Suresh Raina says India players were not keen to face Pakistan in the Asia Cup and only played because the board had agreed. The claim comes after India’s “no handshake” stand.
Central Zone chased 65 on a tricky Day 5 to beat South Zone by 6 wickets and lift their seventh Duleep Trophy. Wadkar and Rathod saw them home after early jitters.
A report says Gautam Gambhir asked players to avoid handshakes and chatter vs Pakistan, as a message after the Pahalgam attack. He later thanked the armed forces on TV.
Salman Ali Agha missed the post‑match ceremony after India avoided handshakes. Coach Mike Hesson said Pakistan was ready to shake hands and felt disappointed. India said it was a tribute to Pahalgam victims.
PCB filed an official protest after India avoided handshakes in the Asia Cup match. India said the move was a tribute to Pahalgam victims and the armed forces.
BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla hailed India’s 7-wicket win over Pakistan as a “huge victory” after Kuldeep’s 3/18 and SKY’s 47* sealed the chase in Dubai.
India chased 128 in 15.5 overs as Suryakumar Yadav (47*) and Kuldeep Yadav (3/18) led a calm, clinical win over Pakistan. Abhishek’s 31 (13) set the tone in Dubai.
Sunil Gavaskar’s blunt reminder to Pakistan: remember Kohli’s 82 at the MCG. With Kohli retired, India’s edge is now a system—depth, roles, and late-game calm spread across the order.
With boycott noise seeping into the camp, Gautam Gambhir and staff told players to separate emotion from execution, follow policy, and focus on controllables. The calm blueprint—and why it matters.
Pakistan’s Mike Hesson crowned Mohammad Nawaz “the best spinner in the world.” India’s Ryan ten Doeschate coolly backed Varun, Axar, and Kuldeep—and left the verdict to the game.
Shubman Gill took a blow to the hand at training, received treatment, then returned to bat—positive news for India. What it means for selection and how the XI adapts if needed.
Ryan ten Doeschate says India will stay professional and emotionless amid boycott chatter—follow policy, trust the plan, and focus on controllables. The calm blueprint before Pakistan.
India host Australia for three ODIs in a final tune‑up before the home World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur promises full intensity, smart rotation, and a belief built over 18 months.
Sitanshu Kotak says workload management is mainly for fast bowlers. For batters like Shubman Gill, it’s only a concern if the mind says so—why India trust his rhythm before Pakistan.
Ryan ten Doeschate says India will follow government and BCCI directives and focus on cricket amid boycott calls. Fixtures, timing, and the coaches’ dressing‑room brief, explained.
