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If India plays the Asia Cup final on September 28, then there will be four games in seven days for them.

Shreyas Iyer writes to BCCI requesting break from Test cricket: Reports

In an interview earlier this month, Shreyas Iyer had opened up about the back injury, which "paralysed" one of his legs.

Arshdeep Singh's brutal reply to Haris Rauf 'fighter jets' gesture breaks internet, watch video

Haris Rauf made gestures of plane crashing down allegedly indicating to the Pakistani narrative of bringing down Indian fighter jets during the 'Operation Sindoor'.

'I did see some of the things Haris Rauf did': India coach addresses Pakistan's provocative gestures

Haris Rauf made gestures of plane crashing down allegedly indicating to the Pakistani narrative of bringing down Indian fighter jets during the 'Operation Sindoor'.

ICC suspends USA Cricket’s membership after breaches of its obligations

The decision comes in the build-up to cricket’s return to Olympics calendar through Los Angeles Games 2028, as the ICC has allowed USA’s national teams to participate in its competitions and prepare for the extravaganza.

Dickie Bird, one of cricket’s most beloved umpires, dies at age of 92

During his lengthy and illustrious 26-year umpiring career, Bird set records for the most Test matches (66) and one-day internationals (69) he officiated.

‘India or Australia, not our concern’: Bangladesh spinner fires opening shot at Suryakumar Yadav's side

India has a superior head-to-head record in T20Is. India have won 16 of the 17 games between the two teams.

Rinku Singh steps in to defuse Shubman Gill’s spat with Pakistan players post Haris Rauf episode - UNSEEN CLIP

An unseen video has surfaced revealing the fiery exchange between Shubman Gill and Haris Rauf during the break and showing exactly what went down off-camera.

Controversy erupts as Pakistan women cricketer Nashra Sundhu replicates Haris Rauf’s controversial ‘0-6’ gesture

Nashra Sundhu's post was immediately linked by fans to Haris Rauf's aggressive actions against India on Sunday.

‘Jasprit Bumrah had an off day, even…’: Sanjay Manjrekar emphasizes the gulf between India and Pakistan

While the Indian batting lineup shone, the bowlers struggled, with Jasprit Bumrah ending up as the most expensive among them.

R Ashwin eyes history as David Warner and Ricky Ponting chase his BBL signature - Report

ESPNcricinfo reports that David Warner's Hurricanes and Ricky Ponting's Thunder are the top contenders for R Ashwin.

India's Test squad vs West Indies: Rishabh Pant, Karun Nair out, Devdutt Padikkal in - Report

Due to Rishabh Pant's injury, Dhruv Jurel is expected to be the team's first choice behind the stumps, and Narayan Jagadeesan will probably be selected as a cover.

'Umpires se toh mil le': Gambhir’s handshake remark goes viral; Pakistan skipper Salman makes ceremony u-turn

India and Pakistan can play each other again in the Asia Cup 2025 final if both finish at the top in the Super 4 points standings.

Cricketer Yuvraj Singh appears before ED in online betting app case

Yuvraj Singh (43) reached the agency's office in central Delhi around 12 noon.

'IPL mai bhi toh umpiring karni hai': Shahid Afridi sparks fresh row over Fakhar Zaman dismissal, targets umpire

Shahid Afridi stated that the umpire chose to rule in favor of India since he plans to officiate in the Indian Premier League as well.

'Tells their upbringing': Irfan Pathan takes aim at PAK cricketers over gun-shot celebration and controversial gestures

Rauf was teased by Indian fans with chants of 'Virat Kohli' and he quickly responded with a '0-6' gesture. Farhan celebrated his fifty with a gun-shot celebration.

Shreyas Iyer leaves India A captaincy ahead of West Indies series; Dhruv Jurel leads side against Australia A - Report

Iyer, who was originally named captain of the side, has returned to Mumbai and withdrawn from the match against Australia A.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live Streaming, Asia Cup Super Four: When and where to watch SL vs PAK?

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan Live Streaming, Asia Cup Super Four: Sri Lanka are also under pressure following their loss to Bangladesh in their opening Super Four clash.

Explained: How can Pakistan still qualify for Asia Cup final and set a potential third meeting with India?

Asia Cup 2025: As per the current standings, India and Bangladesh hold the first and second positions respectively, with Sri Lanka at 3 and Pakistan at 4.

Indian squad for WI Tests: Will it be Karun, Reddy or Devdutt in first XI for Ahmedabad?

For a place in the first eleven, Karun's biggest competitor could be Nitish Reddy, who is now fit and had been included in the India A squad for the A Tests against Australia.

Captain Shreyas Iyer to skip key match before squad announcement for West Indies series: Report

KL Rahul is set to feature in the second unofficial Test against Australia A. Mohammed Siraj has joined the squad as well.

Arjun Tendulkar dismisses Samit Dravid: NextGen battle lights up local tournament

Samit Dravid struck two crisp boundaries in his 9 off 26 balls — one driven to long-off and the other through covers. But his innings ended when Arjun Tendulkar dismissed him, with Kashab Bakle taking the catch.

Asia Cup: After Andy Pycroft, Sri Lankan TV umpire new target of Pakistan ire

Pakistan play Sri Lanka in a must-win match for both sides in Abu Dhabi. By questioning the competence of a Sri Lankan official, are Pakistan already making excuses for a potential early exit?

‘I don't care’: Sahibzada Farhan breaks silence on controversial gun celebration against India in Asia Cup

According to the 29-year-old, the idea of that celebration simply struck him and he doesn't care about what people think.

R Ashwin in awe of Abhishek Sharma’s MS Dhoni-style ‘Helicopter' cover drive

The 25-year-old gave India a six-wicket victory in the Asia Cup Super 4s match on Sunday with a brilliant 39-ball 74 that combined elegance and power.

From '6-0' taunt to 'gun salute': How India-Pakistan political rivalry has taken centerstage at Asia Cup 2025

There is nothing objectionable about celebrating. Players are allowed to demonstrate joy. It’s human instinct. The problem begins when some exterior motives dictate these things.

Sahibzada Farhan’s ‘AK-47’ celebration and Haris Rauf's gesture sparks political controversy, boycott talk

Sahibzada Farhan celebrated his half-century in the first innings by pointing his bat like a gun. This gesture caused spectators to criticize Pakistani spoilsports for excessive theatrics.

Asia Cup Super 4: India outclasses Pakistan as Abhishek Sharma declares ‘you talk, we win'

Players during both of the India-Pakistan matches were seen charged up, from the handshake controversy in the group stage to the verbal volleys and posturing in the Super 4 match.

Quinton de Kock makes retirement U-turn ahead of Pakistan series

Quinton de Kock has been included in both ODI and T20I squads of South Africa for the series against Pakistan.

Cricketer Robin Uthappa appears before ED in online betting app case

The ED will question him and record his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in a case linked to a platform named 1xBet, the officials said.

'Management should have sense': Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik slam Pakistan's bowling plans against Abhishek Sharma

Former Pakistan captains Misbah-ul-Haq and Shoaib Malik expressed disappointment over Men in Green's bowling choices and tactical approach against Abhishek Sharma.

Shocking and shameful: Pakistan TV panelist sparks outrage, recommends ‘firing bullets’ to halt India match

Former Pakistani cricketers Basit Ali and Kamran Akmal were also featured as experts on the show, and the video has further embarrassed Pakistani cricket at a time when the squad is having a difficult time on the field.

Asia Cup 2025: Shivam Dube – India’s surprise pace ace against Pakistan

On a night when India’s new-ball bowlers – Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah – got a real caning, Shivam Dube was the pick of the pacers.

'26 cameras but somehow right angle isn't...': Shoaib Akhtar slams 3rd umpire for Fakhar Zaman's dismissal

Speaking on Pakistani station Tapmad, Akhtar expressed his anger at the umpire's decision about Fakhar Zaman's dismissal.

'Viru paaji ne bowlers ko maare hai...': Abhishek Sharma takes dig at PAK pacers, gets words of advice from Sehwag

Abhishek Sharma went all guns blazing after the opposition, smashing 74 runs off 39 balls in the 172-run chase, featuring six 4s and five 6s.

WATCH: Haris Rauf called out 'disgusting, incompetent' as PAK pacer mocks Indian fans with '6-0', 'fighter jet' gestures

The videos of Haris Rauf making those gesture have gone viral on social media, and led to plenty of criticism towards the Pakistan pacer.

India vs Pakistan: Shubman Gill and his obsession for excellence

Shubman Gill is a gun player and is here to stay for years to come.

'Stop calling India vs Pakistan a rivalry, there is no contest': Suryakumar Yadav

Having already defeated them by seven wickets in the group stage, this was India's second comfortable win against the arch-rivals in Asia Cup 2025.

Asia Cup: Abhishek Sharma cooks Pakistan a meal of crafty strokeplay and ruthless aggression

Abhishek Sharma was deservingly adjudged Player Of The Match and while speaking at the post-match presentation party, he blamed Pakistan bowlers behind the unleash.

Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Abhishek Sharma’s blitz powers India to 6-wicket victory against Pakistan

Asia Cup 2025: India outplayed Pakistan in every department of the game to notch up a six-wicket victory at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.

Tempers flare! Shubman Gill-Shaheen Afridi, Abhishek Sharma-Haris Rauf get into heated exchange, umpires break spat

Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan: The back-to-back flare-ups highlighted the intensity of the high-stakes encounter, with both sides unwilling to take a step back.

India vs Pakistan: Wasim Akram slams third umpire over Fakhar Zaman’s contentious dismissal by Sanju Samson

Wasim Akram, the legendary Pakistan pacer, voiced his displeasure over the decision that cut short Fakhar Zaman’s stay in the middle.

Mohammad Nawaz's brain-fade moment leaves Wasim Akram 'speechless', Suryakumar Yadav's awareness leads to a wicket

It was a moment that shifted momentum India’s way, not because of great bowling, but due to sheer alertness in the field and a lack of focus from the batter.

WATCH: Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan breaks out in gun celebration after quickfire fifty against India

Leading the charge for Pakistan was opener Sahibzada Farhan, who produced a blistering half-century to put his team on top.

Asia Cup: India commit two fielding blunders to give Pakistan lifeline; Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav miss easy catches

Pakistan unlike the group stage encounter got off to a good start and accumulated 55/1 in the powerplay overs.

WATCH: Controversy erupts as Fakhar Zaman questions 3rd umpire’s decision on Sanju Samson catch

With multiple camera views scrutinized, the third umpire eventually deemed it a fair catch, ruling Fakhar out for a brisk 15 off 9 balls, which included three boundaries.

BCCI plan 40-minute tribute for Zubeen Garg ahead of Women's Cricket World Cup

In Singapore, the renowned vocalist was performing at the 2025 North East India Festival. According to festival organizers, he passed away at Singapore General Hospital following a yacht tragedy.

Asia Cup 2025: India maintain no-handshake policy against Pakistan in Super Four encounter

Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha again did not shake hands at toss during the Asia Cup Super Four match toss.

Focused and fired up: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul gear up for white-ball series against Australia

Reports suggest that all players, including the senior duo, successfully cleared the tests and are now awaiting team selection for upcoming assignments.

Clinical India U19 thump Australia U19 by seven wickets

Batting first after winning the toss, Australia could muster only 225 for nine thanks to an excellent performance by the Indian bowlers.