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The Indian squad for the 2025 Asia Cup will be announced on Tuesday (Aug 19) when the BCCI men’s selection committee meets in Mumbai. Ajit Agarkar-led panel already has plenty to look into and cater to, with countless options to choose from for each position. While they are contemplating selections of some of the top names, including Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and even Mohammed Siraj, they have received a last-minute push to take a bold call and include uncapped teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the squad for the continental tournament. Former India opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth is the one to speak up for him.&nbsp;The selectors are said to have pinned their hopes on the side’s core that featured against England and South Africa earlier, with Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma among those expected to stay. While the crowded top order is already making it difficult for the selectors to pick either Gill or Jaiswal, or both (as a spare opener), including another rookie opener, Suryavanshi would not ease the selection conundrum for them.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-asia-cup-2025-squad-rinku-singh-shreyas-iyer-washington-sundar-among-those-fighting-for-15th-spot-report-1755510424033">India’s Asia Cup Squad: Rinku, Iyer, Sundar among those fighting for ‘15th spot’ – Report</a> &nbsp;Meanwhile, since making his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals the past season, Vaibhav hasn’t stopped making headlines. Be it for hitting the first ball of his IPL career for a massive six to slamming a record 35-ball hundred a few games later (against Gujarat Titans), everyone’s been chanting Vaibhav’s name.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although he is sure to make his senior team debut sometime soon, including a raw talent for the eight-team tournament, to be played in the T20 format, seems like a massive punt to take for everyone. &nbsp;“You have to play boldly. Don’t make him wait. Don’t say things like let him mature. He is already playing with remarkable maturity. His shot-making has been on another level. If I were chairman, I would definitely have him in the 16," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. &nbsp;Even though the latest reports have suggested that the selectors are against experimenting with the settled top order, Srikkanth feels Sanju’s selection is not automatic, and that he wishes to see either Vaibhav or Sai Sudharsan make the cut.&nbsp; &nbsp;“Samson is doubtful, according to me. My first-choice opener is Abhishek Sharma, no doubt. I will have two more openers. My picks would be Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Sai Sudharsan, with Shubman Gill as an option. If I were a selector, I would keep Vaibhav in the 15 for the T20 World Cup. &nbsp;“He has been outstanding. I think it should be Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sai Sudharsan. I would take two out of these three. That would be my preference,” he added. &nbsp;Meanwhile, the UAE will host the tournament, which begins on September 9 and concludes on September 28.&nbsp; &nbsp;India, the most successful team in the competition, is placed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Oman and the UAE in Group A. The remaining four teams, including Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Hong Kong, are in Group B.

The selectors are said to have pinned their hopes on the side’s core that featured against England and South Africa earlier, with Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma among those expected to stay.

The Indian squad for the 2025 Asia Cup will be announced on Tuesday (Aug 19) when the BCCI men’s selection committee meets in Mumbai. Ajit Agarkar-led panel already has plenty to look into and cater to, with countless options to choose from for each position. While they are contemplating selections of some of the top names, including Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and even Mohammed Siraj, they have received a last-minute push to take a bold call and include uncapped teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the squad for the continental tournament. Former India opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth is the one to speak up for him. The selectors are said to have pinned their hopes on the side’s core that featured against England and South Africa earlier, with Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma among those expected to stay. While the crowded top order is already making it difficult for the selectors to pick either Gill or Jaiswal, or both (as a spare opener), including another rookie opener, Suryavanshi would not ease the selection conundrum for them. Also read | India’s Asia Cup Squad: Rinku, Iyer, Sundar among those fighting for ‘15th spot’ – Report Meanwhile, since making his IPL debut for Rajasthan Royals the past season, Vaibhav hasn’t stopped making headlines. Be it for hitting the first ball of his IPL career for a massive six to slamming a record 35-ball hundred a few games later (against Gujarat Titans), everyone’s been chanting Vaibhav’s name. Although he is sure to make his senior team debut sometime soon, including a raw talent for the eight-team tournament, to be played in the T20 format, seems like a massive punt to take for everyone. “You have to play boldly. Don’t make him wait. Don’t say things like let him mature. He is already playing with remarkable maturity. His shot-making has been on another level. If I were chairman, I would definitely have him in the 16," Srikkanth said on his YouTube channel. Even though the latest reports have suggested that the selectors are against experimenting with the settled top order, Srikkanth feels Sanju’s selection is not automatic, and that he wishes to see either Vaibhav or Sai Sudharsan make the cut. “Samson is doubtful, according to me. My first-choice opener is Abhishek Sharma, no doubt. I will have two more openers. My picks would be Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Sai Sudharsan, with Shubman Gill as an option. If I were a selector, I would keep Vaibhav in the 15 for the T20 World Cup. “He has been outstanding. I think it should be Yashasvi Jaiswal, Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Sai Sudharsan. I would take two out of these three. That would be my preference,” he added. Meanwhile, the UAE will host the tournament, which begins on September 9 and concludes on September 28. India, the most successful team in the competition, is placed alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, Oman and the UAE in Group A. The remaining four teams, including Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Hong Kong, are in Group B.

The selectors are said to have pinned their hopes on the side’s core that featured against England and South Africa earlier, with Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma among those expected to stay.

14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi enters Asia Cup selection debate, Agarkar told to make BOLD call

As excitement builds for the 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM), Procam International announced the launch of the exclusive VDHM Starts Club. This special initiative honours 38 remarkable runners who have completed the event’s challenging 21.097 km distance at least fifteen times.&nbsp;The VDHM Starts Club celebrates their unwavering commitment and the inspiring journeys these athletes have undertaken since the inaugural edition in 2005, marking them as enduring symbols of passion, perseverance, and the spirit of running. The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, a prestigious World Athletics Gold Label race, has shattered barriers and transformed India from a spectator nation into a participative one. It has ignited a running revolution across North India, fueling the rise of clubs, events, and a vibrant fitness culture. The introduction of the VDHM Stars Club not only celebrates the extraordinary personal achievements of its members but also marks a milestone in the half-marathon community.&nbsp;Virat Bhushan, the Star runner who has participated in all 19 editions of the VDHM, said, “Making efforts on life, never giving up and realizing there is no finish line, running in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon has been an integral part of my identity. It’s my way of connecting with the spirit of Delhi. Having run all editions, it’s an incredible feeling, and I’m ready to take on my 20th this October.”&nbsp;The Star club runner’s felicitation programme will be held at the Mirchi Get Active-VDHM Expo. Congratulating the exclusive club members, Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director, Procam International, said, “We are proud to recognise the commitment of these 38 remarkable runners. Their achievements inspire not only us at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, but also runners across Delhi and around the world to push their limits, strive for excellence, and remain committed to running. It is a wonderful way to stay fit and inspired.”&nbsp;The landmark 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, and will be flagged off from Delhi’s iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

20 years, 38 stars: VDHM celebrates its most loyal runners with ‘Stars Club’

As excitement builds for the 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon (VDHM), Procam International announced the launch of the exclusive VDHM Starts Club. This special initiative honours 38 remarkable runners who have completed the event’s challenging 21.097 km distance at least fifteen times. The VDHM Starts Club celebrates their unwavering commitment and the inspiring journeys these athletes have undertaken since the inaugural edition in 2005, marking them as enduring symbols of passion, perseverance, and the spirit of running. The Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, a prestigious World Athletics Gold Label race, has shattered barriers and transformed India from a spectator nation into a participative one. It has ignited a running revolution across North India, fueling the rise of clubs, events, and a vibrant fitness culture. The introduction of the VDHM Stars Club not only celebrates the extraordinary personal achievements of its members but also marks a milestone in the half-marathon community. Virat Bhushan, the Star runner who has participated in all 19 editions of the VDHM, said, “Making efforts on life, never giving up and realizing there is no finish line, running in the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon has been an integral part of my identity. It’s my way of connecting with the spirit of Delhi. Having run all editions, it’s an incredible feeling, and I’m ready to take on my 20th this October.” The Star club runner’s felicitation programme will be held at the Mirchi Get Active-VDHM Expo. Congratulating the exclusive club members, Vivek Singh, Joint Managing Director, Procam International, said, “We are proud to recognise the commitment of these 38 remarkable runners. Their achievements inspire not only us at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, but also runners across Delhi and around the world to push their limits, strive for excellence, and remain committed to running. It is a wonderful way to stay fit and inspired.” The landmark 20th edition of the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon is scheduled to take place on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, and will be flagged off from Delhi’s iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.

The VDHM Starts Club celebrates their unwavering commitment and the inspiring journeys these athletes have undertaken since the inaugural edition in 2005, marking them as enduring symbols of passion, perseverance, and the spirit of running

From Virat Kohli to Shoaib Malik, here's a look at the top five players with most Player of the Match awards in Asia Cup.

From Virat Kohli to Shoaib Malik, here's a look at the top five players with most Player of the Match awards in Asia Cup.

From Virat Kohli to Shoaib Malik, 5 players with most POTM awards in Asia Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the alleged racial abuse which occurred during two German Cup fixtures on the weekend as "unacceptable", in a statement issued Monday (Aug 18).&nbsp;&nbsp;"I repeat myself and will continue to do so. There is no place for racism in football," Infantino said in the statement.&nbsp;On Sunday, a match between home side Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke was halted after winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei said he was racially abused by home spectators.&nbsp;An announcement on the stadium PA was made condemning racist abuse. After the match resumed, the winger was booed repeatedly by the home support, and Lokomotive issued an apology later on Sunday.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/joao-felix-remembers-close-friend-diogo-jota-says-he-will-forever-be-part-of-football-history-1755514337330">Felix remembers close friend Diogo Jota, says he will ‘forever be part of football history’</a>&nbsp;Also on Sunday, a player from the visiting side, Kaiserslautern, also alleged racial abuse from a member of the crowd at club RSV Eintracht.&nbsp;Infantino said FIFA would "continue to closely monitor these incidents" and promised to work with the German FA (DFB) "in the fight against racism".&nbsp;The incidents come after Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo alleged he was racially attacked by a member of the crowd in Friday's Premier League season opener at Liverpool.&nbsp;Play was halted after Semenyo reported he was abused by someone in the crowd during the first half of Liverpool's 4-2 win, with Merseyside Police later arresting a man for a racially aggravated public order offence.&nbsp;Semenyo later said on social media the incident would "stay with him forever" but added the response by players and officials meant "football showed its best side when it mattered most".&nbsp;Infantino, who also issued a statement on Sunday after the Semenyo incident, said Monday it was "absolutely unacceptable that racist abuse has occurred at football matches for the second time in recent days".&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Also on Sunday, a player from the visiting side, Kaiserslautern, also alleged racial abuse from a member of the crowd at club RSV Eintracht.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has condemned the alleged racial abuse which occurred during two German Cup fixtures on the weekend as "unacceptable", in a statement issued Monday (Aug 18). "I repeat myself and will continue to do so. There is no place for racism in football," Infantino said in the statement. On Sunday, a match between home side Lokomotive Leipzig and Schalke was halted after winger Christopher Antwi-Adjei said he was racially abused by home spectators. An announcement on the stadium PA was made condemning racist abuse. After the match resumed, the winger was booed repeatedly by the home support, and Lokomotive issued an apology later on Sunday. Also read | Felix remembers close friend Diogo Jota, says he will ‘forever be part of football history’ Also on Sunday, a player from the visiting side, Kaiserslautern, also alleged racial abuse from a member of the crowd at club RSV Eintracht. Infantino said FIFA would "continue to closely monitor these incidents" and promised to work with the German FA (DFB) "in the fight against racism". The incidents come after Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo alleged he was racially attacked by a member of the crowd in Friday's Premier League season opener at Liverpool. Play was halted after Semenyo reported he was abused by someone in the crowd during the first half of Liverpool's 4-2 win, with Merseyside Police later arresting a man for a racially aggravated public order offence. Semenyo later said on social media the incident would "stay with him forever" but added the response by players and officials meant "football showed its best side when it mattered most". Infantino, who also issued a statement on Sunday after the Semenyo incident, said Monday it was "absolutely unacceptable that racist abuse has occurred at football matches for the second time in recent days". Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Also on Sunday, a player from the visiting side, Kaiserslautern, also alleged racial abuse from a member of the crowd at club RSV Eintracht.

FIFA boss Infantino condemns alleged racial abuse in German Cup games

From Brett Lee to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 200 wickets in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Mitchell Starc, Saqlain Mushtaq and Trent Boult.

From Brett Lee to Mohammed Shami, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 200 wickets in One Day Internationals. This list also includes Mitchell Starc, Saqlain Mushtaq and Trent Boult.

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From Virat Kohli to Ricky Ponting, here's a look at the top six batters with 25000+ runs in international cricket. This list also includes Sachin Tendulkar, Kumar Sangakkara, Mahela Jayawardene and Jacques Kallis.

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A number of India’s top cricketers will be in focus when the selection committee, headed by former pacer Ajit Agarkar, meets in Mumbai to finalise the squad for next month’s Asia Cup. While the T20I regulars are expected to retain their places, players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer have strengthened their cases with strong IPL performances

That's all for today. Stay tuned for the latest updates on the squad announcement tomorrow. This live blog has now ended.

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates

"#AsiaCup team announcement tomorrow at 1:30 PM followed by women’s selection meeting for ICC Women’s World Cup", according to a report in Indian Express

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Squad to be announced tomorrow at 1.30pm - Reports

In other news, the Neetu David-led selection committee is likely to announce the squad for the Women’s ODI World Cup and the preceding three-match home ODI series against Australia on Tuesday (August 19)

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: India likely to announce squad for Women’s ODI World Cup and series against Australia tomorrow

Group A: India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates and OmanGroup B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: What are the two groups?

Group Stage9 September (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong10 September (Wednesday): India vs UAE11 September (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong12 September (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman13 September (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka14 September (Sunday): India vs Pakistan15 September (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong16 September (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan17 September (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE18 September (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan19 September (Friday): India vs OmanSuper 420 September (Saturday): Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 221 September (Sunday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 223 September (Tuesday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 224 September (Wednesday): Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 225 September (Thursday): Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 226 September (Friday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 1Final: 28 September (Sunday): Final

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Check out the full schedule here

The Indian squad for the 2025 Asia Cup will be announced on Tuesday (Aug 19) when the BCCI men’s selection committee meets in Mumbai. Ajit Agarkar-led panel already has plenty to look into and cater to, with countless options to choose from for each position. While they are contemplating selections of some of the top names, including Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and even Mohammed Siraj, they have received a last-minute push to take a bold call and include uncapped teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi in the squad for the continental tournament. Former India opener and chief selector Kris Srikkanth is the one to speak up for him.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/14-year-old-vaibhav-suryavanshi-enters-asia-cup-selection-debate-ajit-agarkar-told-to-make-bold-call-1755527054722">Click here to read the full story</a>

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi enters Asia Cup selection debate, Agarkar told to make BOLD call

India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has played a total of 21 T20Is so far. He has scored 578 runs with a strike rate of 139.27, and his batting average in T20Is is 30.42. Gill has scored one century and three fifties. His last T20I appearance was against Sri Lanka in July 2024

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Check Shubman Gill's T20 stats here

&nbsp;Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra believes that the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 selection will be one of the toughest in recent times, given the depth of talent at the Indian cricket circuit. "The depth of talent is so immense that even if you are a Test captain (Shubman Gill) and have shattered a lot of records, you are not a certainty in a different format. This is going to be a tough selection. We have won 17 out of the last 20 T20 matches we played," Chopra was quoted saying to news agency ANI

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: 'Selection will be one of the toughest in recent times', says THIS former India cricketer

Former India cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth has called for Vaibhav Suryavanshi's inclusion in the Indian squad for Asia Cup 2025. "You have to play bold. Don't make him wait. Don't say things like 'let him mature'. He is already playing with remarkable maturity. His shot-making has been on another level. If I were chairman, I would definitely have him in the squad," Srikkanth said on his YouTube show.&nbsp;

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Will Vaibhav Suryavanshi be selected?

Commentator Harsha Bhogle, on his YouTube channel, has named his picks for India’s T20I squad, with Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, skipper Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and opener Sanju Samson featuring among the specialist batters. Samson is also Bhogle’s first-choice wicketkeeper, with Jitesh Sharma as backup. Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar form the all-round core, while Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh and Prasidh Krishna headline the pace attack.

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Harsha Bhogle names his picks for India squad

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh wants Shubman Gill to be selected in the final 15-man squad for the Asia Cup. Calling Gill and 'all-format player', Harbhajan has said that he should not be underestimated."In my opinion, Gill can play T20s and even dominate the format. We as fans are used to seeing fours and sixes every ball, but you also need batters who can play long innings and rescue the team when required," Harbhajan was quoted saying to TOI.

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: 'Gill can play T20s', says former India spinner Harbhajan Singh

The Asia Cup 2025 is all set for another edition as eight teams will gather for the continental tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite India being the official hosts of the tournament. Unlike the recent two editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards despite the recent Phalagam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-asia-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-format-teams-groups-full-fixtures-key-dates-live-streaming-1753689964077">Click here to read the full story here</a>

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: All you need to know - format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates, live streaming

The BCCI will announce the squad via a press release, according to a report in Cricbuzz. There will be no press conference in Mumbai.

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: No press conference?

Jasprit Bumrah may have drawn criticism for playing only three Tests during the series against England to manage his workload, but former BCCI chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma has backed the bowler, saying players should go by the physios' advice as they are the "better judges".Sharma, himself a former pace bowler, said it was akin to a patient having to follow the doctor's advice.

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Chetan Sharma backs Bumrah, says players should go by physios' advice

The BCCI men’s selection committee is due to meet in Mumbai early next week to pick the squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, to be played in the T20 format. With the UAE hosting this eight-team tournament (September 9-28), the selectors and Suryakumar Yadav, the T20I captain, who will also be present during the meeting, will finalise those excelling in the shortest format. While all-format batter Shubman Gill’s name is popping up among the hot favourites, even ahead of attacking opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, there is another name – KL Rahul, who is also running for a place in the Asia Cup squad.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kl-rahul-not-shubman-gill-leads-race-for-spot-in-2025-asia-cup-squad-but-broadcaster-aakash-chopra-feels-1755437780729">Click here for the full story</a>

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: KL Rahul, not Gill, leads race for spot in Asia Cup squad but broadcaster Aakash Chopra feels…

Pakistan selector and former pacer Aaqib Javed has fired shots at the Indian Cricket Team ahead of the marquee 2025 Asia Cup tie on September 14 in Dubai, saying the team, picked on Sunday (Aug 17), can beat anyone, including the Men in Blue, in the forthcoming continental tournament starting September 19 in the UAE. The Pakistan selectors announced the 17-man squad for the triangular T20I series and the eight-team tournament that follows, shockingly leaving out batting stalwarts Babar Azam and keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan. While India, Pakistan, Oman and the UAE are part of Group A, the remaining four teams (Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Hong Kong) consist of Group B.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pakistan-selector-aaqib-javed-warns-india-ahead-of-asia-cup-tie-says-this-team-has-ability-to-beat-1755433936874">Click here for the full story</a>

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: Pakistan selector warns India ahead of Asia Cup tie, says ‘This team has ability to beat…’

The 2025 Asia Cup is less than three weeks away, with the Indian Team squad selection announcement for the continental tournament just around the corner. With the BCCI men’s selection committee having too much on its shelf to cater to, including taking some bold yet harsh calls, the latest reports suggest that chief selector Ajit Agarkar is willing to welcome Shreyas Iyer into the side. The UAE will host the eight-team tournament, to be played in the T20 format, starting September 9, with arch-rivals India and Pakistan facing off in the marquee clash on September 14 in Dubai. Meanwhile, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal might face the axe.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-chief-selector-ajit-agarkar-to-reward-shreyas-iyer-with-asia-cup-call-up-shubman-gill-yashasvi-jaiswal-out-of-selection-race-report-1755453427610">Click here for the full story</a>

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: BCCI chief selector Agarkar to reward Shreyas Iyer with Asia Cup call-up; Gill, Jaiswal out of selection race – Report

Shreyas Iyer could be on his way to the UAE for the second time in six months as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Expected to be announced on Tuesday (Aug 19), the selectors' panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, could bring a string of surprises to the squad, including the exclusions of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. So here is a predicted 15-man squad that could travel to the UAE ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-s-probable-asia-cup-2025-squad-sanju-samson-shreyas-iyer-in-shubman-gill-mohammed-siraj-out-1755487452356">Click here for the full story</a>

India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad Announcement Live Updates: India's probable Asia Cup 2025 squad: Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer in; Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj out

All the talks around Team India‘s Asia Cup 2025 squad continue to take new turns every day, with the latest report suggesting that the men’s selection committee has finalised at least 14 players, with four players fighting for that one '15th' spot. Ajit Agarkar-led panel will meet in Mumbai on Tuesday (Aug 19) with T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav also joining them for the squad selection discussion. While several first-team players will retain their places, including the openers Abhishek Sharma and gloveman Sanju Samson, talks over excluding Test captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have also made headlines<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-asia-cup-2025-squad-rinku-singh-shreyas-iyer-washington-sundar-among-those-fighting-for-15th-spot-report-1755510424033">Click here for the full story</a>

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A number of India’s top cricketers will be in focus when the selection committee, headed by former pacer Ajit Agarkar, meets in Mumbai to finalise the squad for next month’s Asia Cup. While the T20I regulars are expected to retain their places, players like Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer have strengthened their cases with strong IPL performances

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Joao Felix said on Monday (Aug 18) that Portugal team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota will "forever be a part of football history" following the Liverpool star's death aged 28. Jota was killed along with his brother Andre Silva when their Lamborghini went off the road in northern Spain on July 3. Just 11 days before the accident, the Portuguese forward had married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children. The Premier League remembered Jota over the weekend in a series of moving tributes.&nbsp;Adding his voice to the outpouring of grief across the football world, Felix looked visibly moved as he spoke about his good friend and international colleague.&nbsp;Felix, who was among the mourners at the brothers' funeral, said: "Diogo to me was one of my best friends in the national team, he was always part of our mini group in the national team, those of us who were always together.&nbsp;"I knew his family, especially his parents, an incredible family."&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/transfer-window-here-are-5-big-deals-that-could-happen-before-deadline-day-alexander-isak-eberechi-eze-1755506214856">Transfer window: Here are 5 big deals that could happen before deadline day</a>&nbsp;Speaking in Hong Kong, where Felix is with his new team, Al Nassr, for this week's Saudi Super Cup, the 25-year-old added, "I think he will forever be a part of football history; he will remain in the hearts of those who were already close to him.&nbsp;"After that day, every time we go on the field, we will remember him and play in part for him."&nbsp;The attacker Felix joined fellow Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr late last month from Chelsea in a move reported to be worth up to 43.7 million pounds ($58 million).&nbsp;Felix, who has also played for Benfica, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and AC Milan, will reportedly earn $10 million a year.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Adding his voice to the outpouring of grief across the football world, Felix looked visibly moved as he spoke about his good friend and international colleague.

Joao Felix said on Monday (Aug 18) that Portugal team-mate and close friend Diogo Jota will "forever be a part of football history" following the Liverpool star's death aged 28. Jota was killed along with his brother Andre Silva when their Lamborghini went off the road in northern Spain on July 3. Just 11 days before the accident, the Portuguese forward had married Rute Cardoso, the mother of his three children. The Premier League remembered Jota over the weekend in a series of moving tributes. Adding his voice to the outpouring of grief across the football world, Felix looked visibly moved as he spoke about his good friend and international colleague. Felix, who was among the mourners at the brothers' funeral, said: "Diogo to me was one of my best friends in the national team, he was always part of our mini group in the national team, those of us who were always together. "I knew his family, especially his parents, an incredible family." Also read | Transfer window: Here are 5 big deals that could happen before deadline day Speaking in Hong Kong, where Felix is with his new team, Al Nassr, for this week's Saudi Super Cup, the 25-year-old added, "I think he will forever be a part of football history; he will remain in the hearts of those who were already close to him. "After that day, every time we go on the field, we will remember him and play in part for him." The attacker Felix joined fellow Portuguese Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr late last month from Chelsea in a move reported to be worth up to 43.7 million pounds ($58 million). Felix, who has also played for Benfica, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona and AC Milan, will reportedly earn $10 million a year. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Adding his voice to the outpouring of grief across the football world, Felix looked visibly moved as he spoke about his good friend and international colleague.

Felix remembers close friend Diogo Jota, says he will ‘forever be part of football history’

The Archery Association of India (AAI) today announced the list of Indian athletes for the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League. The first-of-its-kind competition, a path-breaking global initiative, will bring together men and women recurve and compound archers from all around the world to compete in an intense franchise-styled tournament.&nbsp;In order to include the top elite players from around the world for the first edition, AAI has placed archers across various categories based on World Top 10 Rankings, World Top 20 Rankings, followed by archers ranked as per AAI’s recently held selection trials.&nbsp;Recurve archers, who have represented India at the Olympics, Deepika Kumari (World No. 3), and Dhiraj Bommadevara (World No. 14) have entered their names into the fray.&nbsp;World Record-holding pair of compound archers Rishabh Yadav (World No. 9) and Jyothi Surekha Vennam (World No. 3) have also confirmed their participation along with World No. 10 Abhishek Verma, World No. 11 Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge, World No. 16 Priyansh, and World No. 17 Parneet Kaur.&nbsp;Based on a trail held by AAI recently Veteran Olympians Tarundeep Rai (Rank No. 4), and Atanu Das (Rank No. 5) will also be among the recurve participants, while Women recurve archers list include Ankita Bhakat (Rank No. 2) and Bhajan Kaur (Rank No. 6), who were part of India's contingent at the Paris Olympics last year.&nbsp;Other top recurve men archers include Neeraj Chauhan (Rank No. 2), Rahul (Rank No. 3), Rohit Kumar (Rank No. 6), Mrinal Chauhan (Rank No. 7), Sachin Gupta (Rank No. 8), and Krish Kumar (Rank No. 9), while other top women recurve archers include Gatha Anandrao Khadake (Rank No. 3), Sharvari Somnath Shende (Rank No. 4), Basanti Mahato (Rank No. 5), Kumkum Anil Mohod (Rank No.7), Tisha Punia (Rank No. 8), and Anshika Kumari (Rank No.9).&nbsp;Meanwhile, among compound men archers Aman Saini (Rank No. 1), Ojas Pravin Deotale (Rank No. 5), Sahil Rajesh Jadhav (Rank No. 6), Chittibomma Jignas (Rank No. 8), Pulkit Kajla (Rank No. 9) will be available while compound women archers category include Prithika Pradeep (Rank No. 3), Taniparthi Chikitha (Rank No. 4), Avneet Kaur (Rank No. 5), Madala Surya Hamsini (Rank No. 6), Swati Dudhwal (Rank No. 7), Madhura Dhamangaonkar (Rank No. 8), and Pranjal Rajendra Salve (Rank No. 9).&nbsp;President, Archery Association of India, Arjun Munda said, “We are delighted to have the presence of India’s best archers in the first season of the Archery Premier League. We are confident their presence will drive eyeballs to the sport and ensure a high level of competition. It will further make the league an exciting venture for the fans around the nation.”&nbsp;“Indian archers have long been making their mark on the world stage. It is because of their success that we are able to be in a position to launch the first edition of the Archery Premier League. We are excited to have them participate in this elite competition and make the tournament a must-watch for fans around the world,” the Secretary General, Archery Association of India, Virendra Sachdeva, said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;Apart from the Indian players, the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League, which will take place over an 11-day period in October this year at the Yamuna Sports Complex, New Delhi, will also see participation from the top-ranked international archers, who will be divided among the six franchises.&nbsp;The tournament offers a chance for athletes to gain exposure, with a unique team set-up never seen before in world archery. With recurve and compound archers shooting 70m and 50m respectively together under lights, the league will boost the confidence of Indian archers and raise their performance level, supporting the nation’s Olympic movement.The Archery Premier League has received encouragement from World Archery, World Archery Asia and the Sports Ministry of India.&nbsp;

Recurve archers, who have represented India at the Olympics, Deepika Kumari (World No. 3), and Dhiraj Bommadevara (World No. 14) have entered their names into the fray for Archery Premier League. 

The Archery Association of India (AAI) today announced the list of Indian athletes for the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League. The first-of-its-kind competition, a path-breaking global initiative, will bring together men and women recurve and compound archers from all around the world to compete in an intense franchise-styled tournament. In order to include the top elite players from around the world for the first edition, AAI has placed archers across various categories based on World Top 10 Rankings, World Top 20 Rankings, followed by archers ranked as per AAI’s recently held selection trials. Recurve archers, who have represented India at the Olympics, Deepika Kumari (World No. 3), and Dhiraj Bommadevara (World No. 14) have entered their names into the fray. World Record-holding pair of compound archers Rishabh Yadav (World No. 9) and Jyothi Surekha Vennam (World No. 3) have also confirmed their participation along with World No. 10 Abhishek Verma, World No. 11 Prathamesh Bhalchandra Fuge, World No. 16 Priyansh, and World No. 17 Parneet Kaur. Based on a trail held by AAI recently Veteran Olympians Tarundeep Rai (Rank No. 4), and Atanu Das (Rank No. 5) will also be among the recurve participants, while Women recurve archers list include Ankita Bhakat (Rank No. 2) and Bhajan Kaur (Rank No. 6), who were part of India's contingent at the Paris Olympics last year. Other top recurve men archers include Neeraj Chauhan (Rank No. 2), Rahul (Rank No. 3), Rohit Kumar (Rank No. 6), Mrinal Chauhan (Rank No. 7), Sachin Gupta (Rank No. 8), and Krish Kumar (Rank No. 9), while other top women recurve archers include Gatha Anandrao Khadake (Rank No. 3), Sharvari Somnath Shende (Rank No. 4), Basanti Mahato (Rank No. 5), Kumkum Anil Mohod (Rank No.7), Tisha Punia (Rank No. 8), and Anshika Kumari (Rank No.9). Meanwhile, among compound men archers Aman Saini (Rank No. 1), Ojas Pravin Deotale (Rank No. 5), Sahil Rajesh Jadhav (Rank No. 6), Chittibomma Jignas (Rank No. 8), Pulkit Kajla (Rank No. 9) will be available while compound women archers category include Prithika Pradeep (Rank No. 3), Taniparthi Chikitha (Rank No. 4), Avneet Kaur (Rank No. 5), Madala Surya Hamsini (Rank No. 6), Swati Dudhwal (Rank No. 7), Madhura Dhamangaonkar (Rank No. 8), and Pranjal Rajendra Salve (Rank No. 9). President, Archery Association of India, Arjun Munda said, “We are delighted to have the presence of India’s best archers in the first season of the Archery Premier League. We are confident their presence will drive eyeballs to the sport and ensure a high level of competition. It will further make the league an exciting venture for the fans around the nation.” “Indian archers have long been making their mark on the world stage. It is because of their success that we are able to be in a position to launch the first edition of the Archery Premier League. We are excited to have them participate in this elite competition and make the tournament a must-watch for fans around the world,” the Secretary General, Archery Association of India, Virendra Sachdeva, said. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Apart from the Indian players, the inaugural edition of the Archery Premier League, which will take place over an 11-day period in October this year at the Yamuna Sports Complex, New Delhi, will also see participation from the top-ranked international archers, who will be divided among the six franchises. The tournament offers a chance for athletes to gain exposure, with a unique team set-up never seen before in world archery. With recurve and compound archers shooting 70m and 50m respectively together under lights, the league will boost the confidence of Indian archers and raise their performance level, supporting the nation’s Olympic movement. The Archery Premier League has received encouragement from World Archery, World Archery Asia and the Sports Ministry of India.

Recurve archers, who have represented India at the Olympics, Deepika Kumari (World No. 3), and Dhiraj Bommadevara (World No. 14) have entered their names into the fray for Archery Premier League.&nbsp;

Archery Premier League: Deepika Kumari, Abhishek Verma confirm participation for inaugural season

All the talks around Team India‘s Asia Cup 2025 squad continue to take new turns every day, with the latest report suggesting that the men’s selection committee has finalised at least 14 players, with four players fighting for that one '15th' spot. Ajit Agarkar-led panel will meet in Mumbai on Tuesday (Aug 19) with T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav also joining them for the squad selection discussion. While several first-team players will retain their places, including the openers Abhishek Sharma and gloveman Sanju Samson, talks over excluding Test captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have also made headlines.&nbsp;However, the crucial point here is picking one of the four players for the final spot, including Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar and Riyan Parag. An Indian Express report suggests that the selectors are contemplating between picking a specific batter (in Iyer or Rinku) or choosing between all-rounders Parag and Sundar.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-s-probable-asia-cup-2025-squad-sanju-samson-shreyas-iyer-in-shubman-gill-mohammed-siraj-out-1755487452356">India's probable Asia Cup 2025 squad: Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer in; Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj out</a> &nbsp;Per the report, the selection committee is more inclined towards picking an extra batter, with Iyer likely to win the race ahead of Rinku Singh. &nbsp;Iyer's ability to play spin better, his leadership qualities, and experience (that he brings to the table) make him a handy customer in the middle order. Without questioning his leadership skills, which saw him take two different IPL teams to finals in successive years and win a title with one (KKR in 2024), Iyer’s batting experience in these conditions, having played an instrumental role in helping India win the Champions Trophy (Feb 2025), could benefit the Indian Team.&nbsp;<h3>Gambhir’s approach is a bit different &nbsp;</h3>Having worked and mentored Iyer to an IPL title in 2024, Gambhir could also have him back in the squad; however, in his brief stint as the Indian head coach, Gambhir has been inclined towards picking all-rounders. Even on the recently concluded Test tour of England, Gambhir had four all-rounders, including Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja, all playing crucial roles throughout the series. &nbsp;As for Rinku and Parag, both are unlikely to get a nod ahead of the abovementioned players. While Rinku also played under Gambhir in KKR and Parag tasted little T20I success in Gautam’s reign, both could perhaps be picked for bilateral series; however, both remain part of India’s T20 WC pool.&nbsp;

While several first-team players will retain their places, including the openers Abhishek Sharma and gloveman Sanju Samson, talks over excluding Test captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have also made headlines.

All the talks around Team India‘s Asia Cup 2025 squad continue to take new turns every day, with the latest report suggesting that the men’s selection committee has finalised at least 14 players, with four players fighting for that one '15th' spot. Ajit Agarkar-led panel will meet in Mumbai on Tuesday (Aug 19) with T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav also joining them for the squad selection discussion. While several first-team players will retain their places, including the openers Abhishek Sharma and gloveman Sanju Samson, talks over excluding Test captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have also made headlines. However, the crucial point here is picking one of the four players for the final spot, including Rinku Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar and Riyan Parag. An Indian Express report suggests that the selectors are contemplating between picking a specific batter (in Iyer or Rinku) or choosing between all-rounders Parag and Sundar. Also read | India's probable Asia Cup 2025 squad: Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer in; Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj out Per the report, the selection committee is more inclined towards picking an extra batter, with Iyer likely to win the race ahead of Rinku Singh. Iyer's ability to play spin better, his leadership qualities, and experience (that he brings to the table) make him a handy customer in the middle order. Without questioning his leadership skills, which saw him take two different IPL teams to finals in successive years and win a title with one (KKR in 2024), Iyer’s batting experience in these conditions, having played an instrumental role in helping India win the Champions Trophy (Feb 2025), could benefit the Indian Team. Gambhir’s approach is a bit different Having worked and mentored Iyer to an IPL title in 2024, Gambhir could also have him back in the squad; however, in his brief stint as the Indian head coach, Gambhir has been inclined towards picking all-rounders. Even on the recently concluded Test tour of England, Gambhir had four all-rounders, including Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ravindra Jadeja, all playing crucial roles throughout the series. As for Rinku and Parag, both are unlikely to get a nod ahead of the abovementioned players. While Rinku also played under Gambhir in KKR and Parag tasted little T20I success in Gautam’s reign, both could perhaps be picked for bilateral series; however, both remain part of India’s T20 WC pool.

While several first-team players will retain their places, including the openers Abhishek Sharma and gloveman Sanju Samson, talks over excluding Test captain Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal have also made headlines.

India’s Asia Cup Squad: Rinku, Iyer, Sundar among those fighting for ‘15th spot’ – Report

The Bangladesh men's hockey team is all set to take the place of Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup, with the latter's participation also uncertain, with nine days remaining for the tournament to start in Rajgir, according to report in news agency PTI. It will be the 12th edition of the tournament and the third time India is hosting it.&nbsp;The Indian government had previously announced that visas would be given to the Pakistani players for the tournament, but the Pakistan Hockey Federation has declined to travel, citing security threats. The organisers have already contacted Bangladesh to take Pakistan's spot in the eight-nation event, but Hockey India maintained that the exact situation will become clear in the coming two days.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-is-too-good-a-player-babar-azam-has-new-pakistan-coach-mike-hesson-backing-after-2025-asia-cup-snub-1755506306399">‘He’s too good a player…’ Babar Azam has new PAK coach Hesson’s backing after Asia Cup snub</a>&nbsp;“The Indian government has already said that it is willing to provide visas to Pakistani players, but if they don’t want to come to India, it’s not our problem. Bangladesh has already been invited to participate in the case Pakistan doesn’t come, but we will have to wait for two more days to get the confirmation," sources familiar with the development were quoted saying. “Neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh have confirmed anything to us till now. But Bangladesh are likely a replacement for Pakistan," the official added. &nbsp;Pakistan Hockey Federation had previously suggested that Asia Cup to be shifted from India to another country, but it went unheard. Apart from India, the other teams taking part in the Asia Cup are China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Oman and Chinese Taipei. Pakistan has won the Asia Cup three times, ending a hat-trick of victories, in the initial three tournaments, in 1982, 1985 and 1989. Pakistan came second in 1989, 2003 and 2009. In the previous season of the tournament in 2022 in Jakarta, Pakistan won, drew and lost a single match each to finish third in their pool and could not make it to the semi-finals. But in a good show of strength, drew 1-1 with arch-rivals India.

2025 Hockey Asia Cup: Bangladesh likely to replace Pakistan — Reports

The Bangladesh men's hockey team is all set to take the place of Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup, with the latter's participation also uncertain, with nine days remaining for the tournament to start in Rajgir, according to report in news agency PTI. It will be the 12th edition of the tournament and the third time India is hosting it. The Indian government had previously announced that visas would be given to the Pakistani players for the tournament, but the Pakistan Hockey Federation has declined to travel, citing security threats. The organisers have already contacted Bangladesh to take Pakistan's spot in the eight-nation event, but Hockey India maintained that the exact situation will become clear in the coming two days. Also Read: ‘He’s too good a player…’ Babar Azam has new PAK coach Hesson’s backing after Asia Cup snub “The Indian government has already said that it is willing to provide visas to Pakistani players, but if they don’t want to come to India, it’s not our problem. Bangladesh has already been invited to participate in the case Pakistan doesn’t come, but we will have to wait for two more days to get the confirmation," sources familiar with the development were quoted saying. “Neither Pakistan nor Bangladesh have confirmed anything to us till now. But Bangladesh are likely a replacement for Pakistan," the official added. Pakistan Hockey Federation had previously suggested that Asia Cup to be shifted from India to another country, but it went unheard. Apart from India, the other teams taking part in the Asia Cup are China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Oman and Chinese Taipei. Pakistan has won the Asia Cup three times, ending a hat-trick of victories, in the initial three tournaments, in 1982, 1985 and 1989. Pakistan came second in 1989, 2003 and 2009. In the previous season of the tournament in 2022 in Jakarta, Pakistan won, drew and lost a single match each to finish third in their pool and could not make it to the semi-finals. But in a good show of strength, drew 1-1 with arch-rivals India.

The 2025 Men's Hockey Asia Cup will be held in Rajgir, India from August 27-September 7. The tournament is organised by the Asian Hockey Federation

The football transfer market is at its peak as big deals are on the table, while matters on-field have already begun with the resumption of the new season. Big deals like Florian Wirtz to Liverpool and Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United have already made the headlines, but few are yet to reach an agreement despite the season already kicking off. The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window.<h2>Alexander Isak (Current club: Newcastle United)</h2>Sweden international, Alexander Isak, is a hot topic of debate as he remains on the books of Liverpool. Isak is a subject of a huge transfer deal for Liverpool as they are prepared to launch a bid in excess of $150 million. However, Newcastle United are reluctant to sell Isak, who was not in the squad for the opening weekend’s game against Aston Villa. Considering the player’s desire and Liverpool’s purchasing power, it is likely that the deal will go through.<h2>Eberechi Eze (Current club: Crystal Palace)</h2>The England international was earlier linked to Arsenal, but it is Tottenham Hotspur who are now in pole position to land Eberechi Eze. At the time of writing, Eze has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, but Palace are reluctant to offload him. Considering Spurs’ spending power and Eze’s preference, it is likely that the deal will go over the line before the window closes.<h2>Marc Guéhi (Current club: Crystal Palace)</h2>Marc Guéhi is another player pushing for a move away from the club as Liverpool look to take advantage of the contract situation. Guéhi runs out of contract at the end of the season and could leave on a free transfer. Palace’s desire to keep Guéhi this season could see them lose substantial cash as the player will be free to negotiate a move away from the club from January 1.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Alejandro Garnacho (Current club: Manchester United)</h2>Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho is on the move as well after his relationship with Ruben Amorim is getting sour. Garnacho was likely to move away from the club in the winter window, but no club wanted to risk big on the Argentinean forward who had attitude issues. As things stand, he could be a Chelsea player at the end of the transfer window with personal terms agreed.<h2>Xavi Simmons (Current club: RB Leipzig)</h2>Xavi Simmons’s journey with RB Leipzig is all but over as he prefers a move to Chelsea in the Premier League. He has already informed the club about his desire to leave, while Chelsea have all the spending power to land Simmons. The move looks more likely will go over the line.

The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window.

The football transfer market is at its peak as big deals are on the table, while matters on-field have already begun with the resumption of the new season. Big deals like Florian Wirtz to Liverpool and Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United have already made the headlines, but few are yet to reach an agreement despite the season already kicking off. The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window. Alexander Isak (Current club: Newcastle United) Sweden international, Alexander Isak, is a hot topic of debate as he remains on the books of Liverpool. Isak is a subject of a huge transfer deal for Liverpool as they are prepared to launch a bid in excess of $150 million. However, Newcastle United are reluctant to sell Isak, who was not in the squad for the opening weekend’s game against Aston Villa. Considering the player’s desire and Liverpool’s purchasing power, it is likely that the deal will go through. Eberechi Eze (Current club: Crystal Palace) The England international was earlier linked to Arsenal, but it is Tottenham Hotspur who are now in pole position to land Eberechi Eze. At the time of writing, Eze has already agreed personal terms with Spurs, but Palace are reluctant to offload him. Considering Spurs’ spending power and Eze’s preference, it is likely that the deal will go over the line before the window closes. Marc Guéhi (Current club: Crystal Palace) Marc Guéhi is another player pushing for a move away from the club as Liverpool look to take advantage of the contract situation. Guéhi runs out of contract at the end of the season and could leave on a free transfer. Palace’s desire to keep Guéhi this season could see them lose substantial cash as the player will be free to negotiate a move away from the club from January 1. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Alejandro Garnacho (Current club: Manchester United) Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho is on the move as well after his relationship with Ruben Amorim is getting sour. Garnacho was likely to move away from the club in the winter window, but no club wanted to risk big on the Argentinean forward who had attitude issues. As things stand, he could be a Chelsea player at the end of the transfer window with personal terms agreed. Xavi Simmons (Current club: RB Leipzig) Xavi Simmons’s journey with RB Leipzig is all but over as he prefers a move to Chelsea in the Premier League. He has already informed the club about his desire to leave, while Chelsea have all the spending power to land Simmons. The move looks more likely will go over the line.

The likes of Alexander Isak and Eberechi Eze are making the rounds with the deadlines less than two weeks away. Here is a glance at five big deals that could happen from now until the end of the summer transfer window.

Transfer window: Here are 5 big deals that could happen before deadline day

Former Pakistan captain and star batter Babar Azam found no place in the side’s 17-man squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, announced on Sunday (Aug 17). The PCB dropped Babar and keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan from the T20 squad for the continental tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. Addressing the media, selector Aaqib Javed and new head coach Mike Hesson explained what prompted them to look beyond this star pair, with Hesson admitting that Babar was told to work on a few areas, including his strike rate in the middle overs and his game against spinners.&nbsp;“There is no doubt Babar’s been asked to improve in some areas around taking on spin and in terms of his strike rate. Those are things he is working really hard on,” the coach Hesson said, as quoted by the ICC. &nbsp;Babar will feature for Sydney Sixers in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL), with Hesson pushing him to succeed in his maiden stint in franchise cricket Down Under. The right-handed batter, who has scored over 13,000 runs across all T20s, strikes at just under 130, but his average stands at 43.07. For Pakistan, he has featured in 130 T20Is, scoring 4223 runs, with three hundreds to his name.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/bcci-chief-selector-ajit-agarkar-to-reward-shreyas-iyer-with-asia-cup-call-up-shubman-gill-yashasvi-jaiswal-out-of-selection-race-report-1755453427610">BCCI chief selector Agarkar to reward Shreyas Iyer with Asia Cup call-up; Gill, Jaiswal out of selection race – Report</a> &nbsp;Babar, 30, hasn’t played any T20Is for Pakistan since late 2024, with the selectors opting for fresher legs for the shortest format. &nbsp;“A player like Babar has an opportunity to play in the BBL and show he is improving in those areas in T20s. He is too good a player not to consider,” Hesson continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Pakistan will begin preparation for the 2025 Asia Cup with a triangular T20I series also involving the UAE and Afghanistan.&nbsp; &nbsp;In the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan are placed in Group A, alongside Oman and the UAE, with the marquee clash against India scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai. &nbsp;Besides, if India and Pakistan top Group A, they could face off in the Super 4s.<h3>Pakistan squad for triangular T20Is and 2025 Asia Cup –</h3>Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem

Pakistan selectors dropped Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the 2025 Asia Cup squad.

Former Pakistan captain and star batter Babar Azam found no place in the side’s 17-man squad for the 2025 Asia Cup, announced on Sunday (Aug 17). The PCB dropped Babar and keeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan from the T20 squad for the continental tournament starting September 9 in the UAE. Addressing the media, selector Aaqib Javed and new head coach Mike Hesson explained what prompted them to look beyond this star pair, with Hesson admitting that Babar was told to work on a few areas, including his strike rate in the middle overs and his game against spinners. “There is no doubt Babar’s been asked to improve in some areas around taking on spin and in terms of his strike rate. Those are things he is working really hard on,” the coach Hesson said, as quoted by the ICC. Babar will feature for Sydney Sixers in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL), with Hesson pushing him to succeed in his maiden stint in franchise cricket Down Under. The right-handed batter, who has scored over 13,000 runs across all T20s, strikes at just under 130, but his average stands at 43.07. For Pakistan, he has featured in 130 T20Is, scoring 4223 runs, with three hundreds to his name. Also read | BCCI chief selector Agarkar to reward Shreyas Iyer with Asia Cup call-up; Gill, Jaiswal out of selection race – Report Babar, 30, hasn’t played any T20Is for Pakistan since late 2024, with the selectors opting for fresher legs for the shortest format. “A player like Babar has an opportunity to play in the BBL and show he is improving in those areas in T20s. He is too good a player not to consider,” Hesson continued. Meanwhile, Pakistan will begin preparation for the 2025 Asia Cup with a triangular T20I series also involving the UAE and Afghanistan. In the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan are placed in Group A, alongside Oman and the UAE, with the marquee clash against India scheduled for Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai. Besides, if India and Pakistan top Group A, they could face off in the Super 4s. Pakistan squad for triangular T20Is and 2025 Asia Cup – Salman Agha (captain), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Sufiyan Muqeem

Pakistan selectors dropped Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from the 2025 Asia Cup squad.

‘He’s too good a player…’ Babar Azam has new PAK coach Hesson’s backing after Asia Cup snub

From Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli here is a list of five 5 youngest batters to score ODI hundreds for India. The elite list consists of Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina as they made a name for India in young age. 

From Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli here is a list of five 5 youngest batters to score ODI hundreds for India. The elite list consists of Yuvraj Singh, Sachin Tendulkar and Suresh Raina as they made a name for India in young age.&nbsp;

From Vinod Kambli to Virat Kohli, 5 youngest Indian batters to score ODI hundred

Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, will play a three-match ODI series against Temba Bavuma’s South Africa starting Tuesday (Aug 19). This will be their first ODI series against each other in Australia since 2018. In the recently concluded T20I series between Australia and South Africa, the home side emerged victorious 2-1. Now, all the eyes are on the ODI series, which starts on Tuesday at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns. The second ODI match will be played on August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, which will also host the third and final game on August 24. &nbsp;Looking at their ODI history, South Africa have won 55 times out of 110 games, while Australia have won 51 games.&nbsp;Also Read -<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-batters-with-most-runs-in-aus-vs-sa-t20is-david-warner-mitchell-marsh-jp-duminy-quinton-de-kock-shane-watson-1755415114101"> From David Warner to Quinton de Kock, 5 batters with most runs in AUS vs SA T20Is, only one active player on list</a><h2>AUS vs SA, 1st ODI - Live streaming details</h2><ul><li>When and where will Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI take place?'</li></ul>The first ODI between Australia vs. South Africa will take place at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns on August 19. The match will start at 10:00 AM IST (2:30 PM local time).&nbsp;<ul><li>When will the toss take place in the Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI match? &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li></ul>The toss for the first ODI between Australia vs. South Africa has been scheduled for 09:30 AM IST.<ul><li>Where to watch Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI live streaming in India?</li></ul>The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.<ul><li>Where to watch Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI live telecast on TV in India?</li></ul>The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will be telecast live on the Star Sports network (India).<h2>Squads</h2><h3>Australia</h3>Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Adam Zampa, Aaron Hardie and Josh Hazlewood<h3>South Africa</h3>Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, &nbsp;Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Lungi Ngidi and Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Here's a look at all the details regarding the live telecast and streaming of Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI in Cairns.

Australia, led by Mitchell Marsh, will play a three-match ODI series against Temba Bavuma’s South Africa starting Tuesday (Aug 19). This will be their first ODI series against each other in Australia since 2018. In the recently concluded T20I series between Australia and South Africa, the home side emerged victorious 2-1. Now, all the eyes are on the ODI series, which starts on Tuesday at Cazaly’s Stadium in Cairns. The second ODI match will be played on August 22 at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, which will also host the third and final game on August 24. Looking at their ODI history, South Africa have won 55 times out of 110 games, while Australia have won 51 games. Also Read - From David Warner to Quinton de Kock, 5 batters with most runs in AUS vs SA T20Is, only one active player on list AUS vs SA, 1st ODI - Live streaming details When and where will Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI take place?' The first ODI between Australia vs. South Africa will take place at Cazaly’s Stadium, Cairns on August 19. The match will start at 10:00 AM IST (2:30 PM local time). When will the toss take place in the Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI match? The toss for the first ODI between Australia vs. South Africa has been scheduled for 09:30 AM IST. Where to watch Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI live streaming in India? The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website. Where to watch Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI live telecast on TV in India? The first ODI between Australia and South Africa will be telecast live on the Star Sports network (India). Squads Australia Mitchell Marsh (c), Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey, Cooper Connolly, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Marnus Labuschagne, Adam Zampa, Aaron Hardie and Josh Hazlewood South Africa Temba Bavuma (c), Corbin Bosch, Matthew Breetzke, Dewald Brevis, Nandre Burger, Tony de Zorzi, Aiden Markram, Senuran Muthusamy, Keshav Maharaj, Wiaan Mulder, Kagiso Rabada, Ryan Rickelton, Tristan Stubbs, Prenelan Subrayen, Lungi Ngidi and Lhuan-dre Pretorius

Here's a look at all the details regarding the live telecast and streaming of Australia vs South Africa 1st ODI in Cairns.

AUS vs SA, 1st ODI: When and where to watch Australia vs South Africa match live streaming in India?

From Rohit Sharma to Kapil Dev, here is a look at five Indian captains with highest score in an ODI innings. The list also features Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag as they make the elite list of players. 

From Rohit Sharma to Kapil Dev, here is a look at five Indian captains with highest score in an ODI innings. The list also features Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag as they make the elite list of players.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Kapil Dev, 5 Indian captains with highest score in an ODI innings

From Ravindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya, here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred. The list also has mentions of Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan and Nayan Mongia having failed to score a single hundred in their career. 

From Ravindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya, here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred. The list also has mentions of Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan and Nayan Mongia having failed to score a single hundred in their career.&nbsp;

From Ravindra Jadeja to Hardik Pandya, 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs without a hundred

India’s Neeraj Chopra has officially qualified for the final of the Diamond League 2025 as he looks to end the season on a high. Neeraj, a former Olympic champion, failed to defend his crown in Paris in 2024, having settled for a silver medal while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem clinched gold. Neeraj qualifies for the Diamond League final despite missing the Silesia leg in Poland. He is one of the three names who have qualified for the final alongside Keshorn Walcott and Julian Weber.<h2>Neeraj advances to Diamond League final</h2>In the latest rankings announced after the Silesia leg of the Diamond League, Neeraj has been ranked third with 15 points. With less than two weeks to go for the final of the Diamond League in Zurich, Neeraj is unlikely to finish outside the qualifying places. Trinbagonian star and Neeraj’s nearest competitor, Keshorn Walcott, is ranked first with 17 points as he qualifies for the summit clash with the most points.&nbsp;Julian Weber, another of Neeraj’s close competitors, is also among the athletes who booked their place in the final.&nbsp;Neeraj has been in excellent form since changing coaches and has already racked up his best throw. For the first time in his career, he threw above 90 meters during the Doha Diamond League in May. The 27-year-old threw 90.23 meters, setting a new personal best under the coaching of Jan Zelezny. Despite that record throw, Neeraj had to settle for the second spot as Julain Weber took the top spot in Doha.&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628"> From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a>&nbsp;The 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist did not disappoint, though, as he would go on to win the Paris Diamond League in June, a year after he had won a silver medal at the same venue. The title in Paris is the only time he has finished in a winner’s position at the Diamond League this season.&nbsp;The Indian athlete has been careful with his choices throughout the season, missing several tournaments to avoid injury-related issues. Neeraj will also have his eyes on the World Championship as he looks to defend the crown in September.

Neeraj Chopra, a former Olympic champion, failed to defend his crown in Paris in 2024, having settled for a silver medal while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem clinched gold. Neeraj qualifies for the Diamond League final despite missing the Silesia leg in Poland. 

India’s Neeraj Chopra has officially qualified for the final of the Diamond League 2025 as he looks to end the season on a high. Neeraj, a former Olympic champion, failed to defend his crown in Paris in 2024, having settled for a silver medal while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem clinched gold. Neeraj qualifies for the Diamond League final despite missing the Silesia leg in Poland. He is one of the three names who have qualified for the final alongside Keshorn Walcott and Julian Weber. Neeraj advances to Diamond League final In the latest rankings announced after the Silesia leg of the Diamond League, Neeraj has been ranked third with 15 points. With less than two weeks to go for the final of the Diamond League in Zurich, Neeraj is unlikely to finish outside the qualifying places. Trinbagonian star and Neeraj’s nearest competitor, Keshorn Walcott, is ranked first with 17 points as he qualifies for the summit clash with the most points. Julian Weber, another of Neeraj’s close competitors, is also among the athletes who booked their place in the final. Neeraj has been in excellent form since changing coaches and has already racked up his best throw. For the first time in his career, he threw above 90 meters during the Doha Diamond League in May. The 27-year-old threw 90.23 meters, setting a new personal best under the coaching of Jan Zelezny. Despite that record throw, Neeraj had to settle for the second spot as Julain Weber took the top spot in Doha. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) The 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist did not disappoint, though, as he would go on to win the Paris Diamond League in June, a year after he had won a silver medal at the same venue. The title in Paris is the only time he has finished in a winner’s position at the Diamond League this season. The Indian athlete has been careful with his choices throughout the season, missing several tournaments to avoid injury-related issues. Neeraj will also have his eyes on the World Championship as he looks to defend the crown in September.

Neeraj Chopra, a former Olympic champion, failed to defend his crown in Paris in 2024, having settled for a silver medal while Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem clinched gold. Neeraj qualifies for the Diamond League final despite missing the Silesia leg in Poland.&nbsp;

India's Neeraj Chopra advances to Diamond League final in Zurich despite skipping Silesia leg

Shreyas Iyer could be on his way to the UAE for the second time in six months as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Expected to be announced on Tuesday (Aug 19), the selectors' panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, could bring a string of surprises to the squad, including the exclusions of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. So here is a predicted 15-man squad that could travel to the UAE ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.<h2>Samson, Iyer in</h2>Turning to the openers, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are set to retain their place in the side, with both enjoying stellar run. Samson scored two centuries at the back end of 2024 in South Africa, while his ability to keep wickets comes as a welcome addition. With Shubman Gill unlikely to travel after Sunday’s media reports, either Ishan Kishan or Sai Sudharsan could be in frame as back-up opener.&nbsp;The middle order looks more than sorted with captain Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh to feature in the Playing XI. In this case, Shreyas Iyer will be more than a good back-up, having shown his class in the IPL. On the other hand, Jitesh Sharma should be the obvious choice as back-up wicketkeeper for Samson, even if Ishan Kishan is considered to make the 15-man squad.&nbsp;Looking at the all-rounder spots, Washington Sundar should act as back-up to Hardik, who has struggled with injuries at times but has the ability to win a match single-handedly. Shivam Dube should be another option that could be discussed to board the plane with the Indian team for the Asia Cup.&nbsp;ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628"> From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Bowling options</h2>Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah are the obvious choices in the Playing XI and will feature in all matches if fit. The remaining two spots in the Playing XI would most probably be filled by Varun Chakravarthy and either Washington Sundar or Nitish Rana (if picked). The speed bowling backup for Bumrah and Arshdeep is debatable, as Nitish Rana and Prasidh Krishna stay in the hunt.<h2>India’s Probable squad for Asia Cup 2025</h2>Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Sai Sudharsan/Ishan Ishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy/Nitish Kumar Reddy/Shivam Dube, Prasidh Krishna/Nitish Rana&nbsp;

Expected to be announced on Tuesday (Aug 19), the selectors' panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, could bring a string of surprises to the squad, including the exclusions of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. So here is a predicted 15-man squad that could travel to the UAE ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.

Shreyas Iyer could be on his way to the UAE for the second time in six months as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to announce the squad for the Asia Cup 2025. Expected to be announced on Tuesday (Aug 19), the selectors' panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, could bring a string of surprises to the squad, including the exclusions of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. So here is a predicted 15-man squad that could travel to the UAE ahead of the Asia Cup 2025. Samson, Iyer in Turning to the openers, Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson are set to retain their place in the side, with both enjoying stellar run. Samson scored two centuries at the back end of 2024 in South Africa, while his ability to keep wickets comes as a welcome addition. With Shubman Gill unlikely to travel after Sunday’s media reports, either Ishan Kishan or Sai Sudharsan could be in frame as back-up opener. The middle order looks more than sorted with captain Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya and Rinku Singh to feature in the Playing XI. In this case, Shreyas Iyer will be more than a good back-up, having shown his class in the IPL. On the other hand, Jitesh Sharma should be the obvious choice as back-up wicketkeeper for Samson, even if Ishan Kishan is considered to make the 15-man squad. Looking at the all-rounder spots, Washington Sundar should act as back-up to Hardik, who has struggled with injuries at times but has the ability to win a match single-handedly. Shivam Dube should be another option that could be discussed to board the plane with the Indian team for the Asia Cup. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Bowling options Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah are the obvious choices in the Playing XI and will feature in all matches if fit. The remaining two spots in the Playing XI would most probably be filled by Varun Chakravarthy and either Washington Sundar or Nitish Rana (if picked). The speed bowling backup for Bumrah and Arshdeep is debatable, as Nitish Rana and Prasidh Krishna stay in the hunt. India’s Probable squad for Asia Cup 2025 Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Sai Sudharsan/Ishan Ishan, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy/Nitish Kumar Reddy/Shivam Dube, Prasidh Krishna/Nitish Rana

Expected to be announced on Tuesday (Aug 19), the selectors' panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, could bring a string of surprises to the squad, including the exclusions of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal. So here is a predicted 15-man squad that could travel to the UAE ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.

India's probable Asia Cup 2025 squad: Sanju Samson, Shreyas Iyer in; Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj out

Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to book a title clash with Jasmine Paolini. The six-time Grand Slam champion earned a Monday evening final against an opponent with nothing to lose after Paolini managed to "forget" a patch of bad form to claim a 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3 win over Russian Veronika Kudermetova.&nbsp;The 29-year-old, who was a two-time Grand Slam finalist in 2024, will bid for the fourth title of her career when she faces Swiatek, who is set to compete in her 13th final at the 1000 level as she closes in on a return to world number two.&nbsp;Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, recovered an early break in the opening set and powered away to beat 2022 All England winner Rybakina -- who had swept past world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;The former world number one from Poland now ranked third, had twice stalled at the semi-final stage at the pre-US Open event, but booked her title chance on her third opportunity.&nbsp;"It was a great match, and at the beginning, I was even surprised that I'm able to keep up with the pace, because we played so fast," Swiatek said.&nbsp;"I wanted to be there when Elena starts making mistakes. It's impossible to play such a good level throughout the whole match."&nbsp;Swiatek recovered from 3-5 down in the opening set, sweeping the last four games.She jumped to a 4-1 lead in the second, sandwiching a pair of love service games around a break of Rybakina's serve.&nbsp;But Kazakhstan's Rybakina made her work for it, fending off three break points in the sixth game and saving a pair of match points in the eighth before Swiatek closed it out a game later.&nbsp;"I was playing with intensity and quality," Swiatek said. "I feel good about my game right now and would not change anything."&nbsp;Swiatek has beaten Paolini in all five of their prior meetings with the Italian winning just one set.&nbsp;But Swiatek said she was prepared for a tough final against a player who beat world number two Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals.&nbsp;"Anyone who is there will have been playing well," she said.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Keep fighting</h2>Before her 6-0, 6-0 Wimbledon final win over Amanda Anisimova last month, Swiatek had been in a trophy drought with her last prior title coming in June 2024 at Roland Garros.Another victory on Monday would be a strong springboard into the US Open, where first-round play starts on August 24.&nbsp;Paolini looked headed to a straight-set victory but failed to serve out her match at 5-4 in the second set and admitted the lapse left her nervous.&nbsp;"The key was to forget, get back into the fight and stay in the present," Paolini said after wrapping up the win in two and a quarter hours.&nbsp;"I was fighting in the second set and all was fine. But I got nervous and thought I would lose the tiebreaker.&nbsp;"I came back onto court in the third set trying not to think about what had happened. You have to keep going."&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iga Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, recovered an early break in the opening set and powered away to beat 2022 All England winner Rybakina -- who had swept past world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals.

Iga Swiatek reached the final of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Open for the first time on Sunday, surging past Elena Rybakina 7-5, 6-3 to book a title clash with Jasmine Paolini. The six-time Grand Slam champion earned a Monday evening final against an opponent with nothing to lose after Paolini managed to "forget" a patch of bad form to claim a 6-3, 6-7 (2/7), 6-3 win over Russian Veronika Kudermetova. The 29-year-old, who was a two-time Grand Slam finalist in 2024, will bid for the fourth title of her career when she faces Swiatek, who is set to compete in her 13th final at the 1000 level as she closes in on a return to world number two. Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, recovered an early break in the opening set and powered away to beat 2022 All England winner Rybakina -- who had swept past world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals. The former world number one from Poland now ranked third, had twice stalled at the semi-final stage at the pre-US Open event, but booked her title chance on her third opportunity. "It was a great match, and at the beginning, I was even surprised that I'm able to keep up with the pace, because we played so fast," Swiatek said. "I wanted to be there when Elena starts making mistakes. It's impossible to play such a good level throughout the whole match." Swiatek recovered from 3-5 down in the opening set, sweeping the last four games. She jumped to a 4-1 lead in the second, sandwiching a pair of love service games around a break of Rybakina's serve. But Kazakhstan's Rybakina made her work for it, fending off three break points in the sixth game and saving a pair of match points in the eighth before Swiatek closed it out a game later. "I was playing with intensity and quality," Swiatek said. "I feel good about my game right now and would not change anything." Swiatek has beaten Paolini in all five of their prior meetings with the Italian winning just one set. But Swiatek said she was prepared for a tough final against a player who beat world number two Coco Gauff in the quarter-finals. "Anyone who is there will have been playing well," she said. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Keep fighting Before her 6-0, 6-0 Wimbledon final win over Amanda Anisimova last month, Swiatek had been in a trophy drought with her last prior title coming in June 2024 at Roland Garros. Another victory on Monday would be a strong springboard into the US Open, where first-round play starts on August 24. Paolini looked headed to a straight-set victory but failed to serve out her match at 5-4 in the second set and admitted the lapse left her nervous. "The key was to forget, get back into the fight and stay in the present," Paolini said after wrapping up the win in two and a quarter hours. "I was fighting in the second set and all was fine. But I got nervous and thought I would lose the tiebreaker. "I came back onto court in the third set trying not to think about what had happened. You have to keep going." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Iga Swiatek, the reigning Wimbledon champion, recovered an early break in the opening set and powered away to beat 2022 All England winner Rybakina -- who had swept past world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-finals.

Cincinnati Open: Iga Swiatek swamps Elena Rybakina in semis, to face Jasmine Paolini in final

Spain's Jon Rahm captured his second consecutive LIV Golf season crown on Sunday, shooting an 11-under par 60 before losing a playoff to Colombia's Sebastian Munoz at LIV Golf Indianapolis. Munoz birdied the first playoff hole to beat Rahm for the Indy title after both finished on 22-under 191 through all 54 holes at Chatham Hills in the Saudi-backed series' last individual event of the year.&nbsp;"First time I've ever beat him, so really proud of that and happy I got to go home with the trophy," Munoz said.&nbsp;But Rahm's result, a second playoff loss in as many weeks, was enough to edge Chile's Joaquin Niemann in the season points chase for the second year in a row, delivering heartbreak on the campaign's last day as he did in 2024.&nbsp;"Still slightly bittersweet," Rahm said. "I know I'm supposed to be happy. It's a great moment. But it just doesn't feel great to finish the year losing two playoffs.&nbsp;"I'm sure over time I'll get over that and I really appreciate what I've done this year."Rahm won the season title without winning any LIV event while Niemann took titles this year in Adelaide, Singapore, Mexico City, Virginia and Britain.&nbsp;"It sucks," Niemann said. "I started playing my best golf on the back nine, which I'm proud of, but at the end of the day, the putts didn't drop, and it wasn't enough. It's kind of hard to swallow."&nbsp;Rahm, a Masters and US Open champion, wasn't overjoyed about a season crown without a win all year.&nbsp;"To be able to win the season without actually winning a tournament, I know eventually I'll be proud of that. Right now it's slightly more something I'm going to suffer over a little bit more, and it may never be replicated," Rahm said.&nbsp;"You need a lot of coincidences to go on exactly with the year Joaquín had. He's won five times. He has played incredible golf. One could argue he was probably the more deserving guy to win this. But we have the points system we have and somehow, I don't know how, I managed to pull through and get it done."&nbsp;Rahm captured $18 million for claiming the season crown with Niemann taking $8 million for his runner-up season finish after sharing fourth at Indy on 196 with a closing 66.&nbsp;Munoz, who battled two-time major winner Dustin Johnson for the lead most of the day, birdied the 17th and 18th holes in regulation and the 18th again in the playoff to win his first title since the 2019 PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship.&nbsp;"We came today to try and take care of business," Munoz said. "Of course Jon shot 10-under so you go from one legend to another one. It was pretty cool. Awesome experience. Making birdie two times in a row (at 18), it's undescribable."&nbsp;Munoz battled for the victory after firing a 59 on Friday, only the third sub-60 round in LIV history.&nbsp;"I feel really proud of myself," he said. "It has been a long time coming, six years since my last win, and it's awesome right now."&nbsp;A severe overnight storm toppled trees and swamped fairways, delaying the shotgun start by 55 minutes, with players using lift, clean and place rules on the rain-softened course.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Englishmen avoid drop</h2>England's Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter avoided being dumped from LIV for 2026, finishing in the season's top 48 in points to escape the relegation zone.&nbsp;Westwood birdied four of his first five holes while Poulter birdied four of his last five to avoid the drop, each finishing on 201.&nbsp;Sweden's Henrik Stenson was dropped, however, after missing a birdie putt at the 18th that would have seen him avoid relegation at Poulter's expense.&nbsp;Niemann's Torque won the Indy team title, it's first triumph since 2023, but Rahm's Legion XIII holds the top seeding for next week's LIV Team Championship.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jon Rahm's result, a second playoff loss in as many weeks, was enough to edge Chile's Joaquin Niemann in the season points chase for the second year in a row, delivering heartbreak on the campaign's last day as he did in 2024.

Spain's Jon Rahm captured his second consecutive LIV Golf season crown on Sunday, shooting an 11-under par 60 before losing a playoff to Colombia's Sebastian Munoz at LIV Golf Indianapolis. Munoz birdied the first playoff hole to beat Rahm for the Indy title after both finished on 22-under 191 through all 54 holes at Chatham Hills in the Saudi-backed series' last individual event of the year. "First time I've ever beat him, so really proud of that and happy I got to go home with the trophy," Munoz said. But Rahm's result, a second playoff loss in as many weeks, was enough to edge Chile's Joaquin Niemann in the season points chase for the second year in a row, delivering heartbreak on the campaign's last day as he did in 2024. "Still slightly bittersweet," Rahm said. "I know I'm supposed to be happy. It's a great moment. But it just doesn't feel great to finish the year losing two playoffs. "I'm sure over time I'll get over that and I really appreciate what I've done this year." Rahm won the season title without winning any LIV event while Niemann took titles this year in Adelaide, Singapore, Mexico City, Virginia and Britain. "It sucks," Niemann said. "I started playing my best golf on the back nine, which I'm proud of, but at the end of the day, the putts didn't drop, and it wasn't enough. It's kind of hard to swallow." Rahm, a Masters and US Open champion, wasn't overjoyed about a season crown without a win all year. "To be able to win the season without actually winning a tournament, I know eventually I'll be proud of that. Right now it's slightly more something I'm going to suffer over a little bit more, and it may never be replicated," Rahm said. "You need a lot of coincidences to go on exactly with the year Joaquín had. He's won five times. He has played incredible golf. One could argue he was probably the more deserving guy to win this. But we have the points system we have and somehow, I don't know how, I managed to pull through and get it done." Rahm captured $18 million for claiming the season crown with Niemann taking $8 million for his runner-up season finish after sharing fourth at Indy on 196 with a closing 66. Munoz, who battled two-time major winner Dustin Johnson for the lead most of the day, birdied the 17th and 18th holes in regulation and the 18th again in the playoff to win his first title since the 2019 PGA Tour Sanderson Farms Championship. "We came today to try and take care of business," Munoz said. "Of course Jon shot 10-under so you go from one legend to another one. It was pretty cool. Awesome experience. Making birdie two times in a row (at 18), it's undescribable." Munoz battled for the victory after firing a 59 on Friday, only the third sub-60 round in LIV history. "I feel really proud of myself," he said. "It has been a long time coming, six years since my last win, and it's awesome right now." A severe overnight storm toppled trees and swamped fairways, delaying the shotgun start by 55 minutes, with players using lift, clean and place rules on the rain-softened course. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Englishmen avoid drop England's Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter avoided being dumped from LIV for 2026, finishing in the season's top 48 in points to escape the relegation zone. Westwood birdied four of his first five holes while Poulter birdied four of his last five to avoid the drop, each finishing on 201. Sweden's Henrik Stenson was dropped, however, after missing a birdie putt at the 18th that would have seen him avoid relegation at Poulter's expense. Niemann's Torque won the Indy team title, it's first triumph since 2023, but Rahm's Legion XIII holds the top seeding for next week's LIV Team Championship. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Jon Rahm's result, a second playoff loss in as many weeks, was enough to edge Chile's Joaquin Niemann in the season points chase for the second year in a row, delivering heartbreak on the campaign's last day as he did in 2024.

Jon Rahm edges Joaquin Niemann for LIV season title as Sebastian Munoz wins at Indy

Manchester United's expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday (Aug 17). Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal after the Italian defender pounced on a huge mistake by United's stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. United have splashed out £200 million ($271 million) on new forwards to remedy a lack of punch in the final third. Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian.&nbsp;After finishing second for the past three seasons, the pressure is on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to deliver the club's first league title in 2003/04. The Spaniard was left to depend on his reliable defence and goalkeeper David Raya to secure a huge three points, as the visitors never got going as an attacking force.&nbsp;Only four other teams scored fewer than United's 44 goals in 38 Premier League games last season as the English giants endured their worst campaign for 51 years, finishing 15th in the table.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/pl-2025-26-club-world-cup-champs-chelsea-escape-palace-with-goalless-draw-at-home-1755444574579">PL 2025/26: Club World Cup champs Chelsea escape Palace with goalless draw at home</a>&nbsp;The new arrivals have at least lifted the mood around Old Trafford, and the majority of the 75,000 fans in attendance could at least leave encouraged by the performance of Ruben Amorim's men.&nbsp;Cunha and Mbeumo unsettled Arsenal's normally unflappable centre-back pairing of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba early on. However, United's good work was undone by a glaring error from Bayindir, who was deputising for the injured Andre Onana. The Turkish international meekly flapped at an inswinging Declan Rice corner on 13 minutes, allowing Calafiori the simplest of tasks to head into an unguarded net.&nbsp;Patrick Dorgu came closest to a United reply before half-time with a powerful effort from distance that came back off the post.&nbsp;Mbeumo and Cunha saw tame efforts easily saved by Raya, while the Spaniard did brilliantly to divert another Cunha shot across the face of the goal.&nbsp;Arsenal had held interest in Sesko for well over a year before instead pursuing a move for Viktor Gyokeres as the solution to their need for a number nine. The Swede had a quiet Premier League debut and was replaced before the hour mark by Kai Havertz.&nbsp;Sesko made his entrance moments later to a hero's welcome after rejecting the advances of Newcastle for the lure of the 20-time English champions.&nbsp;United continued to enjoy the better of the play without finding the finish as Mbeumo saw a powerful header expertly clawed out by Raya.&nbsp;But Arsenal held firm to keep pace with title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who also won on the opening weekend of the campaign.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian.

Manchester United's expensively-assembled new forward line drew a blank as Arsenal began their quest for the Premier League title by grinding out a 1-0 win at Old Trafford on Sunday (Aug 17). Riccardo Calafiori scored the only goal after the Italian defender pounced on a huge mistake by United's stand-in goalkeeper Altay Bayindir. United have splashed out £200 million ($271 million) on new forwards to remedy a lack of punch in the final third. Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian. After finishing second for the past three seasons, the pressure is on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to deliver the club's first league title in 2003/04. The Spaniard was left to depend on his reliable defence and goalkeeper David Raya to secure a huge three points, as the visitors never got going as an attacking force. Only four other teams scored fewer than United's 44 goals in 38 Premier League games last season as the English giants endured their worst campaign for 51 years, finishing 15th in the table. Also read | PL 2025/26: Club World Cup champs Chelsea escape Palace with goalless draw at home The new arrivals have at least lifted the mood around Old Trafford, and the majority of the 75,000 fans in attendance could at least leave encouraged by the performance of Ruben Amorim's men. Cunha and Mbeumo unsettled Arsenal's normally unflappable centre-back pairing of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba early on. However, United's good work was undone by a glaring error from Bayindir, who was deputising for the injured Andre Onana. The Turkish international meekly flapped at an inswinging Declan Rice corner on 13 minutes, allowing Calafiori the simplest of tasks to head into an unguarded net. Patrick Dorgu came closest to a United reply before half-time with a powerful effort from distance that came back off the post. Mbeumo and Cunha saw tame efforts easily saved by Raya, while the Spaniard did brilliantly to divert another Cunha shot across the face of the goal. Arsenal had held interest in Sesko for well over a year before instead pursuing a move for Viktor Gyokeres as the solution to their need for a number nine. The Swede had a quiet Premier League debut and was replaced before the hour mark by Kai Havertz. Sesko made his entrance moments later to a hero's welcome after rejecting the advances of Newcastle for the lure of the 20-time English champions. United continued to enjoy the better of the play without finding the finish as Mbeumo saw a powerful header expertly clawed out by Raya. But Arsenal held firm to keep pace with title rivals Liverpool and Manchester City, who also won on the opening weekend of the campaign. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Despite promising debuts, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the net, while substitute Benjamin Sesko could not make Arsenal pay for not pursuing their interest in the Slovenian.

No hurray for Manchester United as Arsenal win at Trafford to open their PL campaign

The 2025 Asia Cup is less than three weeks away, with the Indian Team squad selection announcement for the continental tournament just around the corner. With the BCCI men’s selection committee having too much on its shelf to cater to, including taking some bold yet harsh calls, the latest reports suggest that chief selector Ajit Agarkar is willing to welcome Shreyas Iyer into the side. The UAE will host the eight-team tournament, to be played in the T20 format, starting September 9, with arch-rivals India and Pakistan facing off in the marquee clash on September 14 in Dubai. Meanwhile, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal might face the axe.&nbsp;As Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are expected to retain their places, with Suryakumar Yadav also confirmed to have cleared the fitness test, India’s top order looks settled.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-showed-him-who-the-real-pathan-is-irfan-recalls-ugly-rivalry-with-shahid-afridi-ex-pakistan-spinner-danish-kaneria-backs-indian-quick-1755447969502">‘I showed him who the real Pathan is’ – Irfan recalls ‘ugly rivalry’ with Afridi; ex-PAK spinner backs Indian quick</a> &nbsp;A report in Sportstar claims that the selection committee might take a bold step and drop the two biggest names in Indian cricket right now (Gill and Jaiswal) from the 2025 Asia Cup squad, with Agarkar likely to retain the core group that succeeded under Gautam Gambhir’s coaching in the T20Is lately.&nbsp; &nbsp;Besides, considering that the Asia Cup ends on September 28 and the first Test against West Indies begins just days later on October 2, the selectors wish to keep their best batters fresh for the home season. &nbsp;The same report, however, also states that Iyer and Jitesh Sharma could return to the T20I side for the Asia Cup. While Iyer’s credentials need no introductions, having succeeded with two different IPL teams in consecutive years, Jitesh’s T20 game scaled with RCB the past season, impressing everyone.<h3>Why Iyer and not Gill or Jaiswal? &nbsp;</h3>While Gill and Jaiswal are fighting for the places already booked by two superb T20 performers, Samson and Abhishek Sharma, and understandably so if they miss out, Iyer’s selection is not just based on his reputation. &nbsp;Per that report, the selectors want an experienced middle order, with Iyer’s presence fitting the whole idea. Given how instrumental he was during India’s Champions Trophy triumph (in the UAE) early this year, his experience would benefit the Indian Team.&nbsp; &nbsp;Now, if Iyer gets a recall, either Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh could make way for him, with Tilak Varma also expected to retain his place in the side.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, India is placed alongside Pakistan, Oman and the UAE in Group A.

As Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are expected to retain their places, with Suryakumar Yadav also confirmed to have cleared the fitness test, India’s top order looks settled.

The 2025 Asia Cup is less than three weeks away, with the Indian Team squad selection announcement for the continental tournament just around the corner. With the BCCI men’s selection committee having too much on its shelf to cater to, including taking some bold yet harsh calls, the latest reports suggest that chief selector Ajit Agarkar is willing to welcome Shreyas Iyer into the side. The UAE will host the eight-team tournament, to be played in the T20 format, starting September 9, with arch-rivals India and Pakistan facing off in the marquee clash on September 14 in Dubai. Meanwhile, the opening duo of Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal might face the axe. As Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are expected to retain their places, with Suryakumar Yadav also confirmed to have cleared the fitness test, India’s top order looks settled. Also read | ‘I showed him who the real Pathan is’ – Irfan recalls ‘ugly rivalry’ with Afridi; ex-PAK spinner backs Indian quick A report in Sportstar claims that the selection committee might take a bold step and drop the two biggest names in Indian cricket right now (Gill and Jaiswal) from the 2025 Asia Cup squad, with Agarkar likely to retain the core group that succeeded under Gautam Gambhir’s coaching in the T20Is lately. Besides, considering that the Asia Cup ends on September 28 and the first Test against West Indies begins just days later on October 2, the selectors wish to keep their best batters fresh for the home season. The same report, however, also states that Iyer and Jitesh Sharma could return to the T20I side for the Asia Cup. While Iyer’s credentials need no introductions, having succeeded with two different IPL teams in consecutive years, Jitesh’s T20 game scaled with RCB the past season, impressing everyone. Why Iyer and not Gill or Jaiswal? While Gill and Jaiswal are fighting for the places already booked by two superb T20 performers, Samson and Abhishek Sharma, and understandably so if they miss out, Iyer’s selection is not just based on his reputation. Per that report, the selectors want an experienced middle order, with Iyer’s presence fitting the whole idea. Given how instrumental he was during India’s Champions Trophy triumph (in the UAE) early this year, his experience would benefit the Indian Team. Now, if Iyer gets a recall, either Shivam Dube or Rinku Singh could make way for him, with Tilak Varma also expected to retain his place in the side. Meanwhile, India is placed alongside Pakistan, Oman and the UAE in Group A.

As Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma are expected to retain their places, with Suryakumar Yadav also confirmed to have cleared the fitness test, India’s top order looks settled.

BCCI chief selector Agarkar to reward Shreyas Iyer with Asia Cup call-up; Gill, Jaiswal out of selection race – Report

India’s Irfan Pathan and Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi were never the best of mates, and their rivalry dates back almost two decades, when the Indian seamer first emerged on the international scene. Pathan tasted enormous success against Afridi, dismissing him 11 times across formats, including on a golden duck in the T20 WC Final in 2007. Recalling several instances of the past (against Shahid), Irfan revealed one occasion that turned things bitter between the two. However, what spiced things up was one of Afridi’s former teammates, Danish Kaneria’s approval of Irfan’s impression of the ex-Pakistan captain.&nbsp;During his recent interview on Lallantop, Pathan called out Afridi for resorting to personal attacks, revealing an instance when Afridi mocked his (Pathan’s) identity during an interview, instigating him to let his bowling do all the talking on the field.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-gets-heat-for-jasprit-bumrah-remarks-aakash-chopra-fears-worst-says-don-t-push-him-towards-early-retirement-1755443386006">Manjrekar gets heat for Bumrah remarks; Chopra fears worst, says 'Don't push him towards...'</a> &nbsp;“Afridi had said, ‘I am the real Pathan, he is a fake Pathan’. I said, “You are a rude person. I thought you were only talking about me, but you're also talking about my father,” Pathan revealed. “So whenever I had the ball in hand, I made sure I dismissed him. I have shown him 11 times who the real Pathan is — in big moments, in series deciders, and in the World Cup final.” &nbsp;Not only this, but Pathan also shared a mid-air instance (during India’s 2006 tour of Pakistan) when Afridi tried being cheeky with him. &nbsp;“Afridi came and placed his hand on my head, messing up my hair. He asked me, ‘How are you, kid?’ I said, ‘Since when have you become my father?’… Later, I told him, ‘He has eaten dog meat, he has been barking for a long time.’ After that, he couldn’t reply,” Pathan revealed.&nbsp; &nbsp;“On the field, my performances were the perfect answer. I showed him who the real Pathan is,” the former Indian pacer added.<h3>Kaneria backs Irfan &nbsp;</h3>Often known to speak his mind, former Pakistan spinner and Afridi’s ex-teammate Kaneria backed Pathan’s impression of Shahid. Taking to his social media handle (X), Kaneria reposted the interview’s clip and wrote, Irfan @IrfanPathan bhai, you’re absolutely right. He always resorts to personal attacks, be it on someone’s family or their religion. Class and decency clearly aren’t his strengths.”&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Irfan <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IrfanPathan</a> bhai, you’re absolutely right. He always resorts to personal attacks—be it on someone’s family or their religion. Class and decency clearly aren’t his strengths.<a href="https://t.co/nWOEA3vz49">pic.twitter.com/nWOEA3vz49</a>&mdash; Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) <a href="https://twitter.com/DanishKaneria61/status/1957060350697955584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, despite escalating tensions between India and Pakistan over recent happenings, the arch-rivals are placed in the same group (Group A) in the continental tournament, starting September 9 in the UAE. India and Pakistan will face off on Sunday (Sep 14) in Dubai.

Recalling several instances of the past (against Shahid), Irfan revealed one occasion that turned things bitter between the two.

India’s Irfan Pathan and Pakistan’s Shahid Afridi were never the best of mates, and their rivalry dates back almost two decades, when the Indian seamer first emerged on the international scene. Pathan tasted enormous success against Afridi, dismissing him 11 times across formats, including on a golden duck in the T20 WC Final in 2007. Recalling several instances of the past (against Shahid), Irfan revealed one occasion that turned things bitter between the two. However, what spiced things up was one of Afridi’s former teammates, Danish Kaneria’s approval of Irfan’s impression of the ex-Pakistan captain. During his recent interview on Lallantop, Pathan called out Afridi for resorting to personal attacks, revealing an instance when Afridi mocked his (Pathan’s) identity during an interview, instigating him to let his bowling do all the talking on the field. Also read | Manjrekar gets heat for Bumrah remarks; Chopra fears worst, says 'Don't push him towards...' “Afridi had said, ‘I am the real Pathan, he is a fake Pathan’. I said, “You are a rude person. I thought you were only talking about me, but you're also talking about my father,” Pathan revealed. “So whenever I had the ball in hand, I made sure I dismissed him. I have shown him 11 times who the real Pathan is — in big moments, in series deciders, and in the World Cup final.” Not only this, but Pathan also shared a mid-air instance (during India’s 2006 tour of Pakistan) when Afridi tried being cheeky with him. “Afridi came and placed his hand on my head, messing up my hair. He asked me, ‘How are you, kid?’ I said, ‘Since when have you become my father?’… Later, I told him, ‘He has eaten dog meat, he has been barking for a long time.’ After that, he couldn’t reply,” Pathan revealed. “On the field, my performances were the perfect answer. I showed him who the real Pathan is,” the former Indian pacer added. Kaneria backs Irfan Often known to speak his mind, former Pakistan spinner and Afridi’s ex-teammate Kaneria backed Pathan’s impression of Shahid. Taking to his social media handle (X), Kaneria reposted the interview’s clip and wrote, Irfan @IrfanPathan bhai, you’re absolutely right. He always resorts to personal attacks, be it on someone’s family or their religion. Class and decency clearly aren’t his strengths.”

Recalling several instances of the past (against Shahid), Irfan revealed one occasion that turned things bitter between the two.

‘I showed him who the real Pathan is’ – Irfan recalls ‘ugly rivalry’ with Afridi; ex-PAK spinner backs Indian quick

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday (Aug 17). Palace were denied an early opener when Eberechi Eze's free-kick was ruled out by a VAR review for Marc Guehi obstructing the Chelsea wall. New Chelsea signing Estevao came closest to snatching a winner, but the newly-crowned world champions were blunt in attack against a well-organised Palace defence.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Eagles' key duo, Guehi and Eze, started despite mounting speculation that the England internationals are set to join Liverpool and Tottenham, respectively. Eze thought he had opened the scoring with a blistering free-kick that had too much power for Robert Sanchez.&nbsp;The goal was disallowed for Guehi's role in creating a gap by man-handling Moises Caicedo into the Chelsea wall.&nbsp;Chelsea's demolition of European champions Paris Saint-Germain to win the Club World Cup last month had raised the Blues' hopes that they can&nbsp;challenge for a first Premier League title since 2017.&nbsp;Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro shone in the 3-0 win over PSG in New York 35 days ago, but were anonymous as Enzo Maresca had to turn to his bench for inspiration.&nbsp;Estevao scored against Chelsea at the Club World Cup in his final game for Palmeiras. The Brazilian has been hyped as one of the world's brightest young talents, but lacked the composure to finish when he sliced high and wide from the middle of the box.&nbsp;Nottingham Forest made light of manager Nuno Espirito Santo's pre-season fears with a dominant 3-1 win over a much-changed Brentford. Chris Wood struck twice, either side of Dan Ndyoe's debut goal for Forest, on a nightmare afternoon for new Brentford boss Keith Andrews. The Bees have lost their manager, captain and top scorer in the off-season.&nbsp;Thomas Frank left to take charge of Tottenham, Mbeumo got his dream move to United, and Arsenal secured Christian Norgaard.&nbsp;Yoane Wissa was also missing from the Brentford squad ahead of an expected move to Newcastle.&nbsp;Igor Thiago's first goal for the club from the penalty spot late on was the only consolation for the visitors.&nbsp;Arsenal, runners-up for the last three seasons, begin their quest for a first title in 22 years later away at a revamped Manchester United.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

New Chelsea signing Estevao came closest to snatching a winner, but the newly-crowned world champions were blunt in attack against a well-organised Palace defence.

Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday (Aug 17). Palace were denied an early opener when Eberechi Eze's free-kick was ruled out by a VAR review for Marc Guehi obstructing the Chelsea wall. New Chelsea signing Estevao came closest to snatching a winner, but the newly-crowned world champions were blunt in attack against a well-organised Palace defence. The Eagles' key duo, Guehi and Eze, started despite mounting speculation that the England internationals are set to join Liverpool and Tottenham, respectively. Eze thought he had opened the scoring with a blistering free-kick that had too much power for Robert Sanchez. The goal was disallowed for Guehi's role in creating a gap by man-handling Moises Caicedo into the Chelsea wall. Chelsea's demolition of European champions Paris Saint-Germain to win the Club World Cup last month had raised the Blues' hopes that they can challenge for a first Premier League title since 2017. Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro shone in the 3-0 win over PSG in New York 35 days ago, but were anonymous as Enzo Maresca had to turn to his bench for inspiration. Estevao scored against Chelsea at the Club World Cup in his final game for Palmeiras. The Brazilian has been hyped as one of the world's brightest young talents, but lacked the composure to finish when he sliced high and wide from the middle of the box. Nottingham Forest made light of manager Nuno Espirito Santo's pre-season fears with a dominant 3-1 win over a much-changed Brentford. Chris Wood struck twice, either side of Dan Ndyoe's debut goal for Forest, on a nightmare afternoon for new Brentford boss Keith Andrews. The Bees have lost their manager, captain and top scorer in the off-season. Thomas Frank left to take charge of Tottenham, Mbeumo got his dream move to United, and Arsenal secured Christian Norgaard. Yoane Wissa was also missing from the Brentford squad ahead of an expected move to Newcastle. Igor Thiago's first goal for the club from the penalty spot late on was the only consolation for the visitors. Arsenal, runners-up for the last three seasons, begin their quest for a first title in 22 years later away at a revamped Manchester United. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

New Chelsea signing Estevao came closest to snatching a winner, but the newly-crowned world champions were blunt in attack against a well-organised Palace defence.

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Just a day after former cricketer-turned-broadcaster <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/indian-cricket-must-not-adjust-for-jasprit-bumrah-sanjay-manjrekar-bold-claim-on-team-india-frontline-quick-1755360673213">Sanjay Manjrekar commented on ace quick Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management</a>, saying how he, and not the Indian Cricket, must be the one adjusting to the cramped cricket calendar, his commentary box mate Aakash Chopra and former India coach John Wright jumped to Bumrah’s support. While Wright took to social media to comment on the matter, arguing Manjrekar missed the point in Bumrah’s case, Chopra feared the worst, saying such remarks could lead to Bumrah's abrupt selection across formats, which could push him towards a potential early retirement.&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Sanjay Manjrekar misses the point . Although cricket is obviously a team sport, Indians are a nation that idolise their greats . Needed rotation of workloads comes because of the dense cricket calendar for multi format players . Time for the players to make big choices…&mdash; John Wright (@johnwright15) <a href="https://twitter.com/johnwright15/status/1956955330501337322?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"Indian cricket must not adjust for Bumrah, Bumrah must. That is, if he wants to. By making some tough choices or working even harder on his fitness, this fitness bar can be raised to whatever levels one wants, like all fast bowling greats have done before him," Manjrekar wrote in his column for the Hindustan Times. &nbsp;Bumrah’s workload management came to the limelight after he failed to feature in all Tests on the recently concluded UK tour, playing three of the five matches, as also suggested by the NCA and team doctors, considering his persistent back injuries. Though he (expectedly) excelled in his brief outings, picking 14 wickets across six innings and breaking multiple records alongside, he failed to help India win any game he played in. The visitors, however, won only those two matches where he didn’t feature, with the remaining quicks faring better in his absence. &nbsp;While Manjrekar picked up the same point, saying if a fast bowler (Bumrah here) is not 100% fit and available for selection for all matches (on an away tour), he shall not be leading the pace attack, Chopra admits accepting Bumrah’s case, for what he brings to the table (if he is 100%) and if that means that the team must rest or rotate him, so be it. &nbsp;"I will be honest, I don't think he will play all the Test matches. He is going to pick and choose. Whether it's right or wrong, it's not a moral or ethical debate, is what I think. If you have a player of that level available, play him whenever he can," Chopra said on his YouTube channel.&nbsp; &nbsp;"There is no bowler like Bumrah. Don't push him forcibly towards early retirement because he is 24-carat pure gold. He is the Kohinoor diamond. The longer he plays, the better it is. I don't think he will play too much Test cricket, but for however long he plays, I would say hold onto it," he continued. &nbsp;Meanwhile, Bumrah, who missed the final Test against England at the Oval due to niggle, is said to have made himself available for selection for the forthcoming 2025 Asia Cup.

The NCA and team doctors advised the Indian management against playing Bumrah in all matches (on away tours), protecting him from recurring back injuries.

Just a day after former cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar commented on ace quick Jasprit Bumrah’s workload management, saying how he, and not the Indian Cricket, must be the one adjusting to the cramped cricket calendar, his commentary box mate Aakash Chopra and former India coach John Wright jumped to Bumrah’s support. While Wright took to social media to comment on the matter, arguing Manjrekar missed the point in Bumrah’s case, Chopra feared the worst, saying such remarks could lead to Bumrah's abrupt selection across formats, which could push him towards a potential early retirement.

The NCA and team doctors advised the Indian management against playing Bumrah in all matches (on away tours), protecting him from recurring back injuries.

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