Harshit Rana (Pic credit: X) NEW DELHI: The announcement of India’s Asia Cup squad on Tuesday has ignited intense debate, with Ajit Agarkar and his panel facing scrutiny over the omission of proven performers like Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. One of the most polarising decisions has been the inclusion of…
The 2025 Asia Cup will be played in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed earlier this month, ending weeks of speculation over India’s participation. The uncertainty had stemmed from the worsening political climate between India and Pakistan, with growing calls for boycotts of bilateral fixtures at…
South Africa players during the first ODI against Australia. (Pic credit: ICC) NEW DELHI: South Africa’s convincing start to the ODI series in Australia was overshadowed by an unexpected setback, as off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was reported for a suspect bowling action following the opening match in Cairns on Tuesday.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube…
Dhanashree Verma and Yuzvendra Chahal NEW DELHI: India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has broken his silence — albeit indirectly — after his estranged wife Dhanashree Verma’s viral comments on their divorce. A day after the choreographer and social media personality criticised the cricketer during a podcast, Chahal shared a cryptic Instagram post that instantly caught fans’…
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, amid protests by the Opposition. The legislation, which seeks to promote and regulate the online gaming sector, has drawn contrasting reactions — delighting the esports industry but sparking alarm in the multi-billion-dollar…
R Praggnanandhaa (PTI Photo) Indian chess sensation R Praggnanandhaa has achieved another historic milestone, climbing to World No. 3 in the live rankings after defeating reigning World Champion D Gukesh in the opening round of the prestigious Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis.With this victory, the 20-year-old Grandmaster moved up to a live rating of 2784.1…
Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Robin Uthappa has expressed surprise at Shreyas Iyer’s exclusion from India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming 2025 Asia Cup, calling it a puzzling decision given his recent form.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Iyer, who was India’s leading run-scorer at the 2025 Champions…
Shubman Gill‘s selection as vice-captain for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE has sparked discussions about Sanju Samson‘s position in India’s T20 team, despite his inclusion in the squad. The order in which selection committee chairman Ajit Agarkar announced the team has led to speculation about the final playing XI, with Gill possibly opening…
The selection of Shubman Gill as vice-captain of India’s T20 team for the Asia Cup is neither a surprise nor out of place.Barring the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), when he didn’t play his full quota of matches and finished 12th among the top-scorers that year, Gill has either topped the batting…
Alexander Isak has not been involved in Newcastle United’s pre-season games or start to the Premier League. (AP) Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has broken his silence regarding his potential transfer to Liverpool, stating his departure would be “in the best interests of everyone” amid speculation of a £110 million bid from the Merseyside club. The…
