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Abhigyan Kundu (ACC Photo) MUMBAI: He is yet to play a game for the Mumbai senior team, but 17-year-old Navi Mumbai boy Abhigyan Kundu has already made heads turn with his exploits for the India Under-19 team. In May, Kundu was named vice-captain of India’s Under-19 team for the tour of England, with Mumbai opener…
Jefferies has increased its allocation to India and Taiwan in its Asia Pacific ex-Japan relative-return portfolio, while cutting exposure to China and Indonesia, as it reassesses growth prospects and macro risks across the region, ANI reported.In its latest strategy note, the global investment bank said it has raised the weightings of India and Taiwan by…
Ever thought about this? A country that touches two continents? Well, not many nations in the world are geographically located in such a manner or are fortunate enough to straddle two continents. But,one such country that touches both Europe and Asia, where cultures, histories, and landscapes from both sides collide for an interesting mix of…
VVS Laxman, head of cricket at the CoE, may have to rework his involvement in the process of coaching. NEW DELHI: With the Indian cricket board (BCCI) planning to review the U-19 team’s performance in the recent U-19 Asia Cup, the focus is likely to fall on the Centre of Excellence’s (CoE) overall role in…
14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi booed by Pakistan fans (Screengrabs) NEW DELHI: India’s baby-faced batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a tough time during the Under-19 Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan on Sunday. As Pakistan beat India to clinch the title, an off-the-field incident caught attention on social media. Sam Curran: ‘People like it, people hate it,…
Korean boy band Seventeen has concluded a landmark Japanese tour spanning the nation’s four premier dome venues, attracting a combined audience of 420,000 fans across 10 performances, according to Yonhap News and their agency Pledis Entertainment’s official statement released December 22.The tour finale at Fukuoka PayPay Dome on December 20-21 marked the completion of a…
Aaron George (Special Arrangements) “What you saw at the Asia Cup was just the trailer,” says Biju Nair, the former Services coach, who shaped Aaron George since his early teens. “Picture abhi baaki hain,” he insists.It captures the essence of Aaron. What the U-19 Asia Cup in Dubai last week revealed was control, maturity and…
PM Shahbaz Sharif announces cash reward for U19 Asia Cup winners Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif announced a big cash reward for the country’s Under-19 cricket team after their Asia Cup win on Sunday. On Monday, he hosted a special reception for the players and officials in Islamabad. During the event, he announced a cash…
Mohsin Naqvi presents trophy to U19 Asia Cup champions (screengrabs) Pakistan beat India to clinch the U19 Asia Cup title in Dubai on Sunday. With Pakistan winning the trophy, the tournament managed to avoid what could’ve been a possible trophy-presentation controversy. The match was played at the ICC Academy Ground in Dubai, where Pakistan defeated…
NEW DELHI: It looked as if India did not come at all to the ground while chasing a mammoth target of 348 against Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday, as the Boys-in-Blue were dismissed for a mere 156 in just 26.2 overs to hand Pakistan a comfortable victory by 191…
