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India’s injury-hit squad gets unexpected training boost, surprise face steps up to ease pressure on Gambhir, Gill & co.
A familiar face joined Team India's preparations ahead of the fifth and final Test of the series against England at The Oval.

Missing flair of old, Pakistan get off to winning start
Pakistan secured a win against Oman in a T20 match, but lacked their traditional flair and excitement. Missing key players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the team struggled to impress, highlighting their ongoing challenges in international cricket.

Harbhajan, Ganguly nominated to attend BCCI AGM
Former cricketers Sourav Ganguly and Harbhajan Singh are nominated by their state units to attend the BCCI AGM on September 28. Elections will be held, potentially continuing the trend of former players becoming BCCI president.

India all set for the Australia challenge
India's women's cricket team prepares for a crucial three-match ODI series against Australia, focusing on World Cup preparation. Coach Amol Muzumdar emphasizes team readiness, recent England tour success, and the challenge of facing the dominant Australian side.

Shivam Dube being India's third pacer shows 'graph is heading down': 'Anyone can bowl well against UAE'
Shivam Dube impressed with three wickets against UAE in Asia Cup, but former player Sadagopan Ramesh criticizes his performance, suggesting his success against a weak team doesn't prove his worth as a third pacer for India.

England vs South Africa 2nd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch ENG vs SA live on TV and online
England faces South Africa in a must-win 2nd T20I at Old Trafford, Manchester, after losing the rain-curtailed first match. Jofra Archer expected to return, with the match starting at 11 PM IST, live on Sony Sports Network.

Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh take part in Bronco Test; India coach congratulates exhausted Sanju Samson - Watch
Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh participated in the Bronco Test, a new fitness assessment replacing the Yo-Yo Test. Strength coach Adrian Le Roux explained its importance in measuring players' aerobic fitness and injury prevention, despite some criticism.

Sourav Ganguly 'extremely calm', coaching gig would require him to 'manage people and nothing else': Allan Donald
Sourav Ganguly takes over as Pretoria Capitals head coach in SA20, bringing leadership experience. Allan Donald believes Ganguly's strength lies in managing people, not over-coaching. His calm approach and cricket expertise could help the team succeed in the upcoming season.

'I'll walk nude if he doesn't score a century': Australia great Matthew Hayden; daughter Grace begs for father
Matthew Hayden boldly promises to walk nude at MCG if Joe Root fails to score a century during the Ashes 2025. His daughter Grace humorously begged Root to prevent her father's potential embarrassing stunt.

Umar Gul uses Jasprit Bumrah's workload management to take brutal dig on insecure Pakistan senior players
Umar Gul criticizes Pakistan's cricket culture, praising India's workload management for players like Jasprit Bumrah. He highlights the importance of proper rehabilitation, rotation policy, and player trust, contrasting Pakistan's approach with India's systematic player management.

Kamran Akmal recalls on-field spat with Gautam Gambhir, warns India vs Pakistan players ahead of Asia Cup showdown
Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal urges players and fans to maintain respect during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match, recalling past tensions while emphasizing sportsmanship and controlled aggression amid strained bilateral relations.

‘I have had two idols. The first one was…’: Shubman Gill snubs Rohit Sharma, names Virat Kohli and ‘dad’s favourite'
Shubman Gill reveals his two cricket idols: Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli. He credits Tendulkar for introducing him to cricket and admires Kohli's passion. Gill recently impressed as Test captain, scoring multiple centuries against England.

Pakistan cricketer rated better than Kuldeep, Varun as Hesson warns India: ‘Nawaz is the best spinner in the world’
Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson praises Mohammad Nawaz as the world's best spinner ahead of the Asia Cup, highlighting the team's strong spin options and anticipating an exciting India-Pakistan match in Dubai.

Kapil Dev tells Suryakumar Yadav's India to 'do their job' versus Pakistan as boycott calls grow: 'Don't get distracted'
Kapil Dev advises Suryakumar Yadav's team to focus on cricket amid boycott calls for Asia Cup match against Pakistan. He urges players to concentrate on performance, leaving policy decisions to the government, and emphasizes winning the game.

Pakistan coach asked ‘where he drew courage from’ to criticise Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, he asks the reporter to…
Pakistan's coach Mike Hesson defended his candid comments about Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan's performance, emphasizing the importance of honest player assessment and highlighting the team's evolving strategy for the Asia Cup.

Duleep Trophy final: Kartikeya helps CZ bundle out SZ for 149
Kartikeya Singh's four-wicket haul helped Central Zone dismiss South Zone for 149 in the Duleep Trophy final. Replacing an injured spinner, he seized his opportunity, bowling economically and creating pressure alongside teammate Saransh Jain, who took five wickets.