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Friday, August 15, 2025
TopicIndian cricket team

Topic: Indian cricket team

Sorry Shoaib Akhtar, India can’t raise funds with Pakistan for Covid-19. You are the ‘enemy’

Yuvraj Singh and Harbhajan Singh were trolled for helping Shahid Afridi because Indians can only see Pakistan as the enemy, even during the Covid-19 crisis.

Feared fast man returns: How a fit Bumrah is adding new missiles to his deadly arsenal

Two years since his Test debut, India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah speaks about his variations, his many teachers, and why he never felt overwhelmed by big names.

New mindset, intensity, bench strength — how pacers helped India thrash South Africa 3-0

After Indian fast bowlers outshine South Africans in Test series, Kapil Dev says their success is down to the belief that they can take wickets in any conditions.

Former women’s cricket team captains Edulji, Shantha question appointment of support staff

In a letter to BCCI CEO Rahul Johri, COA member Diana Edulji questioned if the cricket body "would do this to the men's team".

‘Old Boys’ Club’ & hotel ‘indiscretion’ — Why’d ex-Team India manager withdraw 1st email?

Here are excerpts from two emails written by former Team India manager Sunil Subramanian to the BCCI CoA this week.

The Zoya Factor’s poor writing & overacting make you wish for a run out – of theatres

With no chemistry between the lead characters, the film, just under three hours, feels like a test match.

Rohit Sharma to open, Shubman Gill gets maiden call-up for India vs South Africa Tests

Selectors have dropped opener K.L. Rahul from India’s 15-man squad for the 3-Test series against South Africa, which begins in Visakhapatnam on 2 October.

Why India batting coach Sanjay Bangar has every reason to feel shortchanged

Despite 145 international tons on his watch, Sanjay Bangar has been shown the door in the name of ‘freshness’, while other coaches were retained.

Shastri practical, Hesson analytical: Details of meeting that picked Team India’s head coach

Ravi Shastri, selected as Indian cricket's head coach, said at the interview that BCCI should proactively quash rumours such as Kohli-Sharma rift.

Ravi ‘Bhai’ Shastri back to serve Kohli & boys. Time will tell how far this bonhomie goes

Sceptics who don’t believe Kohli had no role in Shastri’s selection know that unlike Anil Kumble, ‘Ravi bhai’ accepts his role of kowtowing to captain’s wishes.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.