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Varun Chakravarthy ruled out of Asian Games with side strain, Vipraj Nigam named replacement

Vipraj Nigam will replace Varun Chakravarthy in India's Asian Games cricket squad. Chakravarthy sustained a side strain and is out for an indefinite period. The young leg-spinner Nigam represents Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. He has taken thirteen wickets in nineteen IPL matches played so far. The men's…

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Points deduction puts Leicestershire on brink as Warwickshire go top: County Championship cricket, day two – as it happened

It was advantage Warwickshire at the top but the most significant action came off the pitch, with Leicestershire all but relegated after a points deduction

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16

'No better time': Khawaja backs Renshaw for Test runs

Usman Khawaja, who re-signed with the Brisbane Heat, says Australian batter Matt Renshaw is in perfect position to make a success of his Test cricket return.

AAP · Sep 16

Steve Smith casts doubt over playing in Ashes 2027

Smith, who is ranked the No 2 Test batsman in the world, is now focusing on T20 cricket ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Indian women's team working hard to improve fielding: Muzumdar

Indian women's cricket coach Amol Muzumdar addressed fielding issues after their Asia Cup victory. He stated players are working hard to improve their performance on the field. Muzumdar also dismissed concerns about the middle-order's batting consistency during the tournament. He highlighted strong opening partnerships and overall team scores achieved. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

India wins women's Asia Cup but yet again refuses to take trophy from Pakistani official

Political tensions between India and Pakistan have spilled onto the cricket field again

The Independent UK · Sep 14

Richa Ghosh's father Manabendra supports India's refusal to accept Asia Cup trophy from Mohsin Naqvi

The Indian women's cricket team declined the Women's T20 Asia Cup trophy presentation. Richa Ghosh's father supported the team's decision regarding the trophy ceremony. He stated that winning the championship was more important than the presentation. India defeated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to secure their eighth continental title. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Position taken by BCCI and we stand by it: Muzumdar on not accepting Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi

The Indian women's cricket team fully supports the BCCI's decision regarding the Asia Cup trophy. Coach Amol Muzumdar stated that winning the tournament is sufficient for the players. The team comprehensively defeated Sri Lanka in the final to secure their eighth title. This refusal to accept the trophy from the…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Mohsin Naqvi snubbed again by India: BCCI explains why women's cricket team refused to take Asia cup trophy from Pakistan cricket chief after defeating Sri Lanka in final

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said India’s women’s team did not accept the Women’s Asia Cup trophy from ACC president Mohsin Naqvi in solidarity with the men’s team’s decision from last year. Head coach Amol Muzumdar backed the BCCI’s stand, while Saikia said India’s title triumph remained the priority after the…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Women's Asia Cup: India refuse trophy from Pakistan's Mohsin Naqvi after winning record eighth title

India's women's cricket team won a record-extending eighth Asia Cup title after beating Sri Lanka by 72 runs, but did not accept the trophy from ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi of Pakistan. The impasse mirrors last year's men's Asia Cup ceremony, when India also declined to receive the trophy from Naqvi.

The Economic Times · Sep 14