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Shoaib Akhtar calls captain Salman Agha ‘weakest link’, blasts Pakistan team after 2nd Asia Cup loss to India

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar, in a blunt analysis, questioned skipper Salman Agha's form and position, with the latter not being able to pull his weight into the side with his performances in the ongoing Asia Cup, scoring 40 runs in four games. Dubai: Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar came down heavily on skipper Salman Ali Agha after the Men in Green went down against India for the second time in the ongoing Asia Cup. Agha, who took over as full-time T20I captain earlier this year with Mike Hesson being appointed as the new white-ball coach, has had a decent run…

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Sep

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Quinton de Kock reverses ODI retirement as South Africa announce squad for Pakistan series

South Africa cricket announced their squad for the upcoming multi-format series against Pakistan, the side will be taking on Pakistan across two Tests, three ODIs, and three T20is, and will also play a T20I against Namibia. New Delhi: Cricket South Africa recently announced their squad for the upcoming multi-format series against Pakistan. The Proteas will be taking on the Men in Green across two Test matches and three T20Is and will end the series with three ODI matches.  Batter Quinton de Kock has reversed his ODI retirement, as he has been named in the Proteas’ ODI and T20I squad for…

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Sep

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‘Ready on the first ball’: Virender Sehwag gives his take on Abhishek Sharma’s knock against Pakistan

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag took centre stage and heaped massive praise on star opener Abhishek Sharma for his excellent showing against Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. New Delhi: With India registering a brilliant win against Pakistan in the Super Four stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, the performance of ace batter Abhishek Sharma was one that stood out the most. The swashbuckling opening batter took the attack to Pakistan right from the get-go and scored 74 runs in 39 deliveries as India chased down a target of 172 with ease.  Witnessing…

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Chris Lynn signs one-year extension with Adelaide Strikers in BBL

Star Australia cricketer Chris Lynn has signed a one-year extension with BBL (Big Bash League) franchise Adelaide Strikers ahead of the new season of the marquee tournament. Lynn will be available for the entirety of the competition. Adelaide: In a major development, the BBL’s (Big Bash League) highest run-getter and star Australia batter, Chris Lynn, has signed a one-year contract extension with Adelaide Strikers ahead of the upcoming BBL season. The 35-year-old will be available for the entire tournament, and this is the fourth season that he has signed with Strikers.  Notably, Strikers will be coming into the new BBL…

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Sep

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Jos Buttler equals unwanted T20I record after being dismissed for a duck in 3rd T20I against Ireland

England won the T20I series decider against Ireland in Malahide and hence the series, however, it wasn't a great outing for the former skipper Jos Buttler, who was dismissed for a duck. England chased down 155 runs in just a little over 17 overs to win the series 2-0. Dublin: England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler recorded his ninth duck in T20Is and eighth as a wicketkeeper as he equalled the record after being dismissed by Barry McCarthy, without troubling the scorers in the series decider against Ireland on Sunday. Even though England chased down 155 in just 17.1 overs and won…

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Sep

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Hardik Pandya leaves Chahal behind among Indians in T20Is; joins Rashid, Hasaranga at the top of Asia Cup list

Hardik Pandya was at the other end when Tilak Varma scored the match-winning runs against Pakistan on Sunday, but it was with the ball that the all-rounder achieved a huge feat for India in the T20Is. India won the game by six wickets and began their Super Fours campaign on a high. Dubai: All-rounder Hardik Pandya became the second-highest wicket-taker for India in T20Is after dismissing Fakhar Zaman during the Super Fours clash against Pakistan on Sunday, September 21. Pandya, who is the most capped among active Indian players in T20Is, surpassed the veteran leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and further inched…

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‘Could afford to lose 2-3 wickets’: Sunil Gavaskar heaps massive praise on team India following Pakistan win

Former India cricketer Sunil Gavaskar recently came forward and lauded the Indian team and its players for their brilliance against Pakistan in the recent Asia Cup 2025 encounter where India registered a brilliant win. New Delhi: Suryakumar Yadav-led team India has performed exceptionally well in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, coming into the Super Four after winning every game in the group stage. The Men in Blue have kicked off the Super Four stage of the tournament with a brilliant win over Pakistan as well.  After limiting their arch-rivals to a score of 171 runs in the first innings, India…

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Sep

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Dubai enters elite T20I victory list for India among overseas venues, leaves Eden Gardens behind

With India registering an emphatic victory against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, the Dubai International Cricket Stadium entered an elite list with India's eighth T20I win at the venue on September 21. Dubai: Team India put in an exceptional performance against Pakistan in their Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. After Pakistan posted a total of 171 runs in the first innings, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill led the charge for India, helping them win the game by six wickets.  It is worth noting that the two sides locked horns at the Dubai International Cricket…

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Sep

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Ballon d’Or 2025: A look at last five winners of football’s most prestigious award

With the Ballon d'Or 2025 ceremony right around the corner, let us have a look at the five winners of the men's Ballon d'Or trophy, the likes of Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, and Spain's Rodri feature on the list. Paris: The stage is set for one of the most prestigious award ceremonies in world football: the Ballon d’Or. The ceremony, which will be held at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on September 22, will award several accolades to the stars of world football.  It is worth noting that in the Ballon d’Or 2025, the men’s best player, the women’s…

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BCCI to honour Zubeen Garg at Women’s World Cup opening ceremony in Guwahati

BCCI will honour late Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg with a 40-minute tribute at the Women's World Cup opening in Guwahati, as Assam mourns his loss with love and song. Guwahati: In a moving tribute to one of India’s most beloved musical icons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a special program in memory of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The homage will take place during the opening ceremony of the Women’s World Cup on September 30 at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium. A 40-minute tribute to Zubeen's Legacy BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed that the 40-minute…

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