'Asia Cup ho jaye bas…’ quips Rashid Latif

IANS | August 5, 2025 9:16 AM

New Delhi, Aug 5 (IANS) Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes Pakistan will face a formidable task when they take on arch-rivals India in their much-anticipated Asia Cup clash on September 14. In a candid chat with IANS, Latif admitted that the Men in Green have been far from their best in recent outings and will need a dramatic turnaround in both execution and temperament.

I don’t think many people gave this Indian team a chance: Kaif reflects on historic Oval thriller

IANS | August 4, 2025 10:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif called “a big win for India” despite the series ending in a 2-2 draw, India pulled off one of their most sensational Test victories — a six-run triumph in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval. From being written off before the series began to levelling it on the final day with nerves of steel and a clutch bowling effort, this Indian team showcased what Kaif hailed as a triumph “won on the field — not on paper.”

5th Test: Victories like the one at The Oval ease scrutiny of settling into captaincy, says Bangar on Gill

IANS | August 4, 2025 8:41 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar believes the nail-biting six-run victory in the thrilling fifth Test at The Oval should ease the scrutiny on Shubman Gill’s captaincy as he adjusts to life at the top job. Gill’s first assignment as India’s Test captain ended in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, finishing with a 2-2 scoreline.

'Supermen from India': Tendulkar, Ganguly lead tributes for series-levelling win in London

IANS | August 4, 2025 7:59 PM

London, Aug 4 (IANS) Legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly led tributes for India's enthralling six-run win in the fifth and final Test against England to level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series 2-2 at The Oval on Monday. The final day of the series produced a thrilling contest between the two teams to live up to the expectations of the historic rivalry.

'Maza aa gaya dekh ke': Shikhar Dhawan lauds India’s fight after Oval thriller

IANS | August 4, 2025 6:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan was full of praise for the Indian team after its incredible six-run win over England in the fifth and final Test at The Oval. The result helped India level the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2–2 and kick off their World Test Championship 2025–27 campaign with a much-needed boost.