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India are likely to make two changes to their playing XI for the blockbuster clash against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. They have won all their games so far in the tournament and will be hoping to keep up with the momentum. Dubai: India won all three matches in the group stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, finishing as the league leaders. In their first game of the Super 4s, the Surakumar Yadav-led side will host Pakistan on September 21 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Notably, the last time the arch-rivals faced each other, controversy broke…

Afghanistan have dropped key players like Farooqi, Gulbadin Naib, and Karim Janat for the white-ball series vs Bangladesh. Uncapped youngsters Bashir Ahmad and Wafiullah Tarakhil earn call-ups, with the T20Is starting Oct 2 and ODIs from Oct 8 in the UAE. Dubai: The Afghanistan Cricket Board has unveiled its ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Bangladesh in the UAE, featuring several notable exclusions and fresh faces. Left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi, along with seasoned all-rounders Gulbadin Naib and Karim Janat, have been left out, paving the way for younger talents. Uncapped 20-year-old seamer Bashir Ahmad has earned…

Max Verstappen took his sixth pole in 2025 as he put in a brilliant lap in challenging conditions at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Lando Norris missed out on a brilliant chance to make distance from his teammate and title rival Oscar Piastri. New Delhi: Max Verstappen delivered when it mattered the most as he took pole in a chaotic qualifying session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on Saturday, September 20.  The Red Bull driver clocked a time of 1:41:117s to take his sixth pole of the season in a stop-start qualifying in Baku City. Meanwhile, McLaren's Lando Norris bottled…

Under pressure after a heavy loss to India and ongoing handshake controversy, Pakistan hired a motivational speaker ahead of their Super 4 rematch. With captain Salman Agha avoiding the media and ICC backing referee Pycroft, tensions in the camp remain high. Dubai: Facing immense pressure both on and off the field, the Pakistan cricket team has brought in a motivational speaker ahead of their crucial Super 4 clash against India in the ongoing Asia Cup. The move comes after a turbulent few days for the side, marked by a heavy defeat to India, media silence, and ongoing controversy surrounding the…

Pakistan captain Salman Agha skipped another press conference ahead of the India clash, continuing tensions over the handshake row. With Andy Pycroft set to officiate again, PCB remains unhappy, and ICC has criticised Pakistan’s actions and media tactics. Dubai: Pakistan captain Salman Agha has once again opted out of attending the pre-match press conference ahead of the highly anticipated Super 4 clash against India, further fueling controversy following the recent handshake incident. The issue stems from the previous game against India, where Salman not only skipped the post-match presentation but also declined to face the media, with head coach Mike…