
Surprise in the Asia Cup 2025 squad? Madan Lal questions Jaiswal's exclusion

Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles


News18
an hour ago
- News18
Best XI Of Players Ignored For Asia Cup 2025
1/11 Washington Sundar has played 54 T20Is for India so far, and in those matches he has picked up 48 wickets in addition to scoring 193 runs with a strike rate of 121.38. (Picture Credit: AFP) Mohammed Shami played in the last T20I series for India against England but was ignored by BCCI selectors for the Asia Cup 2025. (Picture Credit: AFP)


Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
'Is the BCCI above national interest?': Letter to sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya reignites debate
India to take on their arch-rival in the Asia Cup 2025 (Photo by) Aaditya Thackeray , leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has addressed a letter to union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya expressing concerns about the planned India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup and questioning BCCI 's position regarding national interest. The letter highlighted how various nations have been isolated in sports for causes benefiting humanity, with terrorism being a significant factor preventing peaceful progress between both nations. 00:35 Asia Cup 2025: India Squad Announced | Surya Named Captain, Gill Vice-Captain Thackeray pointed out that India has faced multiple Pakistan-based terrorist attacks in the past decade, with the Union Government consistently highlighting this issue. "Yet, sadly enough, and shamelessly, the BCCI is sending a team to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Is the BCCI above national interest? Is it above the sacrifice of our Jawans? Is it above the Sindoor of those who faced the attack in Pahalgham?" Thackeray stated. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "We sent out delegations to the world, saying Pakistan is behind Pahalgam. Now, will we send out delegations to the world to justify why we are playing cricket with them?" Thackeray mentioned that while Pakistan declined to play hockey in India citing security concerns, BCCI's decision to play against Pakistan reflects selfish interests. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cargo Ship Meets Pirates - Watch What the Captain Does Next! Tips and Tricks Undo The upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to begin in the UAE from September 9, will feature two significant India-Pakistan matches in Dubai. The first match between the neighbouring countries is set for September 14 in Dubai, with a potential second encounter on September 21 at the same venue. The tournament's final will take place in Dubai on September 29. The competition will follow the T20I format in preparation for the T20 World Cup scheduled in India and Sri Lanka early next year. "Recently, the Prime Minister also said water and blood cannot flow together from the ramparts of the Red Fort. Yet, only because of BCCI's insistence and desire for the money and ad revenue, probably, it holds the 'sindoor', and lives of our jawans as negligible."


News18
2 hours ago
- News18
Gill & Abhishek To Open, RCB Star As Wicketkeeper? India's Likely Playing XI For Asia Cup 2025
Here's a look at India's likely playing XI for the Asia Cup 2025 matches, which are set to be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9 to 28. The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup is set to be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9 to 28. This year, the matches of the premier continental event will be played in T20I format. The BCCI organised a press conference in Mumbai on Tuesday, August 19, where chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced India's 15-member squad for the eight-team tournament. Shubman Gill returned to the T20I set-up after more than 12 months, and in addition to him, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav also featured in the squad. With the inclusion of these three all-format players, the fight for a place in the playing XI has heated up. Here's a look at India's strongest playing XI for the premier continental event. 1/11 Tilak Varma is the world's No. 2 T20I batter. He bats at No. 3 for India in T20Is and has scored 749 runs in 25 matches played so far. (Picture Credit: AFP) In 71 T20Is for Team India, Axar Patel has scored 535 runs and dismissed 71 batters. (Picture Credit: AFP) Kuldeep Yadav has dismissed 69 batters in 40 T20Is played so far. He is India's premier spinner in white-ball cricket. (Picture Credit: AFP) Arshdeep Singh is India's highest wicket-taker in T20Is. In 63 matches played so far, he has dismissed 99 batters. (Picture Credit: PTI) Varun Chakaravarthy has played 18 T20I matches for India so far and has dismissed 33 batters. (Picture Credit: PTI)