India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad: Brad Haddin stunned by Shreyas Iyer’s omission – ‘Thought he was going to be captain’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Australia wicketkeeper and Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin has described Shreyas Iyer‘s omission from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad as an “extraordinary selection”, admitting he was left baffled by the decision of the Indian selectors.Iyer, 30, was not included in the 15-member squad announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar on […]

Why was Shubman Gill named as India vice-captain over Axar Patel despite year-long gap in T20Is? Here’s what report says

The The return of Shubman Gill, especially as the vice-captain of the Indian T20I side, has been the talking point since the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday. Gill, who last played a T20I for India in 2024, was rewarded with a spot in the continental showpiece following his […]

Asia Cup: Former World Cup winner surprised at Yashasvi Jaiswal’s exclusion – ‘Players who make the team win …’ | Cricket News

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 […]

‘I can’t fathom Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion’: Former India coach on India’s Asia Cup squad | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer of India (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar expressed disbelief over the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer from India’s Asia Cup squad announced at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Tuesday, while Test captain Shubman Gill secured a spot despite missing recent T20I matches.“With regards to Shreyas, not his […]

Asia Cup 2025: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal or Sanju Samson? Ashwin highlights India’s big selection dilemma ahead of squad announcement | Cricket News

Shubman Gill (R) and Yashasvi Jaiswal during a practice session. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: With the Indian selectors set to announce the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has shared his insights on some of the most pressing selection dilemmas. The continental T20I event will […]

Asia Cup 2025: Who from the ‘Class of 2023’ still remain in the mix as India’s squad announcement nears | Cricket News

Suryakumar Yadav and Rohit Sharma NEW DELHI: With the Indian selectors expected to unveil the squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, August 19, speculation is mounting over who will make the cut for the continental T20I event. India, placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, will feature in the tournament scheduled […]

Asia Cup: Rinku Singh’s spot under threat as selectors face tough calls

The Indian squad for the Asia Cup T20, to be announced on Tuesday, could present a tricky challenge for Ajit Agarkar’s selection panel, with some tough calls expected. While Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill’s place and designation in the squad remain a hot talking point, the position of Rinku Singh in the 15-member squad is […]

India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement: Shubman Gill poised for T20I return; will Jasprit Bumrah play all matches?

Following the 2-2 series draw against England, the focus has shifted to India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement, which is expected to be out by August 19 and 20. The Asia Cup 2025 starts on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with India beginning their campaign against UAE on September 10 followed by […]

Parliament passes National Sports Bill after extensive discussion

The National Sports Governance Bill was on Tuesday passed by the Parliament with Rajya Sabha giving its nod a mere 24 hours after Lok Sabha, marking a historic first for India’s sports administration that is now set to be regulated by a national board and have its own dispute resolution mechanism. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) […]

Lok Sabha passes sports bill; Minister Mansukh Mandaviya calls it ‘single biggest sports reform’ since independence

The long-awaited National Sports Governance Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha on Monday with Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya describing it as the “single biggest reform in Indian sports since independence” amid opposition protests over revision of electoral rolls in Bihar. The National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Bill was also passed when the Lok Sabha reassembled at […]