No handshakes between the two teams after the game (Images via X, Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: India cruised to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in their high-stakes Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday, but the result was overshadowed by off-field drama as Indian players skipped the customary post-match handshake on Sunday.Chasing 128, skipper…
Mohammad Nawaz makes a mess of easy catch (Screengrabs) Cricket fans were left in splits on Sunday during the India-Pakistan Group A clash of the Asia Cup 2025 when Pakistan bowler Mohammad Nawaz produced a moment of comic relief in an otherwise one-sided contest.The incident came in the 12th over of India’s reply when Tilak…
Shaheen and Shahid Afridi (File Photo) Dubai witnessed a flash of nostalgia on Sunday night as Shaheen Shah Afridi evoked memories of his father-in-law, Shahid Afridi, with a breathtaking late assault in Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash against India.Walking in with his side reeling at 83/7, Shaheen turned what looked like a meek…
India women’s team loses 1-4 to China (HI Photo) The Indian women’s hockey team lost 1-4 to China in the Asia Cup final, missing their chance for direct qualification to next year’s World Cup. Despite India’s early lead through Navneet Kaur’s penalty corner conversion, China secured their victory with goals from Zixia Ou, Hong Li,…
In a rare mishap, a different song was played momentarily instead of the national anthem of Pakistan ahead of the IND-PAK match (Credit – Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) The Asia Cup 2025 encounter between India and Pakistan in Dubai began under the pretext of a viral blunder after a mix-up during the national anthems. Just before the…
After his first-ball wicket vs Pakistan, Hardik Pandya has joined Arshdeep Singh in an exclusive list for India (Images via AP & Getty Images) Hardik Pandya etched his name into the record books by claiming a wicket with his very first delivery in the Asia Cup Group A clash against Pakistan on Sunday. He became…
Phoebe Litchfield of Australia celebrates after scoring a fifty during game one of the Women’s ODI series (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) India dropped four crucial catches as Australia Women secured an eight-wicket victory in the first ODI. Australia successfully chased down India’s total of 281 for seven in 44.1 overs on Sunday.Phoebe Litchfield scored…
Gautam Gambhir (Screengrabs) Ahead of India’s much-awaited Group A showdown against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, head coach Gautam Gambhir made headlines with a passionate, no-nonsense pep talk that fired up his players. Known for his intensity during his playing days, Gambhir reminded the team that this clash in Dubai was not just another…
Jasprit Bumrah was hit for multiple sixes by Sahibzada Farhan (Images via AP) In a rare occurrence, Sahibzada Farhan became the first Pakistan batter to hit Jasprit Bumrah for a six in T20Is, smashing the India pacer twice over the ropes during the Asia Cup Group A clash in Dubai on Sunday.Bumrah had bowled 92…
Hardik Pandya (ACC Photo) The Dubai International Cricket Stadium was drenched in noise and passion on Sunday as India and Pakistan renewed their storied rivalry in the Asia Cup 2025. But amid the charged atmosphere, one moment stood out, with Hardik Pandya, India’s star all-rounder, appearing visibly emotional during the national anthem, his eyes moist…
