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Asia Cup | 'He backs players he likes': Gautam Gambhir questioned over Shreyas Iyer snub

Sadagoppan Ramesh has ignited controversy by alleging that Gautam Gambhir didn't support Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup inclusion, despite Iyer's stellar form, including a strong IPL and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performance. Ramesh also questioned the praise surrounding India's drawn Test series in England and highlighted Iyer's pivotal role in the Champions Trophy victory, where he was India's top scorer.

Asia Cup 2025: Sanju Samson drops major hint on where he will bat for India

Sanju Samson is set to embrace a new role in the Asia Cup 2025, with Shubman Gill's return potentially shifting Samson down the batting order. Likely to bat at number five or six, Samson demonstrated his adaptability by moving down the order in a recent Kerala Cricket League match.

'Cricket chhod ke maulana ban jaa': Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan trolled after comical dismissal

Mohammad Rizwan's struggles continue as he faces setbacks, including being dropped from the Asia Cup squad and demoted in PCB contracts. His poor form extended to the CPL, where he was dismissed for just 3 runs, leading to social media trolling. Pakistan cricket is facing a decline across formats, marked by inconsistent performances and early exits from major tournaments.

Asia Cup: 'Yashasvi Jaiswal is better than Shubman Gill'- Ex India batter sparks selection debate

The selection of India's Asia Cup 2025 squad is creating controversy. Yashasvi Jaiswal is surprisingly left out. Shubman Gill makes a comeback to the T20I team. He is also appointed as the vice-captain. Experts are questioning Jaiswal's exclusion despite his strong performance. Sai Sudharsan's omission is also raising concerns. Subramaniam Badrinath highlights potential recency bias in the selection process.

Transfer rumors, news: Spurs turn to Nkunku after Eze snub

Spurs exploring a move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku after missing out when Eberechi Eze chose Arsenal. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Joining Royals reliever Lucas Erceg as he speaks at a prison

The Royals reliever has dealt with his issues with alcoholism. Here's how he is sharing his story.

The stat that could swing every NBA team's 2025-26 season

What numbers are teams focused on with just over a month until training camp starts?

2025-26 NBA Milestones: Which superstar will conquer the stat sheet this season?

Important milestones to watch ahead of the 2025-26 season, including another historic season from LeBron James and Nikola Jokic.

2025 NFL preseason Week 3: Analysis, 53-man roster projections

The final games of the preseason help flesh out key battles ahead of Tuesday's 53-man roster cuts.

Supreme Court set to hear AIFF case, Asian Shooting C'ship continues: Indian Sports LIVE, August 22

Here are all the updates from Indian sports on August 22, 2025.

Asia Cup: Where does Shubman Gill's elevation as T20I vice-captain leave Hardik Pandya in captaincy race?

Once considered Rohit Sharma's successor, Hardik Pandya's captaincy aspirations have faded due to injuries and fitness concerns, leading to Suryakumar Yadav's rise as a preferred leader. Despite losing the captaincy role to SKY and Shubman Gill, Pandya's influence within the team remains significant.

Rare! Sanju Samson and elder brother combine to take team's first wicket of KCL season - Watch

Sanju Samson and his brother stole the spotlight early on in the season opener for Kochi Blue Tigers. Sanju combined with his brother, Saly Samson, to secure the first wicket in the match vs Trivandrum Royals. Sanju's direct throw was caught by Saly, resulting in a run-out. This sibling effort drew social media attention. It also highlighted the Samson brothers' leadership for Kochi Blue Tigers.

'MI, RCB fans go out!': CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad tells academy players in hilarious interview - Watch

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings captain, engaged in a humorous interaction with youngsters at the Super Kings Academy. He playfully teased the kids about supporting rival IPL teams like RCB and MI, jokingly threatening to exclude them from CSK. Gaikwad also shared lighthearted anecdotes about captaining senior players and dealing with teammates' struggles, before seriously answering questions about his experiences.

Rahul Dravid's dig at R Ashwin: 'Coaching Aussies? Mitchell Starc knows Tamil'

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin humorously revisited the 2023 Border-Gavaskar Trophy controversy, where Ashwin faced accusations of aiding Australia with spin techniques through a Tamil YouTube video. Dravid jokingly mentioned the criticism he received, suggesting Ashwin's coaching was perceived as superior. Ashwin defended himself, while recalling Mitchell Starc's playful reference to the video during the Indore Test.

Rinku Singh in beast mode – 8 sixes, 108 off 48: Explosive show ahead of Asia Cup - WATCH

Rinku Singh celebrated his Asia Cup selection by smashing a blistering 108 off 48 balls in the UPT20 League, leading Meerut Mavericks to a six-wicket victory over Gorakhpur Lions after they were struggling at 38/4. In another match, Karan Sharma and Abhishek Goswami's half-centuries propelled Kashi Rudras to an 88-run win against Noida Kings.

2025 NFL season: Ranking all 32 teams by watchability

Which NFL teams are must-watches every Sunday this season? We stacked all 32 by excitement, fun and intrigue, starting with Washington.

LaLiga players opposed to Barcelona vs. Villarreal in Miami

Spain's Professional Footballers' Association say they are opposed to taking Barcelona's league fixture against Villarreal to Miami in December.

Frustrated Crystal Palace boss all-but confirms Eze transfer

Oliver Glasner all-but confirmed Eberechi Eze has played his last game for Crystal Palace, with the England attacker set for a move to Arsenal.

Djokovic delivers first pitch at Yankee Stadium, poses with Aaron Judge

The tennis great wore a white sleeve on his right arm as he delivered the pitch to Yankees catcher Austin Wells.

10 European storylines to follow: Liverpool and City rebuild, Barca's defense, more

Even with predictable title races, each season has its own personality and plotlines. So here are 10 fun plots we're particularly interested in following across Europe as 2025-26 kicks into gear.