Sanju Samson showcased his exceptional form in the Kerala Cricket League, smashing 83 off 41 balls, marking his fourth consecutive fifty-plus score. This performance arrives as he vies for an opening position in the Asia Cup squad alongside Shubman Gill.
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Despite their strong bond and memorable IPL partnerships for RCB, AB de Villiers didn't include Virat Kohli in his top five Test cricketers. De Villiers named Jacques Kallis, Andrew Flintoff, Mohammad Asif, Shane Warne, and Sachin Tendulkar. He praised Kallis as potentially the best cricketer ever and Asif as the best seamer he faced.
Shikhar Dhawan faced questioning by the Enforcement Directorate for eight hours. The questioning relates to an alleged illegal betting app money laundering case. The ED recorded his statement under the PMLA. Suresh Raina was also questioned last month. More sportspersons and celebrities are expected to be questioned. The government has banned real-money online gaming.
Rivaba Jadeja, BJP MLA and wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, enlivened G.D. Shah High School's Sports Day in Jamnagar. She actively participated in traditional games like kabaddi and tug-of-war alongside students, creating an energetic atmosphere. Clips of the same were shared on her social media handle and have gone viral.
Aakash Chopra has refuted Irfan Pathan's allegations of favoritism against MS Dhoni, dismissing claims that Dhoni favored players based on personal relationships. Chopra emphasized that captains tend to lean towards players they know and trust, especially under pressure, and that team selection is ultimately driven by the goal of winning, not by extraneous factors like social interactions.
Vinod Tihara, former DDCA secretary, is pushing for Ashok Sharma's removal, claiming he has exceeded the nine-year tenure limit as per BCCI rules. Sharma refutes this, stating Tihara is misinterpreting the regulations.
Mohammed Siraj, Matt Henry, and Jayden Seales are nominated for the ICC Player of the Month award for August due to their outstanding performances. Siraj led India's bowling attack in the absence of Bumrah, securing nine wickets in the final Test against England.
Pakistan clinched a spot in the T20I tri-series final, defeating the United Arab Emirates by 31 runs. Fakhar Zaman's impressive unbeaten 77 and Abrar Ahmed's remarkable 4-9 spell led Pakistan's comeback from an early batting collapse to post a competitive total. Their dominant performance secured their place alongside Afghanistan in the upcoming final.
Defending champions India are set to commence their Asia Cup 2025 preparations with practice sessions in Dubai, foregoing a preparatory camp in India. Players will assemble individually, with captain Suryakumar Yadav and coach Gautam Gambhir already en route. India's campaign begins against UAE on September 10, followed by a highly anticipated match against Pakistan on September 14.
Indore's Holkar Stadium is set to host its first-ever women's cricket matches during the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup. The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association is preparing to host five matches featuring top-ranked teams, including Australia. While awaiting guidelines from the BCCI and ICC, MPCA prioritizes affordable ticket pricing to ensure a full stadium and a memorable experience for fans.