India vs Pakistan cricket team (AP Photo) The countdown is on for one of cricket’s most high-octane showdowns. India and Pakistan will clash in a Group A Asia Cup 2025 match on Sunday, September 14, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, marking their first encounter since the cross-border tensions earlier this year. The fixture has…
India’s Kuldeep Yadav (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) Dubai: The Romans had a cruel way of ensuring maximum drama. They kept the lions hungry before releasing them into the Colosseum. Modern cricket isn’t quite as brutal, but it sometimes feels similar. Players are kept waiting, their hunger building, until the moment they are finally let loose. For…
A prominent English cricket figure in his 40s is under Scotland Yard investigation for alleged drink spiking and sexual assault of two women at a pub in south-west London’s SW6 district in May. The case comes amid increasing pressure on cricket authorities to address misconduct in the sport.The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are investigating the…
Pakistan got their Asia Cup campaign off to a strong start, beating Oman by 93 runs. (AP) Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed confidence in his team’s ability to defeat any opponent, including India, following their convincing 93-run victory over Oman in Dubai on Friday. The statement comes ahead of the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan…
India’s Shubman Gill (Creimas/Asian Cricket Council via PTI Photo)(PTI09_10_2025_000446A) Shubman Gill recently gave fans a rare, personal insight into his life off the field through a rapid-fire session posted by Sony Sports Network on X. The India opener answered questions ranging from cricket routines to personal favourites, giving a peek behind the curtains of his…
Afghanistan and India cricket team (Getty Image) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: While Team India cruised past the United Arab Emirates in their Asia Cup 2025 opener, their eyes were firmly on Afghanistan, one of Asia’s most formidable T20 sides. Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma, and Arshdeep Singh were seen intently watching Afghanistan’s nets for half…
England’s Phil Salt and Harry Brook (Nick Potts/PA via AP) When England stormed past the 300-run mark in Manchester on Friday night, the cricketing world stood still for a moment. Phil Salt’s breathtaking 141 not out, coupled with Jos Buttler’s blazing 83, powered England to 304-2 against South Africa. It was the first time in…
Suryakumar Yadav of India speaks to his team mates (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Former Sri Lanka cricketer Russel Arnold acknowledges that nothing in cricket compares to the joy of defeating India. With the Asia Cup underway, Arnold feels Sri Lanka have the firepower to challenge — and potentially derail — India’s campaign…
Rajat Patidar has been in top form in the Duleep Trophy final (Screengrabs/BCCI) Central Zone captain Rajat Patidar once again stole the spotlight in the Duleep Trophy final, following up his fielding brilliance on the opening day with a commanding century that put his team firmly in control against South Zone. On Friday, Patidar struck…
Vinayak Shukla in action for Oman during the 2025 Asia Cup (Images via Screengrabs & AP) Vinayak Shukla’s rise has been swift since breaking into Oman’s national side late last year. The wicketkeeper-batter, now 31, has already carved a reputation as a middle-order striker who can shift the momentum in T20 cricket. Shukla announced himself…
