Agarkar lambasted for being ‘unfair’ as Dhruv Jurel gets nod for ODIs: ‘Samson has to be given first right of refusal’

While all the chatter is about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy being taken away and given to Shubman Gill for the three-match ODI series against Australia, the fact that Dhruv Jurel pipped…

Gambhir under fire for ‘unacceptable’ U-turn on Sanju Samson in Bangladesh game: ‘This defies logic’

India head coach Gautam Gambhir was criticised on Wednesday during their second Super Four game in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 against Bangladesh in Dubai for holding back Sanju Samson…

Samson, Iyer and India’s problem of plenty

Mumbai: Indian cricket is so rich in talent that breaking into the national team is not straightforward. Overlapping schedules make marginal selections look unconvincing. Every exclusion provokes strong reactions. Shreyas…

'Abhishek Aa Gaya? Sanju Samson Hai? Tilak Bhi? ' Shoaib Akhtar's Narration of India's Asia Cup Squad is Peak Pakistan

Some of these former Pakistan cricketers turned analysts are effortlessly funny. They are the living, breathing examples of peak Pakistan, peak entertainment. After a month-long gap, Indian cricket is back,…

Sanju Samson left out in the cold as Gautam Gambhir’s three-minute intense chat hints at brutal Asia Cup call

India head coach Gautam Gambhir, who has long spoken highly of Sanju Samson, handed the wicketkeeper-batter a fresh lease of life in T20Is after taking charge post the T20 World…

Setback for Sanju Samson as Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma get vote as India’s openers for Asia Cup 2025

Former India wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta has weighed in on India’s possible combination for the upcoming Asia Cup, backing Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings. Deep stressed the…

Sunil Gavaskar shakes up India’s XI for Asia Cup: Gives ultimatum about Sanju Samson, throws one of Rinku and Shivam out

As India gear up for the Asia Cup 2025, the spotlight is firmly on Sanju Samson — not for his flair or flamboyance this time, but for the pressing question…