Cricket

Gambhir stands with Pahalgam victims after India beat Pakistan

This Asia Cup clash was India-Pakistan's first meet since April's Pahalgam attack and launching of Operation Sindoor by Indian Armed Forces in response to it. Battling immense pressure due to these circumstances and online backlash for going ahead with the match, Suryakumar-led Indian side maintained their dominance from ball one, clinching a seven wicket win.

2025-09-14T21:09:48.686187+00:00 IST

"A proper reply": Indian skipper Surya on no handshakes with Pak

Skipper Suryakumar's knock of 47* and economical spells from spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel were the major highlights as India continued their dominant run in T20Is with a seven-wicket win over Pakistan at Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-14T20:30:42.943610+00:00 IST

"India showed they're invincible": Fans in Dubai express happiness with win over Pakistan in Asia Cup

India gunned down the target with more than four overs to spare despite Saim Ayub leaving the world champions jolted in the powerplay. The Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav top-scored with an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls as India chased down a 128-run target in just 15.5 overs.

2025-09-14T20:28:40.112104+00:00 IST

It's huge victory: BCCI VP Shukla on India's commanding win

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president Rajeev Shukla extended wishes to the Indian team for its "huge" win over arch-rival Pakistan at the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-14T20:17:27.121022+00:00 IST

Kuldeep, Rana wish Suryakumar Yadav on his 35th birthday 

Indian bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Harshit Rana wished India's T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav on his birthday as he turned 35 on Sunday.

2025-09-14T20:16:30.208119+00:00 IST

Ind players dedicate win against Pak to Indian armed forces

Indian T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill and skipper Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the seven-wicket win against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and the armed forces.

2025-09-14T20:16:03.128709+00:00 IST

Pak coach explains captain's absence during post-match

White-ball head coach Mike Hesson explained Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha's absence from the post-match presentation after their limp seven-wicket loss to India at the Asia Cup and subtly blamed it on their arch-rival's refusal to the customary post-match handshake in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-14T19:58:50.311660+00:00 IST

Suryakumar on India's decision to refuse handshake with Pakistan

After a thrilling win over Pakistan by seven wickets in the ongoing Asia Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav explained the team's decision to refuse a handshake with Men in Green, stating, "there are few things in life are ahead of sportsman spirit."

2025-09-14T19:32:59.471622+00:00 IST

Skipper Surya dedicates win to Armed Forces

After a convincing seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav dedicated the victory to the Indian armed forces and paid a heartfelt tribute to the victims and families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack, saying, "We stand with them."

2025-09-14T19:01:22.700822+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Suryakumar's blitz, Kuldeep's magic lead India to win

India left Pakistan gobsmacked with an all-around effort to cruise to a seven-wicket victory with consummate ease in Dubai on Sunday to stay at the top of Group A at the ongoing Asia Cup.

2025-09-14T18:03:09.752377+00:00 IST

Rishabh Pant begins rehabilitation journey at BCCI Centre

With India's next World Test Championship assignment looming - a two-Test series against West Indies at home (October 2-6 in Ahmedabad and October 10-14 in Delhi) - the timing of Pant's return is crucial, and the selection for the series is expected in the last week of September, making his rehabilitation timeline critical, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-14T17:51:31.323946+00:00 IST

England, SA left frustrated after rain washes out third T20I

England skipper Harry Brook and South Africa captain Aiden Markram rued the missed opportunity to test out their combination for next year's T20 World Cup after the third contest was washed out due to rain in Nottingham on Sunday.

2025-09-14T17:26:07.575345+00:00 IST

Bumrah leaps Bhuvneshwar, becomes India's 4th best wicket-taker

Bumrah achieved this feat during his side's Asia Cup clash against Pakistan at Dubai. 'Jassi Bhai' was solid with the ball, picking up two wickets for 28 runs in four overs at an economy rate of 7.00. His wicket-tally included wicketkeeper-batter Mohammed Haris and Sufiyan Muqeem.

2025-09-14T17:14:06.993971+00:00 IST

Kuldeep's spin magic bundles Pakistan for 127; India to get 128

Pakistan's innings got off to a disastrous start as Saim Ayub was dismissed for a golden duck by Hardik Pandya on the very first legal delivery of the match, getting out on the first ball he faced, and Mohammad Haris joined in the middle.

2025-09-14T16:35:36.755664+00:00 IST

Australia clinches eight-wicket win over India

A pure batting display from Australia secures them a clinical eight-wicket win against India to kick off their World Cup preparations in New Chandigarh on Sunday.

2025-09-14T16:09:55.178860+00:00 IST

Fixtures for season two of Uttarakhand Premier League announced

The league marks its return to Dehradun's iconic Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium from September 23 onwards, which will see the women's competition get underway, with the final scheduled for September 26.

2025-09-14T15:46:03.200025+00:00 IST

Currie called up to England squad as Mahmood suffers injury

England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and the white-ball tour of New Zealand in October due to a knee injury that requires minor surgery.

2025-09-14T14:34:46.027254+00:00 IST

Sourav Ganguly files nomination for CAB President

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly will begin a new chapter in the administration after he filed his nomination for the President of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB).

2025-09-14T14:15:51.041040+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Pakistan win toss, opt to bat against arch-rival India

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and opted to bat against India in the much-debated rivalry clash at the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-14T14:15:01.839969+00:00 IST

ABD reveals key reason behind South Africa's in 2nd

England stormed back in style to level the three-match T20I series against South Africa, posting a mammoth 304/2 in 20 overs before skittling the visitors for just 158 in 16.1 overs. The hosts won by a record 146 runs, their biggest victory margin in T20Is, and set up a decider in Nottingham on Sunday.

2025-09-14T14:05:02.144186+00:00 IST

Ganguly backs India ahead of their clash with Pakistan

The Indian cricket team will lock horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their second Group A clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, which will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.

2025-09-14T14:00:11.695691+00:00 IST