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September 2025

‘Extra spin option’ Axar Patel set for Test return after 20 months in IND vs WI Tests

Axar Patel is all set to return to Test cricket for the first time since February 2024 in the IND vs WI Test series. The all-rounder has been named in India’s 15-man squad for the two-match series that will commence from October 2 onwards. Patel last featured in a Test for India in February 2024 […]

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No surprises as BCCI opts for full-strength India Test squad after New Zealand horror at home

India’s selectors, headed by Ajit Agarkar, have named a full-strength 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against West Indies, beginning October 2 in Ahmedabad. The announcement carried no major shocks, with the panel sticking to a largely familiar core while handing recalls to Nitish Reddy and Devdutt Padikkal. Axar Patel also returned to the

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Sanju Samson ready to be ‘villain’ amid batting order demotion, draws inspiration from Mohanlal

India cricket team star Sanju Samson had a witty take on his demotion in the batting order amid the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Having lost the opener’s role to Shubman Gill, the Kerala keeper-batter was slotted to bat at number five in the tournament. On Wednesday, in the game against Bangladesh, Sanju was demoted further

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India squad for IND vs WI Tests announced, Karun Nair dropped & Devdutt Padikkal in

India cricket team chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming Test series against West Indies. Scheduled to begin from October 2 onwards, the series marks Shubman Gill’s first assignment as captain at home. Karun Nair, who returned to Test cricket earlier this year after 8 years, has been dropped. Devdutt Padikkal

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Shreyas Iyer named India A captain even as BCCI confirms break; Rajat Patidar to lead ROI in Irani Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has tweaked the India A squad to face Australia A for three 50-over matches. Earlier, assumptions were made that both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma could feature in the List-A format. However, last week, the BCCI named the squads, with Rajat Patidar and Tilak Varma as leaders.

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Pakistan’s provocation hits new low as Mohsin Naqvi uses Ronaldo video after BCCI complaints to ICC

The Asia Cup 2025 for Pakistan has become less about cricket and more about theatre. While India cruised into the final unbeaten, Pakistan’s off-field antics continue to be more fine-tuned than their performances on the ground. The latest controversy involves Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chief and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who on

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India Test squad announcement LIVE: Ajit Agarkar to name 15-man team at 12:30 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) was supposed to release India’s Test squad for the two-game home series against the West Indies yesterday. However, due to delay, chief selector Ajit Agarkar will attend a press conference at 12:30 PM IST today, September 25. This will be Shubman Gill’s first assignment at home, with

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BCCI to give Karun Nair another chance; Karnataka batter set to be picked for IND vs WI Tests

For years, Karun Nair’s name has floated in Indian cricket conversations with a tinge of what-might-have-been. A triple centurion early in his career, his Test journey never quite found rhythm. Eight years after slipping into obscurity, he finally earned a recall for the high-profile England tour earlier this year. But four Tests later, with just

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BCCI lodges complaints to ICC against Haris Rauf & Sahibzada Farhan for provocative gestures

Fans were excited of the in-match cricketing action when the two sides met. Rather, the Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan descended into controversy, with the Pakistani players’ behaviour taking the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has now received a formal complaint from the Board of

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