Cricket

IND-PAK match should not be played: Kedar Jadhav

Former all-rounder and BJP leader Kedar Jadhav personally isn't in favour of India squaring off against Pakistan at the ongoing Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-13T19:21:06.523697+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: SL's Nissanka completes 2,000 T20I runs

Nissanka reached the milestone during his side's Asia Cup campaign opener against Bangladesh at Abu Dhabi. During the run-chase of 140, Nissanka played a fine hand, scoring 50 in 34 balls, with six fours and a six. His runs came at a strike rate of 147.06.

2025-09-13T19:19:19.734297+00:00 IST

Ashwin wants this "unexpected hero" to surprise against Pakistan

The clash between two arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, will take place on Sunday. Usually a highly anticipated contest during Asia Cup/ICC events due to the absence of bilateral series between the two nations since 2013, has faced immense opposition this time from the political front. Fans alike are following the Pahalgam terror attacks in April and the Indian Armed Forces' consequent launch of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-sponsored terror.

2025-09-13T18:59:45.918985+00:00 IST

Domestic cricket stalwart Jalaj Saxena signs with Maharashtra

The official Instagram handle of Maharashtra Cricket announced Jalaj's signing with Maharashtra.

2025-09-13T18:56:35.764407+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Nissanka, Kamil lead SL to 6-wicket win over Bangladesh

Bangladesh got to 139/5 thanks to a 86-run sixth wicket stand between Jaker Ali and Shamim Hossain. But after an early set-back, Nissanka and Kamil stitched a match-winning 95 run stand for the second wicket, getting their campaign to a flying start.

2025-09-13T18:10:30.421899+00:00 IST

India will win Asia Cup: Left-arm quick Natarajan

Left-arm quick T Natarajan is assured that the "energetic" Indian team led by Suryakumar Yadav will stand triumphant at the Asia Cup and lift the title.

2025-09-13T18:01:24.767362+00:00 IST

Andhra Pradesh appoint ex-NZ coach Gary Stead ahead of Ranji

ACA took to their Instagram handle to make the announcement.

2025-09-13T17:32:47.418641+00:00 IST

Doeschate unfazed about Nawaz being classified as best spinner

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate isn't too concerned about Pakistan classifying its left-arm wrist spinner Mohammad Nawaz as the best in the world ahead of the much-debated clash at the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-13T16:57:50.355981+00:00 IST

Harmanpreet embraces Australia challenge ahead of World Cup

The first of the three-ODIs between India and Australia will take place on Sunday at New Chandigarh, as India aim to ramp up preparations for the home ICC Cricket World Cup starting from September 30 against Sri Lanka at Guwahati.

2025-09-13T16:56:15.147717+00:00 IST

Doeschate says changes "unlikely" in India's XI for Pak clash

The clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will take place on Sunday. This marquee match, usually a big fixture during the Asia Cup/ICC events due to lack of bilateral cricket between these two Asian giants since 2013 due to strained relations, is under huge scrutiny and criticism this time around from the political front and fans alike following the Pahalgam terror attack in April and Indian Armed Forces' consequent launch of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-sponsored terror.

2025-09-13T16:45:11.222612+00:00 IST

Suryakumar, Gambhir closely inspect pitch ahead of Pak match

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav closely inspected the pitch of the Dubai International Stadium on the eve of their much-debated clash against Pakistan on Sunday at the Asia Cup.

2025-09-13T16:08:35.899332+00:00 IST

Doeschate reveals Gambhir's message for India vs Pakistan clash

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate stated that the players are aware of the people's sentiments about their fixture against arch-rival Pakistan at the Asia Cup on Sunday in Dubai.

2025-09-13T15:35:53.762348+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka win toss opt to field against Bangladesh

Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka won the toss and opted to field against Bangladesh in the Group B clash at the Asia Cup on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.

2025-09-13T14:15:52.823856+00:00 IST

Pakistan cricket need to play India to survive: Atul Wassan

"I thought for two months. I thought India would never play Pakistan. But such a situation has arisen... when we have to bid for the Olympics, and there are a lot of permutations going on in other games, because of which this match is taking place. It is the good luck of Pakistan cricket because Pakistan cricket and the Pakistan board need to play India to survive. India doesn't care. If you look at it from the point of view of the country, then we should have nothing to do with Pakistan," Wassan told ANI.

2025-09-13T14:12:26.596551+00:00 IST

Madan Lal gives bold take on India playing Pakistan in Asia Cup

The clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, usually a highly anticipated contest during Asia Cup/ICC events due to the absence of bilateral series between the two nations since 2013, has faced immense opposition this time from the political front. Fans alike are following the Pahalgam terror attacks in April and the Indian Armed Forces' consequent launch of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-sponsored terror. The match will take place in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-13T13:57:51.385257+00:00 IST

"Team India a significant challenge...": Lanning on WC 2025

Defending champions Australia will begin their 2025 World Cup campaign against neighbours New Zealand on October 1 in Indore, while the hosts will take on Sri Lanka in the opening match on September 30 in Guwahati.

2025-09-13T13:39:12.523103+00:00 IST

FWICE writes to PM Modi, urges to stop telecast of IND-PAK clash

The clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, usually a highly-anticipated contest during Asia Cup/ICC events due to no bilateral series being played between both nations after 2013 due to strained political relations, has met with immense opposition this time from political front and fans alike following the Pahalgam terror attacks in April and Indian Armed Forces' consequent launch of Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-sponsored terror. The match will take place in Dubai on Sunday.

2025-09-13T12:59:56.066207+00:00 IST

Duleep Trophy: Yash's 194 puts Central Zone in driver's seat

At the end of the day, South Zone was 129/2, with Ravichandran Smaran (37*) and Ricky Bhui (26*) unbeaten and the team trailing by 233 runs.

2025-09-13T12:51:07.419717+00:00 IST

Pakistan cannot compete with India: Former cricketer Yograj Singh

According to him, Pakistan doesn't possess the necessary firepower to compete against India.

2025-09-13T12:38:24.571089+00:00 IST

Kuldeep Yadav's childhood coach speaks on Asia Cup Ind-Pak clash

The clash between India and Pakistan during the ongoing Asia Cup, the first nation between these two meetings since the Pahalgam terror attacks and in April and consequent launch of Operation Sindoor by Indian Armed Forces, will take place in Dubai on Sunday. The match is still taking place despite plenty of opposition from fans and politicians alike. Just like nearly India-Pakistan match, tempers could flare up during the course of the match, with both teams aiming to maintain the upper hand over each other.

2025-09-13T12:04:06.524287+00:00 IST

"Biggest challenge is how to make the team win," Pak opener Ayub

While admitting that facing the 'world's best', Jasprit Bumrah and the rest of the Indian bowling unit, remains a "challenge", Ayub hinted that Pakistan could counterattack the challenge by going with a spin-laden XI.

2025-09-13T11:31:23.616294+00:00 IST