South Africa captain Temba Bavuma has welcomed the return of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to India’s ODI setup, admitting that their presence adds a special buzz to the upcoming three-match series. With Ranchi preparing to host the first ODI, Bavuma acknowledged that the home crowd will be thrilled to see two of India’s biggest […]

Australian captain Steve Smith fired back at Monty Panesar after the former England spinner urged Ben Stokes to “reignite sandpaper-gate” during the upcoming Ashes tour in Australia. Speaking on the eve of the series opener, Smith responded with a sharp yet humorous dig, recalling Panesar’s infamous appearance on Mastermind, where the ex-cricketer delivered several wildly […]

India’s young left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh found himself at the centre of attention after his fiery on-field gesture in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash against Pakistan on September 21 in Dubai. The 25-year-old, who has been in and out of the playing XI this tournament, made a bold statement with his reaction following […]

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya found himself in the spotlight once again, this time for his fiery on-field reactions during India’s high-voltage Asia Cup clash against Pakistan. In just the first over of the contest, Pandya was caught on camera hurling abuses at wicket-keeper Sanju Samson, highlighting the intensity and pressure surrounding this much-anticipated encounter. India […]

Andy Pycroft, the ICC match referee caught in the spotlight during the heated group-stage clash between India and Pakistan, will once again oversee the Super 4 encounter between the two arch-rivals at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai on Sunday, September 21. The development, confirmed by sources to India Today, adds another layer of intrigue […]

Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav didn’t shake hands with Pakistani players during the Asia Cup, but he was spotted posing for a selfie with a Pakistani fan. On Tuesday, when Team India returned to the hotel after practising at the ICC Academy, Suryakumar Yadav encountered a hotel employee who was filming the Indian captain. The […]

Pakistan’s team manager, Naveed Akram Cheema, has officially protested with match referee Andy Pycroft after India refused to shake hands following their emphatic seven-wicket victory in the Asia Cup 2025 Group A clash on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. The post-match incident, quickly dubbed “handshake gate” by fans online, has added a new layer […]

Shahid Afridi has reignited controversy just days before the much-hyped India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025. The former Pakistan captain revisited the abandoned World Championship of Legends (WCL) fixture between the two arch-rivals, taking a veiled dig at some Indian players by suggesting that “few are still trying to prove they are […]

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry will reignite at the Asia Cup 2025, with the first clash scheduled for September 14. Should both teams advance to the Super 4 stage, they are set to meet again on September 21. While the two nations have not played a bilateral series since 2013, clashes in multi-nation […]

The Indian government has made its stance clear on the long-debated issue of sporting ties with Pakistan, issuing a detailed statement that differentiates between bilateral and multinational events. While India has reiterated its refusal to resume bilateral cricket with Pakistan, it has confirmed participation in international tournaments where both nations are involved. The timing of […]