Despite Sanju Samson's impressive domestic form in the Kerala Cricket League, his place in India's Asia Cup 2025 playing XI is uncertain due to Shubman Gill's return. Irfan Pathan suggests Samson could potentially replacing Jitesh Sharma, but highlighted that he needs to play lower down the batting order to do so.
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Virat Kohli, India's most followed personality on Instagram with 273 million followers, has scaled back his social media presence. Citing the energy drain from constant online engagement, Kohli prioritized focusing on his game and personal life. While fans may miss his frequent posts, the article revisits some of his most memorable moments shared on the platform.
The associations earlier followed a mark of 16.5 as cut-off for yo-yo but showed leniency by selecting even those who posted 14 as, unlike the Virat Kohli-Ravi Shastri era, there was no strict directive from the Indian cricket board. Compared to the world standards, India's Yo-Yo marker wasn't stiff but even then plenty of superstars found it difficult to pass the assessment between what became the dreaded cones in Indian cricket.
India commenced their Asia Cup 2025 preparations in Dubai, holding an intense training session. Jasprit Bumrah marked his return to the T20I setup after a break, expressing excitement about rejoining the team. Hardik Pandya emphasised family time and early fitness work during his time off, while the team, guided by coaches, trained in logo-free jerseys.
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.
The DP World International League T20 (ILT20) is set to begin on December 2, offering a crucial platform for players ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Season 4 commences with a rematch between Dubai Capitals and Desert Vipers. This tournament provides UAE cricketers valuable exposure and allows international stars to fine-tune their skills before the global event.
Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member India A squad for two matches against Australia A in Lucknow, starting September 16, announced BCCI on Saturday. Despite strong Duleep Trophy performances, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rajat Patidar were surprisingly omitted. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj are slated to join the squad for the second game, replacing two players from the initial lineup.
Sandeep Sharma recounted a memorable IPL moment from 2017 when Preity Zinta, co-owner of Punjab Kings, advocated for him to receive the Player of the Match award after his crucial spell against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sharma dismissed Chris Gayle, Virat Kohli, and AB de Villiers, helping Punjab defend a low score.
In a dramatic Duleep Trophy semifinal, N Jagadeesan missed his double century by three runs due to a mix-up with Rickey Bhui, as South Zone posted 536 against North Zone. Nishant Sindhu took 5 wickets for North.
Former England captain Michael Vaughan has boldly predicted South Africa's victory in the 2027 World Cup, impressed by their dominant performance in the ongoing ODI series against England. Matthew Breetzke's record-breaking start, with five consecutive fifties, and a strong batting display at Lord's fueled Vaughan's prediction. South Africa raced to a 330/8 total in the ongoing 2nd ODI.