Cricket

"Main goal is to win the tournament": Pakistan batter Saim Ayub

"We are not only looking forward to the India-Pakistan match, our main goal is to win the tournament," Ayub said on the eve of the high-voltage encounter.

2025-09-13T09:54:39.347430+00:00 IST

"Mentally, the fact that we are defending champions": Asalanka

"Mentally, the fact that we are defending champions is a really good thing," Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said ahead of his team's first Asia Cup game, against Bangladesh, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-13T08:44:47.861693+00:00 IST

Barbados Royals dominate TKR with all-round display

Bottom-placed Barbados Royals played party spoilers as they stunned Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR), denying them a chance to secure the top spot on the points table at least for now. The defeat was TKR's third in a row, a rare slump after five successive victories, though they remain second with the same number of points as leaders St Lucia Kings, who still have a game in hand, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-09-13T07:50:03.615314+00:00 IST

Team India fine-tunes skills ahead of Asia Cup clash against Pak

The session began with light warm-ups and stretching before the nets came alive. Young pacer Harshit Rana was spotted in a serious conversation with left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh, while mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav rolled their arms over, working on their rhythm ahead of the big game.

2025-09-13T07:18:00.048598+00:00 IST

Salt smashes 141 as England post 304/2 against SA in 2nd T20I

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.

2025-09-13T06:30:15.069470+00:00 IST

Associate nations must play Test teams: Oman all-rounder

"I think the gap you are witnessing between an associate nation and a Test playing nation can be reduced only when you play more cricket together. If you play a game once in two or three years, the difference will remain. I think it is a good learning experience for all the associate teams in this Asia Cup, and more such matches are needed against Test-playing nations. Only then can the standard improve and the gap be filled, otherwise it will not," Mahmood said at the post-match press conference.

2025-09-13T04:26:25.455540+00:00 IST

"Captain, coaches, seniors stood by me": Mohammad Haris

"Yeah obviously, it is important for every player, and the way he supported me, not only the captain, but the coach and all the senior players, I want to thank them as well because there are difficult times when you can't perform, and it is very tough for a player to get out from that phase. A lot of criticisms happen, and I take that as a positive note. Thanks to captain, coaches and the senior players who are in the team, thanks to them as well," Haris said after the match.

2025-09-13T03:25:58.392601+00:00 IST

Oman skipper Jatinder Singh after defeat against Pakistan 

Despite a defeat against Pakistan by 93 runs, Oman captain Jatinder Singh praised his team's bowling performance for restricting the Men in Green to 160, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

2025-09-12T21:13:07.100575+00:00 IST

Pakistan skipper after beating Oman by 93 runs 

Pakistan's bowlers dominated the ongoing T20 Asia Cup fixture, thrashing Oman by 93 runs in a one-sided contest.

2025-09-12T20:47:52.282345+00:00 IST

Have never seen anybody finishing game in five overs: Kapil Dev

Former India skipper Kapil Dev expressed his thoughts as Men in Blue flexed their muscles, mercilessly outclassing the UAE in a nine-wicket win on their home soil, while chasing just 58 runs during their Asia Cup campaign opener at Dubai on Tuesday.

2025-09-12T19:56:11.266751+00:00 IST

Kapil Dev wishes IND "good luck" for Asia Cup game against PAK

Former India skipper Kapil Dev wished Team India "good luck" for their upcoming high-voltage game between India and Pakistan is scheduled for September 14, which is set to be played in Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

2025-09-12T19:32:17.794665+00:00 IST

India's Renuka Singh clears fitness tests

Renuka Singh, who will lead India's pace attack during the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, is building up on her return in India colours for the first time since December 2024.

2025-09-12T19:23:50.458045+00:00 IST

Maharaj joins Leicestershire for 2026 County Championship season

South Africa left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj joined the Leicestershire side for the 2026 County Championship for the first four months of the next season as the side targets Division One of the tournament

2025-09-12T19:19:17.759395+00:00 IST

Men in Green thrash Oman by 93 Runs in T20 Asia Cup

Pakistan's bowlers dominated the ongoing T20 Asia Cup fixture, thrashing Oman by 93 runs in a one-sided contest. The Men in Green delivered a clinical performance, with their bowlers playing a crucial role in restricting Oman's batting lineup on Friday in Dubai.

2025-09-12T18:16:13.122001+00:00 IST

Rishikesh Falcons unveiled as newest franchise for UKPL season 2

Rishikesh Falcons has been officially unveiled as the newest franchise for the Uttarakhand Premier League (UKPL) season 2, set to begin from September 23 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Dehradun

2025-09-12T18:04:12.928061+00:00 IST

Sitanshu Kotak praises India's wicketkeeper/batter 

Sanju Samson's batting position is uncertain after Shubman Gill's addition to the squad, as Gill opened alongside Abhishek Sharma in India's Asia Cup opener against the UAE. Samson, who had previously opened with Sharma, this development adds to the uncertainty around his batting position.

2025-09-12T17:33:36.525501+00:00 IST

Asia Cup: Brilliance from Faisal, Kaleem restricts PAK to 160/7

Pakistan set a target of 161 runs for Oman to win the match.

2025-09-12T17:24:34.910543+00:00 IST

ICC Women’s CWC trophy tour completes its visit to Visakhapatnam

The ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 will be played from September 30 to November 2 across DY Patil Stadium (Navi Mumbai), ACA Stadium (Guwahati), Holkar Stadium (Indore), ACA-VDCA Stadium (Visakhapatnam) and R Premadasa Stadium (Colombo, Sri Lanka).

2025-09-12T15:01:43.313288+00:00 IST

Asia Cup 2025: Pakistan win toss; opt to bat first against Oman 

Pakistan and Oman, playing their first match of the continental tournament, are placed in Group A alongside India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

2025-09-12T14:28:13.659906+00:00 IST

Patidar, Rathod shine as Central Zone takes commanding lead

Central Zone dominated the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy final, reaching 384/5 at stumps on the second day with a 235-run lead over South Zone. Rajat Patidar smashed a century off 115 balls, scoring 101 runs with 12 boundaries and two sixes, while Yash Rathod remained unbeaten on 137 runs off 188 balls, hitting 11 fours and one six.

2025-09-12T14:26:38.275499+00:00 IST

Father of Pahalgam terror attack victim opposes India-Pak match

Sanjay Dwivedi, the father of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, on Friday opposed the upcoming India vs Pakistan clash in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup on September 14 in Dubai, stating he is against this and urged the Centre to take action in this matter.

2025-09-12T13:41:53.427379+00:00 IST