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Washington Sundar is gearing up for the upcoming home Test series. He played a TNCA one-dayer after a break. Sundar will join Hampshire for a County stint. This stint aims to get him back into red-ball mode. His coach believes this will help him regain momentum. Hampshire is counting on his contributions for key games.

Jalaj Saxena, a seasoned all-rounder, has signed with Maharashtra for the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, leaving Kerala after nine years. The Maharashtra Cricket Association welcomes Saxena, highlighting his experience and mentoring abilities. Alongside Prithvi Shaw, Saxena aims to bolster the team's performance, bringing his impressive domestic record and IPL experience to Maharashtra.

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh is set to host its inaugural international matches, with the Indian women's cricket team facing Australia in two ODIs on September 14 and 17. Despite concerns over recent heavy rainfall, the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) assures that the stadium's drainage system is fully equipped.

Wasim Akram believes Pakistan can challenge India in their Asia Cup clash, despite India's strong form and recent victories. Akram acknowledges India's strength but emphasizes Pakistan's confidence from their recent tri-series win. He also points out concerns about Pakistan's batting order and bowling depth, while praising India's bowling attack and system.

Pakistani cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed's playful Instagram post ignited social media ahead of the Asia Cup clash with India, drawing humorous reactions from fans. Despite the lighthearted moment, former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif cautioned against over-exuberance, citing India's consistent performance under pressure. Latif emphasized Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah as key players for India, while acknowledging Pakistan's potential spin advantage.

The Duleep Trophy final features South Zone versus Central Zone. Star players are absent due to other commitments. This provides an opportunity for young talents to shine. Andre Siddarth and R Smaran are key players for South. Rajat Patidar and Danish Malewar are crucial for Central. The match is at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

The Asia Cup 2025 began with a funny incident in Dubai as Suryakumar Yadav's toss confusion briefly overshadowed the start. After winning the toss, Suryakumar's delay in communicating the decision to UAE's captain led to a lighthearted moment. India chose to bowl first on a fresh pitch, while both teams revealed their playing XIs, ready to compete.

Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, defeating Hong Kong by 94 runs. Sediqullah Atal's unbeaten 73 and Azmatullah Omarzai's quickfire 53 propelled Afghanistan to 188/6. Hong Kong's chase crumbled under the pressure of Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib, ultimately restricting them to just 94/9.

Arjun Tendulkar, son of Sachin Tendulkar, posted a puzzling message on social media. This happened after reports of his engagement to Saaniya Chandok. The private ceremony was attended by close family. Arjun plays domestic cricket for Goa and is with Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He has played first-class and List A matches.

Shreyas Iyer will captain the 15-member India A squad against Australia A in Lucknow, with Dhruv Jurel as vice-captain. The series starts September 16. KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj will join the squad for the second match beginning September 23.

Pakistan's women's cricket team will not attend the ICC Women's World Cup opening ceremony in India, aligning with a recent agreement between the two nations to avoid cross-border travel for ICC tournaments. Political tensions continue to impact sporting relations, as evidenced by India's previous decision to skip the Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

Ross Taylor, the former New Zealand cricket star, is set to make a comeback to the sport after a four-year retirement. He will be representing Samoa, his mother's native country, in the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup qualifying series. Taylor aims to contribute his extensive experience to the team and help Samoa secure a spot in the 2026 World Cup.

South Africa defeated England by 5 runs at Lord's, winning the ODI series. Matt Breetzke's impressive 85 runs and contributions from Aiden Markram and Tristan Stubbs helped South Africa post 330-8. England fought hard, with notable performances from Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer. However, Nandre Burger's crucial wickets secured the win for South Africa.

Rohit Sharma, India's ODI captain, was recently seen offering prayers to Lord Ganesha in Mumbai amidst a large crowd. Videos circulating online show the cricketer performing rituals and acknowledging fans, causing a chaotic scene around his car. He is expected to return to action in October for an ODI series in Australia, with a preparatory series planned beforehand.

Ruturaj Gaikwad continues to showcase his class in red-ball cricket after his stellar 184-run knock in the Duleep Trophy semis against Central Zone. His knock propelled the West Zone to put a fighting first-innings total.

Ruturaj Gaikwad's exciting return to form in recent matches has shown just how good he can be when he's firing on all cylinders. He had to cut short his IPL season due to ijnury and then and missed India A selection. Gaikwad scored a century in the Buchi Babu tournament in late August. He then followed it up on Thursday with another century in the Duleep Trophy semi-final for West Zone.

Rivaba Jadeja, BJP MLA and wife of cricketer Ravindra Jadeja, enlivened G.D. Shah High School's Sports Day in Jamnagar. She actively participated in traditional games like kabaddi and tug-of-war alongside students, creating an energetic atmosphere. Clips of the same were shared on her social media handle and have gone viral.

After an old video of an Irfan Pathan interview resurfaced on social media and resulted in a massive speculation and debate on the way MS Dhoni managed the dressing room, Pathan himself has come forward to address the same. The former India all-rounder explained that his comments are being twisted and taken in a different context than intended, that too, half-a-decade after it came out.

Shai Hope's bizarre dismissal, hitting his own stumps while attempting a reverse ramp, highlighted the Guyana Amazon Warriors' innings against the Trinbago Knight Riders. Despite Hope's unfortunate exit and Akeal Hosein's impressive bowling, the Warriors managed a competitive 163/9, thanks to contributions from Shepherd, Pretorius and Sampson.

Shubman Gill, recovering from a viral flu, is expected to arrive in Bengaluru to begin Asia Cup preparations at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. He will undergo assessment and training due to unsuitable facilities near his home, and is likely to depart for Dubai from Bengaluru, joining other squad members.