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Time of India
2 days ago
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- Time of India
As India prepare to announce Asia Cup 2025 squad, former cricketer: 'We obsess too much over batting positions'
Shubman Gill (AP Photo) As India prepare to announce its squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE from September 9 to 28, former cricketer Priyank Panchal has shared his thoughts on team selection. India's last T20I appearance was in February 2025, where they secured a 4-1 victory against England in a home series. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma have been regular features in the top order during recent T20I series. The batting lineup could see interesting changes with strong IPL 2025 performances from Test captain Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will make their decisions this month. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "I think we obsess too much over batting positions in T20s for the sake of endless discussions and analysis. Just pick the best openers, best finishers, and the rest can float around as per the situation," wrote Panchal in his 'Ask Me Anything' session on 'X' on Sunday. India's Group A schedule includes matches against UAE and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10 and 14, respectively. They will face Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 19. The tournament features eight teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. The manner that Asia Cup will be played in T20I format, considering teams' preparation for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup. The tournament structure allows two teams from each group to advance to the Super Fours stage. The top two teams will then compete in the final in Dubai on September 28. India currently hold the Asia Cup title after defeating Sri Lanka in the 2023 final in Colombo, which was played in the 50-over format. The previous T20I version of the Asia Cup was won by Sri Lanka when they defeated Pakistan in the 2022 final. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
News18
2 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Ex-Cricketer On IND XI At Asia Cup: 'Pick Best Openers, Finishers & Rest Can...'
Last Updated: India's Asia Cup squad in UAE from Sept 9-28 will focus on selecting top openers and finishers, says Priyank Panchal. With all eyes on the squad India will select for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE from September 9-28, former cricketer Priyank Panchal believes the focus should be on choosing the best openers and finishers, while keeping the rest of the batting order flexible according to the situation. India last played a T20I in February 2025, securing a 4-1 series victory against England at home. They are set to return to the shortest format after a six-month break through the Asia Cup. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma have formed the top order in recent T20I series. However, with players like Test skipper Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul showing good performances in IPL 2025, the composition of the batting order could be interesting for the squad selected by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee this month. What Did Priyank Panchal Say? 'I think we obsess too much over batting positions in T20s for the sake of endless discussions and analysis. Just pick the best openers, best finishers, and the rest can float around as per the situation," Panchal wrote during an 'Ask Me Anything' session on 'X' on Sunday. India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman are in Group A, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. This is the first time the Asia Cup, held in the T20I format to prepare teams for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, will feature eight teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Fours stage, with the top two facing each other in the title clash in Dubai on September 28. India are the defending champions of the Asia Cup, having beaten Sri Lanka in the 2023 final held in the 50-over format in Colombo. Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup in the T20I format after defeating Pakistan in the final in 2022. (With inputs from IANS) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'There's more to life than cricket': Veteran domestic batter explains early retirement call
Priyank Panchal (X) Former Gujarat cricket captain Priyank Panchal has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in May 2025, sharing his perspective during a recent "Ask Me Anything" session on social media platform X. The 35-year-old domestic cricket veteran, who had previously led India A and been part of the senior national squad, explained his decision to transition early into his post-cricket career. "Every cricketer has two careers - the playing & non-playing one. Once I knew I couldn't play for India, it made sense to begin the latter early and get a headstart. Eventually there's more to life than cricket," Panchal stated during his social media interaction. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! Panchal's cricket career spans an impressive 127 First-Class matches, during which he accumulated 8,856 runs with an average of 45.18, including 29 centuries and 34 fifties. His performance in domestic cricket showcases his batting prowess across formats. In List A cricket, Panchal participated in 97 matches, scoring 3,672 runs at an average of 40.80, with eight centuries and 21 fifties to his name. His T20 career comprises 59 matches, where he scored 1,522 runs at an average of 28.71, including nine half-centuries. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The right-handed opening batsman achieved significant recognition during the 2016-17 Ranji Trophy season, scoring 1,310 runs and recording his highest individual score of 314 not out. This remarkable performance coincided with Gujarat's victory in the premier domestic competition. Panchal's involvement with the Indian national team included being named as a replacement for Rohit Sharma when the latter was injured. He was also selected as one of the reserve openers, alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran, for the home Test series against England in 2021. Poll Which of Priyank Panchal's achievements do you find most impressive? Scoring 314 not out in the Ranji Trophy Accumulating 8,856 runs in First-Class cricket Winning multiple domestic titles with Gujarat His contributions to Gujarat cricket extend beyond individual achievements. Panchal was part of the successful Gujarat teams that won multiple domestic titles, including the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2015-16 and the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in consecutive seasons of 2012-13 and 2013-14. The announcement of his retirement reflects a thoughtful transition from active cricket to pursuing opportunities beyond the sport. His decision, as explained during the social media interaction, emphasizes the importance of planning for a career after cricket and making timely transitions when necessary. Throughout his career, Panchal has demonstrated consistent performance across various domestic cricket formats, establishing himself as a reliable opening batsman and leader in Gujarat cricket. His achievements in domestic cricket, including multiple tournament victories and personal milestones, have left a lasting impact on Indian domestic cricket. The timing of his retirement, at age 35, and his clear articulation of the reasoning behind this decision provides insight into the career planning considerations of professional cricketers. His approach to transitioning from playing cricket to pursuing other opportunities reflects a pragmatic understanding of career progression in professional sports. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hans India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hans India
Just pick best openers, finishers, rest can float around as per the situation, says Panchal
With all eyes on what squad India would pick for the upcoming Asia Cup, set to happen in the UAE from September 9-28, former cricketer Priyank Panchal feels the focus should be on selecting the best openers and finishers, while making rest of the batting order flexible as per a given situation. India last played a T20I in February 2025, when they beat England 4-1 in a home series and are set to play the shortest format after a six-month hiatus through the Asia Cup. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma have formed the top-order in the past few T20I series. But with players like Test skipper Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul putting good performances in IPL 2025, the batting order's make-up could make for an interesting look in the squad to be selected by the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee in this month. 'I think we obsess too much over batting positions in T20s for the sake of endless discussions and analysis. Just pick the best openers, best finishers, and the rest can float around as per the situation,' wrote Panchal in his 'Ask Me Anything' session on 'X' on Sunday. India will play its Asia Cup Group A games against UAE and the high-stakes clash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 10 and 14 respectively, while its clash against Oman is slated to happen at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 19. India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman are placed in Group A, while Group B comprises of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong. It's also the first time Asia Cup, to be held in the T20I format keeping in mind the preparation of teams for the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, will have eight teams. Top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Fours stage, with the top two facing each other in the title clash in Dubai on September 28. India are the defending champions of the Asia Cup, having beaten Sri Lanka in the 2023 final held in the 50-over format in Colombo. Sri Lanka had won the Asia Cup in the T20I version after beating Pakistan in the final in 2022.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indian Express
‘There's more to life than cricket': Domestic stalwart Priyank Panchal explains early retirement call
Former Gujarat captain and prolific batter Priyank Panchal recently opened up on his decision to retire from all forms of cricket and said, 'there is more to life than cricket.' Panchal, who had led India A in the past and featured in the senior squad, announced his retirement from all forms of cricket in May earlier this year. Every cricketer has two careers – the playing & non-playing one. Once I knew I couldn't play for India, it made sense to begin the latter early and get a headstart. Eventually there's more to life than cricket #AMAwithPriyank — Priyank Panchal (@PKpanchal09) August 9, 2025 The domestic veteran played 127 First-Class games and amassed 8,856 runs at 45.18 with 29 centuries and 34 fifties. The 35-year-old also played 97 List A matches, scoring 3,672 runs at 40.80 with eight tons and 21 fifties, while in 59 T20s, he made 1,522 runs at 28.71 with nine half-centuries. Panchal has been a part of the Indian Test team on a couple of occasions, including being called as a replacement for an injured Rohit Sharma. In the home Test series against England in 2021, He was named among the reserve openers alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran. The right-handed opening batter had a breakthrough year in 2016-17 in the Ranji Trophy when he scored 1,310 runs with a highest individual score of 314 not out. It was a season in which Gujarat won the premier domestic competition. Panchal was also a part of the title-winning Gujarat teams in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015-16 and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in 2012-13 and 2013-14.
