Clips of the handshake between Suryakumar Yadav and Mohsin Naqvi quickly went viral, fuelling backlash among Indian fans. (Image credit: ACC) The festive build-up to the 2025 Asia Cup has been clouded by political tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent cross-border firing. The controversy deepened at…
Beyond opening partners, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have been childhood friends and understand each other’s game as well. (Image credit: Special arrangement) NEW DELHI: There’s an old video of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma doing the rounds. In it, Abhishek on his Instagram Live asks Gill, “Fans are asking, who is your girlfriend?” Shubman…
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…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has sparked a heated debate in the cricket fraternity after declaring that ODI skipper Rohit Sharma does not belong in the pantheon of India’s all-time batting greats.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Manjrekar drew a sharp…
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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…
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Afghanistan secured a convincing 94-run victory over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener. The match was highlighted by impressive fifties from Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai, followed by a disciplined bowling performance.Afghanistan posted a total of 188 for six, with Atal remaining unbeaten on 73…
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: 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…
Dewald Brevis (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Dewald Brevis has shattered records to become the most expensive player in SA20 history, with Pretoria Capitals signing the 22-year-old batting sensation for a staggering R16.5 million (approximately Rs 8.3 crore). The bid, led by new Capitals head coach Sourav Ganguly, surpassed the previous high for Aiden Markram and…
