Cricket

Drama continues as Pakistan cancels pre-match press conference

After cancelling the pre-match press conference for their final group stage fixture against the UAE, Pakistan have continued with the trend and called off the presser ahead of their Super Fours game against India on Sunday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-20T12:04:13.988305+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Andy Pycroft to serve as match referee for India vs Pak

Andy Pycroft, who was at the heart of the handshake row when India and Pakistan locked horns on September 14 at the Asia Cup, will serve as the match referee for the Super Four fixture between the two teams in Dubai on Sunday, according to ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-20T11:15:59.267800+00:00 IST

Experienced match officials to take charge of CWC25 opener

The ICC on Saturday confirmed the match-wise appointments for the league stage of the Women's Cricket World Cup. Polosak and Sheridan will be the on-field umpires for the tournament opener between India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati. The duo are no strangers to trailblazing achievements, having become the first pair of female umpires to stand in a competitive match in Australia in 2018.

2025-09-20T11:03:18.631577+00:00 IST

"Close your room, switch off....": Suryakumar on outside noise

Team India, undefeated in the Asia Cup group stage, will start their Super Four stage against Pakistan on Sunday at Dubai. In their previous clash, India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets while chasing down 128 runs in a largely one-sided match. A massive controversy followed after the match when Surya and his batting partner Shivam Dube walked off the field without shaking hands with Pakistani players. After the match, Surya also dedicated the win to the Indian Armed Forces for their heroics and expressed solidarity with victims of Pahalgam terror attack in April.

2025-09-20T10:33:52.647582+00:00 IST

Sai Kishore praises Shubman Gill's leadership skills

Shubman Gill was appointed captain of the Indian Test team after Rohit Sharma's retirement, leading the team in the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, a five-match Test series against England, which ended in a 2-2 draw.

2025-09-20T10:06:17.259224+00:00 IST

Suryakumar confident of India's preparation ahead of clash vs Pak

India will meet Pakistan for the second time in the Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.

2025-09-20T09:29:48.125935+00:00 IST

I'm one of the best spinners in India: Sai Kishore

Gujarat Titans spin sensation Sai Kishore reflected on his preparation for the Indian team following the Indian Premier League (IPL), stating he's working on his batting, fielding and bowling to be multi-skilled, and with unshakeable confidence, Kishore believes he's one of India's top spinners, ready to seize opportunities and make a mark at the international level.

2025-09-20T08:50:02.862165+00:00 IST

Australia win toss, opt to bat against India in series decider

The stakes are high, given that both teams are considered favourites for the upcoming World Cup, which starts in under 10 days. After Australia's comfortable chase of around 280 in the first ODI, India bounced back to restrict them to a similar target in the second, setting the stage for an electrifying decider.

2025-09-20T07:50:49.064489+00:00 IST

CABI Chairman meets President of India Droupadi Murmu

He was accompanied by Meenakashi Lekhi, former MP, former Minister of State for External Affairs and Culture, and Chairperson of the Organising Committee for the tournament.

2025-09-20T07:32:14.748872+00:00 IST

CPL: TKR defeat SLK by 56 runs to secure place in final

The Trinbago Knight Riders defeated the Saint Lucia Kings by 56 runs to secure a place in the ongoing Caribbean Premier League 2025 final.

2025-09-20T05:20:05.160398+00:00 IST

Lanning applauds Mandhana following a dominant 100 in 2nd ODI

The century also came in right after the left-hander was crowned the world's premier batter in the ICC Women's ODI Batter Rankings. The resulting 102-run victory was India's first home ODI win against Australia since 2007 and Australia's heaviest defeat by runs in ODI history.

2025-09-20T03:13:22.193043+00:00 IST

Head injury puts Patel's Asia Cup match against Pakistan in doubt

Patel hurt himself attempting a catch in the 15th over of Oman's chase and walked off the field in discomfort. On the first delivery of the 15th over, Hammad Mirza miscued his shot and ballooned the ball in Axar's direction. He juggled the chance, floored the ball and hit his head against the turf.

2025-09-20T02:38:12.384227+00:00 IST

"So thankful": Oman skipper Jatinder's heartfelt message to Surya

Oman skipper Jatinder Singh shared a heartfelt moment from the post-match scene about the conversation his troops had when his Indian counterpart Suryakumar Yadav strolled into their camp and gave a pep talk that lit up the faces of Oman players.

2025-09-19T21:53:11.324236+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Fielding coach T Dilip issues injury update about Axar

With all eyes now shifting towards India's rematch against arch-rival Pakistan in the Super Four, Dilip acknowledged that players are "geared up" and ready, but won't indulge in treating the rivalry clash any differently.

2025-09-19T21:27:23.834443+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Suryakumar gives hilarious reply about his demotion

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav won hearts with his witty reply while cheekily addressing his surprise entry at number 11 against Oman in the final group stage fixture of the ongoing Asia Cup.

2025-09-19T20:45:49.071368+00:00 IST

Arshdeep Singh becomes first India to take 100 T20I wickets

Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian to scalp 100 T20I wickets and overall the third-fastest after his exploits during the final group stage clash against Oman at the ongoing Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi.

2025-09-19T20:29:49.742857+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: India avoid Oman scare to extend unbeaten run

Oman went toe-to-toe with world champions, put up a fight to remember, but still fell 21 runs short as India kept its unbeaten run in the tournament intact by sealing a 21-run victory in the final group stage game at the Asia Cup on Friday in Abu Dhabi.

2025-09-19T19:15:01.062934+00:00 IST

Jemimah has always been a great performer: SYK

The tournament will take place from September 30 to November 2, with the two hosts, India, locking horns with Sri Lanka at Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati in the tournament opener.

2025-09-19T17:25:58.338755+00:00 IST

Cricket Ireland in talks with BCCI over India touring in 2026

ESPNcricinfo reported on Friday that Cricket Ireland officials have held discussions with their BCCI counterparts over India's potential visit before the commencement of the England tour. India has visited Ireland for a short T20I series in the past seven years: 2018, 2022 and 2023. During their visit, the enticing contest attracted strong crowds at Malahide on the outskirts of Dublin.

2025-09-19T17:17:56.869258+00:00 IST

Wellalage available for Sri Lanka's Super Four clash against BAN

Sri Lanka Cricket issued an update about young left-arm spinner Dunith Wellalage, who returned home to pay his last respects to his late father, will rejoin the team on Saturday morning in Dubai ahead of their Super Four clash against Bangladesh at the ongoing Asia Cup.

2025-09-19T16:50:08.009491+00:00 IST