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Cliff Notes - India's selection headache: Two slots, multiple contenders * India's first Test against West Indies may see two key positions (X and Y) filled based on pitch conditions, with a grass-covered surface favouring seamers over spinners. * The selection dilemma involves choosing between Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel for the spin-bowling roles, while Prasidh Krishna and Nitish Kumar Reddy compete for the third seamer spot. India's selection headache: Two slots, multiple contenders Barr ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: R Ashwin liked nothing more than solving problems in the middle with the zeal of an obsessed academician. Different angles and approaches would be tried, videos would be studied, the speed would be varied, the trap would be set. And more often than not, he would get his reward. His persistence was unique because it was ever-changing. It made him a tough opponent and one that teams learned to fear, especially when touring India. With left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja giving nothing awa ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) India skipper Suryakumar Yadav landed in his hometown Mumbai from Dubai on Monday, a day after leading the Men in Blue to the title in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, beating Pakistan by five wickets in the final at the Dubai International Stadium. Surya reached Mumbai in the evening along with his wife and was seen leaving the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in a black-coloured SUV. He did not speak to the media, thus making his statements in the ...Read More >
Dubai: Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has likened his bond with Team India coach Gautam Gambhir to that of a younger and older brother, crediting their long-standing relationship for his personal growth and the team's success. "My relationship with Gauti Bhai is like that of a younger brother with his elder sibling," Yadav told Revsportz. "We spent a lot of time together at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and through those years, I learned so much from him. Even though I've played under Rohit [Sh ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 29: Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria weighed in on the Asia Cup trophy presentation controversy, stating that Team India would have accepted the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi had he been just the Asian Cricket Council president rather than being directly involved with the Pakistan government. After beating Pakistan by five wickets in the summit clash, the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy during the presentation ceremony, following a 90 minute delay, from ACC c ...Read More >
Former India cricketer Mithun Manhas has been elected the new President of the BCCI. Union Minister Jitendra Singh praised this development, calling it a momentous occasion. He also highlighted its significance for Jammu and Kashmir, noting Manhas's origin from Bhaderwah, coinciding with another sporting achievement from the region. Former India cricketer Mithun Manhas has been elected the new President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Union Minister Jitendra Singh hailed t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 28: Mithun Manhas' rapid ascension to the BCCI presidency, which was ratified at the AGM on Sunday, is symbolic of the decision-makers' desire to keep the highest cricket administration post in the country firmly in the hands of cricketers. That Manhas was chosen ahead of some big names such as Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh might have added an element of surprise to the call, but the former Delhi captain is a canny operator, who can instantly gauge the ebb and flow of develo ...Read More >
Sept 24 (Reuters) - India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is unlikely to be rested for the remainder of the Asia Cup despite a two-match home test series against the West Indies starting early next month. Bumrah's workload has been managed this year due to back problems and the 31-year-old featured in only three of the five tests during India's tied 2-2 series in England. India, the defending champions at the Twenty20 tournament, will face Sri Lanka on Fri ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 15: India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistan after their Asia Cup 2025 clash was not a spontaneous move but a deliberate decision taken under the instructions of head coach Gautam Gambhir, according to a report in Telecom Asia Sport. The report revealed that Gambhir had advised his players ahead of the Dubai match to completely avoid any form of interaction with the Pakistani cricketers. This included not shaking hands before or after the game, steering clear of verbal exchange ...Read More >
Abu Dhabi, Sep 15 (UNI) India have secured their place in the Super 4 stage of the T20 Asia Cup 2025, following the United Arab Emirates' 42-run victory over Oman in their final Group A match today. The UAE win ensured that India topped the group, making their last group-stage fixture against Oman a dead rubber. India had already showcased strong form in the tournament, with back-to-back wins over Pakistan and the UAE in earlier matches. However, it was the UAE's triumph over Oman that mathemat ...Read More >
DUBAI: The Indian players' refusal to exchange handshakes with their Pakistani counterparts after an Asia Cup clash here snowballed into a major controversy on Monday as an irate PCB sought the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, holding him responsible for the fiasco that has stirred fresh tensions between the two arch-rivals. India captain Suryakumar Yadav had justified his team's stand after the seven-wicket win on Sunday, stating that it was meant to show solidarity with the families of ...Read More >
Mumbai: India's emphatic victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai has been followed not just by celebrations, but by sharp words from India's head coach, Gautam Gambhir, directed at veteran cricketer Irfan Pathan. Gambhir used the post-match platform to deliver what many are calling a 'lesson in honesty' -- a message he clearly intended for Pathan, among others. Gambhir urges honesty after IND vs PAK win During a television appearance on the Sony Sports Network soon after India's t ...Read More >
Dubai: India head coach Gautam Gambhir termed the convincing win over Pakistan a "good one" but "more importantly", he felt it was the team's way of showing solidarity with the families of the Pahalgam terrorist attack victims. Speaking to tournament broadcaster Sony Sports, Gambhir said there is lot of cricket left in the tournament following the seven-wicket drubbing of Pakistan on Sunday night. "Good win, there's a lot of cricket left. More importantly, as a team we wanted to show our solid ...Read More >
New Delhi: Team India's decision not to shake the hands of the Pakistani cricketers and support staff following their Asia Cup 2025 victory in Dubai on Sunday has divided opinions in the cricket fraternity. The Men in Blue are facing severe backlash for adopting the 'No Handshake Policy' throughout the lopsided clash, but it appears that the criticism will not sway their stance, which is likely to continue in the two other possible games against the arch-rivals. The relations between India and ...Read More >
No Handshake: The aftermath of India's commanding seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 continues to dominate discussions, not for cricketing reasons but for what happened-or rather, what didn't happen-after the match. The Indian team refrained from the customary handshake with their Pakistani counterparts, a move that has triggered a wave of reactions across the cricketing world. According to a PTI report, a senior BCCI official clarified that there is no rule mandating players ...Read More >
Mumbai: India head coach Gautam Gambhir orchestrated the handshake snub of Pakistani players by members of the Indian team before, during, and after their clash in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, which India won comprehensively by seven wickets at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. The handshake snub was the brainchild of head coach Gambhir, who had advised the Indian players against engaging in a handshake with the Pakistani players and also asked them not to have any verbal exch ...Read More >
Later, Gambhir said: "It was important to show solidarity with the victims and families of Pahalgam tragedy" The India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025 failed to spark interest from the cricketing point of view as Suryakumar Yadav's side completely overwhelmed the opponents on Sunday. However, India captain Suryakumar's decision to avoid shaking hands with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha and the rest of the players from the opponent team turned out to be a big talking point. There was no ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 14: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has expressed his disappointment after Indian players snubbed members of his team by declining to engage in the customary post-match handshakes following their Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday, saying his team had expected the gesture regardless of the result. IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2025: Handshake Snub of Pakistan Players After Match Was Indian Head Coach Gautam Gambhir's Idea, Says Report. "We were ready to shake hands. Disappointed the oppo ...Read More >
Mumbai, September 14: India head coach Gautam Gambhir orchestrated the handshake snub of Pakistani players by members of the Indian team before, during, and after their clash in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, which India won comprehensively by seven wickets at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. The handshake snub was the brainchild of head coach Gambhir, who had advised the Indian players against engaging in a handshake with the Pakistani players and also asked them not to have an ...Read More >
India's T20I skipper, Suryakumar Yadav, is celebrating his 35th birthday today (Sunday, September 14). Later this evening, he will face a tough challenge as he leads India in their Asia Cup 2025 clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Since making his international debut in 2021, Suryakumar has established himself as one of the finest T20I batters. In 84 matches, he has scored 2,605 runs at an average of 38.30 and a strike rate of 167.30, including 21 fifties and four ...Read More >
Asia Cup: As India is gearing up for the high-octane match against Pakistan, scheduled to held on September 14, Suryakumar Yadav-led team suffered a massive blow. A star India crickter got injured duing the nets session. Read here to know who who will replace him if he unable to play. In a concerning development for the Indian cricket team and its fans, reports indicate that star top-order batter Shubman Gill has sustained a hand injury, raising concerns ahead of the highly anticipated match ag ...Read More >
IMAGE: India vice-captain Shubman Gill during the nets session. Photograph: BCCI/X India is leaving no stone unturned in their training as they prepare for Sunday's high-profile Asia Cup match against Pakistan in Dubai. With the much-anticipated Group A clash against arch-rivals Pakistan looming, India is sparing no effort in their training sessions, honing skills and strategising tactics. The nets session on Friday began with light warm-ups and stretching exercises before the nets came alive ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's men's batting coach, Sitanshu Kotak, has denied any bias or favoritism in team selection. He stated that head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav always prioritize what's best for the team. Kotak added that the whole squad is aware of this, and even players on the bench also supports all the decision. Kotak while answering a question related to Arshdeep Singh missing India's Asia Cup 2025 opener against the UAE on Wednesday said, India's leading T20I wicket-take ...Read More >
Sanju Samson smashes 13 runs off one delivery for Kochi Blue Tigers in Kerala Cricket League, sending a strong message ahead of Asia Cup selection. Star India wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson on Tuesday smashed 13 runs off just one ball in the ongoing Kerala Cricket League while opening the innings, sending a stern message to the Indian team management with just two weeks to go for the Asia Cup. Coming out to open, Samson scored 89 runs off 46 deliveries with the help of four boundaries and ni ...Read More >
New Delhi: Former India cricketer Manoj Tiwary has once again stirred debate around team selection during MS Dhoni's captaincy, alleging that the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman practised "favouritism" and did not back him despite strong performances. Tiwary's Frustration Over Dropping Despite Century Speaking to CricTracker, Tiwary recalled that he scored a century but was dropped soon after, without explanation. "I think MS Dhoni, Duncan Fletcher, and the selectors will be the ones who will b ...Read More >
Punjab bowling coach Gagandeep Singh has discussed Arshdeep Singh's impatience over missing India's Test XI. Punjab's bowling coach Gagandeep Singh has revealed that Arshdeep Singh was getting impatient as he couldn't find a place in India's playing XI in the recent Test series against England, as all other pacers managed at least one match, with Anshul Kamboj even flown in later. A Test debut for Arshdeep was not to be, as he warmed the bench for the entirety of the England tour. Ace India pa ...Read More >
"The value of human life should be more than sports. There is no question of me watching the match," he said. The Asia Cup 2025 will kick off on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates. Team India will open its campaign on September 10 against the hosts, UAE, in Dubai. The highly anticipated and most controversial clash between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 14. Following the Pahalgam terror attack in April of this year, where innocent Indian tourists lost their lives, there have ...Read More >
New Delhi: When the fifth and final Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended on Monday, all of India was in a state of collective euphoria. When Mohammed Siraj took the final wicket and jumped into the Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired celebration, many in the country would have jumped with him. And among those many would have been the usually grumpy India coach Gautam Gambhir too. It was a much needed result for the team and for Gambhir, especially after the series' against New Zealand (where Indi ...Read More >
Jasprit Bumrah, India's bowling spearhead, will miss the September 9-28 Asia Cup, BCCI sources told NDTV. Bumrah featured in only three of the five Tests in the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as part of his workload management. Sources cited the same reason behind Bumrah missing the Asia Cup, where India is scheduled to play Pakistan on September 14 - the first clash between the archrivals after recent political and border tensions resulted in a diplomatic stand-off. Pace spearhead Jasprit B ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 4 (ANI): As the Fifth Test enters its fifth day with England needing 35 runs with four wickets in hand after the fourth day was delayed by rain, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated that he missed Virat Kohli during this series, but never as much as in this Test match and questioned Is it too late to call him out of retirement? Despite having England at 106/3 at one point while defending 374, India let the match slip away following a counter-attacking stand by Joe Root an ...Read More >
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