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Michael Clarke puts to rest Jasprit Bumrah’s critics amid workload management debate: 'Don’t think anybody would say...'
Michael Clarke defends Jasprit Bumrah, praising India's bowling depth. Despite Bumrah's absence in two winning Tests, Clarke believes he strengthens any team and commends Mohammed Siraj's performance under pressure during the England series.

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.

Against Australia, India look forward to Renuka Singh’s return
India prepares for three-match ODI series against Australia, focusing on testing bowling lineup. Renuka Singh returns after injury, with spinners Deepti Sharma and Sneh Rana expected to play key roles ahead of the World Cup.

Dube boost for India’s allrounder ambitions
Shivam Dube is emerging as a versatile allrounder for India, with management focusing on developing his bowling skills. His ability to bowl four overs and provide batting depth is seen as crucial for the team's T20 strategy, especially with the next World Cup in mind.

Washington Sundar joins Hampshire ahead of home Tests against West Indies and South Africa
Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has joined Hampshire for their final two matches of the 2025 County Championship. Following a standout performance in the Test series against England, Sundar will play against Somerset and Surrey. Hampshire's Director of Cricket expressed excitement about the signing as the team aims to improve after facing relegation challenges.

Shahid Afridi riles up India, takes a veiled dig at Shikhar Dhawan, Yuvraj Singh: ‘Bechaare jab se paida huye hain…’
Shahid Afridi criticized Indian players like Shikhar Dhawan and Yuvraj Singh for cancelling the World Championship of Legends match, claiming they're constantly trying to prove their Indian identity and facing threats, ahead of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash.

Shivam Dube hesitates inside Indian dressing room, then blushes after Suryakumar Yadav reminds 'bhai yeh toh rule hai'
Shivam Dube's impressive 3/4 against UAE helped India secure a low-scoring victory. Initially hesitant, he was encouraged by Suryakumar Yadav to speak, eventually sharing his joy and crediting Morne Morkel for his bowling improvements.

Sanju Samson batting at No.5 in Asia Cup just to 'make way for Shreyas Iyer's return': 'It will dent his confidence'
Kris Srikkanth criticizes Sanju Samson's No.5 batting position, suggesting it's a strategic move to reintegrate Shreyas Iyer. Samson, with limited middle-order success, faces potential replacement if he doesn't perform in the next three innings.

Suryakumar Yadav's decision to withdraw appeal against the UAE explained: 'He won't do it against Pakistan'
Suryakumar Yadav withdrew an appeal against a UAE batter despite him being out, sparking debate. The incident occurred during the Asia Cup match where India won comprehensively, bowling out UAE for 57 and chasing the target in just 4.3 overs.

Bangladesh vs Hong Kong China, Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming: When and where to watch BAN vs HKC live on TV and online
Bangladesh faces Hong Kong China in Asia Cup 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Litton Das-led Bangladesh are favorites after recent series wins, while Hong Kong China seek redemption after a heavy defeat against Afghanistan.

BCCI accused of treating ‘PAK sportingly as a friend’ , India vs Pakistan Asia Cup showdown gets questioned
A PIL challenging the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match was dismissed by the Supreme Court. The plea argued against sporting ties with Pakistan due to ongoing tensions, but the court refused to intervene, treating it as a routine sporting event.

South Africa wins rain-affected first T20 by 14 runs against England
South Africa secured a 14-run victory in a rain-shortened first T20I against England in Cardiff, with a revised target of 69 runs in five overs. South Africa posted 97-5 in 7.5 overs, led by Aiden Markram's 28. England managed only 54-5, failing to chase the target. The next T20 match is scheduled for Friday in Manchester.

Gautam Gambhir tells Sanju Samson: ‘If you score 21 ducks in a row, I'll still pick you in India XI in 22nd match’
Gautam Gambhir shows unwavering support for Sanju Samson, promising to pick him even after 21 ducks. Samson included in India's Asia Cup XI against UAE, with Ashwin praising the team management's faith in the talented batsman.

‘Suryakumar and Gambhir told me…’: Dube's bowling spell vs UAE was not just luck, all-rounder credits ‘Morkel’s tweaks'
Shivam Dube took three wickets for four runs against UAE in the Asia Cup, crediting Hardik Pandya, Gautam Gambhir, and bowling coach Morkel for his improved skills and confidence in bowling.

Sourav Ganguly takes open revenge on Stephen Fleming after two decades with Brevis move: ‘Got me out too many times’
Sourav Ganguly outbid Stephen Fleming to sign Dewald Brevis for 16.5 million rand at SA20 auction, citing revenge for Fleming's past on-field dominance during their playing days, securing the young T20 star after an intense bidding war.

‘He has better numbers than Jasprit Bumrah’: Ex-India player urges Suryakumar, Gambhir to drop star pacer for…
India's Asia Cup opener saw a dominant nine-wicket win against UAE, with three spinners in the playing XI. Ex-player Aakash Chopra suggests Arshdeep Singh should replace Bumrah, citing better T20 statistics, while Suryakumar defended the team selection based on pitch conditions.