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Mint
2 days ago
- Sport
- Mint
Asia Cup 2025: Can United Arab Emirates upset India & Pakistan? UAE head coach says ‘It's not about overconfidence'
The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) are taking confidence from their T20I series victory over Bangladesh recently to upset bigger teams like India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, opined head coach Lalchand Rajput. UAE are clubbed with India, Oman and Pakistan in Group A. UAE started with a loss in the first game but bounced back with back-to-back wins to win the series. Rajput, a former India cricketer, emphasised on the UAE cricketers' skills, especially their fielding, to outfox the opponents. They will also be playing a tri-series involving Pakistan and Afghanistan shortly to prepare for the Asia Cup 2025. 'The UAE squad is drawn in a challenging Asia Cup group alongside India, Pakistan and Oman, but you never know — anything can happen. We can upset any team,' Rajput, who oversaw India's 2007 T20 World Cup win in South Africa, said. "We are focusing on skills, fitness, and fielding. "Playing against better teams requires players to be mentally strong and physically fit. Fitness is very important. Players' improvement and form are essential — they cannot remain stagnant. We want to keep building on the momentum,' added Rajput to Gulf News. Beating Bangladesh is not an overconfidence for UAE and Rajput but a confidence to upset big teams in future. 'Beating Test-playing countries, especially Bangladesh, gave us a lot of confidence. It's not about overconfidence — it's about believing we can compete and win against anyone," he said. "Playing these top-ranked teams gives our players a big platform. It's a chance to know themselves and build momentum heading into the Asia Cup. If you can beat a team like Bangladesh, why not aim for bigger upsets? Our players are excited and ready to take that challenge.' UAE will start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against India on September 10.
India Gazette
06-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Lalchand Rajput appointed League Advisor for T20 Mumbai League 2025; MCA announces team of scouts
Mumbai (Maharastra) [India] June 6 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India cricketer and veteran coach Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League 2025 and also announced a dedicated team of scouts who will work along with him to strengthen talent identification and development, according to a release from MCA. Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium from June 4 to 12. The 63-year-old seasoned cricket professional, who served as the manager of the Indian team during their T20I World Cup-winning campaign in 2007, is currently the head coach of the United Arab Emirates national team. In the past, he has also coached Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. Rajput brings a wealth of experience in both domestic and international cricket, having held various leadership and coaching roles over the years. As League Advisor, he will lead a dedicated team of scouts comprising Sanjay Patil, Ghulam Parkar, Ravi Thakkar, and Musavir Khote -- all highly respected figures in Mumbai's cricketing fraternity. 'We are thrilled to welcome Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the T20 Mumbai League 2025. His vast experience and dedication to the development of the game make him the perfect choice to guide the league and nurture emerging talent. We are confident that under his leadership, the league will continue to grow as a premier platform for showcasing Mumbai's cricketing excellence,' said MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap. The T20 Mumbai League, one of India's leading franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments, makes its much-anticipated return after six years with Season 3. The upcoming edition promises high-octane action, featuring top international stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Prithvi Shaw alongside some of Mumbai's most exciting young talents, including Musheer Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Atharva Ankolekar. Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League will feature eight teams competing for the coveted title: North Mumbai Panthers (Horizon Sports India Private Limited), ARCS Andheri (Arcs Sports & Entertainment Private Limited), Triumph Knights Mumbai North East (Transcon Triumph Knights Private Limited), Bandra Blasters (Pk Sports Ventures Private Limited), Eagle Thane Strikers (Eagle Infra India Ltd.), Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs (World Star Premier League LLP), SoBo Mumbai Falcons (Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd.) and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals (Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment). (ANI)
India Gazette
01-06-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
Lalchand Rajput appointed league advisor for T20 Mumbai League 2025; MCA also announces team of scouts
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 1 (ANI): The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India cricketer and veteran coach Lalchand Rajput as the league advisor for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League 2025 and also announced a dedicated team of scouts who will work along with him to strengthen talent identification and development, as per a release from T20 Mumbai League. Season 3 of T20 Mumbai League is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium from June 4 to 12. The 63-year-old seasoned cricket professional, who served as the manager of the Indian team during their T20I World Cup-winning campaign in 2007, is currently the head coach of the United Arab Emirates national team. In the past, he has also coached Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. Rajput brings a wealth of experience in both domestic and international cricket, having held various leadership and coaching roles over the years. As league advisor, he will lead a dedicated team of scouts comprising Sanjay Patil, Ghulam Parkar, Ravi Thakkar, and Musavir Khote -- all highly respected figures in Mumbai's cricketing fraternity. 'We are thrilled to welcome Lalchand Rajput as the league advisor for the T20 Mumbai League 2025. His vast experience and dedication to the development of the game make him the perfect choice to guide the league and nurture emerging talent. We are confident that under his leadership, the league will continue to grow as a premier platform for showcasing Mumbai's cricketing excellence,' said MCA secretary Abhay Hadap, as quoted from T20 Mumbai League. The T20 Mumbai League, one of India's leading franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments, makes its much-anticipated return after six years with season 3. The upcoming edition promises high-octane action, featuring top international stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Prithvi Shaw alongside some of Mumbai's most exciting young talents, including Musheer Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Atharva Ankolekar. Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League will feature eight teams competing for the coveted title: North Mumbai Panthers (Horizon Sports India Private Limited), ARCS Andheri (Arcs Sports & Entertainment Private Limited), Triumph Knights Mumbai North East (Transcon Triumph Knights Private Limited), Bandra Blasters (Pk Sports Ventures Private Limited), Eagle Thane Strikers (Eagle Infra India Ltd.), Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs (World Star Premier League LLP), SoBo Mumbai Falcons (Roadway Solutions India Infra Ltd.) and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals (Royal Edge Sports & Entertainment). (ANI)
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Lalchand Rajput appointed League Advisor for T20 Mumbai League 2025
The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has appointed former India cricketer and veteran coach Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the upcoming T20 Mumbai League 2025 and also announced a dedicated team of scouts who will work along with him to strengthen talent identification and development. Season 3 of T20 Mumbai League is scheduled to take place at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium from June 4 to 12. The 63-year-old seasoned cricket professional, who served as the manager of the Indian team during their T20I World Cup-winning campaign in 2007, is currently the head coach of the United Arab Emirates national team. In the past, he has also coached Afghanistan and Zimbabwe. Rajput brings a wealth of experience in both domestic and international cricket, having held various leadership and coaching roles over the years. As League Advisor, he will lead a dedicated team of scouts comprising Sanjay Patil, Ghulam Parkar, Ravi Thakkar, and Musavir Khote — all highly respected figures in Mumbai's cricketing fraternity. 'We are thrilled to welcome Lalchand Rajput as the League Advisor for the T20 Mumbai League 2025. His vast experience and dedication to the development of the game make him the perfect choice to guide the league and nurture emerging talent. We are confident that under his leadership, the league will continue to grow as a premier platform for showcasing Mumbai's cricketing excellence,' said MCA Secretary Abhay Hadap. The T20 Mumbai League, one of India's leading franchise-based domestic T20 tournaments, makes its much-anticipated return after six years with Season 3. The upcoming edition promises high-octane action, featuring top international stars like Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Shivam Dube and Prithvi Shaw alongside some of Mumbai's most exciting young talents, including Musheer Khan, Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Atharva Ankolekar. Season 3 of the T20 Mumbai League will feature eight teams competing for the coveted title: North Mumbai Panthers (Horizon Sports India Private Limited), ARCS Andheri , Triumph Knights Mumbai North East , Bandra Blasters, Eagle Thane Strikers, Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, SoBo Mumbai Falcons and Mumbai South Central Maratha Royals .
Time of India
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
IPL 2025 new schedule: Gujarat Titans match date, venue, timings, opponent and more
NEW DELHI: Following consultations with the government, security agencies, and all relevant stakeholders, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will resume from May 17, with matches scheduled across six venues. The season will restart at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders. The league had been suspended for a week after escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, during which Pakistani missile and drone attacks were successfully intercepted by Indian forces. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! As part of the revised schedule, no matches will be played in Mohali or Dharamsala. The Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians match, which was earlier shifted to Ahmedabad, will now be held at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on May 26. The final will be played on June 3, with the playoffs starting from May 29. Venues for the playoff fixtures will be announced in due course. "The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is pleased to announce the resumption of the TATA IPL 2025 . After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season." "A total of 17 matches will be played across six venues, starting May 17, 2025, and culminating in the final on June 3, 2025. The revised schedule includes two double-headers, which will be played on two Sundays," the BCCI stated in a release on Monday. "The BCCI takes this opportunity to once again salute the bravery and resilience of India's armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. The Board reaffirms its commitment to the national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league," said BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia in the release. According to the BCCI, the revised IPL 2025 Playoff Schedule is as follows: Qualifier 1 – May 29 Eliminator – May 30 Qualifier 2 – June 1 Final – June 3 Want to bring Mumbai's 'Khadoos' cricket mindset to the UAE team: Lalchand Rajput IPL 2025 NEW SCHEDULE : GUJARAT TITANS May 18, 7:30 PM – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans – Delhi May 22, 7:30 PM – Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants – Ahmedabad May 25, 3:30 PM – Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings – Ahmedabad
