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Dickie Bird (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Legendary cricket umpire Dickie Bird has passed away at the age of 92. Bird, whose first-class playing career was cut short by injury, went on to become one of the most renowned umpires in the sport. He officiated in 66 Tests and 76 one-day internationals, including three World…
Shoaib Akhtar has called out the ‘senseless’ decisions made by Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson (Screengrabs/YouTube) Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar launched a blistering attack on coach Mike Hesson after the team’s defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s clash in Dubai. Akhtar questioned the coach’s decision-making, particularly on why he…
Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its investigation into the online betting platform 1xBet (Images via PTI) Former India cricketer Yuvraj Singh on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with its investigation into the online betting platform 1xBet. Officials said the 43-year-old…
Dinesh Karthik will captain Team India in the Hong Kong sixes, and will play alongside R Ashwin (Images via Getty Images) A very familiar face in Indian cricket will lead the side at the Hong Kong Sixes 2025, bringing experience and wicketkeeping flair to the quickfire format. Tournament organisers on Tuesday confirmed the appointment of…
Umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge makes his way off the field after being hit (Screengrab) Pakistan cricket team and former players have raised concerns about third umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge’s decision to dismiss Fakhar Zaman during the India vs Pakistan Super 4s match at the Asia Cup on Sunday. The controversial catch by Sanju Samson off Hardik Pandya’s…
India’s six-wicket win in Super Four was India’s second win over Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, having also beaten them comfortably in the group stage. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: After India crushed Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 clash on Sunday, skipper Suryakumar Yadav made a striking remark — urging everyone…
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi bowls a delivery during the Asia Cup match against India. (AP/PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar reserved the highest praise for young Tilak Varma after India’s emphatic six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash in Dubai on Sunday. The batting great declared that Tilak…
NEW DELHI: Ravichandran Ashwin’s second innings in cricket is beginning to take shape, and it promises to be as busy as his international career once was. The legendary off-spinner, who retired from the IPL last month after calling time on international cricket in 2024, is all set for a rare double stint — featuring in…
Haris Rauf got the better of Sanju Samson during the India vs Pakistan match in the Asia Cup and then celebrated. (Screenshot) Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf sparked controversy during Sunday’s Asia Cup Super 4s match against India in Dubai by making politically charged gestures. Videos showed him making fighter jet crash signals and ‘6-0’…
Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan speaks to Abhishek Sharma of India and Shubman Gill of India (Getty Images) Former Indian spinner Harbhajan Singh criticised Pakistan’s senior players for their lack of performance and leadership in the ongoing Asia Cup matches against India, where Pakistan lost both encounters and extended their losing streak to seven matches…
