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World champion D Gukesh's struggles continued as he slumped to a third straight defeat here on Thursday.

Shahid Afridi reignites ‘bad egg’ remark right before India-Pakistan clash at Asia Cup

With tensions already at boiling point and Afridi’s statements adding fuel to the fire, Sunday’s India-Pakistan faceoff in Dubai is shaping up to be one of the most emotionally charged fixtures in the history of the Asia Cup.

Pakistan coach fires massive 'world's best spinner' warning to India ahead of Asia Cup meeting

The former RCB head coach's claim was surprising as the latest ICC T20I rankings show that Nawaz isn't even in top-15.

Suryakumar Yadav becomes India’s most successful T20I captain in terms of win percentage, but it's not the whole story

So far, Suryakumar Yadav has led India in 23 matches, winning 19 of them.

Harbhajan Singh sets clear condition for India-Pakistan clash after boycotting legends match

Harbhajan Singh clarified that, on a personal level, he does not support engaging in cricket or trade with Pakistan, though he respects the stance taken by the Government of India.

Kapil Dev on high voltage IND-PAK clash at Asia Cup: 'Government will do its job, players should do theirs'

Since the Asia Cup 2025 schedule was revealed, there has been a constant discussion on whether India and Pakistan should play cricket together, especially considering the tense political ties in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack.

India-Pakistan 'craze very dull', official blames 'Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma absence' behind ticket sales slump

An Emirates Cricket official speculated that the lower ticket sales might be due to the absence of star Indian players Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.

Are Sanju Samson's days numbered in T20Is? India legend fires 'last chance' warning: 'BCCI making way for Shreyas Iyer'

As per the Indian cricket icon, Samson has been accommodated at number five in the Asia Cup to allow Iyer to make a return in the T20I setup.

Faf du Plessis on Charlie Kirk’s assassination: ‘I’ll never understand America’s gun culture’

“RIP Charlie Kirk. I’ll never understand America and why everyone can just have a gun,” Du Plessis wrote on X.

'The two kids had no roof': Hockey star Hardik Singh adopts family displaced in Punjab floods

Hardik claimed that he kept a close eye on the situation in his home state by watching footage on social media while he played cheerfully in the blazing Rajgir sun.

Isak to lead parade of new signings as Premier League resumes

An astonishing 3 billion pounds ($4.05 billion) was spent by the 20 clubs in England's top-flight, a fair chunk of it in the last few days of trading

'UAE made Shivam Dube look like a deadly bowler': India legend echoes Ashwin's views on competition at Asia Cup

India, who are the most successful team in the history of the tournament, are considered as clear favorites to successfully defend the title.

'Include South Africa and make it Afro-Asia Cup': Ashwin slams lack of competition at Asia Cup

India headed into the continental showdown with 17 wins in last 20 T20Is since the World Cup triumph last year and launched the Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a crushing nine-wicket win against UAE.

Sachin Tendulkar dismisses reports speculating him in contention for BCCI President role

The 52-year-old's management firm issued the statement on his behalf to put to rest theories of him being a possible successor to Roger Binny.

Elite boxers Nikhat-Lovlina return empty handed, India's new guard delivers three medals at World Championships

Nikhat Zareen’s exit is not a failure, but rather a reminder of the razor-thin margins at the sport’s highest level.

Washington Sundar joins Hampshire

Hampshire signed the 25-year-old all-rounder for their matches against Somerset and Surrey.

Manchester City and Manchester United move to fix problems ahead of Premier League return

Both teams are likely to start with new keepers after transfer deadline day signings to solve problems in their lineups.

Asia Cup 2025: Check the stellar roster of sponsors

The DP World Asia Cup is the heartbeat of cricket in Asia – a stage where champions rise, rivalries ignite, and fans unite.

Davis Cup: Bold move by India, captain Rohit Rajpal fields Dhakshineshwar Suresh against Switzerland

Captain Rohit Rajpal convinced the coaches of Dhakishneshwar Suresh in the US to let him fly to Switzerland for the tie.

Suryakumar Yadav's towel act against UAE gains focus, ex-IND batter argues 'it wouldn't have happened if Pakistan...'

Former India batter reacting to the incident expressed that had Salman Ali Agha been there and the match would have been tight, it wouldn't have been the case.

It's all about speed, says pole-vaulter supreme Mondo Duplantis

Mondo Duplantis chalked up his 13th world record when he cleared 6.29 metres last month.

'Look at that, unbelievable shot': Shubman Gill’s astonishing SIX leaves Wasim Akram stunned - WATCH

Shubman Gill struck two boundaries and a stunning six during the course of his innings against UAE.

Australia Davis Cup captain Lleyton Hewitt to fight ban for pushing anti-doping official

Lleyton Hewitt was charged in January for engaging in offensive conduct towards a doping control official.

I am a big fan of Ronaldo, says Indian men's hockey team striker Abhishek

By his own admission, Abhishek tries to inculcate Ronaldo's style in his own game by watching his videos.

Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh vs Hong Kong live streaming: When and where to watch BAN vs HK match?

Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh vs Hong Kong live streaming: Hong Kong will be desperate for a win after they badly lost their opening fixture against Afghanistan.

ICC unveil first ever all-female officiating line-up for Women's ODI World Cup

The tournament will begin with a clash between joint hosts India and Sri Lanka in Guwahati on September 30.

'What can we do?': Supreme Court refuses urgent listing of plea against India-Pakistan clash at Asia Cup

"Everyone is excited for the game against Pakistan," said Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian skipper.

'He is like my brother': Shivam Dube downplays comparison with Hardik, credits 'key tips' from Morkel for inspiring show

After outshining Hardik Pandya in the first game, Dube expressed gratitude towards the Mumbai Indians star and downplayed any comparison talks.

All-rounder Aaron Hardie ruled out of Australia A's tour of India

Victoria all-rounder Will Sutherland will replace Hardie and join the squad.

Usain Bolt 'not worried' about records being broken by today's cast of sprinters

Usain Bolt said he looks at today's top sprinters and doesn't expect that to change anytime soon.

Asia Cup 2025: Will India stick with same playing XI against Pakistan?

In short, the signs point to an unchanged XI — why fix what isn’t broken? But, as always in T20 cricket, small shifts in pitch, toss, or conditions could still prompt a strategic tweak.

Kylian Mbappe says mental health remains taboo in elite sports

The 26-year-old forward spoke candidly about the pressure he faces and the perception that elite players cannot show vulnerability.

'Usse sab jaante hai': Anaya Bangar drops bombshell, accuses famous cricketer of sending obscene pic

Anaya appearing on reality TV show Rise and Fall dropped a bombshell, and accused a famous cricketer of sending her obscene photo.

Asia Cup: Kuldeep Yadav returns to T20I setup in style with match-winning 4-fer against UAE

Kuldeep, in many ways, is a confident bowler. If he is in rhythm, he could be unplayable. And that’s why it was an ace move to play him against the UAE and give him game time.

Watch: Jasprit Bumrah shatters UAE batter’s stump with fiery yorker in Asia Cup clash

Jasprit Bumrah wrapped up his spell with impressive figures of 1 for 19 from three overs, once again proving his reputation as one of the deadliest bowlers in world cricket.

'Everyone is excited’: Suryakumar Yadav sets tone for high-voltage Pakistan clash in Asia Cup after UAE thrashing

With the kind of buildup the UAE game had, fans will surely have their popcorn ready for the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan showdown.

Asia Cup 2025: India crush UAE by 9 wickets to register second fastest T20I win in history

Asia Cup 2025: In total, India’s bowlers sent down just 81 deliveries (13.1 overs plus two wides), of which 52 were dot balls, illustrating the complete stranglehold they maintained.

IND vs UAE: Giant screen flashes OUT but Suryakumar Yadav withdraws appeal after towel distraction

'OUT' flashed on the giant screen but the batter remained firm on the pitch, leading to more confusion.

'Move on’: Wasim Akram says Pakistan backed Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan enough after Asia Cup snub

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson also weighed in during the squad announcement of Asia Cup, pointing out areas where Babar still needs improvement.

'It tore out my flesh, bones were visible': Rinku Singh recalls fatal encounter with monkey

Rinku Singh is currently part of India's 15-man squad for the Asia Cup, as the Men In Blue begin their title defence by launching the campaign against UAE.

Adidas to become official apparel partner of Audi F1 team

Audi and Adidas, who are also kit suppliers to the Mercedes Formula One team, will jointly release a product line featuring apparel, footwear, and accessories before the beginning of the 2026 season.

Two-time Grand Slam champion Lleyton Hewitt suspended for 2 weeks for pushing anti-doping official

The 44-year-old Hewitt, a former No. 1-ranked men’s tennis player, has also been fined around $20,000.

Star-studded Indian team leave Shoiab Akhtar puzzled: 'Yaar, yeh kis ko bahar baithayenge?'

As far as talks around India's playing XI is concerned the only debatable name that has emerged is Sanju Samson until unless there is any fresh injury in the team.

Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh move up in ICC rankings for bowlers in T20Is

While Varun Chakravarthy remains the highest-ranked Indian bowler at No 4 spot, the trio of Bishnoi, Arshdeep and Axar Patel moved up one spot each to reach sixth, 10th and 13th.

'Priya was crying on the phone': Rinku Singh recalls 'life-changing' moment and how it helped his relationship

Rinku Singh acknowledged how the knock changed his life and how hitting those five sixes made him famous overnight.

'Tad too much': Sunil Gavaskar questions BCCI’s new Bronco Test rule

Sunil Gavaskar added no test is greater than the mental strength of a player who is dedicated to play for his country.

Highlights | IND vs UAE T20I, Asia Cup 2025: India thump UAE by 9 wickets

Highlights | IND vs UAE T20I, Asia Cup 2025: India registered a dominant 9-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, chasing down their target in just 4.3 overs.

Prithvi Shaw fined Rs 100 by Mumbai court in Sapna Gill molestation case; here's why

The case is still ongoing, and Shaw must now pay the token fine and provide his response before the next hearing on December 16.

Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan clash not sold out, top tickets cross Rs 2.5 lakh

For an India-Pakistan match, which is typically thought of as the most popular ticket in international cricket, it is unusual to have premium tickets go unsold.

Sophie Devine to lead NZ in Women's ODI World Cup, four earn maiden call-up

The 15-member squad announced on Wednesday has six players making their World Cup debuts.