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Asia Cup 2025: ‘Shubman Gill’s form in England exceeded expectations’ – Ajit Agarkar on Team India’s vice-captaincy | Cricket News

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 […]

Asia Cup 2025: Hardik Pandya’s personality, aura and leadership are invaluable to India, says Abhishek Nayar

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 […]

Asia Cup 2025: India announces squad, Shubman Gill named vice-captain

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 […]

Suryakumar Yadav braves Mumbai rains to reach BCCI HQ for India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad selection; ‘It’s raining heavily’

India captain Suryakumar Yadav braved Mumbai rains to reach BCCI headquarters on Tuesday for the Asia Cup 2025 squad selection, the visuals of which went viral on social media. The BCCI on Monday sent an official email stating that the Indian team will be announced on Tuesday at 1:30 PM IST with chief selector Ajit […]

Run-hungry Sarfaraz Khan offers reminder of Test availability | Cricket News

Sarfaraz Khan (PTI Photo) CHENNAI: When some of his Mumbai teammates and TNCA XI players were waiting for the curtains to come down following a rain interruption towards the end of Monday’s play, Sarfaraz Khan was itching to get back on the field. Sarfaraz, who had retired hurt with cramps after smashing 138 (114 balls, […]

BIG MISS FOR SOUTH AFRICA! Kagiso Rabada ruled out with ankle injury vs Australia; Kwena Maphaka added | Cricket News

Kagiso Rabada, right, of South Africa celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Tim David of Australia during the T20 cricket international between Australia and South Africa at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns, Australia. AP/PTI(AP08_16_2025_000313A) South Africa’s spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the three-match One-Day International series against Australia, starting Tuesday, due […]

Carlos Alcaraz shows class after Cincinnati Open title win, wishes Jannik Sinner a speedy recovery

In what was anticipated to be one of the most compelling finals of the 2025 Cincinnati Open, the highly awaited clash between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner came to an abrupt and disappointing end. Held on Centre Court at the P&G Arena, the match lasted less than half an hour, with Alcaraz clinching the title […]

Swiatek downs Paolini to claim first Cincinnati Open title

Iga Swiatek (POL) celebrates with the Rookwood Cup after defeating Jasmine Paolini (ITA) during the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center. | Photo Credit: Reuters Iga Swiatek captured her first Cincinnati Open title on Monday (August 18, 2025) by beating Jasmine Paolini 7-5 6-4, with the Pole third seed sending a powerful message […]

Doordarshan launches new weekly cricket show

Prasar Bharati, India’s public service broadcaster, launched a new weekly cricket programme in collaboration with CricViz, titled ‘The Great Indian Cricket Show’, in the national capital on Monday. The show, which will be telecast on Doordarshan’s sports channel (DD Sports) every Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m., aims to celebrate India’s cricketing heritage with the […]

Carlos Alcaraz wins maiden Cincinnati Open title after hapless Jannik Sinner retires

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his maiden Cincinnati Open title on Monday, August 18, after Jannik Sinner retired midway through the final at P&G Centre Court due to illness. With Alcaraz leading 5-0 in the opening set, the World No.1 Sinner made the difficult decision to end the match after just 23 minutes. The victory marked a […]