Wednesday, May 13
Pakistan has announced a surprising 17-member squad for the upcoming triangular T20I series and Asia Cup 2025, notably excluding Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Led by Salman Ali Agha, the team emphasises aggressive batting. Director high-performance Aqib Javed confidently stated the team's capability to defeat India in the Asia Cup, despite political tensions and calls for boycotts.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were recently spotted enjoying a leisurely walk in London, interacting warmly with locals. This break precedes Kohli's preparations for the significant Australia series in October. Meanwhile, Kohli celebrated India's thrilling 6-run victory against England in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, praising Mohammed Siraj's match-winning performance and dedication. Kohli has always acknowledged Siraj's evolution as a bowler.
Ravindra Jadeja's recent batting performance in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy has drawn praise, but Brett Lee humorously warns that Jadeja's sword celebration might be his biggest injury risk. Lee regards Jadeja as the world's best all-rounder, highlighting his fitness and complete skillset. He also predicts Jadeja will surpass 100 Test matches, a milestone Lee equates with GOAT status.
Khalid Jamil, India's new head coach, has excluded Sunil Chhetri from the CAFA Nations Cup camp to evaluate other players for the Asian Cup qualifiers. Jamil emphasized Chhetri's legendary status and assured his future inclusion, while India prepares to face strong opponents in the tournament. The coach seeks full cooperation from clubs to ensure timely player releases for adequate preparation.
Aakash Chopra defends Jasprit Bumrah's selective Test appearances, countering Sanjay Manjrekar's criticism. Chopra emphasizes the necessity of bowler rotation in lengthy series, highlighting India's bowling depth showcased by Akash Deep and Prasidh Krishna. He argues for prioritizing Bumrah's longevity, recognizing his exceptional value to the team, even with limited Test participation.
R Ashwin has clarified his remarks regarding Dewald Brevis' mid-season signing by CSK, emphasising his focus was on Brevis' batting prowess, not the financial aspects of the deal. CSK affirmed the legitimacy of Brevis' signing as an injury replacement, stating it fully complied with IPL regulations. Ashwin lauded CSK's acquisition of Brevis, highlighting his exceptional batting form and potential impact.
Pakistan has announced a surprising 17-member squad for the upcoming triangular T20I series and Asia Cup 2025, notably excluding Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Led by Salman Ali Agha, the team emphasises aggressive batting. Director high-performance Aqib Javed confidently stated the team's capability to defeat India in the Asia Cup, despite political tensions and calls for boycotts.
Pakistan has announced a surprising 17-member squad for the upcoming triangular T20I series and Asia Cup 2025, notably excluding Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Led by Salman Ali Agha, the team emphasises aggressive batting. Director high-performance Aqib Javed confidently stated the team's capability to defeat India in the Asia Cup, despite political tensions and calls for boycotts.
Keshav Maharaj, despite being left out of the recent T20I series against Australia that his side lost 2-1, asserts his commitment to T20 cricket and aims for selection in the 2026 T20 World Cup. He believes his omission was experimental and remains optimistic about future opportunities with 16 T20Is scheduled before the tournament.
Mitchell Johnson has disagreed with Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg's statements. Greenberg believes not all countries need to play Test cricket. Johnson suggests a two-tier system for Test cricket. He says wealthy nations should help smaller cricket boards. Johnson believes limiting Test cricket to wealthy nations would hurt its future. He emphasizes that Test cricket needs more participating countries.
