Category: Cricket

India’s Shivam Dube, second left, celebrates with teammates ( AP/PTI(AP09_10_2025_000411A) Shivam Dube has often been compared to India’s premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, but the Mumbai-born cricketer is quick to emphasise the respect and admiration he holds for his teammate. Speaking at a press conference after India’s commanding win over the UAE, Dube said, “Hardik Pandya […]

India won the match during the Asia Cup Cricket match between UAE and India (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) India’s Asia Cup 2025 opener turned into a one-sided affair as Suryakumar Yadav’s side brushed aside the United Arab Emirates with a nine-wicket victory in Dubai. The match barely stretched into the evening, with UAE bowled out for […]

India’s Shivam Dube celebrates with teammates after the dismissal of UAE’s Junaid Siddique (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair) For the first time in 16 internationals across formats, India finally won a toss, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav had no hesitation in opting to field against the United Arab Emirates in Dubai. What followed was a ruthless display of […]

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem and India captain Suryakumar Yadav (X-BCCI) For the first time in 16 internationals across formats, India have finally won a toss. Suryakumar Yadav called right in Dubai as India chose to bowl first against the United Arab Emirates in their Asia Cup 2025 opener. The streak had become almost comical, with […]

Sanju Samson (X-Cricbuzz) After much speculation over the past few days, Sanju Samson has been confirmed in India’s playing XI for their Asia Cup clash in Dubai. The chatter around Samson’s inclusion was intense, especially with the return of Shubman Gill as vice-captain and Tilak Varma set to bat at number three, leaving fans and […]

Suryakumar Yadav (PTI Photo) Speaking to TimesofIndia.com ahead of India’s Asia Cup 2025 opener, astrologer Greenstone Lobo offered an intriguing perspective on the tournament’s likely outcome. While India are widely seen as the overwhelming favourites, Lobo explained why predicting winners of smaller tournaments can be more complex than forecasting World Cups.“When we talk about winning […]

MUMBAI: India’s star wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is racing against time to be fit for the two-Test series against West Indies, which will begin with the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad from October 2. Pant has returned to India and consulted medical specialists in Mumbai but will have to hope for […]

NEW DELHI: India’s wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has shed light on the unique pressures and mindset required to succeed as a T20 finisher, stressing that adaptability is the most crucial trait in the modern game.Defending champions India will open their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE on Wednesday in Dubai, and Jitesh’s recent reflections underline the […]

India head coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) As India gear up to face the UAE in their Asia Cup 2025 opener on Wednesday, the spotlight has fallen on Jasprit Bumrah’s return. The pace spearhead is likely to feature after sitting out the final two Tests in England, but his selection […]

India kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against hosts United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: India kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign on Wednesday against hosts United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. With eight Asia Cup titles, the most by any team, the defending […]