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India announce Asia Cup 2025 squad: Shubman Gill named Vice-Captain, Iyer, Jaiswal out

India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad is out. Shubman Gill appointed vice-captain, Bumrah returns, while Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal face omissions.

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India have unveiled their squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in T20 format, with chief selector Ajit Agarkar and T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav making the announcement after a meeting at BCCI headquarters. The selection saw a mix of expected names and surprise omissions.

Gill elevated as vice-captain, Bumrah returns

Shubman Gill, who has been in prolific form across formats, has been named vice-captain of the side. Jasprit Bumrah also finds his place in the 15-member squad, strengthening India’s pace department.

Iyer and Jaiswal left out, Rinku secures spot

The biggest talking points were the exclusions of Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal. While Jaiswal has been added to the reserves list, Iyer missed out completely, not even making it to the standbys. Rinku Singh, despite a modest IPL season, has retained the selectors’ trust and earned a spot.

The 15-member India squad for Asia Cup 2025

  • Suryakumar Yadav (C)
  • Shubman Gill (VC)
  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Tilak Varma
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Shivam Dube
  • Axar Patel
  • Jitesh Sharma (WK)
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Varun Chakaravarthy
  • Kuldeep Yadav
  • Sanju Samson (WK)
  • Harshit Rana
  • Rinku Singh

Standby players:

Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel

Selectors’ take on omissions

Speaking about the tough calls, Ajit Agarkar said, “It’s unfortunate for Jaiswal, with Abhishek doing well and offering bowling options, one had to miss out. The same goes for Shreyas, it’s not his fault, but we couldn’t find a spot for him.”

On Gill’s elevation, captain Suryakumar Yadav added, “We started a new cycle with him as vice-captain post the last T20 World Cup. He didn’t get many chances after that, but we are happy to have him back in the role.”

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T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 points table after England beat New Zealand by four wickets

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Already through to the semi-finals, England cricket team continued their dominant run in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a four-wicket win over New Zealand national cricket team in Colombo on Friday.

The victory ensured England completed the Super 8 phase with three wins in three matches, finishing on six points and a net run rate of +1.096 in Group 2.

Super 8 Group 2 points table scenario

With this result, England remain at the top of Group 2 with a flawless record. New Zealand are placed second with three points. Pakistan are third with one point and must secure a convincing win against already-eliminated Sri Lanka national cricket team on Saturday to overtake New Zealand and book a place in the semi-finals.

New Zealand’s qualification now depends on Sri Lanka defeating Pakistan in the final Group 2 fixture. A Pakistan win would see them move ahead of New Zealand on points and claim the second semi-final spot from the group.

How the match unfolded

After opting to bat, New Zealand found several batters getting starts but failing to convert them into substantial scores. Glenn Phillips top-scored with 39, while Tim Seifert made 35. Finn Allen contributed 29 and Mark Chapman added 15, but none managed to anchor the innings as New Zealand finished at 159 for 7 in their 20 overs.

For England, Will Jacks (2/23), Adil Rashid (2/28) and Rehan Ahmed (2/28) shared the bulk of the wickets, with Liam Dawson chipping in with one scalp.

In response, England’s chase was not entirely smooth, but steady contributions across the batting order helped them reach the target in 19.3 overs. Tom Banton scored 33, while Will Jacks remained unbeaten on 32. Captain Harry Brook added 26, Sam Curran made 24, and Rehan Ahmed finished unbeaten on 19 to seal the win.

Rachin Ravindra was the standout bowler for New Zealand with figures of 3/19, but his effort was not enough to prevent England from maintaining their unbeaten run in the Super 8 stage.Brief scores
New Zealand: 159/7 in 20 overs (Glenn Phillips 39, Tim Seifert 35; Will Jacks 2/23)
England: 161/6 in 19.3 overs (Will Jacks 32*; Rachin Ravindra 3/19)

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Rinku Singh’s father dies of cancer during T20 World Cup campaign

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Indian cricketer Rinku Singh’s father, Khanchand Singh, passed away on Friday after battling stage four cancer. He was receiving treatment at Yatharth Hospital in Greater Noida, where his health deteriorated earlier this week.

Rinku had travelled to see his father ahead of India’s T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe. Despite medical efforts, Khanchand Singh’s condition did not improve and he was placed on ventilator support. The cricketer later rejoined the squad in time for the fixture but was not included in the playing XI, with Sanju Samson taking his place. Rinku featured in the match as a substitute fielder.

A pillar of support in Rinku’s journey

Khanchand Singh played a significant role in his son’s cricketing career. Working as an LPG cylinder deliveryman in Aligarh, he ensured that financial challenges did not hinder Rinku’s ambitions in the sport. His support over the years was seen as instrumental in shaping the batter’s rise to the Indian team.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh expressed condolences in a post on X, saying he was pained to learn of the demise and extended prayers to the family. He acknowledged the difficult time for Rinku, who continues to fulfil his national duties during the tournament.

Mixed outing in the tournament

Rinku’s T20 World Cup campaign has been underwhelming so far. He has scored 24 runs across five innings and has struggled to convert starts into significant contributions. Limited opportunities at the crease and the absence of big scores resulted in Samson being preferred in the lineup.

India are set to travel to Kolkata for their final Super 8 clash against West Indies. The encounter is effectively a virtual quarterfinal, with the winner securing a place in the semifinals. India head into the match after a win over Zimbabwe, while West Indies are coming off a heavy defeat to South Africa.

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Rinku Singh returns home from T20 World Cup camp due to family emergency

Rinku Singh has flown back home from the T20 World Cup camp after his father’s health deteriorated. Team management is yet to confirm his return.

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Indian middle-order batter Rinku Singh has flown back home from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup camp following a medical emergency in his family.

According to sources, the left-handed batter left the team environment after his father’s health condition worsened. It is learnt that his father is battling stage-4 liver cancer and is currently on ventilator support. Rinku decided to return home to be with his family during this critical period.

There is no official confirmation yet on whether the cricketer will rejoin the squad for the remainder of the tournament. Team management is closely monitoring the situation, and a further update is awaited.

Rinku has emerged as a key member of India’s white-ball setup in recent years, particularly known for his finishing abilities under pressure. Any prolonged absence could influence India’s combination in the crucial Super 8 stage of the competition.

For now, the focus remains on his family, with support expected from the cricketing fraternity as he navigates this difficult time.

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