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Asia Cup 2025 kicks off in the UAE this September, and five rising stars—Tilak Varma, Saim Ayub, Ibrahim Zadran, Suryakumar Yadav, and Abhishek Sharma—are set to make headlines. Here's why they’re the ones to watch.

Ajay Jadeja hails Ravindra Jadeja’s consistency in the England Test series, claiming he outperformed even Shubman Gill. Jadeja scored 516 runs in tough conditions, proving his value in India’s new red-ball era.

A former Pakistan cricketer alleges Indian bowlers used Vaseline to tamper with the ball during the Oval Test, igniting fresh controversy in cricket circles.

Irfan Pathan calls out Karun Nair for failing to seize his second chance during the England tour, emphasizing cricket’s role in career redemption.

Former Indian cricketer questions Kuldeep Yadav’s exclusion from the England Test series, citing Ravi Ashwin’s multiple centuries as a benchmark.

The BCCI is cracking down on selective match participation by star players. Under Gautam Gambhir’s leadership, a new team-first culture is emerging, with stricter rules around workload management and player availability.

Sachin Tendulkar lauds Shubman Gill’s performance in the England Test series, calling his footwork precise and his leadership composed. Gill scored 754 runs and led India to a 2–2 draw in his debut series as captain.

Sourav Ganguly revealed he had predicted India’s victory before the start of the Oval Test against England. His belief in the team’s resilience proved right as India clinched a thrilling six-run win to level the series.

England head coach Brendon McCullum lauds Mohammed Siraj’s lion-hearted performance in the final Test at The Oval. Despite England’s narrow defeat, McCullum expresses deep admiration for Siraj’s grit and match-winning effort.

Despite modest numbers in the England series, Karun Nair’s domestic dominance, county experience, and technical stability make a compelling case for his continued presence in India’s Test squad. Here's why he deserves more chances.