to boycott their matches against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, set to begin on 9 September in the UAE. The former Maharashtra and Chennai Super Kings batter added that he was confident the high-profile clash would not take place as scheduled. Several Indian cricketers, […]
Pakistan selectors on Sunday omitted senior batters Babar Azam and Mohammed Rizwan while announcing a 17-member squad for the upcoming tri-series in the UAE later this month, followed by the Asia Cup.The squad, announced by the PCB on its official website, includes senior fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi, Mohammad Wasim, and left-arm pacer Salman Mirza.Ahead […]
