While chasing a target of 172, Indian openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill were involved in heated on-field exchanges with Shaheen Shah Afridi and Rauf, leading to multiple confrontations. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: The high-stakes Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan last week turned fiery both on and off the field as tempers…
The Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions culminated in a pulsating session in New Delhi, with franchises finalising their squads behind closed doors. Over 100 men’s players entered the auction pool, prompting shrewd bids under the INR 4 crore cap. What emerged were squads that combined international pedigree with homegrown promise, while securing the services…
Shaheen Shah Afridi (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pakistan’s fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi had an amusing moment during a press conference in Dubai when he momentarily forgot Bangladesh’s cricket nickname ahead of their Super Fours match.During the pre-match conference, when a reporter mentioned the “Tigers,” Afridi appeared confused and asked “Tiger kaun?” (Who’s Tiger?).Watch:After being reminded…
New Delhi played host to the Hero Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions today, where anticipation and strategy converged in a closed-door bidding war. More than 100 men’s players were up for grabs, and with a salary ceiling of INR 4 crore, every franchise move was laced with calculation. The squads that emerged reflect a…
Jasprit Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan (Images via Getty Images & X/@Weekendvibes_) The Super Four match between India and Bangladesh at the Asia Cup 2025 not only offered a close battle between India and Bangladesh on-field, but also a light-hearted moment off it, featuring Sanjana Ganesan, Bobby Deol and Raghav Juyal.As Bangladesh’s innings progressed, host…
In New Delhi, the Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions unfolded with all the intensity of a contest on the turf itself. Over 100 men’s players went under the hammer as franchises, restricted by an INR 4 crore cap, plotted their way through a series of tactical bids. Final updated squads Retained – Yashdeep Siwach,…
Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman, left, celebrates with teammates (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Bangladesh’s Mustafizur Rahman has achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the fourth player to reach 150 T20I wickets. This feat came during the Asia Cup Super Fours match against India in Dubai on Wednesday.Rahman secured figures of 1/33 in his four-over spell and surpassed Shakib…
The Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions lived up to their billing in New Delhi, where a high-energy closed-door session saw franchises complete their squad-building. With over 100 men’s players in the pool and a salary cap of INR 4 crore, teams played their cards with precision. The assembled rosters now feature a compelling balance…
Abhishek Sharma’s blazing 37-ball 75 powered India into the Asia Cup final with a 41-run win over Bangladesh in Dubai. (ACC Photo) TimesofIndia.com in DUBAI: After the match vs Pakistan, India captain Suryakumar Yadav had called Abhishek Sharma “selfless” and pointed out one of his qualities — that he also knows how to score runs…
It was a day of calculated gambles and bold statements at the Hockey India League (HIL) Mini Auctions in New Delhi. In a high-octane, closed-door event, over 100 men’s players were bid on, as franchises maneuvered within a salary cap of INR 4 crore to shape their rosters. The final line-ups blended world-class experience with…
