The first match of the three-match ODI series between India and South Africa is to be played on Sunday. Before this match to be played in Ranchi, Indian captain KL Rahul held a press conference on Saturday. During this, he admitted that his team India’s struggle against spin on home pitches is a matter of concern. However, he also said that at present he has no answer to deal with it.

Let us tell you that South Africa has clean swept the Indian team in the two-match Test series. Earlier, New Zealand had whitewashed India in the three-match Test series. In both the series, Indian batsmen were seen struggling against foreign spinners.

I don’t have any definite answer- KL Rahul

“We have not played spin well in the last few seasons. I really don’t know why we were able to do it earlier and why we are not able to do it now. I don’t have any definite answers. All we can do is individually and as a batting group see how we can improve,” Indian captain KL Rahul said in the press conference before the first ODI in Ranchi.

He said that the batsmen will have to look for technical and strategic changes and it will be a long process. Rahul further said, “This is not going to change overnight. We will look at the needs of improvement and hopefully we will be better prepared by the Sri Lanka and Australia series. We will also take advice from the senior players who have played spin very well.” Rahul said that Indian batsmen will have to find individual answers and improve their technique if they want to regain their traditional edge against spin.

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When asked about Virat Kohli’s rigorous training sessions, Rahul acknowledged the importance of strike rotation in the ODI format. He said, in ODI, each run is as important as fours and sixes. Virat is expert in this. We all keep learning from him. He is excited to be back and his presence is always important.

Both Kohli and Rohit Sharma are returning to the team. Regarding this, Rahul said, the importance of both of them is very big at any time. Having senior players in the team gives more confidence to the dressing room. We are very happy that they are here. Winning is the most important thing and we are focusing on that.

KL Rahul’s big statement on Ravindra Jadeja

Rahul also welcomed the return of Ravindra Jadeja, who is joining the team for the first time after the ICC Champions Trophy in March. He said, “Jaddu has performed well for India time and again. His experience is huge for us.” Rahul also said that players like Ruturaj Gaikwad are regularly left out due to a stable top order, but opportunities will come.

Difficult for Rishabh Pant to play

Rahul said that the playing eleven will be decided later and he did not say anything about giving the start to Rishabh Pant. However, it is accepted that Pant can play only as a batsman also. However, from the indications being received, it seems that Pant will not be a part of the playing eleven. Rahul did wicketkeeping in the practice session.

The 15 -member Indian team was announced on Tuesday for the 2025 Asia Cup. Many star players did not get a chance in this team. Which includes the names of players like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer. During this time, let’s look at the playing-11 of those players of India, who have not found a place in the Asia Cup team.

Jaiswal-Sudarshan Opening, Iyer will be captain

Jaiswal and Sai Sudarshan will be seen opening in this team. Sudarshan scored the most runs in IPL 2025. At the same time, KL Rahul can bat at number three. While Shreyas Iyer can come on number four. Only Iyer will take command of the team. In the IPL, he took his team to the finals.

Pandya-Parag will be team all-rounders

Krunal Pandya and Ryan Parag will have two all -rounders of this team. Pandya batted well while playing for RCB. At the same time, he took 17 wickets. At the same time, Parag scored 393 runs while playing for Rajasthan Royals and took three wickets.

Sai Kishore and Digvesh Rathi will be the main spinners

Left -arm spin bowler Sai Kishore and leg -spinner Digvesh Rathi will have two main spinners of this team. Both were excellent in IPL.

Famous Krishna and Siraj will handle bowling command

Fast bowling will be commanded by the Purple Cap winner of IPL 2025, famous Krishna and Mohammad Siraj. Siraj took 16 wickets in the tournament. At the same time, Harshal Patel will join as the third fast bowler.

Such will be the playing-11 of the players who do not join the Asia Cup

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sai Sudarshan, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer, Ryan Parag, Krunal Pandya, Sai Kishore, Digvesh Rathi, famous Krishna, Mohammad Siraj, Harshal Patel.

Indian team for 2025 Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (Vice -captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jaspreet Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh.

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The Asia Cup 2025 is to start from 9 September. At the same time, the final of the two will be held on September 28. This time the Asia Cup will be played in T20 format. This time many star players will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup. It includes many giants from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. This list will surely disappoint cricket fans.

10 star players who will not be seen playing in Asia Cup this time

1- KL Rahul

Indian player KL Rahul will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup this time. This is the only reason for this, they have not been selected in the team.

2- Shreyas Iyer

Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer has also been kept out of the team this time. He was part of the Indian team in the 2023 ODI Asia Cup.

3- Rohit Sharma

Indian batsman Rohit Sharma will also not be seen playing in the Asia Cup this year. Because Rohit retired from T20 International last year.

4- Virat Kohli

Indian veteran batsman Virat Kohli also retired from T20 International last year. Because of which they too will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup this year.

5- Mohammad Siraj

Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj’s recent performance has been excellent. But they will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup. Siraj has not been selected in the team.

6- Babar Azam

Pakistan’s legendary batsman Babar Azam will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup this time. Babur has not been selected by the Pakistan team for the Asia Cup.

7- Mohammad Rizwan

Pakistani batsman Mohammad Rizwan has also not been selected in the team. Because of which they will not be seen playing in the Asia Cup.

8- Shakib Al Hasan

Bangladesh veteran all -rounders will not be seen in the Asia Cup this time. Because Shakib retired from T20 International last year.

9- Angelo Mathews

Sri Lankan legendary batsman Angelo Mathews also cannot be seen playing in the Asia Cup this time. Looking at the age of Matthews, it seems that he hardly be selected in the T20 team. Matthews turned 38 years old.

10- Mushfiqur Rahim

Bangladesh wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim will also not be a part of the Asia Cup this time. Because Mushfiqur has also retired from T20 International.

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BCCI 15 for Asia Cup on Tuesday Member The team has been announced. Team India command in Asia Cup Suryakumar Yadav will handle. There itself Shubman Gill to team vice captain has been chosen. In this team IPL The players who performed brilliantly in 2025 have not found a place. Even IPL In 2025 Orange And Purple Cap The winning players have also not been selected in the team.

IPL These 5 heroes of 2025 did not find space in the Asia Cup team

• Sai Sudarshan

Sai Sudarshan IPL The most runs were scored in 2025. Sudarshan Orange Cap Was won Sudarshan scored 759 runs in 15 matches at an average of 54.21. But despite this They They have failed to make a place in the team.

• Famous Krishna

Famous Krishna IPL In 2025 Purple Cap Was won Famous the highest in the tournament Wicket Was taken Famous at an average of around 20 Wicket Was clicked But his performance also failed to give him a place in the team.

• Fame Jaiswal

Fame Jaiswal Done IPL Great in 2025 Batting Was done Jaiswal About 160 Strike Rate From Batting Was done Jaiswal Had scored 559 runs in 17 matches at an average of 43. They Was the highest run -scorer in the tournament from his team.

• KL A male name

Indian batsman KL Rahul too IPL Amazing in 2025 performed amazing. Rahul had hit 539 runs in heart matches at an average of around 54. During this time their Strike Rate It was about 150. Rahul could not make a place in the team despite this great performance.

• Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer Punjab Kings Great playing for Batting Was done Iyer Had scored 604 runs in 17 matches at an average of 50.33. Iyer During this period of 175.07 Strike Rate Was. Iyer He was the highest run -scorer in the tournament from his team. But Iyer Could not make a place in the Asia Cup team.

Indian team for 2025 Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (Vice -captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dubey, Akshar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jaspreet Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Harshit Rana and Rinku Singh.

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BCCI 15 for 2025 Asia Cup on Tuesday Member Announced the team. Indian team command Suryakumar It has been handed over to Yadav. There itself Shubman Gill has also returned to the T20 team. Gill to team vice captain Has been selected while KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal Including these 5 star players have not got a place in the team.

In 5 Star Players did not get a place in the team

• KL A male name

Experienced batsman of India KL Rahul’s Recent Performance all three Format Has been fantastic in Rahul England Was also performed brilliantly on the tour. Before ODI Format In Champions He also scored at an average of 140 in the trophy. The same T20 Format In Rahul IPL About 150 in Strike Rate Gave 539 runs from. Everyone hoped that he along with the batsman in the team wicket keeper You can also find a place.

• Fame Jaiswal

Jaiswal Test Format In Bang Are created The same T20 Format In IPL I am also burning them. With this, he has around 165 in 23 T20 matches for India. Strike Rate Has scored 723 runs from. But despite this They They have failed to make a place in the team.

• Shreyas Iyer

Indian Middle order Batsman Shreyas Iyer Long fantastic Form Are running in Iyer Done IPL I scored more than 600 runs this year. There itself Champions He also spectacular in the trophy Batting Was done But he too has been excluded from the Asia Cup.

• Mohammed Siraj

Indian fast bowler Mohammad Siraj Since last year, Indian T20 is running out of the team. But IPL In and England Fantastic on tour Bowling After the performance, it was expected that they might get a place in the team. But this did not happen.

• Washington Beautiful

Indian All -rounder Washington Sundar has also not found a place in the team. Sundar England Good on tour Bowling Also done. There itself Batting He also to everyone Impress Did Beautiful power play In Gifts Bowling Are known to do. But there was no place for them in the team either.

Indian team for Asia Cup

Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam DubeyAkshar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicket keeper, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakraborty, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson ,wicket keeper), Joyful Rana And Rinku Lion.

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Cricket photo gallery

The Indian team has returned from England Tour, after which the team going to get a break of several weeks. On one hand, Shubman Gill has got the captaincy of the North Zone team in the Dilip Trophy, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and Arshdeep Singh will also be seen playing in this tournament. If we look at the figures, KL Rahul’s 532 runs contributed to the series to draw the series 2-2 against England, which would not be wrong to call the Silent Hero of the Indian team. Now after the victory of the Oval Test, Rahul is seen roaming with his father -in -law Sunil Shetty and Sale Saheb Ahaan Shetty.

Father -in -law and brother -in -law colored colors

KL Rahul has shared a picture on Instagram, in which veteran Bollywood actor Sunil Shetty stands in the middle who seems to be KL Rahul’s father -in -law in the relationship. At the same time, Sunil Shetty’s son and Rahul’s brother -in -law Ahaan Shetty also looted the dashing look, who has put black glasses on his eyes. KL Rahul looks very handsome in black T-shirt, black cap, jeans and beard looks in this picture.

This photo of social media KL Rahul has created a lot of panic and the fans also enjoyed him a lot. A fan said that only son -in -law forgot to apply glasses. A fan wrote that Sunil Shetty and his son Ahaan look very strong, but the weakest KL Rahul is seen in this picture, while Rahul is one of the most fit cricketers of the current Indian team.

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– Johns. (@Criccrazyjohns) August 7, 2025

KL Rahul proved to be reliable in England

KL Rahul was the third highest run -scorer in India vs England Test series. He scored a total of 532 runs in 10 innings at a great average of 53.20. He scored 2 centuries and two half-century in the series. Rahul as an opener proved to be India’s most trusted batsman and played big innings on important occasions.

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India’s star batsman KL Rahul can be seen playing for a new team in IPL 2026. A media report has revealed that 3 -time IPL champion Kolkata Knight Riders have shown interest in trading Rahul. KL Rahul played for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025, but now according to the Times of India, KKR wants to bring Rahul into his team. Team officials have also expressed their desire in this regard.

A source quoted by the Times of India said, “This trade may not be successful because KKR does not have any player that he can trade with Delhi Capitals instead of KL Rahul.” Abhishek Nair can be a reason for the Kolkata team to show interest in Rahul, who is the assistant coach of the KKR team. If Rahul comes in KKR, then he can also be offered captaincy.

As long as Abhishek Nair remained the assistant coach of the Indian team, many times he was exposed to good bonding with KL Rahul. Some credit for Rahul coming back to form in white ball cricket also goes to Abhishek Nair. Rahul himself has accepted this.

During the IPL, KL Rahul had said that, “I have done the white ball game much better in the last one year, the credit goes to Abhishek Nair. I have learned a lot from him after he came to the Indian team. We would discuss the same hours that I would discuss how my white ball game could be better.”

Talking about Kolkata Knight Riders, this team finished eighth in the IPL 2025 points table, while KKR became the champion under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer in the last season. Talking about KL Rahul, he scored 539 runs while playing for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.

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KL Rahul and Shubman Gill have taken a historical record. In the second innings of the Manchester Test, there was a partnership of 188 runs between Gill and Rahul, but they have created the biggest record of the 21st century by parting the balls, not the runs. Both Indian batsmen played a total of 417 balls, partnership for 188 runs, which is the highest ball played in partnership by Indian batsmen in a Test match played in England in the last 25 years.

In India’s second innings in the Manchester Test, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudarshan were dismissed in the first over. Therefore, this historical partnership of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul started in the first over. The two together played 417 balls during this partnership. Earlier, this record was named after Rahul Dravid and Sanjay Bangar, who added 170 runs while playing 405 balls at the Headingley Cricket Ground in 2002. He is followed by Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, who partnered 249 runs in 357 balls.

Now on the land of England, the record of playing the most balls in a partnership has been added to Shubman Gill and KL Rahul. Rahul has scored 2 centuries in this series against England, unfortunately he could not complete the century in the Manchester Test. He was dismissed by Ben Stokes on a score of 90 runs.

Indian captain Shubman Gill is the captain to score the most runs in this series. On the one hand, Gill has crossed the 700 -run mark in the series, while KL Rahul has come second in terms of scoring the most runs. He has scored 511 runs in the current series. Indian batsman Rishabh Pant is also at number three in the list of batsmen who have scored the most runs.

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