Boxer Chandni Mehra

September 2025

Is there a place for Arshdeep Singh in IND vs PAK clash after Shivam Dube’s UAE exploits?

Remember how everyone was outraged when during the England Tests, pacer Arshdeep Singh was not getting chances. Cut to the Asia Cup 2025, the bowler is India’s highest wicket-taker in the T20I format, with 99 scalps to his name, and he still sits out of the playing XI, even in the match against minnows UAE. […]

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Asia Cup broadcasters called ‘shameless’ for using Pakistani legend Wasim Akram in India vs UAE match

The mere decision to let India play against Pakistan in the 2025 T20 World Cup has angered several Indians. In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, most want to cut ties with Pakistan altogether. The displeasure is expected to be displayed on September 14, when the India vs Pakistan match will happen at the

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Not Bumrah, but other Indian bowlers induce UAE collapse, hosts succumb to lowest T20I score

Many were surprised to see Jasprit Bumrah in the playing XI for Team India’s opener against UAE, in the Asia Cup. But then, it seems it was just a ploy by skipper Suryakumar Yadav, to instill a fear in the minnows, where they looked too complacent against the other bowlers, and were eventually bundled out

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IND vs UAE Highlights: Kuldeep Yadav, Shivam Dube star as India complete ‘UAE workshop’ in a hurry

India began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a aplomb in Dubai on Wednesday. The Men in Blue shot down UAE for a paltry 57 before gunning down the total in quick time. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the Indian bowlers with a 4-fer, while Shivam Dube helped himself to 3 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav,

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No 100 T20I wickets for Arshdeep Singh, benched for India vs UAE match as Kuldeep Yadav picked

Arshdeep Singh was ready to become the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20I cricket. The left-arm pacer was the highest wicket-taker for the Men in Blue in the last two T20 World Cups in 2022 and 2024. In Jasprit Bumrah’s absence, Arshdeep had become the leader of the pace pack. But in

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‘All-rounder’ Shivam Dube beats Rinku Singh to make it to India XI vs UAE in Asia Cup opener

India cricket team have decided to go with Shivam Dube in their playing XI in their Asia Cup 2025 opener against UAE instead of Rinku Singh. Despite the Mumbai all-rounder bowling for just 12 deliveries in IPL 2025, he has been included in the XI, leaving he likes of someone like Rinku Singh as a

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Duleep Trophy final preview: In a battle of Central vs South, first innings lead could play villain again

The Asia Cup 2025, the upcoming IND A vs AUS A series, and some injuries have ensured that the Duleep Trophy final, that starts on Thursday — between the Central Zone and the South Zone, would be missing all the big stars. At the CoE, while it will be an opportunity for the domestic stars,

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Sanju Samson gets finishing lifeline at Asia Cup 2025 after Shubman Gill return

Sanju Samson finds himself in the middle order as India kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE. Samson had earmarked himself as a T20I opener, forming a potent partnership with Abhishek Sharma at the top. However, the return of Shubman Gill in T20Is has seen the Kerala star drop down the order in

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Asia Cup: Suryakumar Yadav wins Team India’s first toss since Jan 25, break losing spree

IN what comes as a big relief to Team India, they have managed to win their first toss since Jan 28, 2025. Yes, at the Asia Cup 2025 opener for India, Suryakumar Yadav managed to break the toss jinx for the nation, that had continued for almost eight months. The team, across formats, had failed

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Rishabh Pant uncertain for IND vs WI Tests, could come back in Australia ODIs

Rishabh Pant could very likely miss the India vs West Indies series in October. The wicketkeeper batter has been on the sidelines since late July after he fractured his right foot in Manchester. Subsequently, India’s Test vice-captain missed the final match of the England tour and wasn’t in consideration for the 2025 T20 Asia Cup.

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