After Oman’s spirited fight against India, captain Jatinder Singh thanked Suryakumar Yadav for his post-match pep talk, calling it invaluable for his young side. Jatinder urged the BCCI to grant Oman access to the National Cricket Academy, believing training in India would help bridge the gap with top-tier nations.
Asia Cup 2025, PAK vs UAE: Salman Agha's Pakistan and Muhammad Waseem's UAE are set to lock horns in a crucial Group A clash on Wednesday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Ravichandran Ashwin may soon be seen in the ILT20 League. ILT20 CEO David White has expressed strong interest in having Ashwin play. White highlighted Ashwin's exceptional talent and cricket intellect. Ashwin has retired from the IPL and is keen to explore opportunities in other leagues. He is also open to coaching roles. Ashwin has registered for overseas leagues.
Ravichandran Ashwin lauded India's dominant Asia Cup victory over Pakistan, emphasizing the significant gap in skill and experience between the two sides. He highlighted India's superior technical prowess and strategic execution, particularly praising the impact of IPL-honed players like Abhishek Sharma. Ashwin suggested that future contests between India and Sri Lanka might prove more competitive.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha issues a warning to India ahead of their Asia Cup clash. The Men in Green are confident after a strong win over Oman but face a tough challenge against arch-rivals.
UAE head coach Lalchand Rajput admitted his batters were overawed by India's stars after a nine-wicket defeat in the Asia Cup 2025 opener. He said the experience against world-class spinners will be a key learning step for his young side.
Sanju Samson has secured his place in India's playing XI for their Asia Cup clash in Dubai, despite speculation surrounding Shubman Gill's return and Tilak Varma's presence. India has strategically bolstered their batting lineup by including Shivam Dube and surprisingly excluding Arshdeep Singh. India won the toss and chose to bowl first.
AB de Villiers clarified his earlier comments on Dewald Brevis, stating he never questioned the legality of his IPL entry. Instead, he emphasized that several franchises, including RCB and Mumbai Indians, missed an opportunity by not investing in the young South African talent. De Villiers urged Brevis to develop his pacing skills while acknowledging his impressive six-hitting ability.
Pakistan began their Asia Cup preparations with a confident 39-run victory over Afghanistan in Sharjah. Salman Agha laid the platform with a 53-run knock, after which Haris Rauf picked up four wickets.
Former India opener Virendra Sehwag has picked his three game-changers for India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. He has picked left-hander Abhishek Sharma, pacer Jasprit Bumrah and mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy for the same.
Afghanistan announced their 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, with Rashid Khan captaining the team. Naveen-ul-Haq returns, bolstering the pace attack alongside Fazalhaq Farooqi and others. The squad blends experienced players like Mohammad Nabi and Gulbadin Naib with promising talents, aiming to challenge established teams and make a significant impact in the tournament.
Wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma, after a period of self-reflection following his initial T20I appearances, has made a remarkable comeback to the Indian team. His resurgence was fueled by a strong IPL season with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where he showcased his finishing abilities and even captained the team in Rajat Patidar's absence.
Swastik Chikara, 20, recalled a chat with Virat Kohli during the IPL 2025 season, adding that the legendary batter is keen on prolonging his IPL career. Kohli shone with the bat in RCB's first-ever title-winning campaign in the T20 league earlier this year.