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India coach reacts to Pakistan match boycott talks, reveals the ‘line’ they are following | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) TimeofIndia.com in Dubai: India’s Asia Cup clash against Pakistan has been surrounded by strong calls for a boycott in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed Indian tourists. With emotions running high, the team’s support staff addressed the issue on Saturday, urging focus to remain […]

‘Virat Kohli isn’t there’: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq warns India ahead of Asia Cup clash | Cricket News

Misbah-ul-Haq warns India (Photo: X) Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes the upcoming Asia Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan presents a golden chance for Babar Azam’s men. With Virat Kohli no longer in India’s T20I setup, Misbah feels India’s batting line-up looks less daunting if Pakistan’s bowlers can strike early.“Pakistan definitely have an opportunity […]

Asia Cup: Bangladesh kick-off campaign with win over Hong Kong, Litton Das shines with half-century | Cricket News

Bangladesh pulled off a 7-wicket win against Hong Kong on Thursday (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Bangladesh began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong on Thursday, producing a balanced performance with both ball and bat to secure victory with 14 balls to spare. Asked to bowl first, Litton Das’s […]

‘Match must go on’: SC refuses urgent hearing of PIL to cancel India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup | Cricket News

File photo of India and Pakistan fans. (Image credit: AFP) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to urgently list a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking cancellation of the upcoming India vs Pakistan cricket match scheduled for September 14 in Dubai as part of the Asia Cup. The petition, filed by four law students led by […]

Shreyas Iyer’s shocking revelation: ‘I was paralysed, nerve snapped, rod in my back’ | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has revealed the extent of the back injury that nearly ended his career, disclosing that he suffered paralysis in one leg before making a successful return to the sport. The setback also cost him a place in the BCCI’s central contract list.Two years ago, Iyer was hospitalised in England […]

Asia Cup 2025: ‘The most underrated player’ – Ajinkya Rahane reveals India’s trump card | Cricket News

Axar Patel of India celebrates with teammates (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) Ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane highlighted all-rounder Axar Patel as one of the team’s most underrated players. The continental tournament gets underway on Tuesday, September 9, with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong. India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will […]

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

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 the […]

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

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 Riders […]

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

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 Afghanistan […]

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

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, while […]