Nepal secured a historic Twenty20 cricket series victory against the West Indies with a record-breaking 90-run win on Monday in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, marking their second consecutive triumph over a full ICC member nation with one match remaining in the series.Nepal posted a competitive total of 173-6, powered by career-best performances from Aasif Sheikh…
Abhishek Sharma and Yuvraj Singh (Instagram and PTI) India’s rising cricket star Abhishek Sharma shared a celebratory moment on Instagram with his mentor Yuvraj Singh after winning the Player of the Tournament award at the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025. The photo, taken inside the flight returning from Dubai, shows Sharma holding his trophy alongside…
Asaduddin Owaisi and PM Narendra Modi (PTI) AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi questioned India’s decision to play cricket with Pakistan in the Asia Cup despite suspended diplomatic ties following terrorist activities, including the Pahalgam massacre. Speaking at a rally in Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra on Monday, Owaisi criticized the government’s stance while clarifying he had no issues with…
India’s stance had been clear throughout the tournament — the team avoided handshakes and pleasantries with Pakistani players in all three encounters. (Image credit: Agencies) DUBAI: What should have been a triumphant moment for Indian cricket descended into unprecedented controversy at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday, as the Asia Cup trophy presentation turned into…
Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) India’s record-extending ninth Asia Cup triumph has not only dominated cricket headlines but also triggered renewed discussions across the border. Soon after India’s five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the 2025 final in Dubai, an old video of former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal resurfaced on social media, drawing sharp…
Suryakumar Yadav (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav addressed the controversy that erupted during the Asia Cup 2025 final after his team refused to shake hands with Pakistani players and declined to accept the trophy from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi. The incident sparked a debate over whether politics was…
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar believes the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, starting Tuesday, will be a defining moment for women’s cricket in the country.The Indian women’s team’s journey to the 2017 World Cup final in England significantly boosted the sport’s popularity. India is still pursuing its first global trophy, which Tendulkar believes could be…
Mohsin Naqvi (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Indian cricket team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman, following their five-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. According to reports, the BCCI had…
MUMBAI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set to raise a formal protest against Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi after he reportedly took the Asia Cup trophy with him following India’s refusal to accept it in Dubai on Sunday.Speaking to TOI, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, “We had decided…
Smriti Mandhana (Getty Images) When India searches for a hero, they find Smriti Mandhana. Donning the same iconic No. 18 as Virat Kohli, she carries not just the legacy of a golden era on her shoulders, but the hopes of a nation starving for a World Cup crown. As vice-captain and the world’s top-ranked ODI…
