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Amid handshake controversy, Pakistan cricket faces a fresh storm — corruption row over players’ jerseys explodes | Cricket News

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan cricketer Atiq-uz-Zaman has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on social media for providing poor-quality jerseys during the Asia Cup 2025, while Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha addressed concerns about the team’s batting performance following their 41-run victory over United Arab Emirates on Wednesday.Zaman voiced his dissatisfaction on X, pointing out […]

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2025: Ravi Shastri predicts winner of SL vs AFG; ex-India coach says ‘I will go…’

Former India coach Ravi Shastri is weighing on Afghanistan to win against Sri Lanka in the final Group B encounter in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. While the top two has been finalised in Group A, three teams – Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka – […]

Guardians beat Twins for 9th straight win and move 1 1/2 games behind division lead

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — José Ramírez homered for his third career 30-30 season and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 6-0 in the first game of a day-night doubleheader on Saturday. Bo Naylor homered twice, George Valera and Daniel Schneemann also went deep, and Cleveland won its ninth straight game and 14th of 15 to […]

Former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas tipped to become new BCCI president | Cricket News

Mithun Manhas (Photo: @MithunManhas on X) NEW DELHI: After a long day of intense discussion in the Capital on Saturday, former Delhi captain Mithun Manhas has emerged as the front-runner to become the Indian cricket board’s (BCCI) president. The deadline for filing the nomination ends on Sunday afternoon, with the elections due on Sept 28 […]

Asia Cup Super 4s: Saif Hasan reveals Bangladesh’s good plan after thrilling win over Sri Lanka

Bangladesh’s ‘Player of the Match’ Saif Hassan said his team had devised a “good plan” against the Sri Lankan bowlers, which worked perfectly in their tense Asia Cup Super 4 clash on Saturday. Chasing 169 for victory, Bangladesh made heavy weather of the target but eventually crossed the finish line with one ball to spare. […]

Premier League: Liverpool down Everton to maintain perfect start | Football News

Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool scores his team’s second goal past Jordan Pickford of Everton during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised another show of mental strength that helped extend the champions’ perfect Premier League start and maintain their stranglehold of the […]

New record! Smriti Mandhana creates history, becomes fastest Indian batter to… | Cricket News

Smriti Mandhana (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) Smriti Mandhana achieved a remarkable milestone at the Arun Jaitley Stadium by scoring the fastest century by an Indian women’s cricketer in ODIs, reaching the mark in just 50 balls during the series decider against Australia.Her exceptional innings continues to keep India competitive in their pursuit of a record chase […]

Mandhana exudes fiery form, dethrones Virat from top by hammering fastest ton for India in ODIs

New Delhi [India], September 20 (ANI): Australia’s flamboyant star Beth Mooney’s reign with the joint second-fastest ton didn’t last long, as India’s Smriti Mandhana cantered to the three-digit figure to set a new record during the final fixture of the three-match series at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, here in the national capital on Saturday. India’s […]

Drama continues in Dubai! Pakistan cancel press conference ahead of India clash | Cricket News

Pakistan’s captain Salman Agha, right, walks past India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan have decided to cancel their pre-match press conference before their Super Fours match against India at the Asia Cup on Sunday. This follows a similar cancellation before their previous game against the UAE. While the press conference scheduled for 6 […]

‘Let the Asia Cup go to hell, let the ICC go to hell’: Ex-PCB chairman reveals inside details of Asia Cup boycott threat | Cricket News

File photo of Najam Sethi. (AP Photo) Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Najam Sethi has revealed insider details about the dramatic events of September 17 during the Asia Cup. Pakistan nearly pulled out of their match against UAE due to tensions that began when Indian players refused post-match handshakes with Pakistan players on September […]