Asia Cup: Calm before the storm! Will the India vs Pakistan clash live up to its ‘historical’ hype? | Cricket News

TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: The India-Pakistan contest is where legends are made and hearts are broken. Beyond sheer skill, it’s the temperament, nerves and the ability to seize defining moments that decide the victor. Every duel on the field is a battle within a battle. The captains, Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha, have already hinted…

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Ahead of County Championship, Team India international makes surprise club appearance in Chennai | Cricket News

Washington Sundar (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) CHENNAI: Washington Sundar took many by surprise when the India all-rounder turned up for a TNCA first division (VAP Trophy) one-dayer in Chennai on Friday. Washington was on a month-long break following a demanding five-match England Test tour that ended on August 4. The 25-year-old, setting his sights firmly on…

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‘Virat Kohli isn’t there’: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq warns India ahead of Asia Cup clash | Cricket News

Misbah-ul-Haq warns India (Photo: X) Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes the upcoming Asia Cup clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan presents a golden chance for Babar Azam’s men. With Virat Kohli no longer in India’s T20I setup, Misbah feels India’s batting line-up looks less daunting if Pakistan’s bowlers can strike early.“Pakistan definitely have an opportunity…

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Two legendary cricketers to attend BCCI AGM on September 28 in Mumbai | Cricket News

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will attend the upcoming BCCI Annual General Meeting and the elections of the cricket body on September 28 (Image via BCCI) Mumbai: Former India captain Sourav Ganguly and ex-India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh will attend the upcoming BCCI Annual General Meeting and the elections of the…

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Big blow to India ahead of Pakistan game! Star batter hit on the hands | Cricket News

Vice-captain Shubman Gill has been struck on his hand in training ahead of the India-Pakistan clash on Sunday (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Dubai: India’s preparations for their high-voltage Asia Cup clash against Pakistan suffered a scare on Saturday when opener and vice-captain Shubman Gill was struck on the hand during training. Gill, who has…

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Asia Cup: Sri Lanka off to winning start, Bangladesh collapse in Group B clash | Cricket News

Sri Lanka’s captain Charith Asalanka and Kamil Mishara celebrate after winning the match against Bangladesh at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi (AP Photo/Altaf Qadri) Pathum Nissanka’s fluent half-century and an unbeaten knock from Kamil Mishara guided Sri Lanka to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Bangladesh in their Asia Cup Group B contest in Abu…

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Shubman Gill touches feet? Ahead of India vs Pakistan, batter’s gesture wins hearts | Cricket News

Shubman Gill showed respect to Abhishek Sharma’s father by touching his feet (Image credits – Pratyush Raj/TimesofIndia.com) On the eve of India’s high-voltage Asia Cup meeting with Pakistan, the training ground at Dubai International Stadium witnessed a heartwarming moment that eased some of the pre-match tension.Abhishek Sharma’s father Raj Kumar Sharma paid a visit to…

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India coach reacts to Pakistan match boycott talks, reveals the ‘line’ they are following | Cricket News

India vs Pakistan (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) TimeofIndia.com in Dubai: India’s Asia Cup clash against Pakistan has been surrounded by strong calls for a boycott in the wake of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam that killed Indian tourists. With emotions running high, the team’s support staff addressed the issue on Saturday, urging focus to remain…

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Carpenter’s daughter, part of Indian team for Women’s ODI World Cup, crafts cricketing journey with grace | Cricket News

Amanjot Kaur’s name was announced in the Indian women’s squad for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup starting September 30 (Image via Instagram/Screengrab) Chandigarh: When 24-year-old Amanjot Kaur’s name was announced in the Indian women’s squad for the ICC Women’s ODI World Cup starting September 30, there was no grand celebration in her Mohali home….

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Pakistan match to be boycotted? Widow of Pahalgam terror attack victim blasts Indian cricket | Cricket News

Aishanya Dwivedi made a passionate appeal to fans and stakeholders to boycott the India-Pakistan Asia Cup game (Images via X/@ANI & Getty Images) Aishanya Dwivedi, widow of a man killed in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, has condemned the upcoming India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash and urged all stakeholders to boycott it. Accusing organisers of not…

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