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Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra believes Samson is a real contender for the top three slots but the Rajasthan Royals batsman goes down in the list of frontrunners, if his middle order form is considered. (File Photo)

Ashwin says Sanju Samson’s place is under threat: ‘You have announced Gill as the vice-captain…’

August 21, 2025 10:31 IST

Ashwin would also empathise with the selectors job: "See, I understand that selection is a thankless job

Shubman Gill was made India's Test captain after Rohit Sharma retired in May while Shreyas Iyer has not played in the format since February 2024. (Sportzpics)

‘Can’t fathom why Shreyas Iyer is not part of India’s Asia Cup squad’: Abhishek Nayar

August 20, 2025 13:55 IST

Shreyas Iyer scored 604 runs at a strike rate of 175.07 in this year’s IPL and also led Punjab Kings to the final

Aakash Chopra on Shreyas Iyer not picked in Asia Cup 2025 squad: ‘What more can you do than what you have already done?’

August 20, 2025 13:36 IST

Iyer scored 604 runs from 17 games at an average of 50.33 and strike rate of 175.07

‘I feel that the “X-factor” that Siraj brings might be somewhat missed…’ Harbhajan Singh wanted Mohammed Siraj in Asia Cup squad

August 20, 2025 13:10 IST

Mohammed Siraj had taken 23 wickets in the recent Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy making a number off records

‘I’ll say if I am Jaiswal or Shreyas, now my chance is gone…’: Ashwin’s take on star duo missing Asia Cup bus

August 20, 2025 16:26 IST

Both Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer did not make it to the India’s Asia Cup squad

Mohammad Kaif on making Shubman Gill vice-captain for Asia Cup 2025: ‘I hope Axar Patel was informed…did no wrong so he deserves an explanation’

August 20, 2025 11:48 IST

The BCCI on Tuesday announced the Indian squad for the Asia Cup, bringing an end to months-long speculation with Suryakumar Yadav set to lead the team while Gill made his way back into the T20I setup as his deputy

Former Mumbai batter who represents Maharashtra now, Prithvi Shaw in picture. (PTI Photo)

‘Don’t want anyone’s sympathy’: Prithvi Shaw slams hundred in Buchi Babu tournamentSubscriber Only

August 19, 2025 22:39 IST

Former Mumbai batsman, who now plays for Maharashtra, says no past or present player reached out to him in times of struggle, but vows to get ‘back to basics’ and do well this season

Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur, right, and Chief Selector Neetu David pose during the press conference to announce the team for Australia ODI Series and ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai, India, Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Rajanish Kakade)

ICC Women’s ODI World Cup squad: No Shafali Verma as India opt for solidity over x-factorSubscriber Only

August 19, 2025 21:33 IST

A balanced squad gives India a serious shot at winning the elusive World Cup title in home conditions.

Indian cricket test team captain Shubman Gill , left , and head coach Gautam Gambhir poses for picture after addressing a pre-departure press conference ahead of India tour to England at the Board of Control for Cricket headquarters in Mumbai, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool)

Selectors, coach Gautam Gambhir want to groom Shubman Gill as India’s next T20 captainSubscriber Only

August 19, 2025 20:13 IST

Head coach Gautam Gambhir, who joined the selection committee meeting online, was also of the view that India needs to groom someone for the future.

Beau Webster Steve Smith missed DRS appeal AUS vs SA

Australia all-rounder Webster ready to fight for his Test spot, welcomes pressure from fit-again Cam Green

August 19, 2025 19:24 IST

Webster took the No.6 spot from Mitch Marsh, who had been preferred over Green as the team's all-rounder since midway through the 2023 Ashes.

Aakash Chopra on Shubman Gill Axar Patel Asia Cup team India

‘India heading towards Shubman Gill being all format captain; a little unfair Axar Patel lost vice-captaincy’: Aakash Chopra reacts to Asia Cup squad

August 19, 2025 19:10 IST

Former India player Aakash Chopra said that this means that the 25-year-old, who is already the Test captain is being prepared to lead India as an all-format skipper in the near future.

L-R: Shubman Gill has been named India's T20I vice-captain ahead of Asia Cup 2025 while Babar Azam and Md Rizwan were dropped from Pakistan squad. (PTI)

‘Unsurprising’ – former cricketer Priyank Panchal on Shubman Gill being picked and Babar, Rizwan being omitted

August 19, 2025 19:00 IST

The former Gujarat opener who last played Kerala in Ranji, said he was glad that a 'perception problem' didn't come in the way of Gill being selected.

Shreyas Iyer, for all the explosiveness and the white-ball smarts, cannot dislodge Tilak Varma at No 3. (Sportzpics)

Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from Asia Cup squad confirmation of India’s vast talent pool in T20sSubscriber Only

August 19, 2025 18:59 IST

Sai Sudharsan, the 2025 IPL season's highest run-getter, and Prasidh Krishna, the highest wicket-taker, were not selected for the Asia Cup while Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul also met with the same fate

UP T20 League 2025 Schedule, Live Streaming: Teams, venues, fixtures and all you need to know

August 19, 2025 18:04 IST

UP T20 League 2025 Schedule, Live Streaming: Check out teams, venues, fixtures and everything ypu need to know about the UP T20 League.

India Women's ODI World Cup squad: Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the team in the home World Cup. (BCCI)

India Women ODI World Cup 2025 Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur to lead as BCCI announce 15-member team in Mumbai

August 19, 2025 16:14 IST

Indian Women's Cricket Team Squad for ODI World Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Kaur will lead for the first time in a 50-overs World Cup as BCCI revealed their 15-member team for the showpiece event in Mumbai on Tuesday.

‘It’s no fault of his, neither ours’: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from Asia Cup squad

August 19, 2025 15:50 IST

Iyer who hasn't been part of the India T20I setup since December 2023 in the Australia series, has been in inspired form in the last two editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

India Asia Cup 2025 Squad Full List: Shubman Gill back in T20I team as vice-captain as Suryakumar Yadav leads, Jasprit Bumrah also included

August 19, 2025 17:19 IST

India Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announced: Big-hitter Rinku Singh as well as pace star Jasprit Bumrah was also included in the team.

WATCH: Travis Head accounts for bizarre run out of Prenelan Subrayen in 1st AUS vs SA ODI

August 19, 2025 14:28 IST

Head finished his spell with 4 wickets even as South Africa managed to post a formidable 296/8 in their allotted 50 overs.

Prithvi Shaw smashed a hundred in his first innings for Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu Trophy. (PTI)

Prithvi Shaw smashes hundred on debut for Maharashtra in Buchi Babu Trophy 2025

August 19, 2025 16:35 IST

In his first innings since moving from Mumbai to Maharashtra, Prithvi Shaw clubbed a 122-ball century for the side in the first innings of the opening round clash against Chhattisgarh in the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025 in Chennai.

WATCH: Ruturaj Gaikwad bowls and takes a wicket for Maharashtra in Buchi Babu Trophy

August 19, 2025 12:02 IST

In the fag end of the day in the match between Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh, Ruturaj was slammed for a six but came back with a vengeance when he caught and bowled Sourabh Majumdar to end Chhattisgarh's resistance at 252 runs.

Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan have been demoted in the Pakistan Men's Contracts for the forthcoming 2025-26 international cycle. (AP)

Pakistan central contracts: Babar Azam, Rizwan demoted as PCB expands player pool to 30 for 2025-26; No player in A category

August 19, 2025 12:13 IST

While Babar and Rizwan were the only men to be placed Category A last year, PCB's upgraded contracts roster from 27 in 2024-25 to 30 this year has seen a rise in the Category B player bracket.

Ambati Rayudu has backed Rohit Sharma to continue as India's ODI captain. (AP)

‘Tell me one person who can replace him in ODIs today’: Ambati Rayudu backs Rohit Sharma to continue as India captain

August 19, 2025 10:34 IST

Rayudu brushed aside all concerns over the ODI batting giant, insisting that Rohit Sharma must be backed to lead the side at the 2027 ODI World Cup after having clinched the Champions Trophy earlier this year.

Kagiso Rabada is ruled out of the Australia vs South Africa ODI series. (Reuters)

Kagiso Rabada ruled out of Australia ODI series with ankle injury

August 19, 2025 09:49 IST

AUS vs SA: Kagiso Rabada has been diagnosed with inflammation in his right ankle, with scans on Monday confirming the injury.

Kevin Pietersen (L) and Ambati Rayudu (R) during the IPL 2024 final. (X)

‘He played for RCB and did not do anything’: Ambati Rayudu recalls Kevin Pietersen’s ‘joker’ comment from IPL 2024 final

August 19, 2025 09:03 IST

A former Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians batter, Ambati Rayudu, said he could have questioned Pietersen's IPL contributions while featuring for Royal Challengers Bengaluru if required.

Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI Highlights: Keshav Maharaj takes 5 as SA defeat AUS by 98 runs, take 1-0 lead in series

August 21, 2025 16:01 IST

Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI Match Highlights: Australia are 155/6 (Target 297) vs South Africa after 30-overs in the first of the three match ODI series at the Cazaly's Stadium in Cairns on Tuesday.