Nepal script series win over West Indies (X) Nepal cricket team made history by defeating West Indies in a T20I bilateral series at the Sharjah Cricket Ground on September 29, securing an unassailable 2-0 lead with a 90-run victory in the second match. The Rohit Paudel-led side achieved multiple milestones, including becoming the first associate…
Team India celebrates after winning the Asia Cup. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: World Cup-winning former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani has expressed deep disappointment at the lack of sportsmanship in modern cricket, saying he felt “ashamed” after hearing friends from abroad describe the Asia Cup 2025 as a tournament marred by politics rather than sporting spirit.Go…
Tilak Varma at Hyderabad airport. (Video grab) India’s Asia Cup 2025 final hero Tilak Varma was greeted with a thunderous reception in his hometown Hyderabad after his match-winning knock against Pakistan in Dubai. A video of the 22-year-old arriving at the airport and later spotted in his car went viral on social media, showing fans…
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 Haris Rauf (AP /PTI) Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised Tilak Varma’s match-winning innings of 69 not out in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, where India successfully chased down 147 runs with five wickets remaining and two balls to spare. Varma’s composed knock helped India recover from a…
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…
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…
Mohsin Naqvi runs away with Asia Cup trophy; IPL team trolls PCB chief The Indian cricket team celebrated their Asia Cup 2025 victory without receiving the trophy after defeating Pakistan by five wickets at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.Delhi Capitals, the IPL franchise, shared a video on their X (formerly Twitter) account where they edited…
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…
Shashi Tharoor flags concerns after Team India’s Asia Cup win (AP Photo) Famous politician and Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has sparked a fresh discussion about Sanju Samson‘s batting position following India’s victory in the 2025 Asia Cup final against Pakistan in Dubai. He questioned the decision to include Shubman Gill as an opener and move…
