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Well-oiled India eye back-to-back titles as they meet wobbly Pakistan in blockbuster Asia Cup Final

Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are bracing for a high-voltage clash as they lock horns in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday in Dubai. The final showdown will mark their third meeting between the two sides in the ongoing tournament, setting the stage for a thrilling finish to what has been a fiercely contested event. India and Pakistan are set to meet in the final of the Asia Cup for the first time in the…

Sep 27, 2025

Haris Rauf fined by ICC for breaching code of conduct during India vs Pakistan match

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly taken action against Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Asia Cup Super Four match against India on Sunday. During the Super Four clash between Pakistan and India on Sunday, Haris Rauf was found guilty of violating Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct. The incident resulted in Rauf being fined 30% of his match fee. ICC match referee Richie Richardson…

Sep 26, 2025

West Indies and Nepal gear up for first T20 at Sharjah

West Indies and Nepal are set to lock horns in the first T20I of a three-match series on Saturday in Sharjah. For West Indies, this series serves as a pivotal part of their preparation for the T20 World Cup next year, while Nepal will look to find rhythm and consistency against the dangerous West Indies. West Indies are in a phase of rebuilding. With the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup on the horizon, the Caribbean side will use this…

Sep 26, 2025

"My message to the players...": Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson's message to the team ahead of Asia Cup final against India

Pakistan have successfully booked their place in the final of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 . Despite the defeats to arch-rivals India in both the group stage and Super Four, Pakistan clinched crucial victories over Sri Lanka and Bangladesh to sneak into the title clash. In the final, they will face none other than India, whom they’ve already faced twice in the ongoing edition of the tournament. The final showdown marks their third meeting in…

Sep 26, 2025

Asia Cup 2025: India look to fine-tune their combinations in a dead rubber against Sri Lanka

India and Sri Lanka are set to face off in the last match of Super Four in the ongoing Asia Cup on Friday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match holds little consequence for the outcome of the tournament, as it is a "dead rubber" encounter. With Sri Lanka already eliminated from the competition and India securing their place in the final with an unbeaten run, the stakes are incredibly low. India have…

Sep 26, 2025

Jadeja named vice-captain as India reveal squad for West Indies Tests

India have named a 15-player squad for the upcoming two-match home Test series against West Indies , with Ravindra Jadeja being named vice-captain of the side. This is the first time Jadeja will serve as the vice-captain in the longest format; however, he has been vice-captain in ODIs and T20Is in the past. Notably, the likes of Karun Nair and Sarfaraz Khan were left out of the squad. Karun Nair’s…

Sep 25, 2025

Shreyas Iyer to captain India 'A' in one-dayers against Australia A

Indian batter Shreyas Iyer has been entrusted with the captaincy, as he will lead India A squad in a three‑match one‑day series against Australia A from September 30 to October 5 at Green Park, Kanpur. Rajat Patidar, who had originally been named captain for this assignment, has now been handed the responsibility to lead the Rest of India squad against Ranji Trophy Champions Vidarbha in the Irani Cup, beginning October 1. Tilak Varma, who is currently with India…

Sep 25, 2025

BCCI files official complaint against Pakistan's Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan over on-field gestures

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), according to reports, has lodged an official complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against Pakistan cricketers Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf, citing on-field gestures during the Asia Cup Super Four match between India and Pakistan held in Dubai last Sunday. The complaint details Haris Rauf gesturing towards Indian fans from the boundary and Sahibzada Farhan’s dramatic…

Sep 25, 2025

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan take on Bangladesh in a do-or-die face-off

Pakistan and Bangladesh are gearing up for a high-stakes encounter in the 17th match of the Asia Cup, scheduled for Thursday in Dubai. With both teams eyeing a place in the final, the match is being billed as a virtual semi-final. This is a do-or-die contest for both teams in order to strengthen their path to the final. Pakistan’s campaign in this Asia Cup has been a bumpy ride. They stumbled early in the Super Four stage, suffering a defeat at the…

Sep 25, 2025

Abhishek, Kuldeep star as India outclass Bangladesh in Asia Cup Super Four clash

Once again delivering a dominant performance, India defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs in a crucial Asia Cup Super Four encounter at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, India bolstered their position in the tournament and demonstrated their strength in both batting and bowling departments. Asked to bat, India got off to a flying start following a blistering innings from young power-hitter Abhishek…

Sep 24, 2025

Ishant Sharma highlights Virat Kohli's unmatched determination

Former Indian cricketer Ishant Sharma , who was known for his fiery pace and relentless bowling spells, recently opened up about his early days in the cricketing world and the one teammate who truly lived up to the aura surrounding cricketing legends — Virat Kohli . Ishant recently shared a candid reflection on how, during his formative years, he often felt that many players had a certain "vibe". However, with experience, he realised that few truly fit…

Sep 24, 2025

Sunil Gavaskar weighs in on dropped catches against Pakistan

In a nerve-wracking Super Four showdown of the Asia Cup 2025, India overcame early jitters and fielding lapses to secure a commanding six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai. Despite several dropped catches at crucial junctures, the team showed commendable grit to bounce back and dominate the encounter. The much-anticipated clash, already simmering with tension after the handshake controversy during their group-stage meeting, saw…

Sep 24, 2025