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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
Jasprit Bumrah should listen to physios, they're the better judges: Chetan Sharma
Former India fast bowler Chetan Sharma has defended Jasprit Bumrah's workload management amid widespread criticism of the speedster, saying that the bowlers should listen to their physios. Bumrah only played three out of the five matches in the recent Test series against England as the management decided to give him optimum rest during the after the speedster didn't feature in the final Test at the Oval with India being 1-2 behind, Bumrah received backlash from both fans and pundits. Recently, Chetan Sharma jumped to Bumrah's defence, mentioning that the players should go by their physio's words as they're the best the medical team advises, if the doctor tells me that I have to take antibiotics, then I have to consume them. If our physios is telling a player to manage workload, I think we should listen to them because they are the better judges,' Sharma told PTI. Furthermore, Sharma also backed India to do well in the Asia Cup 2025 and praised the team for their recent performances in England.'I know that whoever is selected will be the best for the country. And the kind of cricket we are playing right now, I'm really proud with the way India played in England. And I'm very confident that we are definitely going to win the Asia Cup (to be played in T20 format) because soon after that we are playing the T20 World Cup (in 2026) in India,' he Cup 2025 is all set to begin from September 9 with the opening game scheduled to be held between Afghanistan and Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. On the other hand, India will begin their campaign against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in on September 10 in Dubai. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side will next take on arch-rivals Pakistan on September remains to be seen whether the Men in Blue will go ahead with the fixture after the recent tumultuous relations between the two countries in the aftermath of the Pahalgam Terror attack. Meanwhile, the team selection for the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, August 19.- EndsMust Watch
India Today
06-08-2025
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- India Today
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal in contention for Asia Cup call-up: Report
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan are in the fray for selection in India's Asia Cup squad, which is expected to be picked in the third week of August. Jaiswal and Test captain Gill have not featured in the last few T20 assignments owing to a packed calendar, but their one-month rest period post the five-Test series against England is expected to make them available for the continental per sources in the BCCI, the national selectors are keeping options open even as the Test series against the West Indies at home starts in less than a week's time if India qualify for the final of the continental T20 event, which is slated on September Cup 2025: ScheduleThe first Test against the West Indies at Ahmedabad starts on October 2. It must be mentioned that Jaiswal scored 559 runs at a strike-rate of 160 in the last edition of the IPL, while Gill had 650 runs in 15 games at a healthy strike-rate of opening partner at Gujarat Titans, Sudharsan, was the Orange Cap winner with 759 runs at a SR of 156."There is a five week break and with no cricket around, these three should walk into any T20 squad despite stupendous show by Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma. In 21 days in Asia Cup, if one plays till final, there are 6 T20 games and that's not much of a workload. But obviously with 17 member squads allowed for the Asia Cup, selectors will weigh options carefully," a BCCI source told PTI on conditions of the tracks of UAE in mind and also the T20 World Cup in six months time, Jaiswal, Gill and Sudharsan should logically form the core of the top who made his ODI debut in late 2023 has been in tremendous T20 form. Another important talking point is the availability of pace spearheads Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed bowlers have been managed carefully after an extended workload across formats and are expected to undergo fitness assessment before the selection meeting.- Ends
India Today
02-08-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan to be played on 14 September in Dubai
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) unveiled the complete schedule and venues for the Asia Cup 2025 on Saturday, August 2. The tournament is set to be played from September 9, and the India vs Pakistan fixture will take place on September 14 in Dubai. The continental tournament, which will be played in the T20 format, will be entirely held in the UAE. A total of eight teams will be participating in the tournament, and the final will be played on 28 September in teams have been divided into two groups of four each with India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman in Group A, while Group B has Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Cup 2025 Full ScheduleGroup Stage9 September (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi10 September (Wednesday): India vs UAE, Dubai11 September (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi12 September (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai13 September (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi14 September (Sunday): India vs Pakistan, Dubai15 September (Monday): UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi15 September (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai16 September (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Dubai17 September (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE, Abu Dhabi18 September (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Dubai19 September (Friday): India vs Oman, Abu DhabiSuper 420 September (Saturday): Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2, Dubai21 September (Sunday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2, Dubai22 September (Monday): Rest Day23 September (Tuesday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2, Abu Dhabi24 September (Wednesday): Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2, Dubai25 September (Thursday): Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 2, Dubai26 September (Friday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier, Dubai27 September (Saturday): Break DayFinal28 September (Sunday): Final, DubaiThis is a developing story. It will be updated.- EndsTrending Reel
Qatar Tribune
25-05-2025
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- Qatar Tribune
Amir holds luncheon banquet in honour of Amir Cup champions, runners-up
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has hosted a luncheon banquet at Lusail Palace in honour of the players, coaching and administrative staff of Al Gharafa Sports Club, the champions of His Highness's Cup 2025, alongside Al Rayyan Sports Club, the tournament's runners-up. It was also attended by distinguished sports and media dignitaries, as well as representatives of the tournament's sponsoring companies. Personal Representative of HH the Amir, HH Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, and President of the Qatar Olympic Committee HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, were also in attendance.
Saudi Gazette
12-04-2025
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- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia drawn with USA, Haiti and Trinidad in 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup group
Saudi Gazette report MIAMI — The Saudi Arabian national team has been drawn into Group D of the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, alongside hosts United States, Haiti, and Trinidad and Tobago, following the official draw held in Miami. The tournament — the 18th edition of the Gold Cup — will take place from June 14 to July 6, 2025, across 14 stadiums in 11 cities in the United States and Canada. The final will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas, marking the first time the Gold Cup final will be held in the state. Saudi Arabia, one of the invited guest teams, will be making its first appearance in the Gold Cup after confirming participation in both the 2025 and 2027 editions, as announced by the Saudi Arabian Football Federation last December. The Green Falcons' participation is part of broader efforts to develop the national team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will also be held in North America — jointly hosted by the USA, Canada, and Cup 2025 group stage draw:- Group A: Mexico, Costa Rica, Suriname, Dominican Republic- Group B: Canada, Honduras, El Salvador, Curaçao- Group C: Panama, Jamaica, Guatemala, Guadeloupe- Group D: USA, Haiti, Trinidad and Tobago, Saudi ArabiaThe group stage will run from June 14 to June 24, with the top two teams from each group (eight teams total) advancing to the knockout phase, which kicks off with the quarter-finals on June 28-29, followed by the semi-finals on July 2, and the final on Sunday, July Arabia joins a list of non-CONCACAF nations previously invited to the tournament, such as Brazil, South Korea, South Africa, and Qatar, the latter of whom reached the semi-finals in 2021 and the round of 16 in Gold Cup is the premier international tournament for national teams from North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, organized by CONCACAF. First held in 1963, it has grown significantly in stature and global appeal.
