India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 | Cancel it? No. Pakistan needs cricket beatings from India

A man once saw a banana peel on the road, beat his chest and cried: “Oh God, I’ll have to slip again.” Another India-Pakistan match feels exactly like that. On the eve of the match, Pakistan would be dreading another mauling. If Indian cricket fans had their way, if the BCCI had boycotted the pesky […]

India predicted XI for Asia Cup clash vs Pakistan: Will Arshdeep Singh get a chance?

The Indian players are aware of the public sentiment surrounding their Asia Cup clash against Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack, but head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged them to focus on the big game, assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said on Saturday. In their opening match against the UAE, India went with a spin-heavy […]

‘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 […]

Asia Cup 2025: Everyone is excited about the Pakistan game, says Suryakumar Yadav after India demolish UAE

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said the team was “excited” ahead of their Asia Cup clash against Pakistan, after leading his side to a commanding nine-wicket win over hosts UAE in Dubai on Wednesday. His comments come at a time when the fixture has drawn strong reactions back home, with sections of the public calling for […]

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 […]

Asia Cup selection puzzle: Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma? ‘All depends on Shubman Gill’s batting position’ | Cricket News

Who will make the cut – Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma? (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Who should open for India? Who bats at No. 3? Who slots into the middle order? Team India management and captain Suryakumar Yadav have a happy headache ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 opener. But beyond these questions, perhaps […]

Asia Cup 2025: Arshdeep Singh set to make history; huge T20I milestone awaits | Cricket News

Arshdeep Singh with Harshit Rana (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) As India gears up for the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is on the brink of a major milestone. The 26-year-old needs just one more wicket to become the first Indian bowler to reach 100 T20I wickets and the 25th player […]

‘Inshallah…’: Pakistan bowler warns India ahead of Asia Cup clash in UAE | Cricket News

Pakistan’s Haris Rauf, second left, and teammates celebrate after the dismissal of Bangladesh’s Litton Das during the second Twenty20 cricket match between Pakistan and Bangladesh, in Lahore, Pakistan. AP/PTI(AP05_30_2025_000595A) Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has made a sensational claim that will not sit well with Suryakumar Yadav-led Indian cricket team ahead of their highly anticipated […]

Virat Kohli dragged into picture for Babar Azam’s downfall; ex-Pakistan star says ‘it’s unfair and adds extra pressure’

Babar Azam has been time and again described as Pakistan’s answer to India’s Virat Kohli. Despite making his international debut six years after that of former India captain, the Kohli vs Babar narrative seems to have a telling impact on the Pakistan star after his prolonged lean patch in international cricket. Known as the poster […]

ED summons Suresh Raina in connection with betting app case | Cricket News

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has summoned former India cricketer Suresh Raina for questioning tomorrow in connection with the 1xBet case, part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal betting platforms and their celebrity promoters.The probe has already drawn in several high-profile names. Suresh Raina announces retirement from all formats of cricket On Monday, actor Rana Daggubati […]