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Shreyas Iyer's father on Asia Cup snub: Not asking for captaincy, at least select him

Asia Cup 2025: Shreyas Iyer's father, Santosh, has urged the selectors to give his son an opportunity in the T20I format. He revealed that Shreyas was gutted after missing out on a place in the Asia Cup squad.

Pujara available for Ranji season; Rahane quits Mumbai captaincy

Despite quitting captaincy, Rahane has made himself available as a player for Mumbai

Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup Snub: Father Expresses Disappointment, Reveals Player's Stoic Reaction

Santosh Iyer expressed his disappointment and perceived unfairness regarding his son Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from the Asia Cup squad. Despite Shreyas' consistent IPL performances, including leading KKR to a title and PBKS to a final, selectors have overlooked him. Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar also criticized the decision, suggesting it indicates Iyer is no longer considered for T20 cricket.

Arsenal Weigh Up Moves for Rogers and Eze Amid Havertz Injury Concerns

Arsenal are closing on Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze but are also tracking Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Premier League Kit Power Rankings 2025-26: Every Club's Jersey, Rated From Best to Worst

The new Premier League season is upon us, so it's time to find out who'll be wearing what. Here's every 2025-26 jersey that's been released -- ranked!

Miami wins thriller with Lionel Messi out, coach sent off

Inter Miami CF advanced to the semifinals of the 2025 Leagues Cup tournament after a dramatic 2-1 win over Tigres on Wednesday night at Chase Stadium.

How will Premier League's new stars fare: Wirtz, Sesko, more

Loads of big names have arrived in the Premier League this summer, so it's time for Luis Miguel Echegaray to break down who might succeed or flop.

Shreyas Iyer's Asia Cup Omission Sparks Controversy: Ex-Pakistan Cricketer Claims He'd Be an 'A Category' Player

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali expressed shock over the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami from India's Asia Cup squad. Ali believes Iyer's omission is particularly unjust, stating that in Pakistan, these players would be top-tier.

Errani, Vavassori defend US Open title in revamped mixed doubles

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori defended their US Open mixed doubles title Wednesday night, keeping a traditional team on top of a revamped event filled with singles stars.

Ajinkya Rahane steps down as Mumbai captain ahead of new domestic season

Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane announced on Thursday that he would be stepping down as captain of Mumbai ahead of the upcoming domestic season. Rahane took to social media to reveal his decision, citing the need to groom a new leader within the team.

Asia Cup: Ex-India selector makes a bold comment on Indian star - 'He could never be consistent, even in the IPL'

Shubman Gill's Asia Cup vice-captaincy has intensified debate over Sanju Samson's T20 future, despite his selection. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar highlighted Gill and Samson as opening options alongside Abhishek Sharma. Captain Suryakumar Yadav strongly backed Jitesh Sharma's inclusion, praising his post-T20WC performance.

Online Gaming Bill cleared in Lok Sabha: What does that mean for Esports? 5 key takeaways

Lok Sabha has passed the Online Gaming Bill, banning money-based games while promoting Esports and social gaming. The move addresses concerns about addiction and financial fraud, though some worry it will drive gaming underground. The bill recognises e-sports, categorises social games, and establishes a national authority to oversee online gaming, with strict penalties for violations.

BCCI extends Ajit Agarkar's term as men's chief selector till June 2026: Report

BCCI has reportedly extended Ajit Agarkar's tenure as chairman of the senior men's selection committee till June 2026. This move comes after India's strong performances under his leadership, signalling stability amid upcoming cricketing challenges.

US Open 2025: Specialists Sara Errani, Andrea Vavassori win 'reimagined' mixed doubles title

Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori clinched their second consecutive US Open mixed doubles title, defeating Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in a thrilling final. The Italian duo navigated a revamped tournament format that prioritised singles stars, securing a $1 million prize.

Asia Cup | 'Ek mazaak September 14 ko hoga' - Ex-Pakistan cricketer on IND vs PAK clash

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali predicts a surprising outcome in the India versus Pakistan Asia Cup clash on September 14, fueled by his discontent with the Pakistan Cricket Board's recent decisions.

Asia Cup 2025 | Curious case of Sanju Samson: The unsettled star of Indian cricket

Sanju Samson has scored most of his IPL runs at No. 3, second only to Suresh Raina in terms of overall runs at that position. His record at No. 3 is strong, with an average of 38 and a strike rate of 143 in the IPL. But fitting him in there would mean dropping Tilak Varma, which would also break the left-hand/right-hand balance India have carefully built in their middle order.

Sara Errani's message after US Open Win: This one is for all doubles players

Sara Errani dedicated her US Open mixed doubles win alongside Andrea Vavassori to the doubles specialists who missed out on playing in the tournament. Errani and Vavassori defeated Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud in the final on Wednesday, August 20.

Sinquefield Cup: D Gukesh held by Sevian, Praggnanandhaa draws with Abdusattorov

World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by the lone wild card, Samuel Sevian of the United States, while fellow Indian R Praggnanandhaa also split the points with Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan in the third round of the Sinquefield Cup.

Who is Eberechi Eze, the potential new Arsenal signing for more than £68 million

Arsenal are reportedly poised to outmanoeuvre Spurs for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze in a £68 million deal, with their interest intensifying due to concerns over Kai Havertz's knee injury. Despite Eze being expected to join Spurs, Arsenal matched their offer. Palace coach Oliver Glasner affirmed Eze's commitment to the team amidst transfer speculation.

Doubles specialists Errani-Vavassori upset Swiatek-Ruud to win US Open mixed crown

Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, overcoming third seeds Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3, 5-7, 10-6 in a final that showcased the tournament's ambitious new direction.