India’s first training in Dubai points to Jitesh Sharma at keeper, with Sanju Samson’s role unclear as Gill–Abhishek work in tandem before the UAE opener.
Shreyas Iyer has been asked to lead India A in red‑ball games against Australia A—a strong hint that a Test recall against West Indies is close if he scores runs.
A simple message from Gautam Gambhir—bring something new every time—sets India’s mood in Dubai as SKY’s side tune roles for UAE, Pakistan, and quick turnarounds.
India and Pakistan trained at the ICC Academy with a week to go for their Dubai clash. No pleasantries, just sharp sessions—and a busy group stage ahead.
Reports say Shubman Gill could take over India’s ODI captaincy soon. What it means for Rohit, why the timing makes sense, and how it shapes the run to 2027.
Deepak Chahar owned up to forgetting his wife Jaya’s birthday, posted a playful apology, and later cut cake together—turning a slip-up into a wholesome moment.
Shreyas Iyer leads India A against Australia A, signaling a fresh red‑ball push. Karun Nair’s omission hints at a reset. What the call means, and what comes next.
An old Irfan Pathan clip sparked a hookah controversy. A manager’s warm tale of Irfan and MS Dhoni signing bats for each other adds missing context—and some balance.
From about Rs 6,000 crore in 2019 to Rs 20,686 crore now, BCCI’s bank balance has surged on IPL and ICC inflows. Here’s the breakdown of revenues, spending, and what’s next.
A former India cricketer says even if Virat Kohli took his fitness test in London, it should not matter—keep standards uniform and allow supervised off‑site testing when needed.
All signs point to an India–Afghanistan final in the UAE—spin depth, conditions, and roles align for Rashid Khan’s men. India’s squad, schedule, and the key match‑ups to watch.
Jasprit Bumrah returns to India’s T20I fold with a smile, as Suryakumar Yadav hails intensity at Dubai training and the squad locks roles before the Asia Cup opener on September 10.
Sunil Gavaskar says Sanju Samson must start if he’s in the 15, backing him at No. 3 as India weigh roles around Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, and finisher options at the Asia Cup.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia says India will face Pakistan at the Asia Cup under the government’s rules for multi‑nation events, warning that boycotts risk sanctions that can hurt athletes.
Shaheen Afridi picked Hashim Amla—not Virat Kohli—as the toughest batter he has faced. See Pakistan’s full Asia Cup 2025 squad and fixtures, with dates and venues in the UAE.
