During the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, Hardik Pandya’s emotional rendition of the national anthem highlighted the match’s significance beyond cricket, intensified by recent diplomatic tensions following the Pahalgam attack. Pakistan chose to bat, while India aimed to leverage dew during their chase. The captains’ refrained handshake further underscored the strained relationship, emphasizing the profound emotions…
Central Zone initially controlled the Duleep Trophy final. South Zone faced a significant first-innings deficit. Ankit Sharma, R Smaran, and Andre Siddarth resisted strongly. They formed a crucial partnership. Kumar Kartikeya dismissed Ankit Sharma. South Zone set a target of 65 runs. The match is now headed to the final day. Central Zone’s bowlers took…
Salman Agha, Pakistan’s captain, chose to bat first after winning the toss against India in the Asia Cup. The captains did not shake hands, creating tension. Pakistan aims to set a target, despite past trends favoring chasing in Dubai. India preferred to bowl, anticipating dew. Both teams selected spin-heavy squads.
Amid calls to boycott the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash following the Pahalgam terror attack, Suniel Shetty emphasized that cricketers shouldn’t be blamed for playing, as they represent the country under international sporting regulations. Fielding coach Ryan ten Doeschate echoed this, stating the team is focused on the game, adhering to BCCI and government directives, while…
On the eve of India’s Asia Cup clash with Pakistan, India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, who hails from the Netherlands, discovered how India vs Pakistan begins long before the first ball, and why cricket is never just about cricket.
The scheduled Asia Cup 2025 India-Pakistan cricket match in Dubai faces strong opposition from Indian fans following the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in civilian casualties. Families of victims express their grief and question the decision to proceed with the match despite the recent Operation Sindoor and cross-border tensions.
Nikhil Chopra critiques Pakistan’s current Asia Cup squad, suggesting it lacks the iconic figures of the past, unlike India, whose team is brimming with experienced match-winners. He highlights India’s depth, noting that even promising talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal are struggling to find a place in the playing eleven. India demonstrated their strength by crushing UAE…
Former Pakistan spinner Danish Kaneria claimed the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry has diminished due to Pakistan’s declining standards. He cited the absence of key players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan in the upcoming Asia Cup clash. Kaneria believed India are far superior, even without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and anticipated a one-sided contest.
India face Pakistan in the Asia Cup without Kohli and Sharma, but a dominant win against UAE signalled their strength. Pakistan, despite a victory over Oman, showed vulnerabilities in their batting and spin attack. India, boasting a strong T20I record and recent form, enter as favourites amid a subdued build-up due to political tensions.
