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Azmatullah Omarzai (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Former world number one all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai set a new record for Afghanistan’s fastest T20I fifty during the Asia Cup opener at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Tuesday. Labelled as favourites for the tournament opener, Afghanistan chose to bat first but struggled at 110/4 with five overs remaining due…

NEW DELHI: Former Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has delivered a scathing assessment of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, questioning whether the tournament offers any real challenge to Team India. The eight-nation event began on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong, but Ashwin believes the format lacks competitiveness.Go Beyond The Boundary with our…

GM Hans Niemann at FIDE Grand Swiss (Screengrabs) American Grandmaster (GM) Hans Niemann has found himself in the middle of yet another viral moment this time not for his chess but for an unusual fan interaction at the ongoing FIDE Grand Swiss.Following his fourth-round draw against Indian prodigy Leon Mendonca, Niemann was greeted by a…

Arjun Tendulkar (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has caught attention with a cryptic message on social media. On Monday, the young all-rounder posted: “In the middle of nowhere and I am heading into nowhere.” The post, his first since his reported engagement with Saaniya Chandok last…

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2025 Live Score: Afghanistan are based in Dubai but must make the two-hour journey to Abu Dhabi for all three of their Group B fixtures, including their opening game against Hong Kong on Tuesday evening. Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan has openly questioned the scheduling and logistics of the 2025…

NEW DELHI: Dubai is buzzing with anticipation ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, but one surprising detail has left fans and experts stunned. With less than a week to go for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash on September 14, tickets for the high-voltage contest are still available — despite some prices soaring to more…

SA20 Auction 2025 Live: South African batter Ryan Rickelton believes that Dewald Brevis will be the biggest attraction at the SA20 Season 4 auction on September 9. Speaking ahead of the tournament, the MI Cape Town opener declared, “Brevis, without a doubt, is going to attract major interest. I also expect Aiden Markram to be…

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (PTI Photo) India’s leading men’s doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty started their Hong Kong Open Super 500 tournament with a victory on Tuesday. On the same day, Kiran George successfully qualified for the men’s singles main draw.Fresh from their World Championships bronze medal in Paris, Satwik and…

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan and Sri Lanka skipper Charith Asalanka have expressed disappointment over the Asia Cup 2025 scheduling and logistical arrangements, raising concerns just hours before the tournament opener in Dubai.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking at the mandatory captains’ press conference on Tuesday morning, Rashid did not…

Suryakumar Yadav (left) and Sanju Samson Captain Suryakumar Yadav has opened up about the Jitesh Sharma vs Sanju Samson debate ahead of India’s first Asia Cup match against UAE, to be played at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.When asked about who between Jitesh and Sanju will be India’s No. 1 choice, the Indian captain…