Rahane predicts Gill and Abhishek to open the batting for India in Asia Cup

IANS | August 21, 2025 7:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) With Shubman Gill returning to the squad for the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup, the focus has shifted to what would be India’s opening combination for the tournament. Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane feels that in his opinion, Gill and Abhishek Sharma are likely to open the batting.

No Hasaranga as Sri Lanka name 16-member squad for ODIs against Zimbabwe

IANS | August 21, 2025 6:08 PM

Colombo, Aug 21 (IANS) Leg-spin bowling all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has not been included in Sri Lanka’s 16-member squad for their upcoming ODI series against Zimbabwe in Harare. Hasaranga had picked up a hamstring injury during the T20I series against Bangladesh back in July and has been recovering since then, thus leading to his exclusion from the squad for two ODIs against Zimbabwe.

Iyer’s exclusion stands out, should have been a part of Asia Cup squad, says Paranjape

IANS | August 21, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former India cricketer and selector Jatin Paranjape believes Shreyas Iyer’s omission from the Asia Cup squad is notable and he should have been included in the 15-member team for the multi-nation tournament happening in the UAE from September 9-28.Iyer’s exclusion stands out, should have been a part of Asia Cup squad, says Paranjape