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Chief selector Ajit Agarkar defended India’s workload management strategy for pace bowler Jasprit Bumrah during a press conference on Tuesday in Mumbai, emphasizing the need to preserve him for significant matches despite recent criticism. Bumrah, who played only three out of five matches in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy against England, has been included in India’s 15-member…

Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill (X) India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav welcomed the appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup, starting September 9 in the UAE. Gill, who is also India’s Test captain, returns to the T20 format after his last appearance in July 2023, signaling selectors’ vision of grooming him…

BCCI selection committee Chairman Ajit Agarkar with India’s T20 cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav during a press conference to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, in Mumbai. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil) India announced their squad for the Asia Cup 2025 on Tuesday, with captain Suryakumar Yadav and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar making…

Shreyas Iyer (L) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (R) have not been picked in the 15-member squad for Asia Cup. Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal have been excluded from India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, following a selection committee meeting led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and captain Suryakumar Yadav in Mumbai on Tuesday. The tournament…

Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Shubman Gill. (X) With the Asia Cup 2025 just weeks away, India’s squad was announced in Mumbai by captain Suryakumar Yadav and Chairman of Selectors Ajit Agarkar. The announcement created immediate buzz, not just for the players included but also for some of the high-profile names who missed out. Among…

File photo of the Indian cricket team. (PTI photo) BCCI have named their 15-member squad for the Asia Cup on Tuesday (August 19) with Suryakumar Yadav the captain with Shubman Gill his deputy. Surprisingly, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer have not found a place in the squad while Jasprit Bumrah, whose workload had been under…

NEW DELHI: The squads for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 are being announced, with India recently unveiling their 15-member team for the marquee event. The tournament will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, featuring eight teams competing for the prestigious title.This edition will be held in the T20I format,…

Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal (X) The squad for the Asia Cup was announced by captain Suryakumar Yadav and Chairman of the Senior Men’s Selection Committee, Ajit Agarkar. The announcement came with a few surprises, as some big names were left out of the squad:1. Shreyas Iyer, who last played a T20I for India against…

NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw announced his arrival for Maharashtra in style, scoring a century on debut against Chhattisgarh in the Buchi Babu Tournament 2025 in Chennai on Tuesday. The right-hander, who recently moved from Mumbai, showcased his class after a period marked by form and fitness struggles that had kept him out of several tournaments.Shaw’s…

Australia vs South Africa Live Score, 1st ODI: South African cricket sensation Dewald Brevis is set to make his ODI debut against Australia in the opening game at Cairns’ Cazaly’s Stadium on Tuesday. Following his impressive performance in the T20I series, Brevis’ entry marks South Africa’s preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup, which they…