The Netherlands announce a 15-member squad for the Bangladesh T20I series 2025 starting August 30 in Sylhet. The series boosts Dutch preparation for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. Scott Edwards captains a group that mirrors their regional triumph earlier this year. Selectors retain the core that topped the…
Shubman Gill has been appointed India’s T20I vice-captain for the Asia Cup 2025, beginning September 9 in the UAE. The announcement was made by chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar, who took Gill’s name first while revealing the squad. Agarkar also added the word vice-captain after Gill’s name, highlighting his role before moving on to the…
BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar faced an unexpected interruption during the Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement press conference. When a journalist asked Agarkar about the highly anticipated India-Pakistan match, the BCCI representative immediately intervened, signaling that the question would not be answered. The brief but tense moment caught the attention of many fans and sparked…
More than a year after Team India triumphant moment at the T20 World Cup 2024 final against South Africa, Ambati Rayudu has made a staggering revelation. The catch by Suryakumar Yadav to dismiss David Miller proved to be the turning point in the game. The catch also triggered controversy, as replays showed the boundary rope…
Former chief selector Chetan Sharma has defended Jasprit Bumrah after the pacer faced criticism for workload management during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Bumrah missed the crucial final Test at the Oval, where India were trailing 1-2, sparking debate about his availability. Despite the absence, Mohammed Siraj led the pace attack and India secured a vital win….
Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has strongly backed Shubman Gill for India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, insisting the selectors cannot undermine his talent in T20Is. Gill’s quality as a top-order batter is already established in ODIs and Tests, but his T20 credentials also remain impressive. He was part of India’s T20 World Cup-winning squad as…
Former India all-rounder Karsan Ghavri has strongly criticised Sachin Tendulkar for not “putting his foot down” against renaming the Pataudi Trophy to the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Ghavri called the change a “degrading” act towards Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi’s cricketing legacy. Officials implemented it for the July-August Test series, which ended 2-2. “That is very wrong. Number…
Sourav Ganguly retired in November 2008. Four years later, Rahul Dravid ended his 16-year career. VVS Laxman left months after, followed by Sachin Tendulkar in November 2013. Eleven months later, Virender Sehwag retired. This gradual transition has long been Indian cricket’s norm. Seniors step back due to form and reflexes, allowing youngsters to take over….
The Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement on Tuesday will test Ajit Agarkar’s selection panel with tough decisions ahead. Shubman Gill inclusion and Rinku Singh’s uncertain spot have become the main talking points, with both names sparking debate among selectors and fans. Rinku became a household name in the 2022 IPL after smashing five consecutive sixes…
Virender Sehwag, one of cricket’s most destructive openers, has opened up about a turbulent phase in his career when he nearly retired from ODI cricket. Known for revolutionising opening batting with fearless aggression, Sehwag played a key role in India’s ICC triumphs and broke several records. Speaking on Padamjeet Sehrawat’s podcast, Sehwag recalled his struggles…
