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1. Asia Cup 2025: Oman team announced, Jatinder Singh will lead the 17-member team

Oman has announced its 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. The squad includes four new players, who are set to make their first international debut in the tournament. Veteran opener Jatinder Singh has been named the captain and will lead the side in the eight-team tournament, where Oman is placed in Group A along with India, Pakistan and UAE.
Oman Squad: Jatinder Singh (captain), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufiyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammad Nadeem, Sufiyan Mahmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikariya Islam, Hasnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Mohammad Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Srivastava

2. Mohammed Siraj opens up about his relationship with Test skipper Shubman Gill

Speaking to Boria Majumdar on RevSportz, Siraj said, "Shubman and I have been together for a long time. We have played for India A. We have spent time off the field as well. We made our Test debut together at the MCG. We have a lot of memories together. He is also the captain of Gujarat Titans. I keep telling him that you are my favourite".
“We have a great understanding and it shows on the field as well. He understands what I want, what I don’t want. I am really proud of his growth as a captain, and now that he is also the vice-captain for the Asia Cup, I would definitely want him to win the trophy. Best of luck to him and the team.”

3. Haris Rauf made a big claim ahead of India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match

In a video going viral on the internet, a fan is seen asking Rauf about the possibility of Pakistan and India playing matches twice in the tournament.
Rauf confidently replies, “Both are ours, InshaAllah.”

4. Umran Malik's brilliant comeback, once again surprised the batsmen

Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler Umran Malik made a strong comeback to competitive cricket after being out for a long time due to injury and performed impressively in the Buchi Babu tournament organized by the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association. The fast bowler, who could not play in the first match of the tournament against Railways, looked completely fit and bowled brilliantly in the second match against Odisha Cricket Association, taking two wickets.

5. BAN vs NED 2025: Netherlands announce squad for their first Bangladesh tour

The Netherlands have announced their squad for the upcoming three-match T20 series against Bangladesh, with 17-year-old Cedric de Lange being included in the squad for the first time. The 20-over series will start on August 30. All matches will be played in Sylhet.
Netherlands squad for Bangladesh tour: Scott Edwards (c and wk), Noah Kroos, Max O’Dowd, Vikramjit Singh, Teja Nidamanuru, Sikandar Zulfiqar, Cedric de Lange, Kyle Klein, Aryan Dutt, Paul van Meekeren, Sharij Ahmed, Ben Fletcher, Daniel Doram, Sebastiaan Braat, Tim Pringle

6. Asia Cup 2025: Suryakumar Yadav ‘feeling really good’ after surgery

“I am feeling good right now. It’s been five to six weeks. Good process, good routine for the last six weeks. Feeling really good. It [sports hernia injury] actually got detected closer to the end of the IPL. I realised it because I had a similar injury last year and that’s how I found out. So there were a few checklists. I tried those things and then I realised it was time to get a small MRI,” Suryakumar told BCCI.

7. Asia Cup 2025: ‘If Indians are patriotic and want their team to win, Pakistani fans want the same’ – Wasim Akram

“I am sure these matches will be as entertaining as the rest of the Indo-Pak matches. But I hope both players and fans will remain disciplined and not cross their limits. If Indians are patriotic and want their team to win, Pakistani fans want the same. India have been in better form lately and will start as favourites, but the team that handles the pressure best on the day will win,” Akram told Telecom Asia Sport, as quoted by India Today.

8. Delhi rising star Vansh Bedi reveals what he learnt from MS Dhoni

In a conversation with News18 CricketNext, the 22-year-old Vansh opened up about captaining Old Delhi 6, his time in Chennai, memorable conversations with former Indian captain MS Dhoni and learnings from the first IPL season.
When asked what he has learnt from Dhoni, he said, "A lot. He talked about staying calm in situations you can't control. It wasn't just technical advice; most of it was about handling pressure and keeping a clear mind. He is someone who pays a lot of attention to mental strength."