NEW DELHI: The countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 blockbuster between India and Pakistan has taken an explosive turn, with former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi reigniting controversy just days before the Dubai showdown. The high-stakes clash on Sunday marks the first cricketing encounter between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,…
NEW DELHI: India began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant nine-wicket victory over UAE in Dubai on Wednesday, but it was an act of sportsmanship from skipper Suryakumar Yadav that stole the spotlight. Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane lauded Suryakumar for withdrawing a run-out appeal against Junaid Siddique, calling it a decision that…
Sanju Samson is yet to bat for India at the Asia Cup (Image via Getty Images) Former India captain and ex-national selector Kris Srikkanth has raised concerns over Sanju Samson’s role in the Asia Cup 2025, suggesting that the wicketkeeper-batter’s inclusion at No.5 could be a move to clear the path for Shreyas Iyer’s return…
Rohit Sharma (Video grabs) NEW DELHI: India ODI captain Rohit Sharma is leaving no stone unturned as he gears up for the upcoming three-match series against Australia, starting October 19 at Optus Stadium in Perth. The 38-year-old veteran will make his first international appearance in over seven months, raising anticipation among fans eager to see…
The Indian women’s hockey team lost its second Super4s Pool match 1-4 against hosts China at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 in Hangzhou on Thursday. Mumtaz Khan (38’) was the only goalscorer for India, while Zou Meirong (4’, 56’), Chen Yang (31’) and Tan Jinzhuang (47’) scored goals for China. It was a lively first…
Naushad Khan with his son Musheer Khan (Screengrabs) Naushad Khan, father and long-time coach of cricketers Sarfaraz and Musheer Khan, has drawn widespread attention after a video of his weight-loss transformation went viral on Instagram. The 55-year-old, who has shaped both sons into top-level players, has shed 33 kilograms in 5 months – a journey…
File Pic: India and Pakistan fans. (Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has refuted claims that they are struggling to sell tickets for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan tie scheduled for Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium.“The signs are very encouraging. There is no truth to the claim that tickets…
Washington Sundar (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Indian all-rounder Washington Sundar has signed with Hampshire for the final two rounds of the County Championship, strengthening the side ahead of crucial fixtures against Somerset and Surrey later this month.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Hampshire, currently in the mix for a strong finish, will…
Jasprit Bumrah bowls during the Asia Cup match vs UAE at Dubai International Stadium. The empty seats are visible in the background. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) India may have begun their Asia Cup title defence with a dominant nine-wicket win over the UAE in Dubai, but the sight of empty stands was an eyesore…
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan captain Salman Agha (Image credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry remains one of the fiercest and most storied rivalries in world sport. Every encounter between the two subcontinental giants carries a weight of history, emotion, and expectation, drawing millions of viewers from across the globe. The upcoming…
