India Beat Pakistan by 7 Wickets as Handshake Row Sparks Controversy at Asia Cup 2025 DUBAI – Tensions flared during the Asia Cup clash on Sunday after Indian players reportedly refused to shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, drawing criticism from Pakistan’s camp. Former captain Aaqib Cheema said the gesture went “against the spirit of […]
Salt’s Record-Breaking 141 Powers England to Historic T20 Victory Over South Africa MANCHESTER – Phil Salt produced a once-in-a-lifetime performance on Friday night, smashing an unbeaten 141 to lead England to a record-breaking 304-2 against South Africa — the first time any Test-playing nation has crossed the 300-run mark in T20 internationals. Salt’s explosive innings, […]
Harbhajan Singh Voices Concerns Over India-Pakistan Cricket Ahead of Asia Cup Cricket legend Harbhajan Singh has expressed his reservations about India-Pakistan cricket ties, ahead of the Asia Cup clash, during an event organized by Society magazine. “India-Pakistan matches always grab attention, but after Operation Sindoor, many felt there should be no cricket and no business […]
Asia Cup 2025 Trophy Unveiled in Dubai, Captains Gear Up for T20 Clash Dubai – The stage is set for the Asia Cup 2025 as captains from Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman gathered at the Dubai International Stadium for the official trophy unveiling ceremony. The leaders posed for photos […]
Usman became Pakistan’s T20I cap 58, ODI cap 216, and Test cap 240 – all against Sri Lanka, in December 2013, October 2017, and December 2019, respectively. He was also part of the Pakistan squad in the ACC Men’s ODI Asia Cup in 2018. The 31-year-old left-arm pacer picked up a solitary Test scalp, while […]
International Cricket Returns to Faisalabad After 17 Years as South Africa Tour Announced Faisalabad — International cricket is set to return to Faisalabad after a 17-year hiatus, as Pakistan prepares to host South Africa for a highly anticipated series this October and November. The tour will feature two Test matches, three T20 Internationals (T20Is), and […]
Afghanistan Edges the UAE in Thrilling Finish at Sharjah Sharjah — Afghanistan secured a narrow four-run victory over the UAE in a nail-biting T20 clash at Sharjah Stadium on Friday, despite resting several of their key players ahead of the tri-series final against Pakistan. Chasing 171, the UAE fell just short at 166-5 after Asif […]
The 41-year-old will represent Samoa in the upcoming Asia-East Asia-Pacific round. Taylor was named in the 15-man squad to be led by Caleb Jasmat on Friday. “It’s official – I’m proud to announce that I’ll be pulling on the blue and representing Samoa in cricket,” Taylor wrote on his Instagram handle. “This is more than […]
Mitchell Starc to Focus on Test Cricket, Steps Away from T20Is Australian pacer Mitchell Starc has announced he will step away from T20 internationals to focus on Australia’s packed Test schedule and the 2027 ODI World Cup. The 35-year-old has been a mainstay for Australia in T20 cricket, playing 65 matches and starring in the […]
Salman Ali Agha Confident Ahead of Pakistan’s T20I Series Opener Against Afghanistan Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha expressed confidence in his team’s preparations ahead of the series opener against Afghanistan, saying the Men in Green are ready to take on the challenge. Speaking to the media, Agha reflected on Pakistan’s recent performances, noting a […]