Asia Cup: Richie Richardson Likely To Officiate PakistanUAE Clash, Say Sources

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly convinced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make a change in the match officials set to officiate their upcoming Asia Cup match against the United Arab Emirates, with West Indies' Richie Richardson expected to step in as match referee in place of Andy Pycroft, sources said on Tuesday. No official communication has been issued so far regarding this development, which appears as a compromise after the PCB raised strong objections to Pycroft's handling of the affairs. It had also cancelled Pakistan's pre-match press conference on Tuesday.. The ICC move follows the recent no-handshake controversy involving Pycroft and the Pakistan team during their clash with India, an incident that sparked widespread debate on social media. While the ICC initially downplayed the row and rejected PCBs demand for Pycrofts removal, the latest arrangement suggests a compromise between the two sides. According to sources, Richardson will oversee Pakistans game against the UAE, with Pycroft stepping aside for that fixture. It remains unclear whether the change is limited to this match or extends to the remainder of the tournament. The PCB had earlier raised concerns over fairness and impartiality, claiming the optics of the incident unsettled the dressing room and created unnecessary distractions. Although the ICC stood by Pycroft, officials reportedly agreed to the adjustment to maintain harmony and avoid further controversy. It has also threatened to withdraw its team from the match against the UAE if Pycroft is not removed from the event. According to sources, Richardson will oversee Pakistans game against the UAE, with Pycroft stepping aside for that fixture. It remains unclear whether the change is limited to this match or extends to the remainder of the tournament. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score With Pakistan needing a strong result to stay in contention for the Asia Cup, attention now turns back to the field, though the fallout from the Pycroft episode is likely to linger. Article Source: IANS

Tanzid, Mustafizur keep Bangladesh's Asia Cup campaign alive

The powerplays proved to be the difference on a pitch that was difficult for batting

Asia Cup: Bangladesh Beat Afghanistan By Eight Runs To Stay Alive In Tournament

T20 Asia Cup: A fighting half-century by Tanzid Hasan and superb bowling by Mustafizur Rahman took centre stage as Bangladesh players held their nerves to beat Afghanistan by eight runs in a Group B encounter of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Mustafizur Rahman was the pick of the bowlers for Bangladesh as he bagged three wickets while Taskin Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, and Nasum Ahmed dismissed two scalps each. With this win, Bangladesh keep themselves alive in the tournament and fight for a spot in the Super 4 stage. Before this match, Afghanistan never chased a target of more than 150 against a full member Asian nation. Chasing 155, Afghanistan had a disastrous start as they lost opener Sediqullah Atal on the very first ball of the innings by Nasum Ahmed. It was a wicket maiden for the spinner. Ibrahim Zadran came to bat at No. 3 and joined Rahmanullah Gurbaz. The duo tried to rebuild the innings and struck a few fours before Nasum struck again to dismiss Zadran in the fifth over. Gulbadin Naib came to bat No. 4 and struck Mustafizur Rahman for a four to reach 27/2 at the end of the powerplay. Gulbadin and Gurbaz stitched a 33-run vital partnership for the third wicket before Rishad Hossain caught and bowled the former for 16. Gurbaz kept the scoreboard running and smashed Saif Hassan for a six over long-off. Afghanistan were 61/3 at the halfway mark. Rishad removed Gurbaz on the second ball of the 11th over to give a big jolt to their chase. He departed after scoring 35, laced with two sixes and as many fours. Mohammad Nabi and Azmatullah Omarzai had a brief 11-run stand as Mustafizur bowled the former out for 15. Meanwhile, Omarzai hit the sixth gear and smashed Saif for a four and two maximums to generate 20 from it. Pacer Taskin Ahmed dismissed Azmatullah for 30 to give some respite to his side. However, Rashid got off to a mark with a no-look six and a four to keep his side alive in the match. In the next over, Karim Janat and Rashid were involved in a mix-up that resulted in the removal of the former. In the last two overs, Afghanistan needed 27 runs to win the match. Despite being hit for a four on the first ball, Mustafizur sent Rashid back to the pavilion on the next ball to put pressure back on the Afghans. The equation turned to 22 off the last over. Noor Ahmad hit two sixes to bring them closer to the target, but ultimately fell on the last ball of the innings as Bangladesh walked away with a victory. Opting to bat first, the Bangladesh openers gave them a flying start with Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan making the most of the powerplay. The batting side could only manage eight runs in the first two overs without a boundary before Tanzid hammered four boundaries of Fazalhaq Farooqis over. Saif too joined the bandwagon, hitting a six off AM Ghazanfar before smashing a four in Azmatullah Omarzais next over. The final over of the field restrictions brought a lot of joy for Tanzid as he launched Ghazanfar for two maximums to accumulate 19 from the over. Bangladesh were looking solid with a score of 59/0 after six overs. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan gave the first breakthrough to his side, cleaning up Saif for 30 in the seventh over. Bangladesh captain Litton Das joined Tanzid in the middle. The fall of a wicket brought two tight overs for Afghanistan before Tanzid smacked a six over deep backward square leg to move into the 40s. Bangladesh reached 87/1 at the halfway mark. Right after the drinks break, Noor Ahmad made an instant impact with his very first ball, trapping Bangladesh captain Litton Das plumb in front. The tossed-up delivery around leg beat the attempted sweep, and a successful review confirmed three reds, sending the skipper back early. Meanwhile, Tanzid completed his half-century in 28 balls before hitting Noor for a six to bring up 100 for Bangladesh in the 13th over. Later in the same over, Noor struck again, dismissing Tanzid for 52, an innings that featured three sixes and four boundaries. Shamim Hossain and Towhid Hridoy were trying to keep the scoreboard ticking, and the former hit two fours off Rashid Khan in the 14th over before striking Noor for a boundary in the next over as Bangladesh were 119/3 after 15 overs. Rashid Khan cut short Shamims innings for 11 in the 16th over to restrict Bangladesh from scoring big in the death overs. In the penultimate over, Omarzai dismissed Hridoy after scoring 26 as Jaker Ali and Nurul Hasan played identical knocks of 12 each to drag Bangladesh to 154/5 in 20 overs. For Afghanistan, spinners Rashid and Noor bagged two scalps each to contain Bangladesh after getting a solid start. Rashid Khan cut short Shamims innings for 11 in the 16th over to restrict Bangladesh from scoring big in the death overs. In the penultimate over, Omarzai dismissed Hridoy after scoring 26 as Jaker Ali and Nurul Hasan played identical knocks of 12 each to drag Bangladesh to 154/5 in 20 overs. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Bangladesh 154/5 in 20 overs (Tanzid Hasan 52, Saif Hassan 30; Noor Ahmad 2-23, Rashid Khan 2-26) beat Afghanistan 146 all out in 20 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 35, Azmatullah Omarzai 30; Mustafizur Rahman 3-28, Rishad Hossain 2-18, Nasum Ahmed 2-11) by eight runs. Article Source: IANS

Kapp, Brits deflate Pakistan as SA win ODI series opener

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He Stood By Us In Defeat & In Victory: Siraj Lauds PM Modis Support On Eve Of His 75th Birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modis 75th birthday on Wednesday, India pacer Mohammed Siraj lauded the support the team received from the countrys premier leader, irrespective of the on-field result. Siraj, who has become a key member of the Indian team in recent years, recalled how PM Modis words lifted the morale of the side after the 2023 ODI World Cup heartbreak against Australia in Ahmedabad. The Rohit Sharma-led side was denied their third title as Australia defeated the home side by six wickets to lift their record-extending sixth silverware in the format. PM Modi also applauded the team on a call after they won the T20 World Cup in Barbados last year, before hosting the side at his residence in New Delhi. In 2023, after our World Cup loss, Modi ji came to the dressing room & lifted our spirits with his words. A year later, when we won the T20 WC, he called to congratulate us. He stood by us in defeat & in victory- true inspiration, Siraj said in a video post on X as part of the My Modi Story campaign. Siraj, who has become a key member of the Indian team in recent years, recalled how PM Modis words lifted the morale of the side after the 2023 ODI World Cup heartbreak against Australia in Ahmedabad. The Rohit Sharma-led side was denied their third title as Australia defeated the home side by six wickets to lift their record-extending sixth silverware in the format. PM Modi also applauded the team on a call after they won the T20 World Cup in Barbados last year, before hosting the side at his residence in New Delhi. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The nation gears up to celebrate PM Modis 75th birthday on Wednesday (September 17), and powerful stories are emerging under the My Modi Story campaign showcasing the Prime Ministers personal impact on people from all walks of life. Article Source: IANS

Santner ruled out of NZ's T20I series against Australia; Jamieson, Sears return

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Roderick 95* leads Worcestershire's solid start

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West Indies Recall Chanderpaul, Athanaze; Add Rookie Spinner For Two-Test Series In India

ICC World Test Championship: Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze are back as Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced a 15-member touring squad for the two-Test series against India, with matches in Ahmedabad and Delhi from October 2-14. The series forms part of the ICC World Test Championship and will be the first away fixture for the Test team in the new cycle and the first Test tour of India since 2018. Tagenarine Chanderpaul, whose father Shivnarine scored centuries in three of the five Test matches on a tour of India in 2002, and rookie left-arm spinner Alick Athanaze are three changes from the squad which recently faced Australia. Chanderpaul and Athanaze have been included to bolster the top order batting, while Pierre has been included as the second specialist spinner in the squad after strong performances in the West Indies Championship, where he claimed a chart-topping 41 wickets at an average of 13.56, Cricket West Indies informed in a release on Tuesday. The selection group has opted to rest Gudakesh Motie for this red-ball series, given the demands of the upcoming limited-overs schedule, the highlight being the ICC T20 World Cup in February and March of next year. Head coach Daren Sammy welcomed the challenge of playing against one of the top-ranked teams on its home soil. Playing in the subcontinent always presents a challenge, and we have selected a team to be competitive in these conditions, said Sammy. This will be our second series together as a test team, but we have already shown what we are capable of as a unit once we are committed to our brand and the plans of the team. Sammy added, The return of Tagenarine Chanderpaul is to help transform our fortunes at the top of the order, given the recent struggles, with Alick Athanaze being added for his strengths and qualities against spin bowling. Khary is included for the first time as our second spinner in what we expect to be helpful conditions. Director of Cricket Miles Bascombe underscored the thinking behind the squad selection: Our approach to squad selection continues to be calculated and deliberate. We consider the opposition, the playing conditions, and the skill sets required to be successful against specific opposition. The inclusion of players has therefore been guided not only by their recent performances, but also by identifying who within our pool is best suited to deliver positive results on these surfaces, against this quality of opposition, he added. At the same time, we are conscious of building continuity and depth in our Test squad as we look to compete consistently throughout this World Test Championship cycle. The team will depart the Caribbean on September 22 and is set to arrive in Ahmedabad on September 24. West Indies squad for Test tour to India: Roston Chase (C), Jomel Warrican (VC), Kevlon Anderson, Alick Athanaze, John Campbell, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Justin Greaves, Shai Hope, Tevin Imlach, Alzarri Joseph, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Anderson Phillip, Khary Pierre, Jayden Seales Team management unit: Head coach: Daren Sammy, Assistant coach (Batting): Floyd Reifer, Assistant coach (Bowling): Ravi Rampaul, Assistant coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith. Team manager: Rawl Lewis, Physiotherapist: Neil Barry. Strength & conditioning coach: Ronald Rogers, Massage therapist: Fitzbert Alleyne, Team analyst: Avenesh Seetaram. Media officer: Jerome Foster Full tour schedule: Team management unit: Head coach: Daren Sammy, Assistant coach (Batting): Floyd Reifer, Assistant coach (Bowling): Ravi Rampaul, Assistant coach (Fielding): Rayon Griffith. Team manager: Rawl Lewis, Physiotherapist: Neil Barry. Strength & conditioning coach: Ronald Rogers, Massage therapist: Fitzbert Alleyne, Team analyst: Avenesh Seetaram. Media officer: Jerome Foster Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score 2nd Test: October 10-14, 2025 -- Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi. Article Source: IANS

Rashid, Noor limit Bangladesh to 154

Bangladesh failed to capitalise on a strong start provided by Tanzid

Asia Cup: Tanzids Fifty Guides Bangladesh To 154/5 Against Afghanistan

T20 Asia Cup: Tanzid Hasans half-century steered Bangladesh to 154/5 in 20 overs against Afghanistan in a Group B encounter of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, here on Tuesday. Opting to bat first, the Bangladesh openers gave them a flying start with Tanzid Hasan and Saif Hassan making the most of the Power-play. The batting side could only manage eight runs in the first two overs without a boundary before Tanzid hammered four boundaries of Fazalhaq Farooqis over. Saif too joined the bandwagon, hitting a six off AM Ghazanfar before smashing a four in Azmatullah Omarzais next over. The final over of the field restrictions brought a lot of joy for Tanzid as he launched Ghazanfar for two maximums to accumulate 19 from the over. Bangladesh were looking solid with a score of 59 for no loss after six overs. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan gave the first breakthrough to his side, cleaning up Saif for 30 in the seventh over. Bangladesh captain Litton Das joined Tanzid in the middle. The fall of a wicket brought two tight overs for Afghanistan before Tanzid smacked a six over deep backward square-leg to move into the 40s. Bangladesh reached 87/1 at the halfway mark. Right after the drinks break, Noor Ahmad made an instant impact with his very first ball, trapping Bangladesh captain Litton Das plumb in front. The tossed-up delivery around leg beat the attempted sweep, and a successful review confirmed three reds, sending the skipper back early. Meanwhile, Tanzid completed his half-century in 28 balls before hitting Noor for a six to bring up 100 for Bangladesh in the 13th over. Later in the same over, Noor struck again, dismissing Tanzid for 52, an innings that featured three sixes and four boundaries. Shamim Hossain and Towhid Hridoy were trying to keep the scoreboard ticking, and the former hit two fours off Rashid Khan in the 14th over before striking Noor for a boundary in the next over as Bangladesh were 119/3 after 15 overs. Rashid Khan cut short Shamims innings for 11 in the 16th over to restrict Bangladesh from scoring big in the death overs. In the penultimate over, Omarzai dismissed Hridoy after scoring 26 as Jaker Ali and Nurul Hasan played identical knocks of 12 each to drag Bangladesh to 154/5 in 20 overs. For Afghanistan, spinners Rashid and Noor bagged two scalps each to contain Bangladesh after getting a solid start. Rashid Khan cut short Shamims innings for 11 in the 16th over to restrict Bangladesh from scoring big in the death overs. In the penultimate over, Omarzai dismissed Hridoy after scoring 26 as Jaker Ali and Nurul Hasan played identical knocks of 12 each to drag Bangladesh to 154/5 in 20 overs. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Bangladesh 154/5 in 20 overs (Tanzid Hasan 52, Saif Hassan 30; Noor Ahmad 2-23, Rashid Khan 2-26) against Afghanistan. Article Source: IANS

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Pakistan cancel press conference ahead of UAE game

Reason for cancellation is reportedly the match referee Andy Pycroft's continuing presence in the Asia Cup

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Asia Cup: Pakistan Cancels Pre-match PC Ahead Of UAE Game After ICC Rejects Their Appeal: Report

T20 Asia Cup: Doubts over Pakistan's participation in their next game in the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) over the 'no handshake controversy' deepened on Tuesday with the cancellation of their pre-match press conference. The Pakistan team management decided to cancel their pre-match press conference as the ICC rejected their protest over the Indian players avoiding shaking hands with members of the Pakistan team and match referee Andy Pycroft's involvement in it, according to a report by Telecom Asia Sport. The cancellation of the PC has also cast doubts over Pakistan's further participation in the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates. Though Pakistan team management cancelled its pre-match press conference, the team did practice at the ICC academy at night without sending any player to address the media. Sources confirmed to Telecom Asia Sport that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has conveyed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that their demand to remove Pycroft from the Asia Cup has been rejected, as they want to safeguard the reputation of their match referee. The report claimed that PCB had written a letter to the ICC to protest Pycroft's actions when he conveyed to Pakistan skipper Salman Agha that there would be no handshake at the toss in the India-Pakistan match in Dubai on Sunday. The ICC has conveyed that Pycroft will not be removed as match referee, sources told www.telecomasia.net. ICC has its own protocols, and they will not be altered in this issue. Incidentally, ICC General Manager, Cricket, Waseem Khan, is handling the issue. He is a British citizen of Pakistani origin and worked as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of PCB between 2018 and 2021. The report said that the top officials of the Asian Cricket Council are also in contact with PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi. ACC vice president Pankaj Khimji of Oman also phoned Naqvi to convince him not to boycott the regional event. Incidentally, ICC General Manager, Cricket, Waseem Khan, is handling the issue. He is a British citizen of Pakistani origin and worked as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of PCB between 2018 and 2021. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Naqvi held important meetings with the foreign office on Tuesday and was expected to meet PM Shahbaz Sharif after which he will decide about the future course of action. Article Source: IANS

Bangladesh ring in the changes, opt to bat against unchanged Afghanistan

A win will take Afghanistan to the top of the Group B points table

Asia Cup: Bangladesh Opt To Bat First Against Unchanged Afghanistan

T20 Asia Cup: Bangladesh captain Litton Das won the toss and elected to bat first against Afghanistan in the Group B encounter of the Men's T20 Asia Cup at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. Bangladesh made four changes to their lineup, recalling Taskin Ahmed and opting for a bowling mix featuring three spinners and two fast bowlers. We'll bat first. All boys are excited for this game; this is a must-win game. The wicket looks a bit on the slower side; 160 would be a good total. It looks like a good batting surface, but a bit on the slower side. The mood in the camp is good; we have had a good last few months. Can't think too much about the previous game. We have four changes - Taskin is coming back. We have three spinners and two pacers, Bangladesh captain Litton Das said at the toss. Afghanistan decided to go into the match with an unchanged team that played in the tournament opener against Hong Kong. Would have loved to bat first as well, but in T20 it doesn't really matter. The guys had a good off for three days, and we got a good practice session. Our strength is our bowling unit, especially spin bowling. We still need to bowl well as a unit and hit the right areas consistently. We need to come out with a positive mindset. Body feels great, looking forward to enjoying. We go with the same team that played against Hong Kong, Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan said. It is a must-win game for Bangladesh after losing to Sri Lanka in their last match. The Bangla Tigers started their campaign with a thumping seven-wicket win over Hong Kong. On the other hand, Afghanistan outclassed Hong Kong by 94 runs in their opening match and are currently placed second in the Group B table behind Sri Lanka, who hold four points with two wins. Playing XIs: On the other hand, Afghanistan outclassed Hong Kong by 94 runs in their opening match and are currently placed second in the Group B table behind Sri Lanka, who hold four points with two wins. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Saif Hassan, Litton Das (wk/c), Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Nurul Hasan, Jaker Ali, Shamim Hossain, Rishad Hossain, Mustafizur Rahman, Taskin Ahmed. Article Source: IANS

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Netherlands fast bowler Vivian Kingma banned for recreational drug use

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Konstas, Kellaway Shine As Australia 'A' Post 337/5 Vs India 'A' On Day 1

Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari: Opener Sam Konstas struck a superb hundred as Australia A made a strong stand, reaching 337/5 in 73 overs against India A on a rain-curtailed opening day of the first unofficial four-day test at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday. The match started after a lengthy delay as persistent rain held up the toss for more than two hours. As a result, the play began only from the second session, after lunch. Choosing to bat first, Australian 'A' openers Sam Konstas and Campbell Kellaway let their bats do the talking and dominated the proceedings. Konstas scored a brilliant century, finishing with 109 off 144 balls, while Kellaway made 88 off 97 deliveries. Harsh Dubey provided India with their first breakthrough, though late, when he dismissed Kellaway in the 38th over. The 19-year-old Konstas struck 10 boundaries and three maximums during his 144-ball stay at the crease, sharing a 198-run partnership with Kellaway, whose knock of 88 was studded with ten fours and two sixes. The Indian bowlers then took three more wickets in the following 10 overs as Konstas, Nathan McSweeney, and Oliver Peake followed Kellaway to the pavilion. Skipper Nathan McSweeneys time on the field was brief, as he managed just a single run from the 13 balls he faced. Meanwhile, Peake scored two runs off 17 balls as the Indian bowlers bagged some quick wickets to put roadblocks in the visitors' progress. However, Cooper Connolly and Liam Scott stitched together a 109-run partnership for the fifth wicket to turn the tide in their favour again. While the former departed after scoring 70 off 84 balls, the latter remained unbeaten on 47 at the close of play. Dubey took three wickets in the 21 overs he bowled on the opening day, while Khaleel Ahmed and Gurnoor Brar claimed one scalp each. Prasidh Krishna and Tanush Kotian remained wicketless on Day 1. Scott and wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe will take to the field on Wednesday, aiming to help Australia A post a massive total on the second day and put pressure on the home side. Dubey took three wickets in the 21 overs he bowled on the opening day, while Khaleel Ahmed and Gurnoor Brar claimed one scalp each. Prasidh Krishna and Tanush Kotian remained wicketless on Day 1. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Australia 'A' 337/5 in 73 overs (Sam Konstas 109, Campbell Kellaway 88, Cooper Connolly 70, Liam Scott 47 not out; Harsh Dubey 3-88) against India 'A' Article Source: IANS

Konstas, Kellaway, Connolly make India A toil on opening day

Harsh Dubey took three wickets for the hosts, including that of Konstas for 109 off 144 balls, in Lucknow

Huge Honour To Captain India A Against Australia A: Patidar After Duleep Trophy Triumph

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar, who captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title earlier this year, believes the experience brought tremendous growth to his leadership. The star batter now looks to draw on those learnings as he leads India A in the opening game of the three-match one-day series against Australia A, beginning September 30. The 32-year-olds credentials as both leader and performer shone this week as he guided Central Zone to the Duleep Trophy 2025 title with a six-wicket victory over South Zone in Bengaluru. Patidar capped the campaign with a stellar 101 off 115 balls in the final and finished as the tournaments top scorer with 382 runs in five innings, including two centuries and two half-centuries. Its a huge honour for me to captain the India A side for the series against Australia A. I feel this is a great opportunity for me and the team to show the level we are at and be in the reckoning for an India call-up with a resilient performance, said Patidar. The 32-year-olds credentials as both leader and performer shone this week as he guided Central Zone to the Duleep Trophy 2025 title with a six-wicket victory over South Zone in Bengaluru. Patidar capped the campaign with a stellar 101 off 115 balls in the final and finished as the tournaments top scorer with 382 runs in five innings, including two centuries and two half-centuries. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score As captain of a team, it is about how we come together as a unit and are willing to take a bullet for each other. Thats the camaraderie and belief system we had in RCB this season, where each of us stepped up for one another and worked together towards success. It will be a similar approach that we would like to adapt as a team for the India A outing. I am excited and look forward to the new challenge, Patidar said. Article Source: IANS

BCCI Announces Apollo Tyres As New Lead Sponsor Of Team India

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a landmark partnership with Apollo Tyres, a leader in the global tyre industry, as the new lead sponsor of Team India. The agreement spans two and a half years, concluding in March 2028. Under the terms of the deal, the Apollo Tyres logo will be featured on the jerseys of the Indian men's and women's national teams across all formats. This partnership succeeds the previous sponsorship held by Dream11. This marks Apollo Tyres' first-ever foray into Indian cricket, a strategic move to align with a sport that resonates deeply with the nation, the BCCI said in a release. The new partnership, secured after a rigorous bidding process, represents a substantial increase in sponsorship value, signifying the immense and growing commercial appeal of Indian cricket, it added. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said, The arrival of Apollo Tyres as our new sponsor is a testament to the hard work and consistent performance of our teams. We are excited about this being Apollo's first major sponsorship in Indian cricket, which speaks volumes about the sport's unparalleled reach and influence. This is more than a commercial agreement; it's a partnership between two institutions that have earned the trust and respect of millions. The new partnership, secured after a rigorous bidding process, represents a substantial increase in sponsorship value, signifying the immense and growing commercial appeal of Indian cricket, it added. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Neeraj Kanwar, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Apollo Tyres Ltd, said, Crickets unmatched popularity in India and worldwide makes it an honour for us to become the lead sponsor of Team India. This partnership is about national pride, strengthening consumer trust, and showcasing Apollo as a true leader in our category, while supporting Indian sport at the highest level and creating unforgettable moments for fans worldwide. Article Source: IANS

We Should Not Be Bothered, Says BCCI Secy Saikia On Ind-Pak Asia Cup Controversy

BCCI Secy Devajit Saikia: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia, speaking on the controversy following the India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup, said that we should not be bothered by it and enjoy the win rather than focusing on outside chatter. Sundays India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup is still the talk of the town because of the drama that unfolded after the games conclusion. Suryakumar Yadav and his men avoided shaking hands with Pakistani players after their victory, a gesture that did not sit right with PCB and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chair Mohsin Naqvi. Speaking on the matter, Saikia said that one must focus on celebrating Indias thumping win rather than focusing on what third parties or hostile countries say. I can only say that India won handsomely. It was a thumping victory for the Indian team. Nothing more. Nothing less. That's all. India won the match so comfortably. We should be enjoying that rather than focusing on all that noise created by some third party or hostile countries. We should not be bothered by it. Instead, we should appreciate and feel proud of our boys for doing so well. We hope the winning momentum will continue till the last match of this tournament, Saikia told IANS on the controversy after the India-Pakistan Asia Cup game in Dubai. India beat Pakistan by seven wickets on Sunday to clinch their second win of the tournament. With that, the Men in Blue also secured themselves a spot in the Super Four. After the match against the Men in Green, the Indian players walked back to the dressing room while the Pakistani players waited to shake hands. Team India avoided the same, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav later mentioning that it was a mutual call taken by the BCCI and the Indian government. India beat Pakistan by seven wickets on Sunday to clinch their second win of the tournament. With that, the Men in Blue also secured themselves a spot in the Super Four. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score India will take on Oman in their final Group A game of the Asia Cup on September 19 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Article Source: IANS

8 Women Cricketers Who Shone In Other Sports

The ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2025 will showcase the biggest and brightest talents in the womens game as Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka will battle it out to try and reach the final on 2 November. To reach crickets pinnacle requires talent, hard work and a steadfast determination, but over the years, a handful of past and present stars have reached the top of other sports too. We take this opportunity to highlight the achievements of these versatile sportswomen. Here is a selection of them: Rachael Heyhoe Flint Heyhoe Flint was captain of England between 1966 and 1978, becoming the first female cricketer to hit a six in a Test match in 1973. The Wolverhampton native was instrumental in arranging the inaugural womens World Cup in 1973, which came two years before the first mens World Cup. Heyhoe Flint last played for England in the 1982 World Cup final and was inducted into theICC Cricket Hall of Fame in October 2010. During her 22-year international career, Heyhoe Flint also played field hockey for England in 1964 as a goalkeeper. Ellyse Perry Among the ultimate multi-sport specialists, the two-time ICC Womens Cricket World Cup winner debuted for her country in both cricket and football at 16. Perry played for Central Coast Mariners, Canberra United and Sydney FC during her footballing career and made 18 appearances for the Matildas. She has played at each sports respective World Cups, scoring against Sweden at the 2011 FIFA Womens World Cup. Perry has been a top cricket star and a six-time world champion in T20Is. Clare Taylor Since making her England debut in 1988, Taylor carved out a reputation as a prolific fast bowler, ending her illustrious international career with 127 wickets in 121 matches. Proud Yorkshirewoman Taylor, an ICC Hall of Famer, won the 1993 Womens World Cup at Lords and then went on to represent England at the Womens FIFA World Cup in 1995. Domestically, Taylor spent 18 years at Yorkshire and played her club football for Bronte and Liverpool Ladies. Suzie Bates Former New Zealand captain Bates represented her country at the Beijing Olympics in basketball in 2008. The Dunedin native juggled both sports until 2011 before deciding to pursue cricket. It proved a shrewd decision. Bates collected the ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year award in both 2013 and 2016 and the T20I Cricketer of the Year award, also in 2016. Sunette Viljoen The youngest player to represent South Africa in an ODI when she made her debut aged just 17 years and 10 days, Viljoen won a silver medal in javelin at the Rio Olympics. The Rustenburg native has also won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in 2006 and 2010. Viljoen, who played cricket for her country between 2000 and 2002, played in the ICC Womens Cricket World Cup 2000 in New Zealand and made a return to the sport in 2021 with domestic side Northerns. She played most recently for Lions women. Tazmin Brits South Africas Brits qualified for the 2012 Olympics in javelin but just eight months before the Games, she was involved in a horrific car accident which resulted in her breaking her pelvis, dislocating her hip and bursting her bladder. Brits spent three months in hospital and had to learn how to walk again as she missed the London showpiece. In 2018, however, Brits represented her country on the cricket field as she made her debut in a T20 against Bangladesh. She has since gone on to become a two-time ICC Womens T20 World Cup runner-up. Betty Snowball Snowball enjoyed a 15-year international cricket career between 1934 to 1949 and also umpired one womens Test in 1951. In 1935, Snowball hit 189 against New Zealand in what was just the fourth-ever womens Test. Her score was the world record for the highest individual score at the time and wasnt broken until 1986. Away from cricket, Snowball represented Scotland in squash and lacrosse. Jess Duffin Australia were successful last time the tournament was played in India in 2013, with Jess Duffin (nee Cameron) top scoring in the final and earning the player of the match award. Duffin has since juggled playing Aussie Rules, turning out for Collingwood, North Melbourne and Hawthorn, with cricket, before retiring from the latter in 2023. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score She was also the first player to benefit from Cricket Australias parental leave scheme when she had her first child.

Apollo Tyres replaces Dream 11 as India team sponsor

The India men's and women's teams are currently playing international cricket without a team sponsor

After divorce with Natasa, romance with Jasmin, Hardik Pandya is now dating Mahieka Sharma; fans call him player

Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic tied the knot in May 2020 and renewed their wedding vows according to the Hindu and Christian rituals in February 2023. The couple has a son together. After which, Hardik was linked to Jasmin Walia, and now, if reports are to be believed, he is dating Mahieka Sharma.

Not Losing Focus Despite Social Media Noise: Kaif Hails Suryakumar As A complete Captain

Former India Cricketer Mohammad Kaif: Former India Cricketer Mohammad Kaif praised India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav for not losing focus despite noise on social media after the teams winning run at the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Suryakumar is leading India at the Asia Cup this year, and the team is unbeaten so far in the tournament. Under his leadership, India beat the UAE by nine wickets in their campaign opener and followed it up with a thumping seven-wicket win against arch-rivals Pakistan next. Praising Suryakumars leadership skills, Kaif wrote on X, Suryakumar Yadav emerges as a true leader in this Asia Cup. Scoring winning runs in a high-pressure game, marshalling the bowlers intelligently, not losing focus despite social media noise. SKY is a complete captain. Suryakumar was named Indias full-time T20I captain after Rohit Sharmas exit from the format. The Nagpur-born opening batter announced his T20I retirement after leading India to the T20 World Cup victory in June 2024. Yadav played a fine knock against Pakistan on Sunday, scoring an unbeaten 47 off 37 deliveries. He scored the winning runs and finished off the 128-run chase with a six off the penultimate delivery of the 16th over. Bowling first, the Indian bowlers put on a show, allowing their opponents to score a paltry 127/9 in their 20-over quota. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers as he registered figures of 3/18 in his four-over spell. Indian openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma started off on a high before the Indian skipper took charge. Suryakumar played a composed knock as India crossed the finish line with ease. Bowling first, the Indian bowlers put on a show, allowing their opponents to score a paltry 127/9 in their 20-over quota. Kuldeep Yadav was the pick of the bowlers as he registered figures of 3/18 in his four-over spell. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score India are set to face Oman in their last group stage game on Friday, September 19, at the Zyed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Article Source: IANS

This Is A New Chapter For Me: Brevis On Joining Pretoria Capitals In SA20 Season 4

MI Cape Town: Dewald Brevis, the most expensive player in SA20 history, shared his excitement after joining Pretoria Capitals for Season 4, saying it's a new chapter of his life after spending three special years with MI Cape Town. Brevis, 22, hails from Pretoria and will return to Centurion after playing the past three seasons at MI Cape Town. The last seasons SA20 Rising Star, played a leading role in MICT annexing their first championship title with 291 runs at an average of 48.5 and strike-rate of 184.18. Im very excited. You always reflect back, and I think it was a special three years I had with MI Cape Town. We had our ups and downs, and it was amazing what we did in the last year. Ill always remember that. But this is a new chapter for me, Brevis said to SA20. To be with Pretoria, Im super excited. It is my hometown. I know SuperSport Park very wellits very close to my heart. Thats the ground where me and my brother grew up watching cricket, running around the field, playing next to the field. To be able to be there now, Im really excited. I cant wait to see the team, get together with them, and just make memories and have fun, he added. Brevis is looking forward to meeting up with his new teammates, and believes the Capitals have the quality to go all the way after missing out on the playoffs the last two seasons. To be with Pretoria, Im super excited. It is my hometown. I know SuperSport Park very wellits very close to my heart. Thats the ground where me and my brother grew up watching cricket, running around the field, playing next to the field. To be able to be there now, Im really excited. I cant wait to see the team, get together with them, and just make memories and have fun, he added. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score If you look at all the overseas players, I think weve got a well-balanced team: a strong batting lineup, power-hitters, guys that will love SuperSport Park. If you look at Rutherford, Andre Russell, its a great all-round team. Im very excited to see how the boys go and how they enjoy playing there, because its a beautiful place to bat and play cricket, he further said. Article Source: IANS

India, Sri Lanka To Host Historic Womens T20 World Cup For Blind 2025

T20 World Cup Cricket: Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI) on Tuesday confirmed Sri Lanka as co-hosts for the first-ever Womens T20 World Cup Cricket for the Blind, alongside India, from November 11 to November 25. Originally planned across New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Kathmandu (Nepal), the Executive Committee of the World Blind Cricket Council (WBCC), in its virtual meeting on September 15, finalised Colombo, Sri Lanka, as the neutral venue for fixtures involving Pakistan and as an additional host city for the tournament, owing to the prevailing situation in Nepal. CABI officials will soon begin consultations with their counterparts in Colombo to oversee arrangements. The tournament will feature 21 league matches, two semi-finals, and a grand finale, with games spread across New Delhi, Bengaluru, and Colombo. Speaking on the upcoming World Cup Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, chairman of CABI said, This World Cup is more than just a tournament, it is a celebration of courage, skill, and inclusion. Hosting it in India is a matter of pride, and I am confident our girls will rise to the occasion, inspire millions, and make the nation proud. The tournament will feature teams from Australia, England, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the USA. Cricket Association for the Blind in India (CABI), the cricketing arm of Samarthanam Trust for the Disabled, is the proud organiser of this landmark World Cup, reflecting Indias leadership in creating equitable platforms for athletes with disabilities, especially women. Speaking on the upcoming World Cup Mahantesh G. Kivadasannavar, chairman of CABI said, This World Cup is more than just a tournament, it is a celebration of courage, skill, and inclusion. Hosting it in India is a matter of pride, and I am confident our girls will rise to the occasion, inspire millions, and make the nation proud. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score With the world watching, the Indian Womens Blind Cricket Team is set to take guard, play fearless cricket, and script history on home soil. Article Source: IANS

'Playoffs Are A Different Type Of Pressure That We Are Accustomed To': Nicholas Pooran Ahead Of CPL Eliminator

Trinbago Knight Riders: As the Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) gear up for their Eliminator clash against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in the Caribbean Premier League 2025, skipper Nicholas Pooran urged his team to have the confidence to overcome any challenge in their pursuit of glory. For us, we believe if we have to be successful, we have to beat everyone, Pooran said. Playoffs are a different type of cricket, a different type of pressure, and we are accustomed to that. So, we're looking forward to the next couple of days, but as a group, we know we have our work cut out for us. Heading into the playoffs, Trinbago Knight Riders went on a five-match unbeaten streak before losing three games on the trot. Reflecting on his teams performance so far, Pooran stated, For us, it has been two different tournaments. When we batted first, it was quite tricky, and we've been losing wickets in the powerplay; that's something we want to get better at. But when we batted second, we've won games quite convincingly. This is just something for us to continue to fight, continue to win those periods, because I still believe that even though we're batting first in tricky conditions, we're still giving ourselves chances, he added. The TKR skipper remains confident in his teams ability and backs their fighting spirit. Coming into the playoffs, even if we have to bat first or conditions are tricky, we as a group need to dig deep and fight to get something and have a chance in the game. We trust our bowlers to get the job done. Reflecting on the unique challenge of playing against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in Guyana, Pooran acknowledged, Coming here to Guyana has not been easy for us over the last couple of years. If you know the surface over here, it's a bit tricky both in the first and second innings. The Falcons have been a team that has challenged us in the past, and they like these conditions. The TKR skipper remains confident in his teams ability and backs their fighting spirit. Coming into the playoffs, even if we have to bat first or conditions are tricky, we as a group need to dig deep and fight to get something and have a chance in the game. We trust our bowlers to get the job done. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Sharing an honest insight on his title aspirations in his debut season as captain, Pooran insisted, Winning the title would be perfect, but I know at this moment we can't think about winning the title. Our focus is on this game, and we take it from there. There are certain things we can control and certain things we can't. What we can control is our emotions, and that's what we need going into these playoff games. Article Source: IANS

Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Prediction, Match 10, Asia Cup 2025 - Who will win today PAK vs UAE match?

PAK vs UAE Match 10 , Cricket Tips :Pakistan suffered a setback in the last game as India outplayed them completely. That defeat led them to a must-win situation where they will face United Arab Emirates in the last game. This match starts at 8 PM IST on Wednesday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan have one win and one defeat under their belts. Similarly, UAE also recorded a win over Oman to have one win and one defeat. Hence, this is a virtual knockout for both sides. The team that can pass this test will get into the Super Four. PAK vs UAE: Match Details Date : September 17 (Wednesday) Time : 8 PM IST Venue : Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai PAK vs UAE: Live Streaming Details For Indian fans, Sony Sports Networks is the first place to watch the live action of the PAK vs UAE game. The live stream will be available on Sony LIV or FanCode streaming platforms. PAK vs UAE: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 3 Pakistan : 3 United Arab Emirates : 0 No Result : 0 PAK vs UAE: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Dubai is good for bowling. This is expected to remain the same throughout the game, and spinners will be dominating the game. Batting first can be risky because on such pitches, setting a total can be difficult. PAK vs UAE: Possible XIs Pakistan : Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Sahibzada Farhan, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Md. Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Sufiyan Muqeem, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed United Arab Emirates : Muhammad Waseem (c), Rahul Chopra (wk), Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Zohaib, Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Muhammad Jawadullah, Junaid Siddique PAK vs UAE: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Sahibzada Farhan played well against India, and Fakhar Zaman will be another key man. For UAE, both openers scored half-centuries and are in good form. Probable Best Bowler Junaid Siddique took a four-wicket haul against Oman to get a win. Abrar Ahmed and Sufiyan Muqeem will be key for Pakistan. Today Match Prediction : UAE can surprise in this game with a win. But Pakistan are much stronger than them on paper, and we predict Pakistan to win this game. PAK vs UAE Match 10thPrediction Asia Cup 2025, Today Match PAK vs UAE, PAK vs UAE Prediction, PAK vs UAE Predicted XIs, Injury Update of the match between Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.

Smriti Mandhana Reclaims No. 1 Spot In ICC Womens ODI Batting Rankings

Smriti Mandhana: Ahead of the ICC Womens World Cup 2025, Team India vice captain Smriti Mandhana has reclaimed the top spot in the latest ICC Womens ODI batting rankings. The opening batter dethroned England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt after a fine half-century against Australia in the series opener on Sunday. Mandhana notched up 58 off 63 deliveries as India took on Australia in the first ODI of the three-match series at New Chandigarh. For her knock at the top of the order, Mandhana received seven rating points and now stands four points ahead of the England captain. This comes as a positive for Team India as they gear up for the 13th edition of the ICC Womens World Cup. While Mandhanas opening partner, Pratika Rawal, gained crucial points after her half-century and jumped four spots up to the 42nd rank, Harleen Deol rose to the 43rd spot after her 54-run knock against Australia. Following their eight-wicket win against hosts India, several Australian batters also earned a handful of rating points. Beth Mooney jumped to the fifth spot from eighth after her 74-ball 77* in the series opener. Annabel Sutherland (up four spots) and Phoebe Litchfield (up 13 spots) jointly share the 25th rank. Notably, the former scored an unbeaten 54, while the latter emerged as the top scorer for her side with an 80-ball 88. Following their eight-wicket win against hosts India, several Australian batters also earned a handful of rating points. Beth Mooney jumped to the fifth spot from eighth after her 74-ball 77* in the series opener. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The Indian bowlers failed to restrict the visitors as the Alyssa Healy-led side kicked off their campaign with a win, thereby taking a 1-0 lead. Litchfields 88-run knock was the highlight of Australias chase, followed by Mooneys 77*. Article Source: IANS

Smriti Mandhana back on top of ODI batting rankings

The India vice-captain claimed the No. 1 ranking for the fourth time in her career

'I Enjoy Batting With Her More Than She Enjoys Batting With Me', Says Pratika Rawal On Her Partnerships With Mandhana

With Shafali Verma: Team India opener Pratika Rawal has adapted to the team setup very well and quickly. She has been making progress ever since her debut for the Women in Blue, and continued to showcase her batting form against Australia in the first ODI on Sunday. With Shafali Verma struggling to find her mojo, Smriti Mandhana found herself a capable partner in Rawal when the 25-year-old made her debut against the West Indies in December 2024. The duo has been delivering impressive performances for India in ODIs, with their recent notable partnership coming against Australia, where the duo entered their name in the history books by breaking the world record of adding the most runs for any wicket by any pair in a calendar year. In 2025, Smriti and Pratika have 958 partnership runs. They broke Belinda Clark and Lisa Keightleys record, who added 905 runs in 2000. Rawal was the top scorer for India in the ODI series opener against Australia on Sunday. She scored 64 runs off 96 balls and shared a brilliant 114-run stand with Mandhana. Speaking about the same on JioHotstar, Pratika said, I enjoy batting with her more than she enjoys batting with me, so its always great, especially the way she plays and takes on every ball. It's just so amazing to see. India and Australia kicked off their three-match series with the visitors securing an easy win to take a 1-0 lead. While Indias overall performance was questioned, Mandhana and Rawals opening partnership stood out. Indias bowling attack performed exceptionally well against England in their previous series. The bowlers played a crucial role during the teams campaign as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated Nat Sciver-Brunt and her team 2-1 in the ODI series and 3-2 in the T20I series. However, they failed to replicate their performance against Australia, as the visiting side won the series opener by nine wickets. Pratika exuded confidence in her teams bowlers and spoke highly about the spin attack. Indias bowling attack performed exceptionally well against England in their previous series. The bowlers played a crucial role during the teams campaign as the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side defeated Nat Sciver-Brunt and her team 2-1 in the ODI series and 3-2 in the T20I series. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score India will conclude their home series against Australia on September 20 and kick-start their ICC Womens World Cup 2025 campaign on September 30 against Sri Lanka in Guwahati. Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Ponting Fumes Over Fake Claims He Called Team India 'big Loser' Amid Handshake Controversy

Team India: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has issued a statement after being falsely accused of commenting on Team Indias handshake snub against Pakistan after Sunday's group stage clash at the ongoing Asia Cup. After India clinched a seven-wicket win against Pakistan, the players walked straight into the dressing room without shaking hands with the opposition players. Soon after, a quote began spreading across social media suggesting Ponting had criticised the behaviour of Indian players for refusing to leave the teams dressing room to shake hands with Pakistan players after the game. As per Fox Sports, X users falsely claimed Ponting made the comment on Sky Sports that, This match will be remembered forever with India as the big loser. The way the Pakistani team wanted to shake hands at the end has immortalised them as champions of the gentlemans game with India as the perpetual loser. Netizens quickly fumed up and slammed Ponting for his comments on the Men in Blue. Clarifying the same, Ponting issued a statement on X, saying, I am aware of certain comments being attributed to me on social media. Please know that I categorically did not make those statements and indeed have made no public comment about the Asia Cup at all. India skipper Suryakumar Yadav, speaking at the press conference after the match, stated that Indias refusal to shake hands with their Pakistani opponents was a decision taken in alignment with the Indian government. Clarifying the same, Ponting issued a statement on X, saying, I am aware of certain comments being attributed to me on social media. Please know that I categorically did not make those statements and indeed have made no public comment about the Asia Cup at all. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The India-Pakistan clash occurred despite calls for boycotting the game, and the two sides are likely to face off again in the tournament, in the Super Four stage and the final, if both progress. Article Source: IANS

1xBet Case: Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa, Sonu Sood Summoned By ED

MP Mimi Chakraborty: In the 1xBet illegal betting app case, Bengali actor Ankush Hazra and former MP Mimi Chakraborty submitted their respective documents to the Enforcement Directorate here on Tuesday, said an ED source, adding that former cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Robin Uthappa and actor Sonu Sood may be questioned later this month. The Bengali actor and politician were asked to share personal documents and questioned in relation to the endorsements that they did for a betting app, said a source. The case is related to alleged money laundering unearthed by the ED in the operations of the betting app 1xBet. Advocate Shashi Kaushik, who is representing actor Ankush Hazra and ex-MP Mimi Chakraborty, said, These are basic documents, nothing significant. These are the basic documents that everyone is supposed to carry, and they are carrying the same ones. Whatever contacts they have, the authorities are trying to verify, which is not a problem. It is not an interrogation, but simply their routine way of conducting an investigation... said Advocate Kaushik, a day after they appeared at the ED office. The case pertains to the illegal betting app 1xBet case, in which the ED has already questioned many actors and cricketers. Sources in the ED said that Uthappa has been asked to appear before the ED on September 22, Yuvraj Singh on September 23 and Sonu Sood on September 24. Former Indian cricketer Shikhar Dhawan also faced ED questioning in connection with alleged money laundering tied to an unauthorised gaming app endorsed by him in advertisements. The former Team India opener was summoned by the probe agency to get clarity on his advertising contract with an app named 1xBet, the official said. Dhawan reportedly faced hours of grilling after he appeared before the ED officials in the national capital. Apart from Dhawan, former cricketer Suresh Raina was also recently questioned by the ED in the 1xBet case. Dhawan, who owns the South Delhi Superstarz team in the Delhi Premier League, retired from all forms of cricket in August last year after a career spanning over a decade. The 1xBet India website claims the company offers many sports betting options to its registered users. It lists games like Aviator Game Online, Cricket betting line, and Online Casino Slots and accepts bets through Telegram payments on sporting events such as football, basketball, cricket, tennis, and e-sports. The apps company is headquartered in Cyprus and is among the largest online casinos. The company is known to have sponsored football teams in Spain and France. Following investigations into alleged financial wrongdoings, the company was forced to withdraw services from the UK, the US, Russia, Spain and France. The 1xBet India website claims the company offers many sports betting options to its registered users. It lists games like Aviator Game Online, Cricket betting line, and Online Casino Slots and accepts bets through Telegram payments on sporting events such as football, basketball, cricket, tennis, and e-sports. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The ED launched a probe against the app after a lavish reception given by one of the founders of the gambling platform in the UAE. The investigation also blew the lid off a Rs 5,000 crore hawala racket operating in the UAE and Pakistan. Article Source: IANS

India Women vs Australia Women, 2nd ODI- Who will win today IN-W vs AU-W match?

IN-W vs AU-W, 2ndODI , Cricket Tips :Australia Women showed why they are world champions as they chased down a 282-run target with almost six overs to spare. They were very good in the race and kept the pressure on India from the very first over. Eventually, they ended up registering an easy win and taking a 1-0 lead. Now, these two teams will be up against each other in the second game. This match will be played on Wednesday at 1:30 PM IST at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. India Women had so many dropped catches, which cost them the game. Now, they need this win to level the series. IN-W vs AU-W: Match Details Date : September 17 (Wednesday) Time : 1:30 PM IST Venue : Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh IN-W vs AU-W: Live Streaming Details The live telecast of the game will be provided at Star Sports Networks. Fans can access the live stream on the Jio Hotstar app or website. IN-W vs AU-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 57 India Women : 10 Australia Women : 47 No Result/Tied : 0 IN-W vs AU-W: Ground Pitch Report The last match was a high-scoring one, and the surface is likely to be the same. There are plenty of runs in it, and bowlers will have very little help. The surface is flat, and chasing will be preferred. IN-W vs AU-W: Possible XIs India Women : Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Pratika Rawal, Harleen Deol, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav, Kranti Goud Australia Women : Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, Alana King, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana/Beth Mooney For India, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal are in great form. Phoebe Litchfield and Beth Mooney will be the ones for Australia Women. Probable Best Bowler: N Charani/Megan Schutt Kranti Goud did well with the new ball and will be required to take early wickets, while Megan Schutt was brilliant in the first game. Today Match Prediction : Australia Women have a brilliant record against India and are expected to do well in this game and win. IN-W vs AU-W 2nd ODI Prediction, Today Match IN-W vs AU-W, IN-W vs AU-W Prediction, Injury Update of the match between India Women vs Australia Women Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.

Asalanka on tense finish: 'Our heart was in our mouths'

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Asia Cup: Nissanka, Hasaranga Power Sri Lanka To Four-wicket Win Over Hong Kong (Ld)

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Pathum Nissanka hit a composed 44-ball 68 while Wanindu Hasaranga slammed a late cameo of 20 not out off just nine balls to guide Sri Lanka to a nervy four-wicket win over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup Group B clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing 150, Sri Lanka were on track to chase the total easily, thanks to Nissanka getting some pristine timing on his shots. Though Hong Kong bounced back by causing a meltdown of Sri Lankas middle order, their batting depth ensured they got over the line with seven balls to spare in what was also the tournaments first thriller game. Hong Kong, meanwhile, will rue missed opportunities six dropped catches and a costly no-ball from skipper Yazir Murtaza in the 18th over proved to be decisive. They had Sri Lanka under pressure and could have scripted a memorable upset, but instead ended their campaign with numerous what-if thoughts. Sri Lanka began their chase with the in-form opener Nissanka hitting a confident four over mid-on off Murtaza, before surviving an lbw appeal off Ayush Shukla on review. Sri Lanka got a momentum boost in the fourth over, when Nissanka launched Shukla for a six while Kusal Mendis hit two leg-side boundaries. But Mendis, looking to accelerate further, miscued a pull off a short ball and was caught at deep square leg off Shukla, as Sri Lanka ended power-play at 35/1. Kamil Mishara broke free with a towering six off Murtaza, before taking a crisp boundary through cover off Kinchit Shah. But Hong Kongs slower short ball trap worked when Mishara pulled to deep mid-wicket off Aizaz Khan. Nissanka ensured Sri Lanka kept moving by thundering boundaries off Aizaz and Ehsan Khan to bring up his fifty in 35 balls. Even as Kusal Perera got two reprieves off Shukla in the 14th over, Nissanka split the gap twice in the leg-side to pick consecutive boundaries. After Perera smacked Aizaz over his head for four, Nissanka brought out a scintillating flick over short fine leg to pick another boundary. Anshuman Rath dropping Nissankas catch at deep mid-wicket and conceding a boundary, followed by Ehsan giving the batter another reprieve summed up Hong Kongs sloppy fielding show. But out of nowhere, Hong Kong bounced back Nissanka was run out and Perera was trapped lbw by Murtaza. The slide continued as Charith Asalanka slashed to short third man off Ehsan while Kamindu Mendis holed out to deep mid-wicket off Murtaza. But Hasaranga had other ideas under immense pressure - smashing Murtaza for six (on a free hit) and four, before lofting and drilling Ateeq Iqbal for consecutive boundaries to help Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare with a clutch cameo. Earlier, Nizakat Khans unbeaten 52 off 38 balls powered Hong Kong to 149/4. Nizakat used his feet well, and capitalised on pace from the Sri Lankan bowlers to hit just the second fifty by a Hong Kong batter in the tournaments history after Babar Hayat. He also shared a crucial 61-run stand with Anshuman Rath, who hit a 46-ball 48. Hong Kong had luck on their side when Zeeshan Ali and Rath hit three boundaries between themselves in the first three overs. Zeeshan was more luckier of the two - surviving an lbw appeal off Nuwan Thushara and later being dropped at backward point off the pacer. But Zeeshans brisk cameo ended in the fifth over as he top-edged to Mendis off Dushmantha Chameera and fell for 23 off 17 balls. After Hong Kong ended power-play at 41/2, Rath welcomed Hasaranga with a pulled four. But with Hasaranga and Theekshana stifling the run-flow, Hayat tried breaking the shackles with a loft down the ground, but was stumped off the former. After the halfway mark, Nizakat launched Hasaranga over long-on for six, before he and Rath took a four each off Asalanka. Nizakat continued to impress by opening his bat face late to slice behind square off Thushara for four, before cutting Theekshana through point for another boundary. After Rath drove Hasaranga through extra cover for four, Nizakat made room to loft through mid-off for another boundary. But Rath fell two runs short of his fifty when he holed out to deep mid-wicket off Chameera and was followed by Murtaza picking deep backward point to perfection off Dasun Shanaka. Nizakat, dropped on the third ball of the 17th over by Mendis, was then caught brilliantly by Perera at fine third man, only for the dismissal to be overturned after replays showed Thushara had overstepped. Nizakat continued to impress by opening his bat face late to slice behind square off Thushara for four, before cutting Theekshana through point for another boundary. After Rath drove Hasaranga through extra cover for four, Nizakat made room to loft through mid-off for another boundary. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Brief Scores: Hong Kong 149/4 (Nizakat Khan 52 not out, Anshuman Rath 48; Dushmantha Chameera 2-29, Dasun Shanaka 1-5) lost to Sri Lanka 153/6 in 18.5 overs (Pathum Nissanka 68, Wanindu Hasaranga 20 not out; Yasim Murtaza 2-37, Ehsan Khan 1-25) by four wickets Article Source: IANS

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Asia Cup: India Seal Super 4s Berth As UAE Stay Alive; Oman Knocked Out

United Arab Emirates: India became the first team to confirm their place in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 from group A after the United Arab Emirates (UAE) secured their maiden win of the tournament, defeating Oman by 42 runs in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The result not only kept UAE in contention for the next round but also officially eliminated Oman, who slumped to their second successive defeat. Suryakumar Yadavs men, who began their campaign with a clinical win over UAE before thrashing Pakistan by seven wickets on Sunday, were virtually assured of progression. But UAEs triumph ensured India advanced with two wins from two matches in Group A. The remaining slot will now be decided in a virtual knockout between Pakistan and UAE on Wednesday. Put into bat, UAE made the most of the powerplay thanks to an 88-run opening stand between skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu. Sharafu was the aggressor early on, charging down the track to disrupt Omani spinners and striking six boundaries inside the field restrictions. He brought up a fluent half-century off 37 balls before being bowled by Jiten Ramanandi for 51. At the other end, Waseem anchored the innings with a patient 69 off 54 balls, a knock that also saw him become the fourth-quickest batter to 3000 T20I runs, joining elite company alongside Virat Kohli, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Though he struggled at times for timing, Waseem cashed in on dropped chances and raised his fifty with a trademark six down the ground. Cameos from Mohammad Zuhaib (21 off 13) and Harshit Kaushik (19* off 8) pushed UAE to a competitive 172 for 5. Among Omans bowlers, only Ramanandi (2/24) and Shakeel Ahmed (0/16) kept things tight, while the rest leaked runs. At the other end, Waseem anchored the innings with a patient 69 off 54 balls, a knock that also saw him become the fourth-quickest batter to 3000 T20I runs, joining elite company alongside Virat Kohli, Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Though he struggled at times for timing, Waseem cashed in on dropped chances and raised his fifty with a trademark six down the ground. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The victory was a massive boost for UAE, who remain in the hunt for Super 4 qualification, while Omans campaign came to a premature end after back-to-back defeats. With India safely through, all eyes now turn to Wednesdays high-stakes clash between Pakistan and UAE, which will decide the groups second qualifier. Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Nizakat Khans Unbeaten 52 Takes Hong Kong To 149/4 Against Sri Lanka

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Nizakat Khans unbeaten 52 off 38 balls powered Hong Kong to a competitive 149/4 against Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Group B clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. On a fresh pitch, Nizakat used his feet well, and capitalised on pace from the Sri Lankan bowlers to hit just the second fifty by a Hong Kong batter in the tournaments history after Babar Hayat. His 61-run stand with Anshuman Rath, who hit a 46-ball 48, ensured Hong Kong posted a total they can hope to defend against Sri Lanka. Pushed into batting first, Hong Kong had luck on their side when Zeeshan Ali and Rath hit three boundaries between themselves in the first three overs. Zeeshan was more luckier of the two surviving an lbw appeal off Nuwan Thushara and later being dropped at backward point off the pacer. But Zeeshans brisk cameo ended late in the fifth over as he top-edged to keeper Kusal Mendis off Dushmantha Chameera and fall for 23 off 17 balls. After Hong Kong ended power-play at 41/2, Rath welcomed Wanindu Hasaranga by pulling him for four. But with Hasaranga and Theekshana stifling the run-flow, Babar Hayat tried breaking the shackles with a loft down the ground, but was stumped off the former. After the halfway mark, Nizakat launched Hasaranga over long-on for six, before he and Rath took a four each off Charith Asalanka. Nizakat continued to impress by opening his bat face late to slice behind square off Thushara for four, before cutting Theekshana through point for another boundary. After Rath drove Hasaranga through extra cover for four, Nizakat made room to loft through mid-off for another boundary. But Rath fell two runs short of his fifty when he holed out to deep mid-wicket off Chameera and was followed by skipper Yasim Murtaza picking deep backward point to perfection off Dasun Shanaka. Nizakat, dropped on the third ball of the 17th over by Kusal Mendis, was then caught brilliantly by Kusal Perera at fine third man, only for the dismissal to be overturned after replays showed Thushara had overstepped. Nizakat continued to impress by opening his bat face late to slice behind square off Thushara for four, before cutting Theekshana through point for another boundary. After Rath drove Hasaranga through extra cover for four, Nizakat made room to loft through mid-off for another boundary. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Brief Scores: Hong Kong 149/4 in 20 overs (Nizakat Khan 52 not out, Anshuman Rath 48; Dushmantha Chameera 2-29, Dasun Shanaka 1-5) against Sri Lanka Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Siddiques 4/23 And Waseems Record Knock Power UAE To First Win

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Junaid Siddique delivered a match-winning spell of 4 for 23 to help the United Arab Emirates (UAE) open their account in the Asia Cup 2025 with a commanding 42-run win over Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The victory was set up by skipper Muhammad Waseems composed 69 off 54 balls and sealed by Junaid Siddiques match-winning spell of 4/23, which dismantled Omans chase. Defending 173, Siddique struck early to remove both openers Aamir Kaleem (2) and skipper Jatinder Singh (20) inside the powerplay. His clever changes of pace and lengths derailed Omans innings, and he went on to finish with figures of 4/23, the standout performance with the ball. Support came from Haider Ali I (2/22) and Muhammad Jawadullah (2/18), ensuring Oman were bowled out for 130 in 18.4 overs. Chasing a stiff target, Oman slipped to 41/4 in the powerplay and soon lost Faisal Shah (9) to slump to 50/5. Debutant Aryan Bisht (24) and Vinayak Shukla (20) offered brief resistance, but wickets kept tumbling. With the middle order failing to build momentum, Oman suffered their second straight defeat of the tournament and are now staring at elimination. Earlier, after being asked to bat, UAEs innings revolved around a solid 88-run opening stand between Waseem and Alishan Sharafu. Sharafu played the aggressor with a 38-ball 51 before falling to Jiten Ramanandi. Waseem held the innings together, compiling 69 off 54 balls with six fours and three sixes. His knock also carried milestones: he became the first UAE batter to cross 3000 T20I runs and the fourth fastest overall to the landmark by innings. Mohammad Zuhaib Khan chipped in with a quick 21 off 13, while Harshit Kaushiks unbeaten 19 off 8, including 2 sixes, powered UAE to 172/5. For Oman, only Ramanandi (2/24) and Shakeel Ahmed (0/16 in 3) managed to keep things in check, while others leaked over nine runs per over. Earlier, after being asked to bat, UAEs innings revolved around a solid 88-run opening stand between Waseem and Alishan Sharafu. Sharafu played the aggressor with a 38-ball 51 before falling to Jiten Ramanandi. Waseem held the innings together, compiling 69 off 54 balls with six fours and three sixes. His knock also carried milestones: he became the first UAE batter to cross 3000 T20I runs and the fourth fastest overall to the landmark by innings. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Brief score: United Arab Emirates 172/5 in 20 overs (Muhammad Waseem 69, Alishan Sharafu 51; Jiten Ramanandi 2/24, Hassnain Ali Shah 1/34) beat Oman 130 all out in 18.4 overs (Aryan Bish 24, Jatinder Singh 20; Junai Siddique 4/23, Haider Ali 2/22) by 42 runs Article Source: IANS

Global Leagues And Books Keep Priyank Panchal Busy In Post-retirement Life

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Little did people know that Priyank Panchal's 148 against Kerala in the Ranji Trophy semi-final for Gujarat in Ahmedabad would be his last innings as a professional cricketer. Later, Panchal, 35, brought down the curtain on a 17-year journey that transformed him from a promising youngster to Gujarat's most prolific run-scorer. With 8,856 first-class runs in 127 matches, including hitting 29 first-class centuries, Panchal was the witness and contributor to Gujarat's transformation from a middling side to winning Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (2014/15), Vijay Hazare Trophy (2015/16), and the Ranji Trophy (2016/17). But the decision to retire comes from a player who fully understands cycles - both of cricket and life. Right after announcing his retirement, Panchal turned out in Intercontinental legends championship, where he became the highest run scorer. I had decided to step away from domestic cricket because I think now it's the time for young players to step in. As far as T20 leagues and everything is concerned, I still feel that I have that game within me. Its still left and I would like to enjoy myself by playing all these leagues around the world. Playing that tournament was just a stepping stone. I really enjoyed myself during that time. I was playing some of the strokes which I had never imagined. It was all about enjoyment, said Panchal in an exclusive conversation with IANS. Recognition of Panchals cricketing career in India came from unexpected quarters, with legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar and author Shashi Tharoor publicly acknowledging his contributions. Those words coming from them after my retirement, it is something that I cannot even describe in words. Whatever they wrote, me and my family, we all are so thankful. Even when we go out somewhere with family, people recognize those words they said for me and I would feel proud on hearing that. I am so thankful to them that they recognized players like me who come from a small city or state. They must have seen or heard something about me. I am thankful to them for acknowledging me and it also gives me a lot of pride that I have achieved something in my life, he said. Rather than dwelling on what might have been, including missing out on an India Test cap despite being in the squad on a few occasions, Panchal is embracing what lies ahead. His retirement from domestic cricket has paved the way for a global cricketing journey full of education and experience. I was a part of domestic circuit and didn't take part in other leagues. Now I get a chance to play in them, where all these international players are involved. Sharing dressing rooms and experiences with them, it is important as it is a holistic development for me and will definitely help develop myself as a cricketer and then as a mentor. When you have played such leagues, and shared dressing rooms with other players, it will definitely give you new perspective. I am really looking forward to that perspective where I get to learn. Cricket is something that you learn everyday and I can see myself only with cricket, he said. He has also taken huge inspiration from former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who is also exploring different franchise T20 deals after IPL retirement. He is also someone who is watching leagues and will be part of many of them. I want to follow the same path and who knows that I might get chance to score many more runs and lift more trophies with all those franchises, said Panchal. Despite embracing T20 leagues, Panchal remains a passionate advocate for red-ball cricket. T20 cricket is really important, but all three formats are equally important. Any player should aim to become good in all three formats. Red ball format is also important - it teaches you patience, calmness, resilience. His advice to aspiring cricketers reflects hard-earned wisdom. Even if you have all those flashy shots, you still have to follow those basics. Those flashy shots can be played 2-5 times in a match. But most of the time, you will be playing all those basic shots, which is really important. Even if you target playing T20 cricket as a young player, you will have to learn a lot of things to play it, which in turn is taught to you by red ball or days cricket. So its important and I would like to tell youngsters to prepare themselves for all three formats. Don't go only with T20 cricket, said Panchal. He points to examples like India all-rounder Hardik Pandya to further illustrate his point. We saw that Hardik Pandya prefers white-ball cricket, which is because of his body. But he played many Test matches and many Ranji Trophy games also. He used to play and practice with red ball also. So, it is important that if you are aiming to be like a big player, for that, you need to do a lot of hard work, be patient, very calm and resilient. A keen observer of the game, Panchal is also preparing for a potential commentary career. Broadcasting is something which is an extension of cricket and goes with it. Broadcasting is something that I really love - talking to people, crowd, and audiences - I really enjoy that. His preparation for this transition has also been aided by him being a voracious reader. When I was in the domestic circuit, I didn't get as much chance to read as I am getting now. Now, I have got so much time that I have to think what to do, but have so many things to do. I am someone who always thinks and likes to be occupied in some or the things. So, I think I am enjoying my time. When I started reading books, I had one thing in mind that I want to acquire a lot of knowledge. That was one of the reasons that I started reading books. It really helps in broadcasting also because when you have knowledge and a sharp mind, you can play a huge and vital role. Currently, he's immersed in diverse reading material. There is a book which is out of my understanding but I am trying to learn by reading. It is a book on relativity. So, it is completely on mathematics and science. Then, I have started reading a book on sports and that has everything on auctions and player deals, especially off the market and how evaluation works. Panchals intellectual curiosity stems from studying financial management. I have developed all these things reading sports journals, research papers as it can help in broadcasting and help me learn about something which I have never come across before. Social media has become another platform for Panchal to share his cricketing insights, though he maintains a measured approach. There are two sides of social media - people who say bad things about it, but also people who say good things. I am someone who has a very balanced approach to look at social media. If you have a point that you think is important to put out, you can put it out and people will recognise those things. For that reason, social media is important. While playing, I tried not to use too much of social media, as you become so biased, irritated and go through those fluctuations of emotions. Social media has become another platform for Panchal to share his cricketing insights, though he maintains a measured approach. There are two sides of social media - people who say bad things about it, but also people who say good things. I am someone who has a very balanced approach to look at social media. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score This is quite a good time for me to play all these overseas leagues. I can then definitely give back to cricket and that is what I really want to do. Whatever I can give it back to the game, and from the mindset I have created throughout this journey, I am definitely looking forward to that, he concluded. Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Theekshana Replaces Pathirana As SL Elect To Bowl Against HK

T20 Asia Cup Group: Maheesh Theekshana has come in for Matheesha Pathirana as Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first against Hong Kong in their 2025 Mens T20 Asia Cup Group B game at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday. After registering a dominant win over Bangladesh, Sri Lanka will look to inch closer to a Super Four berth with a win over Hong Kong. Just looks decent. We want to chase. Really happy with the performance. Almost perfect game for us (against Bangladesh). Just want to keep going. We cant underestimate any team specially in the shorter formats. We need to do the basics right, said Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka. On the other hand, Hong Kong, despite suffering back-to-back defeats, showed marked improvement in their performance against Bangladesh after a heavy loss to Afghanistan. With Super Four qualification out of reach, they will be keen to end their campaign on a positive note. Skipper Yasir Murtaza said Kalhan Challu goes out and Shahid Wasif comes into the playing eleven. To be honest, we did well against Bangladesh. We talk about winning but it is important to have a good work ethic. Our coach says we need to take care of the work ethic, results will take care of themselves. We have a few things to work on, he said. The surface for Mondays clash is a fresh pitch with a mix of green tinge and dryness underneath, which means it can be a potentially tricky challenge for batters. Broadcaster Russel Arnold felt the decent grass cover could produce tennis-ball bounce and a two-paced nature. He added that the pitch is unlikely to change significantly over the course of the 40 overs, with conditions expected to improve slightly for batting later in the evening skies. Playing XIs He added that the pitch is unlikely to change significantly over the course of the 40 overs, with conditions expected to improve slightly for batting later in the evening skies. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (wk), Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka (c), Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, and Nuwan Thushara Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Fifties From Waseem And Sharafu Help UAE Post 172/5

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu laid the foundation for UAEs innings, guiding their side to 172/5 at Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium against Oman in their Group A clash on Monday. After being put in to bat, he pair stitched together a 50-run opening stand after Omans left-arm spinner began with a tight spell, conceding just 4 runs in his first 2 overs inside the powerplay. UAE then capitalised on the remaining 3 powerplay overs, scoring 26 runs as Sharafu and Waseem comfortably negotiated the initial pressure. Sharafu assumed the role of aggressor, reaching his fifty off 37 balls, while Waseem played the anchor, pacing the innings around his partner. Sharafu was dismissed immediately after reaching his fifty, bowled by Jiten Ramanandi. At No. 3, Asif Khan failed to make an impact, chopping on against a Samay Shrivastava googly to be dismissed cheaply. Mohammad Zuhaib Khan, coming in at No. 4, played a lively cameo of 21 off 13 balls, helping Waseem add 49 for the third wicket. Waseems composed 41-ball fifty also marked a milestone as he became the first UAE batter to cross 3000 runs in T20 internationals. His innings ended in the final over when he was run out while attempting a second run, with Aryan Bisht at deep square involved in the dismissal. Harshit Kaushik, batting at No. 5, provided a late surge, scoring 19 off 8 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes, ensuring UAE finished with a competitive 172/5. On the bowling front, Shakeel Ahmed (0/16 in 3), Ramanandi (2/24), and Hassnain Ali Shah (1/34) were relatively economical, but the rest of the bowling attack conceded more than 9 runs per over, allowing UAEs batters to keep the scoreboard ticking. Harshit Kaushik, batting at No. 5, provided a late surge, scoring 19 off 8 balls with 1 four and 2 sixes, ensuring UAE finished with a competitive 172/5. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Brief score: United Arab Emirates 172/5 in 20 overs (Muhammad Waseem 69, Alishan Sharafu 51; Jiten Ramanandi 2/24, Hassnain Ali Shah 1/34) against Oman Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Naveen-ul-Haq Ruled Out Of Afghanistan Squad, Abdullah Ahmadzai Drafted In

The Afghanistan Cricket Board: Afghanistan have been dealt a major blow in their Asia Cup 2025 campaign, with experienced fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed the news through a post on X, stating that the medical team had not cleared the pacer to play. Afghanistan's veteran fast bowler, Naveen Ul Haq, has been ruled out of the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025. He is still recovering from a shoulder injury and has not been declared fit by the ACB medical team to participate in the remaining matches. Naveen will continue to undergo intensive treatment and rehabilitation until he is fully fit, the ACB said. The setback continues Naveens frustrating run on the sidelines. The 24-year-old, who has been a mainstay in Afghanistans T20 setup, did not feature in the sides Asia Cup opener against Hong Kong. He also missed the preparatory tri-series against Pakistan and UAE leading up to the continental tournament. Naveen last played competitive cricket in June this year, turning out for MI New York in the Major League Cricket (MLC). To fill the void, fast bowler Abdullah Ahmadzai has been promoted from the reserves to the main squad. Ahmadzai, who recently made his international debut during the tri-series against the UAE, took one wicket in his three overs in his only outing so far. While still inexperienced, the 20-year-old brings raw pace and energy, and Afghanistan will be hopeful he can make the step up at the Asia Cup stage. The setback continues Naveens frustrating run on the sidelines. The 24-year-old, who has been a mainstay in Afghanistans T20 setup, did not feature in the sides Asia Cup opener against Hong Kong. He also missed the preparatory tri-series against Pakistan and UAE leading up to the continental tournament. Naveen last played competitive cricket in June this year, turning out for MI New York in the Major League Cricket (MLC). Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Naveens absence is a significant setback for Afghanistan, given his experience of 41 T20Is and his reputation as a reliable death bowler. His ability to deliver under pressure has been a key component of Afghanistans bowling attack in recent years. Article Source: IANS

From Boycott Calls To Another Clash: Fans Await India-Pakistan Repeat Showdown

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav: Amid boycott calls, India and Pakistan met in a high-voltage Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash on Sunday, with the hosts cruising to a commanding seven-wicket victory in Dubai. As per the tournament format, the arch-rivals could lock horns at least twice more if both sides progress. Placed in Group A, India lead the table with four points from two wins, while Pakistan sit second with two points from one victory and one loss. With two wins, India have already sealed a Super Four berth. Pakistan, meanwhile, must beat the UAE in their final group fixture to remain in contention. If India overcome Oman in their next outing, they will advance as A1, while Pakistan will aim to secure the A2 slot with a win. That scenario would set up another blockbuster clash on September 21 in Dubai. Should both teams finish among the top two in the Super Four stage, a third meeting in the final on September 28 would be on the cards. On Sunday, India dominated with both bat and ball. Bowling first, the Indian attack restricted Pakistan to a modest 127/9. Kuldeep Yadav was the star with three wickets, while Axar Patel and Jasprit Bumrah claimed two apiece. Hardik Pandya and Varun Chakaravarthy chipped in with one each to ensure Pakistan never found momentum. In reply, India chased down the target with 25 balls to spare. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 off 37 deliveries, supported by Abhishek Sharma (31) and Tilak Varma (31). However, post-match scenes drew attention as Indian players left the field without shaking hands with their Pakistani counterparts. In his presentation speech, Suryakumar dedicated the victory to the Indian Army, expressing solidarity with the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He also stressed that the teams stance was aligned with the Indian government and the BCCI. Reacting strongly, PCB chairman and ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi lodged a protest, demanding the immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft. The PCB has lodged a complaint with the ICC regarding violations by the Match Referee of the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC Laws pertaining to the Spirit of Cricket. We have demanded his removal from the Asia Cup, Naqvi posted on X. However, post-match scenes drew attention as Indian players left the field without shaking hands with their Pakistani counterparts. In his presentation speech, Suryakumar dedicated the victory to the Indian Army, expressing solidarity with the victims of the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He also stressed that the teams stance was aligned with the Indian government and the BCCI. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score All eyes will now be on how both teams conduct themselves when they meet again in the next stage. Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Pakistan Threaten To Boycott Next Match If ICC Fails To Act Against Match Referee In Handshake Snub Saga

The Pakistan Cricket Board: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has threatened to pull out it's team from their next match of the ongoing Men' T20 Asia Cup 2025 if the International Cricket Council (ICC) does not pull out match referee Andy Pycroft for his alleged inappropriate handling of things during Sunday's match and the handshake snub by the Indian players. The PCB has objected to Pycrift telling it's captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with India skipper Suryakumar Yadav at the toss and claims he failed to dissuade the Indians from engaging is behavior contrary to sportsmanship and spirit of the game. The PCB threatened to boycott their next match in the Asia Cup in their letter to the ICC seeking Pycroft's removal as a match referee, according to a report in Telecom Asia Sport. It is learnt that Pakistan has threatened, in the letter, that they will boycott the next match if Pycroft is not removed, said the report in www telecomasia.net. Sources also told Telecom Asia Sport that Usman Wahla, PCBs director for international cricket, has been suspended for delaying the protest letter. Pakistan Cricket Board has filed a strong protest with the ICC and the Asian Cricket Council against match referee Pycroft. The Zimbabwean, who served as match referee, took Agha to one side before the toss and advised him not to try a handshake with Suryakumar. How can a match referee tell a captain not to shake hands with the other captain? the letter asked. The report said that the PCB letter has claimed that Pycroft took Suryakumar to one side and conveyed to him the same message about no handshake. Pycroft told the same thing to the Indian skipper and later told the Pakistan team media manager not to record his conversation and movement, the report quoted a PCB source as saying. The report also claimed that Pycroft and Tournament Director Andre Russell told Cheema that no handshake was as per the policy of Indian government and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and they were bound to follow that. The report said that the PCB letter has claimed that Pycroft took Suryakumar to one side and conveyed to him the same message about no handshake. Pycroft told the same thing to the Indian skipper and later told the Pakistan team media manager not to record his conversation and movement, the report quoted a PCB source as saying. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The PCB has also quoted the same MCC rules and argued that Pycrift failed to ensure implementation of the rules and therefore should be removed as match referee. Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Aryan Bisht Debuts As Oman Elect To Bowl Against UAE

Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Oman won the toss and elected to bowl first against the United Arab Emirates in the seventh match of the Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium. Oman handed a T20I debut to Aryan Bisht, who featured in two ODIs during the ICC Mens Cricket World Cup League 2 earlier this year in May. The youngster now gets his first taste of T20I cricket as Oman look to bounce back in the Asia Cup. For the UAE, Simranjeet Singh will miss the match while Muhammad Jawad returns to the playing 11. Oman captain Jatinder Singh said, We are going to bowl first. Well I think the ball comes nicely on the bat in night and the ball travels pretty quickly as well. We had one of the off days, the boys will apply themselves and we will have a good day. We have three changes, Aryan Bisht is debuting today. Indias demolition of the UAE and Pakistans hammering of Oman have piled the pressure on the two Gulf nations to keep themselves alive in the tournament. UAE crumbled for just 57 against India, showing little resistance apart from brief starts by their openers and a solitary wicket from Junaid Siddique. Oman, meanwhile, endured a similar fate, bowled out for 67 while chasing Pakistans 160/7, despite impressive spells from debutant Faisal Shah and seasoned campaigner Aamir Kaleem. UAE captain Muhammad Waseem said, We are happy to bowl first, the pitch is looking good maybe the wicket will help. We came here on a new day with a new plan. We will try to win our 6th match against them. We have one change, Simranjeet is not playing, Jawad is playing. Playing XIs: UAE captain Muhammad Waseem said, We are happy to bowl first, the pitch is looking good maybe the wicket will help. We came here on a new day with a new plan. We will try to win our 6th match against them. We have one change, Simranjeet is not playing, Jawad is playing. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score United Arab Emirates: Alishan Sharafu, Muhammad Waseem (c), Mohammad Zuhaib Khan, Rahul Chopra (wk), Asif Khan, Harshit Kaushik, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Muhammad Rohid Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah. Article Source: IANS

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Prediction, Match 9, Asia Cup 2025 - Who will win today BAN vs AFG match?

BAN vs AFG Match 9 , Cricket Tips :The last defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka has put Bangladesh in a must-win situation, and they need to win their third and final group match. They will face Afghanistan on Tuesday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the game starting at 8 PM IST. This match can also help Afghanistan for qualification. They won their opening game, and if they can beat Bangladesh, they will qualify for the next stage, whereas Bangladesh will be knocked out of the competition. So, there is a lot on the line, and we might see a close-fought battle. BAN vs AFG: Match Details Date : September 16 (Tuesday) Time : 8 PM IST Venue : Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi BAN vs AFG: Live Streaming Details In India, fans can watch the live telecast of the BAN vs AFG on the Sony Sports Networks. Fans can also watch the live stream through the Sony LIV or FanCode mobile apps or websites. BAN vs AFG: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 12 Bangladesh : 5 Afghanistan : 7 No Result : 0 BAN vs AFG: Ground Pitch Report This wicket in Abu Dhabi helps the pacers in the first few overs. Spinners will dominate later on. Batters who can stick to the pitch and adjust to the wicket can extract runs from this surface. BAN vs AFG: Possible XIs Bangladesh : Litton Das (c & wk), Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Jaker Ali, Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan, Mustafizur Rahman Afghanistan : Sediqullah Atal, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Mohammad Nabi, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan (c), Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi BAN vs AFG: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Sediqullah Atal and Ibrahim Zadran have scored runs for Afghanistan. Litton Das will be the key batter for Bangladesh. Probable Best Bowler Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad will be very difficult to face in these conditions. For Bangladesh, Taskin Ahmed has a lot to do with the new ball. Today Match Prediction : Bangladesh's last defeat must have broken their confidence. Hence, we predict Afghanistan to win this game. BAN vs AFG Match 9thPrediction Asia Cup 2025, Today Match BAN vs AFG, BAN vs AFG Prediction, BAN vs AFG Predicted XIs, Injury Update of the match between Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.

Orla Prendergast Wins ICC Women's Player Of The Month Award

The T20I: Irelands premier all-rounder Orla Prendergast has been adjudged as the ICC Womens Player of the Month for August 2025. Prendergast, 23, edged out stern competition from Netherlands all-round counterpart Iris Zwilling and Pakistan wicket-keeper Muneeba Ali to claim the honour. Prendergast, who dominated the T20I series against Pakistan in August, was thrilled to have claimed the monthly honour. Im delighted to have received this award and would like to extend my thanks to the ICC and anyone who voted for me. Id also like to acknowledge my teammates and our support staff who have worked hard all summer to come away with some important series wins, she said. The T20I series win against Pakistan was the highlight of the summer. Additionally, we had a brilliant series T20i and ODI win against Zimbabwe and completed a clean sweep at the European T20 Qualifiers. Well be looking to build on these performances into our winter series and the Global T20 qualifiers in January. Prendergast made special mention of the work the ICC have done to strengthen the profile of women's cricket in recent times. The T20I series win against Pakistan was the highlight of the summer. Additionally, we had a brilliant series T20i and ODI win against Zimbabwe and completed a clean sweep at the European T20 Qualifiers. Well be looking to build on these performances into our winter series and the Global T20 qualifiers in January. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score When I was growing up, that wasn't an option. But today, a young girl is able to see women's cricket being played live, on TV or online. Visibility is so important in growing interest and participation in the sport, and equally, Awards like this one help to reinforce that growing status of the women's game globally. So, I'd like to thank the ICC for continuing to back women's cricket and raise the profile of women cricketers around the world. Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup 2025: PCB lodges official complaint after Team India refuses handshake with PAK players; Shoaib reacts

India's stand remained the same throughout the match, with Suryakumar skipping the handshake with Salman after the toss. PCB said that it was communicated by the match referee to Salman before the toss.

MCA Honours Female Captains As ICC Womens ODI World Cup Trophy Arrives In Mumbai

MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket: The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) on Monday unveiled a special wall at the MCA Sharad Pawar Indoor Cricket Academy and Recreation Centre in Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai, featuring photos of Mumbais women captains to honour their significant contributions to the citys and Indias cricketing legacy. Inaugurated in the presence of MCA President Ajinkya Naik, members of the Apex Council, along with international and domestic women cricketers from Mumbai, this gesture not only recognises these trailblazers but also aims to inspire the next generation of women cricketers. The unveiling coincided with the ICC Womens ODI World Cup Trophy Tour with DP World in Mumbai as the MCA welcomed the trophy, celebrating Mumbais rich cricketing legacy and enduring passion for the sport. Mumbai has always been at the forefront of Indian womens cricket. When India competed in its first-ever Womens World Cup in 1978, the team was led by Mumbaikar Diana Edulji. Continuing that proud tradition, Jemimah Rodrigues will represent India in the upcoming 13th edition of the tournament, with Sayali Satghare also named among the reserves. Players and officials posed with the World Cup trophy, creating memorable moments that reflected the pride and excitement for the global event, which has returned to India after 12 years. Speaking on the occasion, MCA President Ajinkya Naik said, Mumbai has always been a cradle of talent for Indian womens cricket, producing leaders and match-winners who have made a lasting impact on the game. From Diana Edulji ji leading India in the first World Cup to todays stars like Jemimah Rodrigues, our players have carried the citys legacy with pride. This special wall is a tribute to our women captains, whose contributions will continue to inspire generations. The arrival of the World Cup trophy in Mumbai makes this occasion even more special and strengthens our commitment to supporting womens cricket at every level. Players and officials posed with the World Cup trophy, creating memorable moments that reflected the pride and excitement for the global event, which has returned to India after 12 years. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The ICC Womens ODI World Cup 2025 will be played from September 30 to November 2 across DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka). Article Source: IANS

Pant To Check Into BCCI Centre Of Excellence For Fractured Foot Rehab

Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital: India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is likely to check into the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru on Monday to begin rehabilitation for recovering from a fractured right foot sustained in the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July. IANS understands that Pant travelling to Bengaluru and checking into the CoE later on Monday was decided at the very last moment. This agency has also reliably learnt that the cast on Pants right foot has now been removed, with the wicketkeeper-batter walking freely at the moment and showing no signs of limping. After coming back home from the United Kingdom, Pant had been in consultation with medical experts, including Mumbai-based Dr Dinshaw Pardiwala about the progress on his fractured right foot. Dr Pardiwala, the Head of Centre for Sports Medicine and Director of Arthroscopy & Shoulder Service at the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, had notably operated Pants right knee after the wicketkeeper-batter survived a life-threatening car accident in December 2022. Pant, 27, sustained a foot fracture during day one of the Old Trafford Test after inside-edging a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes onto his foot. The painful injury forced him to retire hurt at 37, with scans later confirming the fracture on his fifth metatarsal. Remarkably, Pant returned to bat on the following day, despite arriving at the ground in a moonboot, and added crucial runs to make 54. Substitute keeper Dhruv Jurel took over wicketkeeping duties in that match and though Pant was available to bat in Indias second innings, his services werent needed as Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar hit centuries to help India draw the game. For the fifth Test at The Oval, which India won by six runs to draw the series 2-2, N Jagadeesan was flown in as Pants replacement in the squad but he was replaced by Jurel. Pant, 27, sustained a foot fracture during day one of the Old Trafford Test after inside-edging a reverse sweep off Chris Woakes onto his foot. The painful injury forced him to retire hurt at 37, with scans later confirming the fracture on his fifth metatarsal. Remarkably, Pant returned to bat on the following day, despite arriving at the ground in a moonboot, and added crucial runs to make 54. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Pant, Indias vice-captain in Tests, amassed 479 runs in seven innings at a stunning average of 68.42, including hitting two sparkling centuries in the series opener at Headingley, Leeds. Should Pant fail to regain full fitness in time, Jurel and Jagadeesan can take up wicketkeeper-batter slots in the squad for Tests against the West Indies. Article Source: IANS

PCB Demands Immediate Removal Of Match Referee From Asia Cup After India's Handshake Snub

Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has demanded an immediate removal of match referee Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup roster following India's refusal to shake hands with Pakistani players following their match in Dubai on Sunday. In addition to the statement released by the PCB, Naqvi's, who himself heads the continental cricket body, request to remove the match referee from the tournament comes as a surprise because the previous commune from the board doesn't contain this request. Taking to X, Naqvi wrote, The PCB has lodged a complaint with the ICC regarding violations by the Match Referee of the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC Laws pertaining to the Spirit of Cricket. The PCB has demanded an immediate removal of the Match Referee from the Asia Cup. The PCB chairman had taken to social media to express his disappointment after the end of the game. Utterly disappointed by the lack of sportsmanship today. Dragging politics into the game goes against the very spirit of sports. Let's hope future victories are celebrated by all teams with grace, Naqvi wrote after the end of the match. Pakistan's response came after the match which India won by seven wickets in Dubai. Following the win, Indian players out in the middle - captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube - walked back to their dressing room without the customary handshake with Pakistani players. The gesture left the Pakistan team in surprise and even their captain Salman Agha skipped the TV interview to mark his protest. Team manager Naveed Cheema lodged a strong protest against Indian players' behaviour of not shaking hands. It was deemed as unsporting and against the sport of the game. As a protest, we did not send our captain to the post-match ceremony, read a PCB statement. India's stand remained the same throughout the match, with Suryakumar skipping the handshake with Salman after the toss. However, PCB said that it was communicated by the match referee to Salman before the toss. The match referee Andy Pycroft had asked captain Salman Ali Agha, at the time of the toss, not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart. The Pakistan team management has lodged a protest, calling the behaviour against the spirit of sports, PCB said in a statement. India's stand remained the same throughout the match, with Suryakumar skipping the handshake with Salman after the toss. However, PCB said that it was communicated by the match referee to Salman before the toss. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score We took a team call. We had come only to play. We had given them a reply. Some things are beyond sportsmanship. We dedicate this victory to our armed forces who took part in Operation Sindoor and stand with families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, said Suryakumar after the win. Article Source: IANS

Duleep Trophy: Central Zone Defeat South Zone By Six Wickets To Seal Title

BCCI CoE Excellence Ground: Central Zone faced some nervy moments before sealing a six-wicket victory in the final of the 2025/26 Duleep Trophy against South Zone on day five at the BCCI CoE Excellence Ground 1 on Monday. In their chase of 65, opener Akshay Wadkar remained unbeaten on 19 and maintained composure while wickets fell on the other hand, but South Zone just did not have enough runs on the board to allow their bowlers a chance to defend the total. Ankit Sharma and Gurjapneet Singh claimed two wickets apiece, with the former claiming the prized scalp of Central Zone captain Rajat Patidar. In the end, it was a matter of when, not if, and Yash Rathod was the man to help Wadkar guide his team to victory. The final going into day five was made possible due to a gritty seventh-wicket stand of 192 runs between Ankit Sharma and C Andre Siddarth. Initially, Central Zone were in a pole position to get an innings victory by reducing South Zone to 222/6 before lunch. In the end, it was a matter of when, not if, and Yash Rathod was the man to help Wadkar guide his team to victory. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Brief Scores: South Zone 149 & 426 in 121 overs (Ankit Kumar 99, Andre Siddarth 84 not out; Kumar Kartikeya Singh 4-110, Saransh Jain 3-130) lost to Central Zone 511 & 66/4 in 20.3 overs (Akshay Wadkar 18 not out, Yash Rathod 13 not out; Ankit Sharma 2-24) by six wickets. Article Source: IANS

Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Prediction, Match 8, Asia Cup 2025 - Who will win today SL vs HK match?

SL vs HK Match 8 , Cricket Tips :The next game of the 17th edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to be played in Group B. Sri Lanka will be placed in a game against Hong Kong. The game will begin at 8 PM IST on Monday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Hong Kong lost both their opening games, which was expected. But they will hope that it can end well for them and they can show some intent. Sri Lanka are clear favorites, and they will look to roll over Hong Kong in this game to qualify for the Super Four. SL vs HK: Match Details Date : September 15 (Monday) Time : 8 PM IST Venue : Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai SL vs HK: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the SL vs HK game on the Sony Sports Networks across all cable TV networks. Fans can also opt to watch the live stream on Sony LIV or FanCode streaming platforms. SL vs HK: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 0 Sri Lanka : 0 Hong Kong : 0 No Result : 0 SL vs HK: Ground Pitch Report Dubai International Cricket Stadium is a very excellent surface for spinners. There will be spin and turn throughout the game, and it will be difficult for the bowlers. There might be dew in the second innings as well. SL vs HK: Possible XIs Sri Lanka : Kusal Mendis (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Kusal Perera, Kamindu Mendis, Charith Asalanka (c), Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana, Dushmantha Chameera, Nuwan Thushara Hong Kong : Yasim Murtaza (c), Zeeshan Ali (wk), Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Kalhan Challu, Nizakat Khan, Kinchit Shah, Ehsan Khan, Aizaz Khan, Ayush Shukla, Ateeq Iqbal SL vs HK: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Pathum Nissanka and Kamil Mishara will be the ones to watch out for. For Hong Kong, Babar Hayat and Zeeshan Ali will be expected to fire. Probable Best Bowler Wanindu Hasaranga and Dushmantha Chameera will be difficult to handle on this pitch. Today Match Prediction : After looking at these two teams, Sri Lanka have a brilliant chance to register a big win. SL vs HK Match 7thPrediction Asia Cup 2025, Today Match SL vs HK, SL vs HK Prediction, SL vs HK Predicted XIs, Injury Update of the match between Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score

National Karting C'ship: Rivaan Dev Preetham Dominates In Mini Max; Sets Track Lap Record

FMSCI National Karting Championship Rotax: Mumbais Krish Gupta led a double podium for Rayo Racing as he topped the Finals in the Senior category in the fourth round of the MECO-FMSCI National Karting Championship Rotax Max Classes with SIDVIN Energy Engineering as the Presenting Sponsor and MRF Tyres as the partner sponsor, which concluded at the Meco Kartopia circuit here on Sunday. One of the highlights of the weekend was the performance of Chennai schoolboy Rivaan Dev Preetham (MSPORT) who yet again wrote his own script while dominating the Mini Max category where he swept to P1 in all the sessions that included two Heats, the Pre-Final and the Finals to consolidate his top position on the leaderboard. He leads Faridabads Yatharth Gaur (Leapfrog Racing) by 32 points after four rounds. To top it all, Rivaan set a track lap record of 57.991 seconds around the 1.2 Kms circuit in the Pre-Finals session. Krish Gupta upstaged the Senior Max field that included favourite and championship leader Bengalurus Ishaan Madesh (Peregrine Racing) who finished fourth. Krish, who started the race from fifth on the grid, made places for a win and thus, picked up crucial points. In P2 was Arjun Vijay Chheda (Crest Motorsports) from Pune. Aahil Mecklai, also from Mumbai and Rayo Racing, completed the podium in a thrilling race. Until the Final, it was Ishaan Madesh who had dominated by topping both the Heats and the Pre-Finals, but the Bengalurean, having started the Finals from pole position, got involved in an incident that saw him lose track position and finish fourth. The result notwithstanding, Ishaan continues to head the points table, albeit only two points ahead of Arjun Vijay Chheda. Another Pune youngster, Arafath Sheikh (Crest Motorsports) won both the Finals and the Pre-Final to underline his supremacy in the Junior class as did Shiv Tummala (Peregrine Racing) from Bengaluru in the Micro Max category. The Round-4 performance helped Arafath to move within 30 points of leader Eshanth Vengatesan (MSPORT) from Chennai who finished fourth in Pre-Finals and fifth in the Finals. In second position on the points table is Kozhikodes Shonal Kunimal (Birel Art India). The Championship leaders, Rivaan Dev Preetham (Mini Max), Eshanth Vengatesan (Junior Max) and Ishaan Madesh (Senior Max) have been nominated for the RMC Grand Finals to be held at the Shakir circuit in Bahrain from November 29 to December 6. Results: Senior Max (Finals 18 laps): 1. Krish Gupta (Mumbai, Rayo Racing) (16mins, 57.541secs); 2. Ajun Vijay Chheda (Pune, Crest Motorsports) (16:58.849); 3. Aahil Mecklai (Mumbai, Rayo Racing) (17:00.784). Pre-Final (16 laps): 1. Ishaan Madesh (Bengaluru, Peregrine Racing) (13:17.191); 2. Arjun Vijay Chheda (Pune, Crest Motorsports) (13:19.777); 3. Aahil Mecklai (Mumbai, Rayo Racing) (13:20.993) Junior Max (Finals 16 laps): 1. Arafat Sheikh (Pune, Crest Motorsports) (15:18.506); 2. Kiaan Shah (Mumbai, Rayo Racing) (15:20.876); 3. Kairav Roberson (Chennai, MSPORT) (15:29.883). Pre-Final (14 laps): 1. Arafat Sheikh (Pune, Crest Motorsports) (13:17.485); 2. Kiaan Shah (Mumbai, Rayo Racing) (13:23.874); 3. Rishik Rohit Reddy (Bengaluru, MSPORT) (13:24.370). Senior Max (Finals 18 laps): 1. Krish Gupta (Mumbai, Rayo Racing) (16mins, 57.541secs); 2. Ajun Vijay Chheda (Pune, Crest Motorsports) (16:58.849); 3. Aahil Mecklai (Mumbai, Rayo Racing) (17:00.784). Pre-Final (16 laps): 1. Ishaan Madesh (Bengaluru, Peregrine Racing) (13:17.191); 2. Arjun Vijay Chheda (Pune, Crest Motorsports) (13:19.777); 3. Aahil Mecklai (Mumbai, Rayo Racing) (13:20.993) Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Micro Max (Finals): 1. Shiv Tummala (Bengaluru, Peregrine Racing) (12:21.437); 2. Shiv Neel (Coimbatore, MSPORT) (12:22.231); 3. Rudra Pratap Singh (Gurugram, Leapfrog Racing) (12:24.640). Pre-Final: 1. Shiv Tummala (Bengaluru, Peregrine Racing) (12:13.427); 2. Shiv Neel (Coimbatore, MSPORT) (12:16.613); 3. Arshi Gupta (Faridabad, Leapfrog Racing) (12:16.703). Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: PCB Lodges Protest With ACC After India's Handshake Snub

Pakistan Cricket Board: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed an official complaint with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) after Indian players declined to shake hands following their Asia Cup match, calling the gesture unsporting. Pakistan's response came after the match which India won by seven wickets in Dubai. Following the win, Indian players out in the middle - captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube - walked back to their dressing room without the customary handshake with Pakistani players. The gesture left Pakistan team in surprise and even their captain Salman Agha skipped the TV interview to mark his protest. Team manager Naveed Cheema lodged a strong protest against Indian players' behaviour of not shaking hands. It was deemed as unsporting and against the sport of the game. As a protest we did not send our captain to the post match ceremony, read a PCB statement. However, Suryakumar Yadav gave a fitting response to the arch-rivals and dedicated the win to the armed forces who, in reply of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22, launched Operation Sindoor to kill the terrorists involved behind the brutal killings of Indian nationals. We took a team call. We had come only to play. We had given them a reply. Some things are beyond sportsmanship. We dedicate this victory to our armed forces who took part in Operation Sindoor and stand with families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, said Suryakumar after the win. However, Suryakumar Yadav gave a fitting response to the arch-rivals and dedicated the win to the armed forces who, in reply of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22, launched Operation Sindoor to kill the terrorists involved behind the brutal killings of Indian nationals. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The match referee Andy Pycroft had asked captain Salman Ali Agha, at the time of the toss, not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart. The Pakistan team management has lodged a protest, calling the behaviour against the spirit of sports, PCB said in a statement. Article Source: IANS

Beau Webster Keen To Play White-ball Cricket For Australia

ODI World Cup: Beau Webster has his sights set on strengthening his case as a one-day option ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup, even as he admits that white-ball cricket has slipped down his priorities with his growing focus on Test cricket. He will line up for Tasmania in the opening round of the One-Day Cup this week, starting against New South Wales in Sydney on Tuesday before a clash with Victoria in Brisbane on Friday, leading into the Sheffield Shield season in early October. Websters List A numbers remain modest, with a batting average of 30.31 and a strike rate of 77.10, while his lone century came back in 2017 for a Cricket Australia XI when they fielded a development side in the competition. I'd love to play white-ball cricket for Australia, Webster told ESPNcricinfo. Probably more so one-day cricket than T20 at this stage. It just feels a bit like I haven't played it for a long time. The last 12 months l've been solely focused on red-ball cricket and that's in county cricket, Shield cricket and Test cricket. It feels like I've hardly hit a white ball and the things that go along with training for white-ball is a lot different than they are for red-ball. I feel like my red-ball game's in a really good place and I've got my preparation down to a tee. I suppose that I haven't really thought too much about it (white-ball cricket) but obviously if the opportunity came and they needed what I do, l'd absolutely jump at it and love to represent the country in the colours. The next mens 50-over World Cup will take place in South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia during October and November 2027. Websters lively medium pace, combined with his ability to handle fast bowling, may prove well-matched to the conditions in Southern Africa. Australias ODI setup is in a period of change, particularly in the batting department, following the retirements of Steven Smith and Glenn Maxwell. Aaron Hardie has found it difficult to cement the No. 7 role during recent outings against South Africa. Meanwhile, Websters Tasmanian teammate Mitchell Owen was set to play in that series but was ruled out due to concussion. I think if you're scoring runs and taking wickets in Test cricket, you're always going to be seen as an option, Webster said. If you're doing it at that level...there are a lot of transferable skills across from Test cricket to one-day cricket. So I hope I'm in the conversation if I can continue to score runs in the One-Day Cup for Tasmania and Test level. I hope my name gets thrown around for a potential debut. I think if you're scoring runs and taking wickets in Test cricket, you're always going to be seen as an option, Webster said. If you're doing it at that level...there are a lot of transferable skills across from Test cricket to one-day cricket. So I hope I'm in the conversation if I can continue to score runs Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score I think it's going to be a hard-fought top six to get into, he said. We've kept the majority of the list from the title-winning team there and everyone wants to bat at Bellerive. It's a great place to bat and we've got some world-class batters in that XI. Hopefully I can be with the Ashes series for all five Tests and then come back to the Hurricanes and play a role if they need me. Article Source: IANS

From Sidhu to Breetzke: New Record for Most Consecutive 50s From ODI Debut

Recently South Africa batter Matthew Breetzke made a sensational start to his ODI career and notched up five straight fifty-plus scores since debut. In the process he shattered Navjot Singh Sidhu's 38-year-old record who had struck four straight half-centuries, from debut, at the 1987 World Cup but in five matches. Breetzke established many other new records but most significant was bettering the feat of Navjot Sidhu. Navjot Sidhu was the holder of this record for so long that many had believed that it would be very difficult for anyone to match his feat. After him, Tom Cooper (Netherlands) in 2010 and Max O'Dowd (Netherlands) in 2019 scored 3 consecutive 50s from debut but couldnt touch him. Today it is very difficult to realize how significant were those four 50s scored by him, for himself as well as for the team. Breetzke was never under the pressure of scoring the runs and succeeded in scoring 463 runs his first five innings but all the guns were pointed towards Navjot Sidhu when he made his ODI debut, perhaps everybody other than selectors had doubt on his capability as a batsman for this level of cricket. Today, his overall records shows that he was a better batsman than perceived. He scored 3202 runs in Test cricket at 42.80 and of these, 2911 came as opener. Only five Indian openers have more runs. Of them, only three Gavaskar, Sehwag, and Gambhir have a better average (Gambhir, only marginally better at 42.90). Of Indian openers, only three have hit more sixes than his 34. He made his Test debut against Clive Lloyd's West Indians in 1983-84. In his second Test he opened and saw Marshall reducing India to 0 for 2. He survived for 114 minutes for his 20, but his 54-run stand with Gavaskar had taken India out of danger. This was the show of his determination, but a top journalist Rajan Bala labelled him a strokeless wonder. At that time, the printed word had some significance, and this label became his second name and for almost five years he didnt play his next Test innings. I took it in my stride. I worked hard to prove people wrong. I used to play with tennis balls for hours at my house back home in Patiala. I used to bat for hours on a cement wicket built by my father. I would ask any guy who was passing by the house to come in and chuck a few. I used to carry on and on Sidhu remembers. My father was very depressed by the article which called me a strokeless wonder. Something told me to prove this article wrong. I always had strokes. I stuck that article in my wardrobe. I would read it every day. I never let it fade away from my memory. I had to prove the article wrong. There are stories of him hitting more than 300 sixes every day for four years, during practice sessions. He continued scoring in domestic cricket and was prepared to play any match so that he could score. By 1987 for selectors, the biggest question was who would partner Srikanth in the Tests? Navjot Sidhus selection for the Reliance World Cup was apprenticeship for the return to the Test side. ODI Debut: 1987 World Cup against Australia (who would win the cup) hit 5 sixes, scored 73 in 79 balls. Second ODI: Hit 4 more sixes against New Zealand, scored 75 in 71 balls. Third ODI: The batting order was changed and didnt bat against Zimbabwe. Fourth ODI: Another 50, scored 51 in 70 balls against Australia. Fifth ODI: His fourth consecutive 50, scored 55 in 61 balls against Zimbabwe. Sixth ODI: Against New Zealand, again the batting order was changed and he didnt bat. He was back with a bang and celebrated his Test comeback with 116 (195) and 43* (49) against New Zealand at Bangalore. This was a new avatar of Navjot Sidhu and by that time Rajan Bala had changed his narrative: Navjot Singh Sidhu, from a strokeless wonder, has turned into a palm-grove hitter. For him the new label was Sixer Sidhu, and this transformation was not a laughing matter. Sidhu played 136 ODIs, scored 4413 runs at an average of 37.08, with 33 fifties and 6 centuries. His record may not sound great today, but till 1998 only Azhar and Tendulkar had more ODI runs, 100s or 50s for India. Before Matthew Breetzke scored 5 fifty+ scores in 5 innings, 7 innings was the quickest to reach 5 fifty+ scores by a player in ODIs and Asif Iqbal, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Tom Cooper and Jonathan Trott achieved the feat. Navjot Sidhu remembers, When I got selected for the camp before the World Cup 1987, there was no pressure on me. I just said to myself that I had to play my natural game. Thats how I succeeded. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Well, in the first match against Australia, I got going, played all my shots. It was unfortunate that we lost that match. I got four consecutive fifties during the World Cup. It was all due to the grace of God. It was then that I removed that article from my wardrobe.

Kiwi Stars Take Casual Contracts To Commit For T20 World Cup

T20 World Cup: New Zealand's white-ball stars Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Tim Seifert and Kane Williamson have agreed terms to play on NZC international casual playing agreements for the 2025-26 season. This means they are committed to play for New Zealand at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka and a specified number of series and games in the lead-up to the tournament. The quintet will all be available for selection for upcoming T20I series against Australia, England, and the West Indies, though Williamson has made himself unavailable for the series with the Aussies. During the casual contract the five players will receive access to all the services that those on full-time contracts receive and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) CEO Scott Weenink said it was crucial to lock in the stars wit the next edition of the T20 World Cup less than six months away. With such a pinnacle event on the horizon we wanted to ensure our best T20 players were ready and available to push for inclusion, he said. The casual agreements are a commitment from the players to NZC and the Black Caps, and in return NZC will offer our full support to these players as part of our high-performance system. With such a pinnacle event on the horizon we wanted to ensure our best T20 players were ready and available to push for inclusion, he said. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Rob (New Zealand coach Rob Walter) and the team have a massive period of cricket ahead, home and away, and I know myself along with all of our fans cant wait to follow and support. Article Source: IANS

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Handshake Snub Of Pakistan Players After Asia Cup Clash Was Head Coach Gambhir's Idea: Report

T20 Asia Cup: India head coach Gautam Gambhir orchestrated the handshake snub of Pakistani players by members of the Indian team before, during, and after their clash in the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025, which India won comprehensively by seven wickets at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday. The handshake snub was the brainchild of head coach Gambhir, who had advised the Indian players against engaging in a handshake with the Pakistani players and also asked them not to have any verbal exchanges with the archrivals, according to a report in Telecom Asia Sport. In an exclusive account of Gambhir's address to the players before the match, the report claimed that the head coach also advised the players to avoid social media and ignore all chatter about the match in the media. For days leading up to Indias Asia Cup blockbuster against Pakistan in Dubai, the Indian players were under siege. Social media was awash with demands to boycott the fixture after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives earlier this year. Some critics even went as far as to call the players traitors for taking the field against their arch-rivals, the report by www.telecomasia.net claimed. With the players restless over the constant questions over their participation in the match for which the board and the government have given permission, head coach Gautam Gambhir gathered his squad in the dressing room for a pep talk on the eve of the match. The report claimed that Telecom Asia Sport (www.telecomasia.net) has learnt that Gambhir told the team to just ignore the Pakistan players during and after the match. With the players restless over the constant questions over their participation in the match for which the board and the government have given permission, head coach Gautam Gambhir gathered his squad in the dressing room for a pep talk on the eve of the match. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The players followed Gambhir's suggestion, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with his Pakistani counterpart Salman Agha before and after the toss. Later, SKY also dedicated the victory to India's armed forces for their role post the Pahalgam terror attack. Article Source: IANS

Agha skips presentation after India refuse handshakes with Pakistan players

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Pakistan Coach Mike Hesson Expresses Disappointment Over Handshake Snub Of His Players

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has expressed his disappointment after Indian players snubbed members of his team by declining to engage in the customary post-match handshakes following their Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday, saying his team had expected the gesture regardless of the result. We were ready to shake hands. Disappointed the opposition didnt do that, Hesson said in the post-match press conference, stressing that Pakistan viewed the handshake as a traditional show of respect between rivals. It is reported that Hesson also met the match referee following the incident, though no official statement has been issued regarding this. The controversy overshadowed what was otherwise a commanding performance by India, who cruised to a seven-wicket win at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Chasing 128, skipper Suryakumar Yadav anchored the innings with an unbeaten 47 off 37 deliveries, supported by Shivam Dubes 10 not out, as India sealed victory in just 15.5 overs. Earlier, Kuldeep Yadavs brilliant 3-18 had dismantled Pakistans batting lineup, restricting them to 127/9. Signs of strain had been visible even before the first ball, when captains Suryakumar and Salman Agha skipped the customary handshake at the toss. After the match, Indian players walked off without the usual exchange, leaving both sides avoiding eye contact or gestures of courtesy. Suryakumar Yadav went on to dedicate India's victory on Sunday to the Indian armed forces, saying their valour and dedication following the Pahalgam terror attack had inspired the players. Signs of strain had been visible even before the first ball, when captains Suryakumar and Salman Agha skipped the customary handshake at the toss. After the match, Indian players walked off without the usual exchange, leaving both sides avoiding eye contact or gestures of courtesy. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Indias spin-heavy strategy proved decisive for the second game running. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav led the charge with figures of 3-18, while Axar Patel chipped in with 2-18. Varun Chakaravarthy had figures of 1-24 as the trio operated with remarkable control on a sluggish Dubai pitch. Article Source: IANS

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Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha had won the toss and opted to bat first in Dubai, citing the dry surface at the Dubai International Stadium. Both sides are also unchanged as they hope to establish supremacy at the cauldron.

Asia Cup: Kuldeep On Pakistan Masterclass, Says First Ball Is Always A Wicket Ball

T20 Asia Cup: Top spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered a game-changing spell in Indias seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup, finishing with figures of 3-18. Speaking after the match, the left-arm wrist-spinner said the secret to his dominance was nothing extraordinary just sticking to the basics. Nothing much, to be honest. I just try to keep things simple and execute the plans I have. I focus on whos batting at the crease, what their strengths are, and how they like to play. Then I react accordingly. I had my plans today and just stuck to them, Kuldeep said at the post-match presentation. The spinner explained that his aggressive mindset from the very first ball often gives him the edge. The first ball is always a wicket-taking ball in my mind. You need to have that mindset that you can get a wicket straight away. Whether the batter is new to the crease or already set, its usually the first time theyre facing me in the game, and that gives me a good chance to get on top. Despite his strong performance, Kuldeep admitted he is still working on refining his craft. I still feel theres a lot of improvement needed in my bowling. Sometimes I try too many variations, and Im learning to manage that better. Its a process learning day by day, game by game. The first ball is always a wicket-taking ball in my mind. You need to have that mindset that you can get a wicket straight away. Whether the batter is new to the crease or already set, its usually the first time theyre facing me in the game, and that gives me a good chance to get on top. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Earlier, Indias spin-heavy strategy proved decisive for the second game running. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav led the charge with figures of 3-18, while Axar Patel chipped in with 2-18. Varun Chakaravarthy had figures of 1-24, as the trio operated with remarkable control on a sluggish Dubai pitch to restrict Pakistan to 127/9. Article Source: IANS

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: Team India skips customary handshake with PAK players; Suryakumar Yadav dedicates win to Indian Armed Forces

India won against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025, but players of both nations did not exchange handshakes, breaking the customary practice at the end of cricket matches. Instead, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav, who remained unbeaten alongside Shivam Dube, walked straight off the field, ignoring the Pakistani players.

Suryakumar: Staying not out at the finish is 'one box I always wanted to tick'

He achieved this wish on his 35th birthday, helping India seal a dominant win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup

Social Media Hails India Captain SKY For Dedicating Asia Cup Win To Armed Forces

Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar Yadavs post-match tribute to the country's armed forces after his sides seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 has drawn widespread praise across social media. Fans lauded the skipper for dedicating the victory to the armed forces and the families affected by the recent Pahalgam terror attack. We stand with the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and express our solidarity. We want to dedicate todays win to the armed forces, Suryakumar said after guiding India to victory with an unbeaten 47 on his 35th birthday. His heartfelt message, delivered during the presentation ceremony, quickly went viral. Fans shared clips of his speech on social media, calling it a captains true knock off the field. Others praised his maturity and timing, noting that he turned a high-voltage India-Pakistan clash into a moment of national unity. The context of the tribute made it even more poignant. The Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, has left the country in mourning, and Indias military has since launched Operation Sindoor to dismantle terror infrastructure across the border. In this setting, Suryakumars words were seen as both a show of solidarity and a morale boost. For Indian supporters, the seven-wicket win was sweet, but the skippers post-match gesture ensured the night belonged as much to the armed forces as to cricket. The context of the tribute made it even more poignant. The Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives, has left the country in mourning, and Indias military has since launched Operation Sindoor to dismantle terror infrastructure across the border. In this setting, Suryakumars words were seen as both a show of solidarity and a morale boost. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score The Pakistani players, too, showed no intent to extend the gesture, leaving the contest without the usual show of sportsmanship. Pakistan captain Salman Agha also skipped the customary post-match presentation ceremony and thus did not share his opinion about the match. Article Source: IANS

Asia Cup: Suryakumar Dedicates Seven-wicket Win Over Pakistan To Armed Forces

Dubai International Cricket Stadium: India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated his sides commanding seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2025 Mens T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday to the armed forces back home. Sundays game in Dubai is also the first meeting in international cricket between India and Pakistan after heightened diplomatic tensions earlier this year. The game comes in the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, prompting India to launch Operation Sindoor targeting terror infrastructure across the border and in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. As per a notification from the Union Sports Ministry, India can play Pakistan in international and multilateral events, but can't engage in ilateral sports events in each other's country. The tensions around the clash were visible when Suryakumar and Pakistan captain Salman Agha didnt shake hands at toss time. After India chased down 128, Suryakumar and Shivam Dube (10 not out) walked off briskly, with no handshakes exchanged between players once again or the support staff. Perfect occasion, taking the time out. We stand by the victims of the families of the Pahalgam terror attack. We express our solidarity. Want to dedicate the win to all our armed forces who showed a lot of bravery. Hope they continue to inspire us all and we give them more reasons on the ground whenever we get an opportunity to put a smile on their face, Suryakumar said in an impromptu message at the post-match presentation ceremony. Interestingly, no post-game interview of Agha was taken in the presentation ceremony. Asked if preparation for this game was different compared to others, Suryakumar said, For the whole team, we think it's just another game. We prepare the same for all the opposition. That's what happened a few months back. The team that won the CT set the tone. I'm always a fan of spinners because they control the game in the middle. India chased down Pakistans 127/9 with 25 balls to spare, led by Suryakumars unbeaten 47 on his 35th birthday. Great feeling and a perfect return gift to India. Human tendency that keeps running in your mind when you think about it (his earlier line about the win being a return gift). You definitely want to win it, and when you win it, you have it ready. One box that I always wanted to tick - stay there and bat till the end. That's what happened a few months back. The team that won the CT set the tone. I'm always a fan of spinners because they control the game in the middle. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score First ball is always a wicket-taking ball, just have to go with that mindset and execute that wicket-taking ball. Batter may be set, but he's facing me for the first time. I still feel that I really need to work on my bowling. Sometimes I feel I use too many variations. Article Source: IANS

Indian Players Skip Handshake With Pakistan As Asia Cup Clash Ends In Frosty Silence

Dubai International Stadium: The high-voltage Group A encounter between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup ended on an unexpectedly cold note at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Once the match was over, Indian batters Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walked off the field without engaging in the customary post-match handshake with the Pakistan players. The Pakistani players, too, showed no intent to extend the gesture, leaving the contest without the usual show of sportsmanship. After the handshake snub, Pakistan captain Salman Agha skipped the post-match presentation ceremony. The tension was palpable even before the first ball was bowled, when captains Suryakumar and Salman Agha skipped the handshake at the toss. What began as a symbolic snub set the tone for a frosty finish, where the absence of camaraderie spoke louder than the cricket itself. We stand with the victims of the families of the Pahalgam terror attack, and we express our solidarity, and we want to dedicate today's win to the armed forces, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said after the match. Earlier, Suryakumar celebrated his 35th birthday in style by hitting an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls to guide India to a clinical seven-wicket win over Pakistan. Indias spin-heavy strategy proved decisive for the second game running. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav led the charge with figures of 3-18, while Axar Patel chipped in with 2-18. Varun Chakaravarthy had figures of 1-24, as the trio operated with remarkable control on a sluggish Dubai pitch to restrict Pakistan to 127/9. Earlier, Suryakumar celebrated his 35th birthday in style by hitting an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls to guide India to a clinical seven-wicket win over Pakistan. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Chasing 128 was always going to be an easy ask, and India cruised to victory with 25 balls to spare. It was a game where the reigning T20 World Cup champions showed how much superior they were to Pakistan in all aspects of the game. Article Source: IANS