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India vs Pakistan (Getty Images) The 2025 Asia Cup is entering its decisive phase, with the Super Four stage set to begin this weekend in Dubai. While one group match — between defending champions India and Oman — remains on Friday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the line-up for the second round…
Suryakumar Yadav, left, and Shivam Dube, right, leave the field after their win. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The ongoing Asia Cup has been overshadowed by the fallout from the handshake row and Pakistan Cricket Board’s escalating confrontations with the ICC. Former international umpire Anil Chaudhary has now weighed in, dismissing the controversy as “unnecessary” and…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands with Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha at the toss. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup continues to be overshadowed by the handshake controversy that erupted after India’s win over Pakistan on September 14, when Indian players walked off without the customary post-match greetings. Go Beyond The…
Pakistan manager visits injured umpire (Video grab) NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup Group A fixture between Pakistan and the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday was already surrounded by drama due to a delayed start, but the evening took an even more concerning turn when on-field umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge was struck on the ear by an…
The tragic news was conveyed to Dunith Wellalage after the match. NEW DELHI: In a heartbreaking turn of events, Sri Lankan spinner Dunith Wellalage learned of his father’s sudden demise only after helping his team secure a six-wicket win over Afghanistan in the Asia Cup Group B clash in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, September 18.Go…
Kuldeep Yadav (AP Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: If India are doing well in white-ball tournaments in the last two years as a bowling unit, it is because of Kuldeep Yadav, who takes those crucial wickets in the middle overs.Be it on the flattish tracks of India or the sluggish pitches in Dubai, no one else…
Indiana Fever in a Game (Image via USA Today Sports) The Atlanta Dream are favored to win against the Indiana Fever in Game 3 of the WNBA playoffs, with expert predictions, odds breakdowns, and performance analytics pointing toward a tightly contested battle. With playoff stakes at their peak, bettors are eyeing moneyline plays, spread opportunities,…
Mohammed Al Kuwaykibi (Image Source: mohammed__alkwikbi/Instagram) Al-Taawoun displayed attacking brilliance to beat Al-Ettifaq by 4-1 in the latest Saudi Pro League match on Thursday. The Buraidah-based outfit were calm and classy in front of their home crowd, netting a brace before and after half-time to run out comfortable winners and further cement their spot amongst…
Kusal Mendis’ fifty was pivotal for Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup match against Afghanistan, which they won by six wickets and 8 balls to spare (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Kusal Mendis produced a composed, unbeaten knock of 74 as Sri Lanka booked their place in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup with a…
Mohammad Nabi and Yuvraj Singh NEW DELHI: Veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi unleashed a stunning display of death-overs hitting to revive Afghanistan’s hopes in their must-win Asia Cup Group B clash against Sri Lanka at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium on Thursday. The 40-year-old blasted a whirlwind 60 off just 22 balls, smashing five towering sixes…
