Ashwin Backs Abhishek Sharma, Says He Has ‘Better Bat Swing Than Yuvraj’, Rejects Amir’s ‘Slogger’ Tag

Ashwin Backs Abhishek Sharma

Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has strongly disagreed with Mohammad Amir’s assessment of Abhishek Sharma, rejecting the Pakistan pacer’s claim that the young opener is “just a slogger.” During the group stage of the T20 World Cup 2026, Amir had remarked that Abhishek lacked a defensive game and relied solely on aggressive hitting. The comment … Read more

India-Israel FTA Talks: First Round Concludes, Next Round Scheduled for May 2026

India and Israel on Thursday concluded the first round of negotiations for a proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in New Delhi, with the second round of in-person talks scheduled for May 2026 in Israel, according to a statement from the commerce ministry. The development coincides with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Israel. … Read more