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South Zone and Central Zone secured final spots in Duleep Trophy 2025 after first-innings leads. Both teams face player shortages due to India A commitments, adding uncertainty to the final.

India's Asia Cup 2025 preparations are in full swing as the BCCI and ACC revealed the team's official jersey through a dynamic video. Featuring captain Suryakumar Yadav and key players, the video emphasises the team's determination to defend their title.

The Indian Cricket Board might be in a difficult space with the sponsorship debacle right now, but it has steadily strengthened its coffers over the last five years.

Team India has commenced preparations for their Asia Cup 2025 title defense with a rigorous practice session in Dubai, fueled by coach Gautam Gambhir's call to seize every opportunity. Key players like Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill participated in extensive drills, emphasising the team's focus on acclimatisation and skill enhancement.

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) secretary Devajit Saika has said that the board is following the government's stance ahead of playing against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.

Asia Cup 2025: India players and head coach Gautam Gambhir arrived in Dubai on Thursday evening. The team will hold its first training session on Friday, five days before their tournament opener against the UAE.

Veteran Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has retired from professional cricket. His career spanned over 25 years. Recurring injuries and a desire to promote younger players led to this decision. Mishra is grateful to the BCCI, Haryana cricket association, his colleagues, and family. He also thanks his fans for their support.

The BCCI Annual General Meeting in September will decide new office bearers including president and IPL chairman. The leadership changes come amid mandatory cooling-off rules and potential impact of the National Sports Governance Act.

Indian cricketers, including Rohit Sharma, recently underwent fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru following a break. While the Yo-Yo test was conducted, the Bronco drill, recommended by Strength & Conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux, was absent but might be included during the Asia Cup in Dubai.

Team India will participate in the Asia Cup 2025 without a lead sponsor after Dream11 ended its contract due to new online gaming regulations. Consequently, the 'India' logo on the team's jerseys will be more prominent.

Following Dream11's exit due to the real money gaming ban, the BCCI seeks a new title sponsor for the Indian cricket team. Bids are invited, excluding companies involved in real money gaming, cryptocurrency, tobacco, and alcohol. The deadline for submissions is September 16.

As the BCCI gears up for its AGM, discussions are underway to select new office bearers. Rajeev Shukla emerges as a strong contender for the president's post, succeeding Roger Binny. Meanwhile, Arun Dhumal, Anirudh Chaudhry, and Devajit Saikia are vying for the crucial position of BCCI secretary, with Saikia potentially continuing his role.

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) floated the advertisement for lead sponsorship rights on Tuesday, September 2. The body explicitly mentioned that all companies were not allowed to apply as the jersey sponsor of the Indian team.

Reports suggest the BCCI has approached MS Dhoni to mentor the Indian team for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Manoj Tiwary humorously commented on Dhoni's elusiveness, questioning his availability. Tiwary also highlighted the potential benefits of Dhoni's experience and the intriguing prospect of him working alongside Gautam Gambhir, while emphasizing that Dhoni's acceptance of the role remains uncertain.

Bharat Arun suggests Jasprit Bumrah should prioritize Test series over the Indian Premier League. Arun feels Bumrah should be adequately compensated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He cites Cricket Australia's policy of resting key bowlers for important series. Arun praises Mohammed Siraj's consistent high energy and intensity.

Lalit Modi's recent revelation on a podcast has brought the infamous Harbhajan Singh-Sreesanth "slap-gate" incident from the inaugural IPL season in 2008 back into the spotlight. Modi claimed to possess unseen footage of the altercation, which resulted in Harbhajan's suspension and sparked significant controversy. The resurfacing of this incident reminded fans of the fiery early years of the league.

Rohit Sharma, India's ODI captain, is set to undergo fitness assessments at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru starting September 13, including the newly-introduced Bronco Test. He'll also practice there to prepare for the Australia white-ball tour in November.

India are likely to play without any jersey sponsor in the Asia Cup 2025, sources have confirmed to India Today. During the BCCI emergency Apex council meeting, there were discussions about bringing in the new sponsor. But since there is not enough time to advertise and complete the process, it is going to be a tough task for the board.

The BCCI has faced widespread criticism for not broadcasting the 2025 Duleep Trophy quarterfinals. Fans have expressed frustration over the lack of live coverage, with uncertainty still surrounding the semi-finals and final.

Indian cricket fans expressed disappointment as the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic tournament featuring stars like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, lacked live streaming. This edition marks a return to the zonal format and serves as a trial for the 'serious injury replacement substitute' rule.