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'What doesn’t kill you ... ': Rishabh Pant Writes Emotional Post, Shares Updates on Injury And Recovery
Pant had hurt his toe in the fourth Test of the five-Test series against England at Manchester on July 23. While trying to play a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes, the left-handed wicketkeeper-batsman was hit on his right foot and suffered a fractured toe. The injury compelled him to miss the last Test, which India eventually won.
No Bilaterals With Pakistan But No Bar On Team India Playing in Asia Cup 2025: Sports Ministry
As per the officials, the new directive has come into effect immediately. "India's response to sports events with Pakistan is in keeping with its overall policy in dealing with that country," the Ministry's press release emphasized.
BCCI Revises Ajit Agarkar’s Contract Post-Asia Cup Squad Selection; Report Suggests One Selector May Lose Job
Reports state that the renewal of this contract, announced on Thursday, was agreed to well in advance, prior to the 2025 Indian Premier League.
Dhanashree Verma Scolds Yuzvendra Chahal Over 'Be Your Own Sugar Daddy' T-Shirt at Final Divorce Hearing: 'Bhai, WhatsApp Kar Deta'
Speaking out about the inner turmoil she went through, the actress-dancer also spoke about the viral incident when Chahal had put on a controversial t-shirt during the day of their last divorce hearing.
Shubman Gill’s Spot in Playing XI Uncertain; Coach and Captain to Decide: Agarkar
"Captain and coach will have the call on the best balance for the team. When we reach Dubai, we will have a better idea. There are more options now. Shubman has been in terrific form anyway for the past few months. So has Sanju. So two good options, and one is Abhishek," Agarkar said.
'Happy to have him back': Skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Shubman Gill’s Return to India's Asia Cup Squad
Gill, who presently leads India's Test team, has taken over the role of vice-captain of the T20I side and comes back into the format after an almost year-long break.
Asia Cup 2025: India Squad Announced, Shubman Gill Named Vice-Captain; Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal left out
Gill, who had missed India's previous three bilateral T20I series against Bangladesh, South Africa, and England, pushed his way back into the team based on a historic run during the five-Test series in England, in which he accumulated 754 runs at an average of 75. The 25-year-old has also been appointed vice-captain, with Suryakumar Yadav as the captain.
Pakistan Unveils 2025–26 Central Contracts, Babar and Rizwan Face Downgrades
Both Rizwan and Babar were also left out of Pakistan's T20I squad for the coming Asia Cup. Although the duo was a part of the just-concluded ODI series against the West Indies, they have not appeared in Pakistan's T20I team since last year. Rizwan has also led the team in ODIs.
Alcaraz Claims Maiden Cincinnati Title as Sinner Retires
Sinner, who looked ill from the beginning, afterward announced he had been ill since Sunday. "I'm super sorry to let you down," the Italian explained. "Yesterday I didn't feel well. I hoped to get better overnight. It came up worse. I tried to come out and at least make a small game but I couldn't take more. I'm very, very sorry to you all."
Shreyas, Jitesh, Rinku, and Riyan Under Spotlight Ahead of India’s Asia Cup Squad Meeting
The players chosen for the eight-nation event will be among the central figures in India's build-up to next year's Men's T20 World Cup, to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
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