India skipper Suryakumar Yadav criticised the Asian Cricket Council for denying his team the Asia Cup 2025 trophy despite a hard-fought triumph over Pakistan in the final. Calling his teammates the “real trophies,” he stressed the significance of the win while dismissing concerns over his form. In a heartfelt gesture, Suryakumar announced he would donate…
The Asia Cup witnessed an intense India-Pakistan cricket rivalry, marked by dramatic matches and significant off-field controversies. India secured victories in both group and Super 4s stages, leading to their historic first-ever final clash. Disputes included India’s “no-handshake” policy, political dedications, and controversial gestures by Pakistani players, resulting in fines and protests.
Rashid Latif reignited the India-Pakistan rivalry debate ahead of the Asia Cup final, saying it will never end “as long as there is war.” While admitting India has the edge in skills, Latif stressed that the pressure will always be on India, who have “everything to lose,” while Pakistan, as underdogs, enter the contest with…
Abhishek Sharma’s rise has been forged by discipline, patience, and fearless hitting. Guided by mentor Yuvraj Singh’s gruelling 4 am routines and Brian Lara’s golf lessons, the young left-hander has transformed into a six-hitting machine. With 309 runs at a strike rate over 200 in the Asia Cup, he has become India’s most destructive batting…
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha addressed Suryakumar Yadav’s reported absence from the pre-final photoshoot, stating India’s team can decide their attendance. Agha stressed Pakistan’s unwavering focus on cricket and winning the Asia Cup final against India on September 28. He admitted past mistakes in high-pressure India-Pakistan encounters, aiming to minimise errors for their crucial third…
Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha addressed the handshake controversy ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against arch-rivals India. He criticized India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s refusal to shake hands in earlier matches, calling it a poor precedent for the sport. Despite the drama, Agha affirmed his team’s focus on winning the coveted title.
Pakistan captain Salman Agha has issued a strong warning to Team India ahead of the historic Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, marking the first-ever India-Pakistan title clash. Agha declared Pakistan will maintain an aggressive mindset, giving his players a free hand and full backing for their decisions in the crucial match.
PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi posted a cryptic social media message. This sparked controversy before the Asia Cup final. India’s Suryakumar Yadav faced an ICC fine. Pakistan’s Haris Rauf also received a penalty. Naqvi offered to pay Rauf’s fine. He shared a Ronaldo video resembling Rauf’s gesture. Off-field issues now overshadow the final match.
Sheetal Devi, an 18-year-old armless Indian archer, made history by winning gold in the women’s compound individual category at the Para World Archery Championship, defeating world No.1 Oznur Cure Girdi. This marked her third medal, adding to a mixed team bronze and a women’s open team silver, showcasing her unique technique using feet and chin.
