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Sachin Tendulkar reacted to Joe Root becoming the second-highest run-scorer in Tests and potentially having a chance at breaking his stunning record. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkar-breaks-silence-on-joe-root-nearing-his-world-record-hes-still-9157190#publisher=newsstand

Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary Indian cricket team star Virender Sehwag, picked Shubman Gill over both MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virender-sehwags-son-makes-huge-remark-shubman-gill-better-than-rohit-sharma-ms-dhoni-but-not-9158051#publisher=newsstand

Dhruv Jurel opened up about the missed run-out chance that left Mohammed Siraj frustrated during the fifth Test match against England at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dhruv-jurel-breaks-silence-on-missed-run-out-chance-vs-england-that-left-mohammed-siraj-fuming-9155964#publisher=newsstand

Cheteshwar Pujara announced his retirement from competitive cricket, having scored 7195 runs in 103 Tests with 19 centuries at a healthy average of 43 plus. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-regrets-cheteshwar-pujara-sends-powerful-message-after-announcing-retirement-9151028#publisher=newsstand

India's legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar congratulated veteran Test star Cheteshwar Pujara, who announced his retirement from all form of cricket on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sachin-tendulkars-post-for-cheteshwar-pujara-breaks-internet-to-see-you-walk-out-at-no-3-9149823#publisher=newsstand

Sanju Samson opened the batting for Kochi Blue Tigers and slammed a sensational 42-ball century during the Kerala Cricket League match against Aries Kollam Sailors. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-sends-big-message-ahead-of-asia-cup-with-42-ball-ton-as-opener-9151705#publisher=newsstand

Sources have informed NDTV that fantasy-sports platform Dream11 has decided to withdraw as the Indian team's lead sponsor. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-dream11s-shock-exit-as-title-sponsor-means-for-indian-cricket-team-ahead-of-asia-cup-9147331#publisher=newsstand

Dream11, the lead sponsor for Team India since July 2023 for a period of three years, is a fantasy sports gaming platform. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/if-its-not-permissible-bcci-secretary-devajit-saikia-on-team-indias-association-with-dream11-9138773#publisher=newsstand

India batter Rinku Singh did not hesitate to confront a Pakistan fan after the latter had asked "weird questions" to him and Suryakumar Yadav. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rinku-singh-shares-story-behind-angry-exchange-with-pakistan-fan-who-wanted-viral-video-9141261#publisher=newsstand

RCB confirmed that if Virat Kohli was asked to lead the franchise again, he would've said yes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rcb-break-silence-on-captaincy-saga-virat-kohli-said-this-when-informed-of-rajat-patidar-call-9139267#publisher=newsstand

Mohammed Siraj's seven-year relationship with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) came to an end before IPL 2025, and the main reason has now been revealed. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/would-make-it-difficult-rcb-director-explains-clear-cut-reason-for-not-retaining-mohammed-siraj-9139787#publisher=newsstand

While commenting on Gautam Gambhir's performance as India head coach and his backing of players, the ex-star gave a massive remark. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-lets-go-of-those-he-doesnt-like-india-head-coach-faces-massive-allegation-9133524#publisher=newsstand

Indian cricket great Ravichandran Ashwin shocked all when he announced a sudden retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in December, 2024 source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sitting-out-got-to-me-ravichandran-ashwin-bares-it-all-about-shock-retirement-in-chat-with-rahul-dravid-9134044#publisher=newsstand

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has specified one name whose absence, he feels, will be missed by the team in the Asia Cup 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-shreyas-iyer-or-yashasvi-jaiswal-bcci-slammed-for-excluding-this-x-factor-star-from-indias-asia-cup-2025-squad-9123984#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah, despite being the best bowler of the current generation, came under criticism after he missed two out of five matches against England source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sochke-mooh-kholna-jasprit-bumrahs-critics-sent-clear-message-after-we-lost-vs-england-when-he-played-remark-9126172#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer's omission from India's Asia Cup squad, announced by BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday, took everyone by surprise. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shreyas-iyer-not-liked-as-much-as-on-asia-cup-snub-reason-ex-india-assistant-coach-drops-bombshell-9116463#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer's exclusion from India's Asia Cup squad has led to strong criticism of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/what-a-shame-bcci-blasted-for-shreyas-iyers-asia-cup-omission-9116820#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill was named vice-captain replacing Axar Patel, who served as Suryakumar's deputy in the format during his absence. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-indias-asia-cup-squad-ins-outs-from-the-last-t20i-series-9115592#publisher=newsstand

Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has labelled Kohli as a one-of-a-kind personality in Indian cricket history. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/given-indian-cricket-the-next-100-years-ambati-rayudu-makes-stunning-remark-on-virat-kohli-9111175#publisher=newsstand

There is a lot of talk around Shubman Gill on whether the in-form player will be picked for the upcoming Asia Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/no-place-for-shubman-gill-in-asia-cup-squad-as-india-looking-for-an-experienced-report-9104086#publisher=newsstand

Shardul Thakur will be leading the West Zone in the 2025 season of the Duleep Trophy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-star-shardul-thakur-intentions-clear-after-being-named-captain-in-duleep-trophy-will-use-this-to-9103231#publisher=newsstand

After a poor Test series in Australia in 2024/25, Virat Kohli decided to call time on his career in the format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/irfan-pathan-opens-up-on-backlash-over-virat-kohli-criticism-if-slump-continues-for-5-years-9093605#publisher=newsstand

Team India faces a lot of selection questions ahead of the Asia Cup, starting from September 9. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-to-play-at-no-5-ex-india-star-on-asia-cup-squad-combinations-9096546#publisher=newsstand

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh picked his squad for the upcoming Asia Cup that is set to be played next month. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/asia-cup-2025-shreyas-iyer-shubman-gill-included-as-harbhajan-singh-picks-his-india-squad-9093805#publisher=newsstand

Reports have been circulating for the past few weeks, stating that the selectors are not keen on retaining the two stalwarts beyond the upcoming ODI-leg of the tour of Australia. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-needs-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-bcci-sent-blunt-odi-message-by-ex-india-star-9089844#publisher=newsstand

The incident took place on the first ball of the 12th over of the Pakistan Shaheens innings when Khawaja Nafay was run out. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-shaheens-opener-throws-bat-shouts-at-partner-over-run-out-after-horrible-mix-up-watch-9087573#publisher=newsstand

The ex-India player turned out to be one of the impactful batters in world cricket with his fearless style of play. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-dropped-me-ex-india-star-with-over-17000-international-runs-once-considered-early-odi-retirement-9087333#publisher=newsstand

Former Indian spinner Pragyan Ojha shared his long-standing superstition. He mentioned that he always called his family before a match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/before-a-match-i-would-automatically-pragyan-ojha-shares-cricketing-superstition-9088025#publisher=newsstand

Arjun Tendulkar, Mumbai Indians cricketer and son of India great Sachin Tendulkar, got engaged to Saaniya Chandok on Wednesday, sources told NDTV source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/who-is-saaniya-chandok-arjun-tendulkars-fiancee-and-sachin-tendulkars-daughter-in-law-9080639#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma stand on the brink of ODI retirement, with the Australia series in October reportedly being their last. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-rohit-sharma-told-they-wont-be-selected-on-basis-of-vijay-hazare-trophy-9066978#publisher=newsstand

Suresh Raina, former Indian cricket team and Chennai Super Kings star player, has been summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for questioning in a case of promoting an online betting app source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/probe-agency-summons-suresh-raina-in-betting-app-case-9072582#publisher=newsstand

Asia Cup: The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection committee is likely to select the squad for the Asia Cup on August 19 or 20. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/indias-squad-for-asia-cup-three-big-stars-to-be-snubbed-by-bcci-says-report-yashasvi-jaiswal-and-9065593#publisher=newsstand

Babar Azam has now gone 71 innings without scoring a century, since scoring a 151 against Nepal in the 2023 Asia Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/crown-belongs-to-virat-kohli-babar-azams-latest-duck-triggers-meme-fest-9058356#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have so far remained non-committal on whether they are targeting the 2027 World Cup. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sourav-ganguly-sets-straightforward-condition-for-rohit-sharma-virat-kohli-to-play-odi-world-cup-9056545#publisher=newsstand

Australia batter, Marnus Labuschagne, has been out of the Aussie Test lineup since the ICC World Test Championship Final 2025 against South Africa. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/marnus-labuschagne-would-be-happy-on-opening-batting-for-australia-in-tests-9056986#publisher=newsstand

Australia A bowlers, led by pace-bowling stalwart Kim Garth, ran roughshod as India A suffered a demoralising 114-run defeat in the second unofficial T20I. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/73-all-out-australia-a-demolish-india-a-by-114-runs-in-2nd-womens-t20i-9052536#publisher=newsstand

Ben Duckett's coach has urged the ICC to sanction Akash Deep over his act involving the England opener in the Oval Test. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-urged-to-sanction-india-star-akash-deep-over-controversial-5th-test-act-9047862#publisher=newsstand

Despite registering a memorable draw against England, Team India also dealt with several injury blows. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/not-only-rishabh-pant-karun-nair-suffered-finger-fracture-but-still-batted-during-fifth-test-report-9041958#publisher=newsstand

Haider Ali was arrested by Greater Manchester Police at the Beckenham ground where Pakistan Shaheens was playing against MCSAC on August 3. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-cricketer-haider-ali-arrested-in-uk-over-rape-allegations-later-released-on-bail-report-9042367#publisher=newsstand

Matt Henry's incisive seam bowling decimated Zimbabwe on the opening day of their second Test against New Zealand. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/2nd-test-matt-henrys-five-for-wrecks-zimbabwe-as-devon-conway-will-young-put-new-zealand-in-command-9042032#publisher=newsstand

Navjot Singh Sidhu lauded current head coach Gautam Gambhir for his conviction during the gruelling England tour. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/navjot-singh-sidhu-sends-blunt-message-to-gautam-gambhirs-critics-will-you-stand-up-9033617#publisher=newsstand

Irfan Pathan criticised Jasprit Bumrah for his 'pick and choose' approach in the recently-concluded Test series against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-slammed-for-pick-and-choose-stance-in-england-test-series-held-back-9032463#publisher=newsstand

Mohammad Siraj was India's fountainhead as the team clinched one of the most memorable Test wins ever against England at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tragic-hero-to-fountainhead-the-mohammed-siraj-show-lights-up-the-oval-9026874#publisher=newsstand

Former cricketer Yograj Singh saw shades of Kapil Dev after witnessing Mohammed Siraj unleashing fury under London's gloomy sky with his scorching spells at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/reminded-me-of-kapil-dev-yograj-singhs-blockbuster-praise-for-mohammed-siraj-9019480#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill was extremely consistent with his thought process but more importantly he respected the "good balls" to amass record-breaking 754 runs against England, said Sachin Tendulkar. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shubman-gill-receives-stunning-praise-from-sachin-tendulkar-if-youre-not-clear-9026256#publisher=newsstand

The first iteration of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy ended 2-2, with India snatching a dramatic victory on the final day of the 5th Test at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ben-stokes-breaks-silence-on-heated-moments-with-india-in-test-series-crying-about-9016894#publisher=newsstand

As India near a crucial loss in the ongoing Test series against England, senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor stirred a fresh wave of discussion. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/tharoor-s-tweet-rekindles-debate-over-kohli-s-absence-as-india-face-series-defeat-9012073#publisher=newsstand

England cricket team batter Joe Root revealed that Chris Woakes can bat if needed on Day 5 of the fifth Test encounter against India at The Oval. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/chris-woakes-to-bat-for-england-on-day-5-if-needed-joe-root-drops-bombshell-ready-to-9012424#publisher=newsstand

Rain in the evening session pushed the series deciding final Test to day five after a down and out India managed to stay in the game yet again following fine hundreds from Joe Root and Harry Brook. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohammed-siraj-prasidh-krishna-keep-india-in-hunt-despite-englands-stunning-batting-show-9012334#publisher=newsstand

India's star batter Rohit Sharma called time on his Test career in May this year. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/didnt-seem-like-rohit-sharma-could-ex-team-india-manager-clears-air-on-test-retirement-9001506#publisher=newsstand

Jasprit Bumrah was released from the national squad after completing his quota of three Tests in the five-match series against England. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bumrah-released-from-squad-will-he-play-asia-cup-or-next-lot-of-tests-in-india-8999499#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has put a ban on using the name of the country in teams representing it in private cricket leagues following the fiasco in the World Championships of Legends (WCL). source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pcb-takes-stunning-decision-after-india-pakistan-controversy-in-wcl-2025-9002142#publisher=newsstand

Yashasvi Jaiswal's unbeaten 51 took India to 75/2 at stumps on the second day of the fifth Test against England, with a lead of 52 runs on Friday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/yashasvi-jaiswal-blitz-puts-india-on-top-after-mohammed-siraj-prasidh-krishna-impress-vs-england-9003102#publisher=newsstand