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Not Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah Could Be Back For This Series: Report

Jasprit Burmah's absence from the national team has hurt India a lot over the last year or so, especially in big events. Had the pacer been a part of the team at the Asia Cup, T20 World Cup and the World Test Championship, India's campaign could've ended quite differently. While this year's Asia Cup was being seen as the possible return event for the marquee pacer, a report has claimed that the ace bowler might be able to wear the national team's jersey a little before.

"There Will Be Some Tears When I Wear The India Jersey": Rinku Singh On Maiden National Call-Up

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday announced men and women's squads for the 19th Asian Games which are set to take place between September 23 and October 8 in Hangzhou, China. Given that the men's ODI World Cup will be taking place simultaneously, the Board has named a second-string team for the Asiad which will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad. Many young cricketers made the cut into the 15-member team and one of the names on the list was rising star Rinku Singh.

Watch: "Kaun Si Batting Kar Raha Hai...": Stump-Mic Catches Virat Kohli Mocking West Indies Star

India dominated a hapless West Indies team in the first Test in Dominica to win by an innings and 141 runs. Yashahvi Jaiswal shone with the bat with a terrific 171 in his maiden innings while Ravichandran picked 12 wickets in the match as India took a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. It was an easy outing for India and the players could be seen having fun on the field. After West Indies went nine down in the second innings India sensed a win was just a matter of time. But then their No.11 Jomel Warrican started hitting with some unusual shots. Seeing that Kohli could not hide his laughter and was caught on the stump mic saying, "Ye Kaun si batting kar raha hai (what kind of batting is this?"

"Dream Will Be To Win A Gold": Ruturaj Gaikwad On Leading Team India In Asian Games

Ruturaj Gaikwad is stoked about captaining India at the Asian Games and said the aim would be to win the gold medal and ensure India's national anthem is played at the podium. With Asian Games coinciding with the ODI World Cup, the BCCI has named a second-string Indian team for the continental event in Hangzhou. The men's cricket event will be held from September 28-October 8. The format will be T20. "The dream will be to win a gold medal, stand on the podium and listen to the National anthem for the country," Gaikwad, who was named captain of the side on Friday night, said in a video posted by the BCCI.

"For Now, Won't Be Available For World Cup...": On Ruturaj Gaikwad-Led Team India At Asian Games, Anil Kumble Says This

The Indian men's and women's cricket squads for the Asian Games were announced by the BCCI on Friday. Ruturaj Gaikwad was captain of the men's squad for the Hangzhou Asian Games with IPL star Rinku Singh also getting his due. Rinku, whose exclusion from the T20I series in the Caribbean was questioned, has made the cut for the Asian Games scheduled from September 23 to October 8.

2007 T20 World Cup-winning Hero Joginder Sharma, Now DSP, Helps In Flood Relief Efforts In Ambala

The 2007 T20 World Cup win must be etched in memory of every Indian cricket fan. It was the start of the captain MS Dhoni's journey to greatness. India defeated Pakistan in the final to bring home the trophy. Since then, India have not been able to win the marquee event. Fast bowler Joginder Sharma bowled the final over in the title clash as India successfully defended a total of 157. A nine-down Pakistan needed 13 off the final six balls as Dhoni gave Joginder the ball. He got the wicket of Misbah ul Haq on the third legal delivery of the over as India won the final by five runs.

"Missed Jasprit Bumrah And...": Amidst India's Win Over West Indies, India Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey Serves Important Reminder

India bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has acknowledged that bowlers' workload management is a big concern for the team management going forward, especially with a busy schedule lined up this year. Mhambrey said the team management has been working on workload management of players, especially in the wake of constant breakdown of fast bowlers in recent times. The 51-year-old said India missed Jasprit Bumrah a lot in recent times, and with a jam-packed calendar ahead, a lot of discussions have been going on within the team about bowlers' workload management.

"A Yashasvi Start...": Sachin Tendulkar's Million Dollar Praise For India Star

India's most celebrated cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has lauded Yashasvi Jaiswal for his maiden test hundred in the debut match against West Indies. Jaiswal scored his test ton on the Day 2 of the first test on Thursday at Windsor Park Dominica. India's 229-run opening stand between skipper Rohit Sharma and Jaiswal marked the first time in Test history that India took the lead in the first innings without losing a wicket on Thursday. West Indies managed to score 150 in their first innings.

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Not Asia Cup, Jasprit Bumrah Could Be Back For This Series: Report

"There Will Be Some Tears When I Wear The India Jersey": Rinku Singh On Maiden National Call-Up

Watch: "Kaun Si Batting Kar Raha Hai...": Stump-Mic Catches Virat Kohli Mocking West Indies Star

"Dream Will Be To Win A Gold": Ruturaj Gaikwad On Leading Team India In Asian Games

"For Now, Won't Be Available For World Cup...": On Ruturaj Gaikwad-Led Team India At Asian Games, Anil Kumble Says This

2007 T20 World Cup-winning Hero Joginder Sharma, Now DSP, Helps In Flood Relief Efforts In Ambala

"Missed Jasprit Bumrah And...": Amidst India's Win Over West Indies, India Bowling Coach Paras Mhambrey Serves Important Reminder

"A Yashasvi Start...": Sachin Tendulkar's Million Dollar Praise For India Star