Shreyas Iyer (Image credit: ICC Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Aakash Chopra has expressed surprise at Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from the reserve players list for the upcoming Asia Cup, pointing out that it doesn’t send the right message regarding his T20I future.Iyer, who piled up 604 runs at a strike rate of 175 in…
Shubman Gill‘s selection as vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE has sparked discussions about Sanju Samson‘s position in India’s T20 team, despite his inclusion in the squad. The order in which selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the team has led to speculation about the final playing XI, with Gill possibly opening…
The selection of Shubman Gill as vice-captain of India’s T20 team for the Asia Cup is neither a surprise nor out of place.Barring the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), when he didn’t play his full quota of matches and finished 12th among the top-scorers that year, Gill has either topped the batting…
Pakistan hockey team (Image credit: X) Pakistan and Oman have withdrawn from the upcoming Hockey Asia Cup 2025, citing security concerns. The tournament, scheduled from August 29 to September 7 in Rajgir, Bihar, has sparked reactions from Indian hockey officials who have dismissed these security worries. The winner of this prestigious continental championship will secure…
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – JULY 25: Ex Lancashire and Pakistan player Wasim Akram rings the bell ahead of Day Three of the 4th Rothesay Test Match between England and India at Emirates Old Trafford on July 25, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Legendary Pakistan fast bowler Wasim Akram has opined that whether…
Alexander Isak has not been involved in Newcastle United’s pre-season games or start to the Premier League. (AP) Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has broken his silence regarding his potential transfer to Liverpool, stating his departure would be “in the best interests of everyone” amid speculation of a £110 million bid from the Merseyside club. The…
Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal (X) Former India spinner R Ashwin admitted that he was a bit shocked not to see the names of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer in Suryakumar Yadav-led 15-member squad for the Asia Cup.The Asia Cup will begin on September 9, with defending champions India set to face hosts United Arab…
Shreyas Iyer (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s cricket selectors sprung a surprise by leaving out Shreyas Iyer from both the 15-member Asia Cup squad and the five standby players, despite his strong showings in the Champions Trophy and IPL 2025. The announcement was made by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav…
Indian Mens T20 Captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar during the press conference to announce the team for the Cricket Asia Cup 2025 at the BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade) Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lambasted chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar for leaving out two…
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…
