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SL vs AFG Live Streaming, Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka face Afgnanistan in Abu Dhabi. (AP)

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: When and where to watch SL vs AFG Asia Cup 2025 match?

September 19, 2025 15:17 IST

Here is how you can watch the SL vs AFG Match 11 of the Asia Cup T20 tournament in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Smriti Mandhana equalled the women's ODI record for most centuries as an opener against Australia in Mullanpur. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

Smriti Mandhana equals world record, smashes 12th ODI century as opener for IND-W vs AUS-W

September 17, 2025 15:44 IST

IND-W vs AUS-W 2nd ODI: Smriti Mandhana equalled New Zealand's Suzie Bates and England's Tammy Beaumont with her 12th century in only 106 innings as an opener for India since her debut in 2013.

Vaibhav Suryavanshi will return to action during the Australia U19 vs India U19 series. (PTI)

India U19 tour of Australia 2025: When to watch Vaibhav Suryavanshi & Co in action; Live Streaming, squads, full schedule

September 19, 2025 09:16 IST

India U19 tour of Australia: The Indian boys U19 team, comprising Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Ayush Mhatre, will take on Australia U19 in three ODIs and two Tests across three weeks in Brisbane and Mackay

Aakash Chopra questioned the decision to drop Ruturaj Gaikwad from the India A set-up across formats. (PTI)

‘Travesty when your name is lost among so many’: Ex-India opener questions Ruturaj Gaikwad’s absence from IND A squads

September 17, 2025 13:08 IST

After being ruled out of the IPL 2025 season with a fractured elbow in April, Ruturaj Gaikwad was benched for both games during India A's red-ball tour to England in June and later omitted from the set-up.

Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 qualification: 5 teams remain in contention for three spots alongside India. (AP)

Asia Cup 2025 qualification scenarios: How can Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan join India and Pakistan in Super 4 round

September 18, 2025 08:09 IST

Asia Cup 2025 qualification scenarios: With only two matches left in the group stage, three teams - Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh - remain in contention to fill in three spots in the Super 4 stage behind India.

Bangladesh pip Afghanistan by eight runs to keep Super Fours hopes alive

September 17, 2025 00:55 IST

Coming off a six-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, Bangladesh needed a win against Afghanistan, and they achieved it with a collective performance in an attritional contest wherein fortunes swung from one side to another.

After Pakistan came up with another listless display with the bat against India, there have been plenty of questions about their approach even from their former players. (AP Photo)

Why are Pakistan so far behind India? Power hitting coach Julian Wood explainsSubscriber Only

September 17, 2025 00:56 IST

Julian Wood reckons Pakistan have intent but “lack understanding and knowledge how to assess”.

Hours before the mandatory press-conference, Pakistan informed the decision to scrap the event, intensifying their standoff with the ICC. (AP Photo)

Pakistan unlikely to withdraw from Asia Cup, train at the same time as India at ICC AcademySubscriber Only

September 17, 2025 00:39 IST

India and Pakistan trained in neighbouring enclosures, but the players did not give each other more than casual glances.

Chanderpaul, Athanaze recalled, Brathwaite dropped as West Indies announce squad for India Tests

September 16, 2025 23:31 IST

The series will be West Indies' first in Test cricket after their disastrous 3-0 defeat to Australia at home earlier this year

RP Singh has represented India in 14 Tests, 58 ODIs and 10 T20Is between 2005 and 2011 while Pragyan Ojha played 24 Tests, 18 ODIs and 6 T20Is. (AP Photo)

Pragyan Ojha and RP Singh in fray to become India national selectorsSubscriber Only

September 16, 2025 21:49 IST

BCCI receives lukewarm response to advertisement as renowned big names stay away for selectors post

Abhishek Sharma's fluid bat-swing has been likened to Brian Lara

How Abhishek Sharma incorporated Brian Lara’s advice to become the heartbeat of India’s daring T20 approachSubscriber Only

September 17, 2025 02:38 IST

Abhishek Sharma is the perfect storm of prolific consistency and aggression, averaging 33.11 despite the strike rate of 195.40

Before Dream11, the other lead sponsors that the BCCI had were Sahara, Star, Oppo and Byju's. (PTI Photo)

Apollo Tyres new BCCI lead sponsor after record Rs 579 crore dealSubscriber Only

September 16, 2025 20:05 IST

Three-year contract comes to Rs 4.5 crore per match and was necessitated after Dream11 pulled out after passage of online gaming bill

Mandhana, who regained her No 1 spot in ICC rankings, stitched a 114-stand with Rawal in the last ODI against Australia, which was the third highest partnership in women's cricket

India’s ‘Smri-Tika’ opening partnership that’s minting runs at average of 80.66

September 16, 2025 19:53 IST

'I enjoy batting with her (Smriti Mandhana) more than she enjoys batting with me!' - says Pratika Rawal

Australia's Ellyse Perry in action. (REUTERS)

Which elite cricketers have also played at a FIFA World Cup or Olympics?

September 16, 2025 19:14 IST

A handful of past and present cricket stars, some of whom will be at the upcoming World Cup, have shone in other sports too

Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming

Pakistan vs UAE Asia Cup 2025: How to watch live telecast of PAK vs UAE match?

September 18, 2025 10:04 IST

Check out our live streaming guide for the game between Pakistan and UAE in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 on Wednesday from Dubai

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 Match 9: Mustafizur Rahman takes 3 as bowlers guide BAN to 8-run win over AFG

September 17, 2025 10:02 IST

Nasum Ahmed, Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain stood up when it mattered as they kept the pressure on the Afghan batters and eventually got the better of them.

Ireland vs England (IRE vs ENG) Live Streaming, 1st T20I: Ireland take on England in the first T20I on Wednesday. (X/Cricket Ireland)

Ireland vs England 1st T20I: When and where to watch IRE vs ENG match live?

September 17, 2025 10:03 IST

The first IRE vs ENG T20I will be played at The Village in Dublin and is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM IST.

File image of Shreyas Iyer celebrating a century for Team India. (PHOTO: Reuters)

India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial Test: How to watch Shreyas Iyer and Co in action today

September 19, 2025 15:15 IST

Shreyas Iyer is leading the India A team while the Australia team has players like Sam Konstas

India vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Streaming: India take on Australia in the second ODI in Mullanpur on Wednesday. (X/Women BCCI)

India vs Australia Women’s 2nd ODI: When and where to watch IND-W vs AUS-W match live? Predicted Playing XIs, Squad news

September 19, 2025 15:17 IST

India take on Australia in the second WODI at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur (New Chandigarh) on Wednesday.

Match referee Andy Pycroft (in dark suit) stands between the India and Pakistan cricket teams during the national anthems before their Asia Cup clash on Sunday. (PHOTO: AP)

‘My job is to be the judge’: Meet Andy Pycroft, match referee under fire for Asia Cup game between India and PakistanSubscriber Only

September 16, 2025 14:13 IST

Pycroft has officiated over 100 Tests, and overseen several controversial incidents like the ball tampering by Steve Smith-led side, Virat Kohli's shoulder barge to Sam Konstas, and Jos Buttler's abusive tirade against Vernon Philander

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott. (Photo: X/ACBofficials)

Asia Cup: Just because the ball is spinning, it doesn’t automatically mean we’re going to win games, Afghanistan coach Jonathan Trott

September 16, 2025 12:24 IST

Afghanistan head coach believes his side has to overcome the conditions as they prepare to face Bangladesh in a critical Group B fixture on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka, with teammate Nuwan Thushara. (Photo: AP)

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