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

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 the […]

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

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 in […]

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

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 and […]

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

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 guide […]

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

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 cruised […]

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

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 a […]

Asia Cup: ‘I cannot say anything’ – Shardul Thakur tight-lipped on Shreyas Iyer snub | Cricket News

Shreyas Iyer and Shardul Thakur in action for India (Images via Getty Images) Indian bowling all-rounder Shardul Thakur has expressed support for teammate Shreyas Iyer after the batter was left out of India’s squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. Iyer, who recently led Punjab Kings to their first IPL final in a decade with […]

‘Cricket chhod ke maulana ban jaa’: Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan trolled after comical dismissal | Cricket News

Mohammad Rizwan (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Things are not going Pakistan’s star wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan’s way. After being dropped from the Asia Cup squad and demoted in the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) central contracts, his poor run has now extended to the Caribbean Premier League.Playing for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, Rizwan managed only 3 […]

India-Pakistan match is on: Indian cricket team to play against neighbours in Asia Cup 2025: Report

Indian cricket team won’t be stopped from playing against Pakistan in Asia Cup, an insider from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) told PTI on August 21. The ministry has announced a new policy for India’s international sports ties, with special focus on Pakistan. Officials said the policy takes effect immediately. “India’s approach […]

Asia Cup | Hardik Pandya loses vice-captaincy: India’s World Cup-winning star makes big comment | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Ajit Agarkar-led BCCI selection panel on Tuesday announced India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025, a decision that sparked mixed reactions. The team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav, with Shubman Gill named vice-captain. Among the notable omissions were Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer.Former India cricketer and selector […]