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With Virat Kohli absent from the Asia Cup 2025, Shubman Gill faces his first T20I test against Pakistan. As vice-captain, his form and temperament could shape India's chances in the high-voltage Dubai showdown.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav lightened the mood on Sanju Samson's selection ahead of Asia Cup 2025. The decision remains uncertain as Shubman Gill's return complicates team balance and future planning.

Kevin Pietersen was puzzled at how Yashasvi Jaiswal's omission was not included in India's Asia Cup squad. The former England captain sees the young opening batter as the next big star in Indian cricket. 

Jitesh Sharma is likely to be picked over Sanju Samson for India's opening fixture in the Asia Cup 2025 against the UAE as Shubman Gill will return to open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma.

Sunil Chhetri revealed that Virat Kohli shared his fitness test scores from London. Recently, reports claimed that Kohli underwent his pre-season mandatory fitness test in London, unlike other players who gave it at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Sunil Gavaskar emphasises Sanju Samson's importance in India's playing XI for Asia Cup 2025. The former captain highlights Samson's versatility amid Shubman Gill's return, signalling a selection challenge ahead.

Asia Cup 2025: India players and head coach Gautam Gambhir arrived in Dubai on Thursday evening. The team will hold its first training session on Friday, five days before their tournament opener against the UAE.

Indian cricketers including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma have successfully cleared the pre-season fitness test at the BCCI Centre of Excellence.

Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran missed the Duleep Trophy quarterfinals, which began on Thursday, due to a fever and a groin niggle, respectively.

Former India cricketer, Virender Sehwag, believes that the upcoming Asia Cup will serve as the perfect testing ground for the Indian team to build their team for the T20 World Cup, slated to take place next year.

After including Shubman Gill in India's Asia Cup squad and reinstating him as the vice captain, the BCCI is planning to make him the all-format leader in future. However, is that idea feasible in modern day cricket?

Priyansh Arya has continued his rapid rise with another brilliant season in the Delhi Premier League 2025. However, his aspirations are far beyond just hitting humongous sixes in T20 cricket.

Mohammad Kaif has said it will be tough for Sanju Samson to secure a spot in India's playing XI for the Asia Cup. Kaif believes Shubman Gill, who is now the vice-captain, will open the innings alongside Abhishek Sharma.

The Indian cricket team was asked to stay indoors following a suspicious package alert near their hotel in Birmingham. Authorities evacuated nearby buildings as a precaution before lifting the cordon an hour later.

England vs India: Jasprit Bumrah has been signed up to play only three of the five Tests in England. India are yet to take a call on his participation in the second Test, starting 2 July in Birmingham. But can they afford to play at Edgbaston without him?

Mohammed Azharuddin has jumped to the defence of Shubman Gill ,saying that the Indian Test team captain should be given a fair chance. Gill's captaincy has been criticised after India's loss in the Headingley Test.

Rishabh Pant's historic twin centuries at Headingley propelled him to seventh in ICC Test rankings, while Ben Duckett's stellar performance secured him eighth position. Shubman Gill climbed to 20th after a century. Jasprit Bumrah remains the top Test bowler. In T20Is, Michael Levitt and Brandon McMullen made significant gains, reflecting the growing competitiveness in international cricket.