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.

New faces galore as Khalid Jamil era begins in Indian men's football

IANS | August 21, 2025 7:18 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 21 (IANS) It’s a new start for the Indian senior men’s national team under head coach Khalid Jamil, who began his first camp on Independence Day. Six days and five training sessions into the new coach’s system, the Blue Tigers’ old stripes have begun to blend in with the new.

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.

Subroto Cup: West Bengal, Assam and Rudrapur register big wins

IANS | August 21, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Subroto Cup witnessed a day of thrilling football action with dominant performances from West Bengal, Assam, and Rudrapur, alongside tightly fought draws that showcased the competitive spirit of the tournament.