Cricket

SKY admits being "tensed" during Asia Cup following title win

Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. It was Tilak Varma's clutch, well-calculated 69* which helped India chase down a modest 147 runs after it was restricted to 20/3 due to an initial spell from Faheem Ashraf.

2025-09-29T12:52:39.016566+00:00 IST

England's Woakes announces retirement from international cricket

Woakes announced his decision on his social media, stating, as quoted by the ICC, "The moment has come, and I have decided the time is right for me to retire from international cricket."

2025-09-29T12:16:19.309759+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav praises PM Modi's "front foot" gesture

Speaking with ANI, Suryakumar Yadav, appreciating PM Modi's support, said, "It feels good when the country's leader himself bats on the front foot; it felt like he took the strike and scored runs."

2025-09-29T11:44:06.056545+00:00 IST

Varun Chakravarthy trolls Pakistan after Asia Cup win

In an Instagram post, Chakravarthy shared a picture of himself with an empty cup of tea, captioning it, "Akkha duniya ek taraf, aur mera INDIA ek taraf," poking fun at Abrar Ahmed's celebratory gesture.

2025-09-29T10:42:50.367431+00:00 IST

Suryakumar shares his views as IND beat PAK thrice in Asia Cup

As India clinched the ninth Asia Cup title after defeating Pakistan in the final of the 2025 edition on Sunday, Men in Blue T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded his team's performance in the tournament, defeating their arch-rivals thrice in a singular tournament for the first time in the history of the sport.

2025-09-29T08:28:42.260836+00:00 IST

This win is salute to Operation Sindoor: Amre as India win title

Former India cricketer Pravin Amre congratulated the Men in Blue for winning the ninth Asia Cup title on Sunday and said that this win against Pakistan in the final is a salute to Operation Sindoor.

2025-09-29T07:34:56.819662+00:00 IST

Mohsin Naqvi whines claims "disgrace to spirit of game"

The PCB Chief, whose X account is withheld in India, responded on the microblogging platform to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory post after the game

2025-09-29T07:21:31.924032+00:00 IST

Player of the Tournament is "a very big thing": Abhishek’s father

After India's win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final on Sunday, Abhishek Sharma's father, Raj Kumar Sharma, hailed his son's performance in the tournament, saying, "It is a very big thing" to win the Player of the Tournament award in the recently concluded competition.

2025-09-29T06:11:09.093140+00:00 IST

Proud of how we stood tall last night: Kuldeep Yadav

Following India's Asia Cup 2025 triumph, left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav shared his feelings after being part of a thrilling final. He stated that finals are meant to test a player, and he was really "proud" of the way Men in Blue played last night against Pakistan.

2025-09-29T04:45:22.879252+00:00 IST

"Always had faith in them": Rajiv Shukla as India clinch Asia Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajiv Shukla expressed his feelings, saying that he always had faith in the Men in Blue that they would lift the Asia Cup 2025 title.

2025-09-29T03:57:46.618991+00:00 IST

"Proud” fans celebrate in New York as India beats Pakistan

After India clinched victory in the Asia Cup final over arch-rivals Pakistan, Indian fans in New York celebrated the win and expressed their happiness.

2025-09-29T03:42:27.218546+00:00 IST

Disrespect: Salman on India snubbing handshake

Pakistan captain Salman Agha claimed that India's refusal to shake hands is not a "disrespect" to them, but instead to the sport.

2025-09-29T02:46:26.133670+00:00 IST

Here's how India players reacted to Asia Cup win

India players took a subtle dig at their Pakistan counterparts and the PCB chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, by mimicking their celebrations, sending bold messages, and posting pictures with a fake trophy.

2025-09-29T00:06:54.791646+00:00 IST

"In the end, intent always wins!": Head coach Gambhir posts after

Head coach Gautam Gambhir had a simple message filled with "intent" after India's nerve-jangling five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

2025-09-28T23:01:08.700157+00:00 IST

'Not out of form', Suryakumar says he was confident that 'Shivam

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav doesn't consider himself out of form even though the statistics point towards a lacklustre Asia Cup campaign during which his bat remained silent for the majority of the tournament.

2025-09-28T22:49:07.600787+00:00 IST

"I want to give my match fees to the Indian Army": Suryakumar

"I want to give my match fees from all the games which I have played in this tournament to the Indian Army", says Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20 captain, in the Post-Match Press Conference after winning the Asia Cup 2025 by defeating Pakistan.

2025-09-28T22:14:10.745001+00:00 IST

"One of most special knocks of my life": Tilak Varma shines in gl

A well-compiled half-century by Tilak Varma and his useful partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube helped Team India secure their second T20I Asia Cup title and overall ninth title, including the ODI editions, beating Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final at Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-28T21:50:19.141449+00:00 IST

'Cannot accept trophy from a person who represents a country'

During the post-match presentation, Pakistan collected their runners-up medals, and so did Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma, the 'Player of the Match' and 'Player of the Tournament' respectively. However, after post-match interviews of Tilak, Abhishek and Pakistan skipper Salman Agha, former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull, the presenter informed that India will not be collecting their medals or trophy during the ceremony, and the ceremony concluded.

2025-09-28T21:46:54.790244+00:00 IST

Varun Chakravarthy calls Kuldeep 'one of best spinners' in world

India's tenacious spin duo Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav gave a special shoutout to the team analyst Hari Prasad Mohan for the extent of effort he put behind the scenes that played a part in setting up the ninth Asia Cup title win for India in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-28T20:48:27.266447+00:00 IST

"Three blows, no response": BCCI as India beats Pakistan to win A

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), announced Rs 21 crores prize money for the Indian team and support staff post their victory over Pakistan in the T20 Asia Cup Final.

2025-09-28T20:37:56.569260+00:00 IST

"Pehle humne Sindoor lagaya tha aur ab Tilak": Jubilant fans erup

A well-compiled half-century by Tilak Varma and his valuable partnerships with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube helped Team India secure their second T20I Asia Cup title and overall ninth title, including the ODI editions, beating Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final at Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-28T20:24:30.856955+00:00 IST