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Aakash Chopra Calls Yashasvi Jaiswal’s White-Ball Absence a Travesty, Backs Him as All-Format Star

Former India cricketer and commentator Aakash Chopra has voiced strong support for Yashasvi Jaiswal, calling his absence from India’s white-ball squads a “travesty” and “almost an injustice.” Despite Jaiswal’s consistent performances in Test cricket and his explosive record in the Indian Premier League (IPL), the young left-handed opener has not been a regular feature in…

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Asia Cup 2025: 3 Key Players India Could Rest Against Oman to Manage Workload and Test Bench Strength

With Team India cruising through the group stages of the Asia Cup 2025 following a dominant win over Pakistan, the upcoming fixture against Oman presents a strategic opportunity for the management to rotate players, manage workloads, and give fringe players valuable match time. Given the disparity in strength between the two sides, India may opt…

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Deepti Sharma Breaks Silence on India vs Pakistan Handshake Controversy: ‘Respect Must Be Mutual’

Indian women’s cricket team allrounder Deepti Sharma has weighed in on the ongoing handshake controversy that erupted after India’s dominant win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. The post-match drama, which saw Indian players walking off without the customary handshake, has sparked widespread debate across cricketing circles, with fans and experts divided over whether…

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‘Kisine Kuchh Nahi Ukhada’: Mohammad Amir Defends Pakistan’s Young Squad, Calls for Patience After Asia Cup Debacle

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has lashed out at critics following Pakistan’s crushing defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025, urging fans and ex-cricketers to stop targeting the young players. In a passionate video message shared on social media, Amir defended the current squad, which was missing senior players like Babar Azam and Mohammad…

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Sunil Gavaskar Calls Pakistan ‘Popatwadi Team’ After Asia Cup Rout by India, Sparks Debate Over Declining Standards

Indian cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar didn’t mince words after India’s emphatic seven-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 group stage clash held at the Dubai International Stadium. In a post-match broadcast on Sony Sports Network, Gavaskar referred to the Pakistan team as a “Popatwadi team”—a slang term from Mumbai’s cricketing circles used to…

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Sam Konstas Smashes Century in Single Session Against India A, Stakes Claim for Ashes Selection

Australia A opener Sam Konstas delivered a scintillating performance on day one of the first unofficial Test against India A, scoring a commanding century in a single session at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. The 19-year-old right-hander reached his hundred before lunch, showcasing a blend of patience, aggression, and technical finesse that…

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Divya Deshmukh Holds World Champion D Gukesh in Six-Hour Marathon, Sends Him Crashing Out of Top-Ten in Live Chess Rankings

In a dramatic turn at the FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 in Samarkand, India’s rising chess star Divya Deshmukh held reigning World Champion D Gukesh to a gritty draw, causing a seismic shift in the live chess rankings. The six-hour-long encounter, which ended in a rook-and-knight versus rook endgame, saw Gukesh fail to convert his advantage,…

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