Impact Player Shivam Dube delivered an all-round performance to hand India the win in the final (Images via Getty Images, AP & Screengrab/BCCI) After India’s dramatic five-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, all eyes turned to the Impact Player of the Match award. In keeping with tradition, a member of the … Read more
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (PTI Photo) MUMBAI: In a significant policy shift, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has ruled that Under-19 and Under-16 players must play at least one First-Class match to be eligible for the Indian Premier League (IPL). The decision was finalised during the BCCI’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, … Read more
Sheetal Devi (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) Sheetal Devi, an 18-year-old Indian armless archer, made history by winning gold in the women’s compound individual category at the Para World Archery Championship. She defeated world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi of Turkiye with a score of 146-143.Sheetal, who uses her feet and chin to shoot, is the … Read more
Sanju Samson of India drops a catch during the Asia Cup match between India and Bangladesh at Dubai International Stadium. (Getty Images) Bangladesh came excruciatingly close to booking a spot in the Asia Cup final against India on Sunday (September 28). Instead, it will be a blockbuster at the Dubai International Stadium featuring India and … Read more
After nine years with Kerala, Jalaj Saxena officially confirmed his move to Maharashtra for the upcoming Ranji Trophy seasonto (Image via X/@TiyasArsenalKK) Kochi: Having officially confirmed his move to Maharashtra for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, veteran all-rounder Jalaj Saxena reflects on his nine-year stint with Kerala with pride and a tinge of emotion.The 38-year-old … Read more
Abhishek Sharma celebrates after scoring fifty against Pakistan. (Pic credit: Sharma’s social post) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai:Abhishek Sharma is making a lot of noise with the bat and the youngster could well earn a ODI call-up, as early as the tour of Australia next month. India are set to play three ODIs, followed by five T20Is … Read more
India’s six-wicket win in Super Four was India’s second win over Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, having also beaten them comfortably in the group stage. (ACC Photo) NEW DELHI: After India crushed Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 clash on Sunday, skipper Suryakumar Yadav made a striking remark — urging everyone … Read more
Chasing 172, Abhishek Sharma blazed his way to 74 off just 39 balls, setting the tone with his aggressive intent. (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: Former India opener Virender Sehwag heaped praise on Abhishek Sharma for his match-winning knock in India’s Super Four victory over Pakistan at the Asia Cup 2025. Chasing 172, the left-hander blazed … Read more
Shahid Afridi and Irfan Pathan (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The rivalry between former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi is not new and has made headlines for years. Recently, Pathan revealed details of a heated exchange he had with Afridi during the 2006 tour of Pakistan — an incident that … Read more
India will take on Pakistan in the first match of their Super 4s in the 2025 Asia Cup. (Getty Images) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Andy Pycroft as the match referee for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This appointment … Read more