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Veteran wicketkeeper Sushma Verma feels Smriti Mandhana's slow start in the Women's World Cup isn't alarming, as players like Jemimah Rodrigues and Harmanpreet Kaur can step up.

Women's World Cup 2025: The pitch and the outfield were covered hours before India's scheduled training session as heavy rain lashed Visakhapatnam on Wednesday. India will take on South Africa in their third game of the tournament on Thursday.

Mohammed Siraj reflected on his outlook on life after rising to fame as one of India's premier fast bowlers. The Hyderabad pacer said he has stayed grounded and has not forgotten his humble beginnings.

Indian Test captain Shubman Gill indicates a strategic shift towards playing on truer home pitches that offer assistance to both batters and bowlers, moving away from the previous preference for rank turners. He emphasizes a desire for "hard, grinding cricket" where matches last longer, aiming for a more balanced contest.

Former India cricketer Madan Lal has slammed Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi for his antics in the Asia Cup final. The player has said that Mohsin Naqvi has no knowledge of the sport.

Suryakumar Yadav's composed captaincy steered India to a resounding Asia Cup triumph, effectively answering pre-tournament uncertainties. Despite his own modest scores, Surya's leadership, alongside explosive starts from Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma's crucial final knock, highlighted India's emerging talent. The victory underscored a collective team effort, validating the next generation's capability to excel under immense pressure and secure major titles.

India's cricketing heroes returned to rapturous fan celebrations after their unbeaten T20 Asia Cup 2025 triumph, including multiple victories over archrivals Pakistan. Coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav were greeted by ecstatic supporters. The victorious squad now shifts focus to a two-match Test series against West Indies, starting October 2, aiming to extend their winning streak.

In an interview with India Today, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav discussed Pakistan's provocative gestures in the Asia Cup, highlighting Sahibzada Farhan gunshot celebration and Haris Rauf's planecrash act.

India's dominant spin attack secured a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, clinching their ninth title. Following a trophy controversy, Indian players celebrated creatively, with Varun Chakravarthy's viral mug post humorously symbolizing the team's unique way of marking their historic win, even though a trophy was denied during the celebrations.