Kinchit Shah (R) runs between the wickets during the Asia Cup match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. (AP) Afghanistan secured a commanding 94-run victory over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, powered by explosive fifties from Sediqullah Atal (73 not out) and…
India, under MS Dhoni’s captaincy, lifted the Asia Cup in 2010 (ODI format) and again in 2016 (T20I format). (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s dominance in the Asia Cup has been shaped by legendary captains, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni standing apart as the only skipper to lift the trophy in both formats — ODI and…
Sanju Samson (C) alongside Suryakumar Yadav (R) and Rinku Singh (L) in a file photo. (Getty Images) Former India off-spinner R Ashwin has excluded Sanju Samson from his predicted playing XI for India’s Asia Cup 2025 opening match against UAE in Dubai, instead backing Shubman Gill for the opening slot. Ashwin revealed his preferred lineup…
DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand high court on Tuesday issued notice to the BCCI on petitions seeking a probe into the alleged misuse of ?12 crore in government funds by the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand (CAU). The funds were meant for organising tournaments.The petitioners cited CAU’s audit report, conducted by an external chartered accountant, which listed ?35…
Since landing here last week, coach Gautam Gambhir has made players sweat it out in the searing heat. (BCCI Photo) DUBAI: It’s said that overthinking is the art of creating problems that weren’t even there. In cricket nowadays, coaches have taken their obsession with match-ups to another level. Barring the top three, there are no…
Recent fitness evaluations for men’s cricketers ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup still relied on the YoYo test, though the Bronco test is expected to be gradually introduced. (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricket captain Sunil Gavaskar has advised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) against using the new Bronco fitness…
UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem is not caught up in the hype of their Asia Cup opener against India. (Image credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem is not caught up in the hype of their Asia Cup opener against India. For him and his team, the focus is on keeping things straightforward—sticking to their…
Rashid Khan (Photo credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: Afghanistan captain Rashid Khan admitted that managing his team’s rich spin resources can be a tricky task, but said the depth also makes his job easier after their commanding 94-run win over Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener on Tuesday. Opting to bat, Afghanistan put up 188/6,…
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…
