Cricket

Harbhajan confident; Mongia concerned ahead of Asia Cup final

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh has exuded confidence in India's victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup final on Sunday, while ex-wicketkeeper Nayan Mongia is worried about the "law of averages" and cautioned skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his troops to avoid being "overconfident".

2025-09-28T11:49:52.899530+00:00 IST

PCB files complaint against India pacer Arshdeep Singh

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against India's leading T20I wicket-taker Arshdeep Singh for his 'obscene gesture' during the fixture between the two arch-rivals on September 21 in Dubai at the ongoing Asia Cup, according to Samaa TV sources.

2025-09-28T11:43:11.571660+00:00 IST

Manhas new BCCI prez, two ex-players join selection panel

The decisions were a few of many made during the 94th Annual General Meeting of BCCI, which was held on Sunday.

2025-09-28T11:05:21.360724+00:00 IST

Mithun Manhas appointed new BCCI President

Confirming the appointments, Rajeev Shukla told the media, "Mithun is the President, I am the vice president, and Devajit Saikiya is secretary."

2025-09-28T10:22:02.598112+00:00 IST

Young fans back India to lift Asia Cup 2025 trophy against Pak

As the anticipation builds for the Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan, young fans have come out in full support of Team India, expressing their excitement and confidence in Suryakumar Yadav's side.

2025-09-28T09:30:46.593143+00:00 IST

Indian Street Premier League season 3 set for grand return

On the back of two consecutive successful seasons, the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 tournament, returns for its third edition, bigger, better and bolder. The tournament, featuring eight teams, will be held in Surat from January 9 to February 6. Among the highlights of the upcoming season, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive a brand-new Porsche 911, further showcasing how the league has scaled up to match global sporting competition and benchmarks, as per a release from ISPL.

2025-09-28T09:28:57.459915+00:00 IST

Sarandeep Singh backs India to outclass Pak in Asia Cup final

As India gears up to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, former India cricketer Sarandeep Singh has expressed full confidence in Suryakumar Yadav's men, praising both the batting and bowling units for their form throughout the tournament.

2025-09-28T08:44:30.049461+00:00 IST

Arundhati Reddy back from injury in second warm-up for India 

Fast bowler Arundhati Reddy is likely fit for the September 30 tournament opener against Sri Lanka after bowling in the second Cricket World Cup 2025 warm-up against New Zealand on Saturday, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-09-28T08:16:10.909465+00:00 IST

Asia Cup 2025 final: Young cricketers in Anantnag back India

As India and Pakistan prepare for a historic Asia Cup 2025 final clash, young aspiring cricketers from Jammu & Kashmir are voicing their full support for Team India, expressing confidence in the side's consistency and strength.

2025-09-28T08:14:25.632983+00:00 IST

Fans rally behind Team India ahead of Asia Cup final against Pak

India and Pakistan gear up to face each other in the Asia Cup 2025 final. Fans across the country are pouring out their emotions and prayers for Team India, hoping for nothing less than victory in the high-stakes encounter.

2025-09-28T06:55:24.773173+00:00 IST

Nepal script historic first win over West Indies in Sharjah

Nepal created history in Sharjah with a memorable 19-run win against West Indies, marking their first-ever victory over a Full Member nation across formats. While they had beaten Afghanistan in a T20I back in 2014, but Afghanistan were an Associate team at that time, making this triumph all the more special, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-28T03:54:55.334964+00:00 IST

Abhishek Sharma eyes record-breaking feat ahead of Asia Cup final

The youngster's explosive run with the bat has put him within touching distance of eclipsing records held by T20I greats Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Pakistan's Mohammed Rizwan.

2025-09-28T03:02:34.803308+00:00 IST

Sanju Samson on the brink of historic feat in Asia Cup final

Sanju Samson stands on the verge of scripting history in the ongoing Asia Cup. The wicketkeeper-batter has already impressed with his performances, and a substantial knock in the summit clash against Pakistan could see him surpass the achievements of MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant in multi-nation T20I tournaments.

2025-09-28T02:42:53.733265+00:00 IST

House full for India-Pakistan Asia Cup title clash in Dubai

Tickets for the much-awaited Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday have been completely sold out. Organisers told Geo News that the 28,000-seater stadium will be fully packed with fans filling every spot for the high-voltage clash.

2025-09-28T02:37:33.941314+00:00 IST

Tickets for blockbuster Asia Cup final sold out

Tickets for the pulsating Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday have been sold out.

2025-09-27T18:25:18.633239+00:00 IST

ICC Women's WC: India beat NZ by 4 wickets in warm up game

Half-centuries from Harleen Deol and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur helped India secure a four-wicket win via DLS Method in their second ICC Women's World Cup warm-up match in Guwahati on Saturday.

2025-09-27T18:24:29.522488+00:00 IST

"T20 cricket needs impact, not average": Ashwin defends SKY

India and Pakistan will be locking horns in the final of Asia Cup on Sunday in Dubai

2025-09-27T18:16:34.353209+00:00 IST

Samson on verge of outdoing Pant, Dhoni ahead of Asia Cup final

During the ongoing tournament, Samson has scored 108 runs in three innings, averaging 36.00 and striking at 127.05, with a half-century and a best score of 56 against Oman. He has batted at fifth spot two times, scoring 13 and 39. His half-century came at number three spot. During this tournament, he has not played at the opening spot, which gave his career a new lease of life last year, as vice-captain Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma are at the top, and the rest of the batting order has been flexible.

2025-09-27T17:39:57.069488+00:00 IST

Madan reveals India's "important link" ahead of Asia Cup final

India's 1983 World Cup-winning player Madan Lal has handpicked "match-winner" Abhishek Sharma and vice-captain Shubman Gill as the "important" link in skipper Suyrakumar Yadav-led side ahead of the Asia Cup final clash against arch-rival Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-27T17:32:59.661115+00:00 IST

Team with fewer mistakes will win Asia Cup final: Salman Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Agha declared that in the Asia Cup final against India, which comes with a tremendous amount of "pressure", the team that makes the least amount of mistakes will return home with the trophy on Sunday.

2025-09-27T16:29:30.481278+00:00 IST

Fully confident that Saim Ayub will play well in final: Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha has advocated for misfiring Saim Ayub to serve the country for the next 10 years and exuded confidence in the young southpaw's ability to go all guns blazing against arch-rival India in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-27T15:59:31.669293+00:00 IST