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The former India cricketer feels Kuldeep Yadav will get his opportunity to perfform in Asia Cup and will play an important role for the side in the tournament

Ravi Shastri feels Kuldeep Yadav will be 'vital' for India in Asia Cup

Kuldeep hasn't featured for India in T20Is since 2024

Kuldeep Yadav (R) and Varun Chakravarthy in this frame

'He is at his peak...': Ravi Shastri predicts this bowler to play 'vital' role for India in Asia Cup

Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer shared his take on Syryakumar's form in the shortest format ahead of the continental tournament

Wasim Jaffer shared his verdict on Suryakumar Yadav's form in T20Is

Suryakumar wasn't able to perform well in T20I series against South Africa and England

Suryakumar Yadav captain of India bowled during the India and England - 2nd T20I match at MA Chidambaram Stadium on January 25, 2025 in Chennai

'His numbers are dropping...': Ex-India star's blunt verdict on Suryakumar Yadav's form ahead of Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2025: Ravi Shastri does not want Sanju Samson to be dropped from the playing XI and called him the 'most dangerous' in top three.

Ravi Shastri called Sanju Samson the 'most dangerous' among India's top three.

Shastri feels Shubman Gill should replace someone else, not Samson.

India will play UAE in their T20 Asia Cup 2025 campaign opener on September 10.

Ravi Shastri, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson

'Gill may come in for someone else, but Samson should be left alone': Ravi Shastri doesn't want change in opening combination for T20 Asia Cup 2025

Former India bowling coach Bharat Arun wants all three spinners to feature in the playing XI in T20 Asia Cup 2025 if the conditions are spin-friendly.

Bharat Arun feels that there will be a temptation to play all 3 spinners.

Arun is happy with Kuldeep getting over 30 overs under the belt ahead of T20 Asia Cup.

Arun says that it was unfortunate Kuldeep couldn't find a place in playing XI on England tour.

Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel

'It will be a great idea to play all 3 spinners': Ex-India bowling coach's message to Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir ahead of T20 Asia Cup 2025

Despite missing a few key players, Oman all-rounder Sufyan Mehmood genuinely believes that they can cause an upset in the upcoming T20 Asia Cup 2025.

Oman have never faced India in T20Is or ODIs.

Oman have a decent record against UAE.

Sufyan Mehmood is hopeful of Oman's chances in T20 Asia Cup 2025. 

Sufyan Mehmood

'I'm confident we can even cause an upset': Oman all-rounder makes bold statement ahead of facing India in T20 Asia Cup 2025

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Omar Marmoush names Chelsea captain Reece James as the toughest defender he has faced, ahead of Premier League rivals Virgil van Dijk and William Saliba.


Marmoush praised James for his speed, strength, and ball quality, calling him a formidable opponent in his first Premier League game.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca emphasized protecting James from injuries, limiting his starts despite his key role in the squad.

Omar Marmoush of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium.

Omar Marmoush picks Chelsea defender as toughest opponent, snubs Virgil van Dijk and William Saliba

Randy Orton will face Drew McIntyre on the September 12 SmackDown after scheduling uncertainty, with Cody Rhodes’ return now confirmed for Wrestlepalooza.


Orton and McIntyre’s rivalry continues over two months, with their SmackDown match in Norfolk now officially set.

Dave Meltzer confirmed that Cody Rhodes’ filming schedule for Street Fighter delayed plans, but his Wrestlepalooza match against McIntyre is now secure.

Randy Orton during SmackDown at LDLC Arena

Randy Orton's upcoming fight faces uncertainty ahead of WWE Wrestlepalooza

ICC piled on misery for South Africa and fined the team five per cent of their match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate during their ODI clash against England

ICC fined South Africa five per cent of their match fees

England defeated South Africa by 342 runs in the 3rd ODI

Temba Bavuma of South Africa leads his team before walking on to the field before the 3rd Metro Bank ODI between England and South Africa at Utilita Bowl on September 07, 2025 in Southampton

ICC slaps hefty fine on South Africa following horrific 342-run defeat against England in 3rd ODI 

Cody Rhodes is set to return to WWE at Wrestlepalooza to face Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed Championship, following his absence to film the upcoming Street Fighter movie.

Rhodes was written off WWE television after a Claymore from McIntyre through the commentary table, allowing him to focus on playing Guile in Street Fighter.

Dave Meltzer confirmed Rhodes vs. McIntyre is scheduled for Wrestlepalooza, while Drew McIntyre faces Randy Orton on SmackDown before the pay-per-view.

Cody Rhodes makes his entrance before his match against John Cena during the WWE 2025 SummerSlam.

Major update on Cody Rhodes' WWE status amid current absence

Star England all-rounder Ben Stokes is recovering from a shoulder injury that he sustained before the 5th Test against India in Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy

Brendon McCullum provided a fitness update on Ben Stokes

Stokes is recovering from a shoulder injury

England captain Ben Stokes with coach Brendon McCullum during a net session at The Kia Oval on July 30, 2025 in London, England

'He will make sure that...': Brendon McCullum provides major fitness update on Ben Stokes ahead of The Ashes

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AFG vs BAN, 1st T20I, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, 02 October 2025 - Info

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Afghanistan and Bangladesh tour of UAE, 2025

Thu 2 October, 20:30 IST

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

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Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 11

AFG
246/5 (48.2 ov)

BAN
244/8 (50.0 ov)

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 5 wickets

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 09

AFG
184 (43.3 ov)

BAN
252/7 (50.0 ov)

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by 68 runs

Afghanistan and Bangladesh in UAE, 3 ODI Series, 2024 On Nov 06

AFG
235 (49.4 ov)

BAN
143 (34.3 ov)

Afghanistan beat Bangladesh by 92 runs