Sitanshu Kotak says Sanju Samson can bat anywhere to suit India’s plan. With Gill up top and SKY–Tilak anchoring, Samson’s brief is phase‑fluid: disrupt spin or finish late.
Abhishek Nayar says Hardik Pandya practises bowling more than batting—and builds his game on yoga, nutrition, and 2+ hours of daily work. It’s why India’s balance revolves around him.
Ashwin says India’s three-spinner balance under Gambhir is a clear template, not a one-off. Why Arshdeep’s omission stings, where the logic holds, and when an extra seamer becomes non‑negotiable.
With Dream11 out under India’s new Online Gaming law, BCCI’s Rajiv Shukla says a new jersey sponsor will be finalised in 2–3 weeks. What changed, what’s next, and how fans are impacted.
Atul Wassan says even India’s “B team” would beat Pakistan. With India’s depth peaking and Pakistan in reset mode, here’s what’s behind the bold claim—and what will really decide the game.
Reports say top officials will avoid cameras for IND vs PAK, a low‑profile stance that keeps the Asia Cup game on while acknowledging public sentiment. Here’s the why and what next.
India unveiled a goalkeeper-style catching drill before the Pakistan game—new balls, fast angles, and two sets of five catches each—to turn half-chances into outs and shave runs.
Harbhajan Singh’s PCA nomination for the BCCI AGM puts the former India great in play for a key board role. Here’s what it signals, the posts at stake, and how the next leadership slate could take shape.
Sitanshu Kotak says India’s Asia Cup XI was picked for conditions, not personalities. Why Arshdeep sat out, Samson’s new brief, and how the team reads Dubai.
As ‘boycott’ calls grow, India’s staff say the team follows government and board policy and focuses on cricket. Why the fixture stands, and what it means for the XI.
Jemimah Rodrigues recounts a New Zealand café chat with Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma that ran past closing—cricket talk, life lessons, and an inspiring message.
India ran the grueling Bronco Test on camera in Dubai. Adrian Le Roux explains what it is, why it beats the Yo‑Yo for continuous stamina, and how it readies the squad for Pakistan.
Suryakumar Yadav withdrew a run-out appeal vs UAE after a towel distraction. Rahane calls it the right blend of law and spirit; critics warn about consistency.
Why Sanju Samson was moved to No. 5, what it signals about India’s plans, how Shreyas Iyer fits into the picture, and what to watch as the Asia Cup heats up.
A short clip fueled “no handshake” claims. Longer angles show SKY and Salman Agha did greet. Here’s what happened, the buzz, the reality, and the context.
