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Sep

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Pakistan cancels press conference ahead of do-or-die UAE clash in Asia Cup 2025, claims reports

It seems that Pakistan are fuming after the ICC rejected their demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the no handshake controversy in the Asia Cup. They have decided to cancel the pre-match press conference ahead of the clash against the UAE. Dubai: Pakistan has cancelled its pre-match press conference scheduled later today ahead of its match against the UAE in the ongoing Asia Cup. Their latest step has sparked massive speculation of a boycott amid tensions with the International Cricket Council and Asian Cricket Council. Notably, PCB is fuming after the Indian team didn't shake hands with the…

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Sep

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Another Pakistani loser: Mohammad Yousuf abuses India captain Suryakumar Yadav on live TV

India thrashed Pakistan in their Asia Cup 2025 group stage clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Indian players avoided a handshake with their Pakistani counterparts after the win. Meanwhile, former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf has used abusive language against Suryakumar. New Delhi: Former Pakistan batter Mohammad Yousuf abused India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav on live television after the no-handshake row between the players from the two teams in the Asia Cup 2025. The Indian players avoided a handshake with their Pakistani counterparts after handing them a drubbing in their Group A clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.…

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Sep

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Suryakumar Yadav closing on gap with Virat Kohli in T20I world record list

India captain Suryakumar Yadav is in stellar form, playing a match-winning knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. With that, he has closed the gap with Virat Kohli for most runs as a non-opener in T20I cricket history. The 35-year-old currently stands fifth. Dubai: India captain Suryakumar Yadav has been a force to reckon with in the shortest format of the game. He announced himself late in the international circuit, but ever since his debut, the 35-year-old has been extremely consistent, and courtesy of the same, he was announced the skipper after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20I cricket.…

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16

Sep

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Apollo Tyres named new jersey sponsor of Indian cricket team till 2027

Apollo Tyres has secured the sponsorship of the Indian cricket team's jersey until 2027, and will be shelling out a massive Rs 4.5 crore per match, surpassing the amount, the previous sponsor, Dream11, was paying. The contract will run most likely the World Cup in 2027. New Delhi: Apollo Tyres has been announced as the new jersey sponsor of the Indian cricket team and the contract will run until 2027. Dream11 was the previous sponsor of the team's jersey but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had to terminate the contract following the ban on betting-related applications…

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Sep

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PAK-W vs SA-W Live: When and where to watch Pakistan vs South Africa Women’s ODI series on TV and streaming?

Pakistan Women will be up against South Africa in a three-match ODI series in Lahore, starting September 16. The series will provide an opportunity for both teams to identify their best line-ups for the World Cup and get used to the 50-over format in the build-up. Lahore: Like India and Australia, Pakistan and South Africa will also be involved in a three-match ODI series on the heels of the Women's World Cup, set to begin in a couple of weeks. It will be difficult to analyse the series in isolation, as both the Pakistan and South Africa captains mentioned in…

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16

Sep

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IND A vs AUS A Live score: India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test, Latest Match Updates, Scorecard, Highlights

India A vs Australia A live: India A skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. Nathan McSweeney is the captain of Australia A as the visitors will look to start well on the opening day of the first Test. Lucknow: India A vs Australia A Live score: The first Unofficial Test between India A and Australia A got underway today at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. India A captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first as the start of play was delayed due to…

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Sep

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ICC officially rejects Pakistan’s demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over ‘no handshake’ row

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially rejected Pakistan Cricket Boards demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the no handshake controversy. The possible rejection was reportedly conveyed to the PCB last night. Dubai: ICC has rejected Pakistan's demand to remove the match referee Andy Pycroft over the 'no handshake' controversy in the India vs Pakistan clash on Sunday (September 14). The decision, reportedly, was also conveyed to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) last night. For the unversed, the controversy has brewed after team India players refused to shake hands with the Pakistan players and walked away from the…

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Sep

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Anandkumar Velkumar scripts history, clinches India’s first-ever speed skating Gold; PM Modi showers praise

India clinched as many as two speed skating medals at the World Championships in China's Beidaihe, with Anankumar Velkumar doing it in the senior 1000m event while Krish Sharma achieving the feat in the junior competitions. New Delhi: 22-year-old speed skater, Anandkumar Velkumar, scripted history on Monday, September 15, by winning the first-ever Gold medal for India in the World Championships. Velkumar beat Italy's Duccio Marsili to the title, finishing the 1000m sprint in just 1 minute, 24 seconds, 924 milliseconds.  "Proud of Anandkumar Velkumar for winning the Gold at the Senior Men’s 1000m Sprint in the Speed Skating World…

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Sep

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India A vs Australia A 1st Test Live: When and where to watch IND A vs AUS A on TV and streaming in India?

The five-match Australia A tour of India will kick off in Lucknow on Tuesday, with a couple of red-ball games, followed by three one-dayers, all in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Shreyas Iyer will lead the red-ball side and will look at these two games as an avenue for a Test comeback. Lucknow: The five-match tour of India for Australia A will kick off with two red-ball matches in Lucknow. The 'A' tours provide an opportunity for the players on the fringe of either side to make their mark and throw their names in the mix for selection in the…

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Sep

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Pathum Nissanka breaks Sri Lanka record in T20Is after consecutive fifties in Asia Cup 2025

Sri Lanka inched one step closer to a spot in the Super Fours in the Asia Cup after beating Hong Kong on Monday, albeit not without a scare when they lost four wickets in a span of 13 deliveries. Opener Pathum Nissanka continued his good form with his second consecutive fifty of the tournament. Dubai: Hong Kong were onto something before Sri Lanka kept their calm and got over the line with the all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga finishing things off as the defending Men's T20 Asia Cup champions inched a step closer to a spot in Super Fours in the ongoing…

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