Asia Cup: India the favourites? Pakistan captain Salman Agha says ‘not really’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] Salman Agha and Suryakumar Yadav (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Salman Agha didn’t hold back when asked whether he planned to impose restrictions on his fast bowlers showing aggression on the field, particularly against India, in the upcoming Asia Cup starting Tuesday. The tournament opener will feature Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong at […]

‘I wasn’t fully in the mix’ : Shreyas Iyer breaks silence on his time with KKR | Cricket News

[ad_1] Shreyas Iyer (X-Kolkata Knight Riders) Shreyas Iyer has firmly established himself as one of Indian cricket’s brightest stars. Recently, he played a pivotal role in India’s triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, finishing as the team’s highest run-scorer. His leadership skills have also been widely praised. In 2024, he captained Kolkata Knight […]

Team India on alert? Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick sends shockwaves before the Asia Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mohammad Nawaz finished with career-best T20I figures of 5 for 19, dismantling Afghanistan for just 66 in 15.5 overs while defending a modest 142 on a challenging surface. (Photo credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Pakistan sent out a strong statement ahead of the Asia Cup as Mohammad Nawaz’s hat-trick inspired a thumping 75-run victory over […]

‘Stiff legs’: Gill teases Bumrah, Samson watches Jiteshs keeping drills as India gears up for Asia Cup

[ad_1] Dubai [UAE], September 6 (ANI): India began fine-tuning its preparations for the much-anticipated Asia Cup, which will kick off on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi. Some intense battles filled with banter unfolded in the nets when vice-captain Shubman Gill squared off against pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah. “Stiff legs,” Gill teasingly said as quoted from ESPNcricinfo, […]

‘UAE will be the next team to make a real breakthrough’: Jonathan Trott backs ILT20 as catalyst for growth | Cricket News

[ad_1] Jonathan Trott (Pic credit: ILT20) Jonathan Trott, newly appointed head coach of the Gulf Giants, has underlined the growing significance of the ILT20 and its Development Tournament in shaping the future of cricket in the UAE. Speaking at the recently concluded Development Tournament, where the Gulf Giants’ side reached the semi-finals, Trott praised both […]

‘Jitesh Sharma won’t be there’: Irfan Pathan explains how Sanju Samson can find room in Asia Cup XI | Cricket News

[ad_1] There may not be room for both Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson in the Asia Cup XI (Images via X & Getty Images) Sanju Samson’s place in India’s Asia Cup 2025 playing XI remains uncertain despite his strong domestic form, with former all-rounder Irfan Pathan weighing in on the debate. Samson, who has been […]

Cricket stands still! Why Pakistan and Afghanistan players observed silence before T20I clash in Sharjah | Cricket News

[ad_1] A one-minute silence was observed at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium before the start of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Tri-Series match (Image credit: Emirates Cricket Board) NEW DELHI: A one-minute silence was observed at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium before the start of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Tri-Series match, in memory of the victims of the devastating earthquake in Afghanistan […]

Hockey Asia Cup 2025: Harmanpreet Singh scores twice; India beat Japan 3-2 for second straight win | Hockey News

[ad_1] India beat Japan 3-2 for second straight win (@TheHockeyIndia on X) India secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over Japan in their second Pool A match of the men’s Asia Cup hockey tournament on Sunday, keeping their campaign on track with two consecutive wins. Captain Harmanpreet Singh proved decisive once again, scoring a brace to […]

Watch: Rinku Singh delivers another explosive knock; India finisher keeps momentum rolling ahead of Asia Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Meerut Mavericks captain Rinku Singh continued his red-hot form in the UP T20 League, sending out another strong reminder of his finishing prowess ahead of the Asia Cup. The left-hander hammered an unbeaten 78 off 48 balls against Kashi Rudras on Saturday, laced with six sixes and six fours, as his side […]

No match time in England, but plenty of gains for Arshdeep Singh | Cricket News

[ad_1] Arshdeep Singh (PTI Photo) BENGALURU: Before Thursday, Arshdeep Singh’s last competitive match was the final of the Indian Premier League, for Punjab Kings against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on June 3. During the recent England series, the left-arm pacer must have fancied his chances of a Test debut, but a left thumb injury sustained during […]