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Asia Cup Showdown: Ex-India Star Predicts Dominance Over Pakistan in Super Four Clash

India and Pakistan will clash in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025. This high-profile match follows India's earlier victory. Venkatesh Prasad expects India to dominate again. The previous match saw India winning convincingly. Off-field controversies arose, with Pakistan lodging complaints. Despite the drama, both teams secured their Super Four spots. The upcoming game promises intense competition.

Mithun Manhas: Former Delhi Cricketer Leads Race to Become Next BCCI President

Raghuram Bhat, who was also summoned to Delhi for the high-powered meeting, is also in fray for a post

Saif Hassan: Bangladesh Eyes Asia Cup Final After Sri Lanka Triumph

Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka spoke about how his team came out on the wrong side of the result after being 10-15 runs short

Mithun Manhas Poised to Become BCCI President: Uncapped Cricketer Set to Lead Indian Cricket Board

Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain, is likely to become the new BCCI president. He is poised to be the first uncapped cricketer to lead the Indian board. Manhas brings administrative experience from the JKCA and a strong domestic cricketing background, including leading Delhi to a Ranji Trophy title in 2007-08.

Smriti Mandhana Blazes Record-Breaking Century, Fuels India's Chase Against Australia

Smriti Mandhana etched her name in history at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, smashing the fastest ODI century by an Indian woman in just 50 balls against Australia. Her blistering innings, the second-fastest in women's ODI history, fueled India's chase of 413. Mandhana's feat equals Suzie Bates' 13 ODI centuries, placing her second to Meg Lanning.

Liverpool Edges Everton in Merseyside Derby, Maintaining Perfect Premier League Run

Liverpool boss Arne Slot praised another show of mental strength that helped extend the champions' perfect Premier League start and maintain their stranglehold of the Merseyside derby with a 2-1 win over Everton on Saturday. Liverpool had needed late goals to win all of their previous four Premier League games and Champions League opener against Atletico Madrid in midweek.

Bangladesh Defeats Sri Lanka in Asia Cup Thriller Despite Shanaka's Blitz

Bangladesh clinched a narrow four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Fours, fueled by impressive half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy. Sri Lanka posted 168/7, highlighted by Dasun Shanaka's explosive 64, but Bangladesh successfully chased it down, reaching 169/6 in 19.5 overs. Despite some late-order jitters, Bangladesh held their nerve to secure the win.

Mithun Manhas, Former Delhi Captain, Emerges as Leading Candidate for BCCI President

Mithun Manhas, the former Delhi captain, is the leading candidate for BCCI president after discussions in New Delhi. The nomination deadline is Sunday, with elections on September 28. Raghuram Bhat of KSCA is expected to secure a position in the apex council, while Arun Dhumal is likely to remain as IPL chairman. Final decisions are anticipated after further discussions.

West Indies Gear Up for India Test Series with Pre-Tour Camp in Ahmedabad

The first of the two Tests against India starts on October 2 in Ahmedabad

Andy Pycroft to Oversee High-Stakes India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

ICC has stood firm, asserting that the selection of match officials will be its prerogative, emphasising the need to protect them from external pressure

Pakistan Seeks Mental Edge: Hires Motivational Speaker Ahead of Crucial India Asia Cup Clash

Following a significant defeat against India and a subsequent handshake controversy, Pakistan's cricket team has enlisted motivational speaker Dr. Raheel Karim. He will assist the team in managing pressure ahead of their crucial Super 4s stage rematch this Sunday. The Pakistan Cricket Board hopes Dr. Karim's experience will bolster the team's morale and performance.

SA20 League and India Tours Fuel Financial Turnaround for Cricket South Africa

The South African cricket board declared a net profit of USD 13,723,600 for the 2024-25 fiscal year at their annual meeting in Johannesburg on Saturday

Salma Khatun Makes History as First Woman on Bangladesh Women's Cricket Selection Panel

Meanwhile, former pacer Hasibul Hossain Shanto has joined the men's selection panel

Asia Cup: Pakistan Skips Pre-Match Presser Ahead of High-Stakes India Clash

There is no clarity yet on what prompted Pakistan's latest move, especially since they did address the media after the UAE game

Asia Cup: Referee Retained for India-Pakistan Clash Amid Handshake Dispute Fallout

Despite recent controversies and objections from the Pakistan Cricket Board regarding Andy Pycroft's conduct, the ICC has appointed him as the match referee for the crucial Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s match between India and Pakistan. This decision follows PCB's allegations and a subsequent threat to withdraw from the tournament, which was later resolved through negotiations.

Grand Swiss 2025: Giri Triumphs, Vaishali Repeats, and Gukesh's Youth a Talking Point After Mixed Fortunes

The FIDE Grand Swiss 2025 witnessed Anish Giri's triumph and Vaishali Rameshbabu's repeat victory, alongside Matthias Bluebaum's unexpected Candidates qualification. Despite Gukesh Dommaraju's stumble, the event highlighted India's mixed fortunes and the rise of young talents like America's Abhimanyu Mishra. Divya Deshmukh's fearless performance in the Open section also underscored the growing strength of women in chess, inspiring future participation.

Suryakumar Yadav Aims to Delight 1.4 Billion Fans in India-Pakistan Clash

Ahead of India’s blockbuster clash with Pakistan in the Asia Cup, captain Suryakumar Yadav avoided naming the opponent but promised 1.4 billion Indians a “fantastic Sunday.” High on nationalistic fervour, Surya urged his team to shut out outside noise, focus on their preparations, and play with intensity.

Suryakumar Yadav Tunes Out the Noise, Eyes Cricket Focus Ahead of Pakistan Showdown

Between hype and headlines since the handshake gate, the Indian captain reminded everyone what matters the most

India Women to Sport Pink Jerseys in ODI Against Australia to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness

In a historic move, the Indian women's cricket team will don pink jerseys for the final ODI against Australia in Delhi, raising breast cancer awareness. This marks the first instance of an Indian cricket team sporting pink for this cause.

Axar Patel Injury Scare: Doubt Looms for India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash After Head Blow

During the Asia Cup clash against Oman, Axar Patel sustained a head injury while fielding, though he is reportedly "doing fine," according to India's fielding coach. Despite the setback, India secured a 21-run victory over Oman. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's contributions helped India post a total of 188/8. Arshdeep Singh also celebrated claiming his 100th T20I wicket.