Mohammad Nawaz of Pakistan celebrates with team mates (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) In cricket, few contests stir as much excitement as India versus Pakistan. The rivalry commands attention like no other, generates endless discussion, and evokes the strongest emotions. So as Pakistan prepared for their opening Asia Cup game against Oman, the conversation was…
India Test captain Shubman Gill (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Shubman Gill remembers the first time he held a cricket bat. He was only three years old, trying to copy what he saw on television as his father watched matches late into the night. In their family’s village in Punjab, cricket was not just a…
India’s captain Shubman Gill (AP Photo/Jon Super) Shubman Gill will always carry a special bond with Birmingham. It was at Edgbaston, during the summer of 2025, that he produced his highest Test score as captain and led India to their first ever win at the famous venue. The story of that triumph began even before…
Bangladesh pulled off a 7-wicket win against Hong Kong on Thursday (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Bangladesh began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong on Thursday, producing a balanced performance with both ball and bat to secure victory with 14 balls to spare. Asked to bowl first, Litton Das’s…
File photo of former India spinner Harbhajan Singh. MUMBAI: A few days before the traditional arch-rivals rake each other on in a league match of the 2025 Asia Cup in Dubai (on Sept 14), former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has reiterated his stance that India should avoid playing against Pakistan on the cricket field “till…
NEW DELHI: The countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 blockbuster between India and Pakistan has taken an explosive turn, with former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi reigniting controversy just days before the Dubai showdown. The high-stakes clash on Sunday marks the first cricketing encounter between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,…
Rohit Sharma in action during the nets session (Screengrabs/Instagram) India ODI captain Rohit Sharma’s return to the nets has set social media abuzz, but it was a comment from his wife Ritika Sajdeh that has been getting all the love. On Thursday, Rohit shared a video of his training session on Instagram, marking his preparation…
Anthony Martial’s stint with AEK Athens was far from what expected of him (Images via Getty Images & X) Anthony Martial is on the verge of a move to Liga MX side Monterrey, with reports suggesting the French forward has agreed terms and will undergo a medical in Mexico. The 29-year-old, released by Manchester United…
Rajat Patidar’s catch in the Duleep Trophy final to dismiss Salman Nizar of South Zone (Screengrabs/X) Central Zone skipper Rajat Patidar produced a moment of brilliance on Thursday with a sensational diving catch that instantly went viral on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final against South Zone. The incident came in the 49th…
NEW DELHI: India began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant nine-wicket victory over UAE in Dubai on Wednesday, but it was an act of sportsmanship from skipper Suryakumar Yadav that stole the spotlight. Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane lauded Suryakumar for withdrawing a run-out appeal against Junaid Siddique, calling it a decision that…
