Suryakumar Yadav skipped the pre‑final trophy photoshoot with Salman Agha in Dubai, then won the toss and chose to bowl as Hardik Pandya missed out with a niggle.
Sunil Gavaskar says India’s under‑the‑radar batters are “due” and could decide the Asia Cup final, even as Abhishek Sharma’s form drives a fast start against Pakistan.
After Harshit Rana’s tough night vs Sri Lanka, R Ashwin called his spell “amateurish” and urged India to pick Arshdeep Singh for the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan.
Irfan Pathan breaks down how Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill communicate, complement each other, and keep the scoring rate high—even when advice gets ignored.
Mohammed Shami missed India’s West Indies Tests as Ajit Agarkar stressed the need for recent red-ball cricket and match fitness. Jadeja is vice-captain; Pant expected for SA.
Sanju Samson embraced a floating role at the Asia Cup 2025, moving from opener to the middle order and likening his job to playing any part the team needs.
The BCCI approved Shreyas Iyer’s six-month red-ball break due to recurring back spasms. He’ll focus on fitness and lead India A in ODIs, missing the Irani Cup and home Tests.
ICC advises Suryakumar to refrain from political comments; India’s complaint against Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan’s gestures will be heard Friday.
Kumar Sangakkara will lead RR’s coaching setup after Rahul Dravid’s exit. Captaincy tops the to-do list, with Vikram Rathour and Shane Bond retained as RR reset for 2026
India A reached 169/2 chasing 412 after bowling Australia A out for 185. KL Rahul hit 74, Manav Suthar took eight in the match, and 243 are needed on the final day.
Ajit Agarkar sets strict standards for the West Indies Tests, backing Sai Sudharsan at No. 3, opening a middle-order lane for Devdutt Padikkal, and elevating Ravindra Jadeja as vice-captain.
India name a 15 for the West Indies Tests with Jadeja as vice-captain, Padikkal and Jagadeesan in, and Pant still out. Full role-wise squad table and key selection talking points.
Shreyas Iyer captains India A in Kanpur ODIs while Rajat Patidar leads ROI vs Vidarbha in the Irani Cup. See role-wise squad tables and key storylines.
BCCI files an ICC complaint over Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan’s provocative gestures; PCB counters with a protest against Suryakumar Yadav. Hearings likely.
Abhishek Sharma smashed 75 off 37 and became the first player to hit 15+ sixes in a single Asia Cup, breaking Sanath Jayasuriya’s 2008 mark.
