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Babar Azam had long been projected to hit the highs that Virat Kohli did in his career across formats but it hasn't quite turned out that way. (Reuters Photo)

‘Babar Azam needs quality players around him like Virat Kohli did,’ says ex-Pakistan star

September 11, 2025 15:59 IST

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan are arguably two of the most recognisable names among the current crop of Pakistan players and yet, both don't seem to have any way back to the country's T20I side

Faf du Plessis reacts to political activist Charlie Kirk’s assassination: ‘I’ll never understand America and why everyone can just have a gun’

September 11, 2025 15:32 IST

President Donald Trump called the killing of Kirk ‘a dark moment for America

India left out Arshdeep Singh and went with just one full-time pacer in Jasprit Bumrah in their Asia Cup 2025 opener against the UAE. (PTI Photo)

‘Arshdeep Singh has better numbers than Jasprit Bumrah’: Former opener says India have ‘Champions Trophy hangover’ in Asia Cup

September 11, 2025 14:23 IST

Arshdeep Singh, who is one strike away from becoming the first Indian to take 100 T20I wickets, was left out of the Indian squad that shredded UAE to pieces in their first match of the 2025 Asia Cup.

R Ashwin reveals conversation between Sanju Samson and Gautam Gambhir: ‘Told him that even if he makes 21 ducks, he will be picked for the 22nd game…’

September 12, 2025 22:05 IST

Sanju Samson, after his ton against Bangladesh in Hyderabad, speaking to the press, said he wondered if he would get another chance after the two ducks he bagged against Sri Lanka in July 2024

Kuldeep Yadav’s former bowling coach at Kolkata Knight Riders Wasim Akram says, ‘Even I can’t read him sitting here. Even with a replay, it’s impossible’

September 13, 2025 16:41 IST

Kuldeep's first IPL gig was with Kolkata Knight Riders, where he worked under the tutelage of Wasim Akram, who was the bowling coach back then

Shivam Dube reveals Morne Morkel’s advice after picking 3 wickets vs UAE: ‘Told me to bowl a line that is slightly outside the off-stump…tweaked my run-up a bit’

September 11, 2025 09:53 IST

Although the win was on the easier side and the UAE is not amongst the highest-ranked ICC sides, Dube recalled what Head Coach Gautam Gambhir said to him, “Whenever we play for India, we don’t consider any match as a warm-up match

ICC Women’s World Cup squads: From hosts India led by Harmanpreet Kaur to Australia’s super-strong Healy-led outfit, a brief look at the 8 teams

September 11, 2025 00:50 IST

Check out all the 8 squads of the teams set to clash in the women's ODI World Cup later in September.

Surykumar Yadav unleashed the spinners and the batsmen slumped into an inescapable hole of ignominy. (Reuters Photo)

Asia Cup 2025: India start title defence with swift demolition of UAESubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 08:36 IST

The early finish would have disappointed both sets of supporters. Indian fans didn’t get the run-fest, UAE fans didn’t get the resistance.

Kuldeep Yadav is at the peak of his career, that space when the wicket visualises in front of his eyes. (AP Photo)

Asia Cup: Kuldeep Yadav vs clueless UAE – A (mis)match made in heavenSubscriber Only

September 11, 2025 08:39 IST

It's not about the quality of the opposition but his long wait, rejected as he was during the entire Test series in England, that made this four-for special.

Kuldeep Yadav explains mantra for success vs UAE in Asia Cup opener: ‘Reacting to what the batters would do on the next ball’

September 10, 2025 23:29 IST

Yadav accounted for the likes of UAE captain Muhammad Waseem, Rahul Chopra, Harshit Kaushik and Haider Ali while giving away just 7 runs as India skittled away the hosts for just 57 runs.

Kuldeep Yadav foxed the inexperienced UAE batters to end with a match-winning four-wicket haul. (AP Photo)

‘UAE were overawed by India’s big names,’ admits coach Lalchand Rajput after 57-run demolition job in 2025 Asia Cup

September 11, 2025 13:09 IST

UAE were undone by a near flawless performance from the Indian bowling attack led by Kuldeep Yadav's four-wicket haul.

India make short work of UAE, win by 9 wickets as they start Asia Cup campaign with a bang

September 10, 2025 21:58 IST

Gill (20) and Sharma (30) dealt mostly in boundaries and sixes as India chased down the target in 4.3 overs and won by 9 wickets.

Sanjay Manjrekar’s tongue in cheek remark after Kuldeep Yadav takes 3 wickets in an over vs UAE in Asia Cup: ‘May not play the next game now’

September 10, 2025 21:58 IST

Ahead of the Asia Cup, Yadav had not featured in the 19 games India had stacked since lifting the T20 World Cup in Barbados last year, even though an ill-timed injury did little favours.

UAE’s Junaid Siddique gets stumped after getting distracted by a towel; India captain Suryakumar Yadav withdraws appeal in show of sportsmanship

September 11, 2025 11:37 IST

Siddique, however, lasted just one ball more as he fell for zero in the same over when he was caught by Surya off Dube.

Where should Sanju Samson bat in Asia Cup 2025? WV Raman answers: ‘Number five or six or as a finisher won’t work…’

September 10, 2025 18:43 IST

“There is a question mark over Sanju Samson’s place in the team. As far as I am concerned," said WV Raman

BAN vs HK Asia Cup Today T20I Match Live Cricket Score Streaming Online (Photo Credit: BCB)

Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Live Score Streaming: When and Where to Watch BAN vs HK, Asia Cup 3rd T20I Match Streaming and telecast?

September 11, 2025 18:00 IST

Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 3rd T20I Live Cricket Score Streaming Online: BAN will take on HK at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, in the 3rd match of the Asia Cup on Thursday at 8 PM IST.

Wasim Akram says Pakistan has given ‘enough’ chances to Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan: ‘I think this team is doing OK…’

September 12, 2025 18:02 IST

During the squad announcement, Head Coach Mike Hesson called out Babar Azam to improve his strike rate, after the batter has been omitted from the Asia Cup 2025 squad

IND vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025 2nd T20 Match Highlights: IND thrash UAE by 9 wickets, chase 58-run target down in just 4.3 overs

September 11, 2025 01:01 IST

IND vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025 India vs United Arab Emirate 2nd T20 Match Highlights: Kuldeep Yadav finished with four wickets as the UAE fell for the lowest ever total scored by any team against India in a T20I.

Dinesh Karthik recalls stampede outside M.Chinnaswamy: ‘We are just sportsmen who are playing this sport…was told that people are losing lives’

September 10, 2025 14:17 IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has announced 25 lakhs for the 11 families of the deceased in the stampede of the victory parade on June 4

India vs UAE: How will the pitch and Weather behave for IND vs UAE match today in Dubai

September 11, 2025 10:03 IST

The Indian Express gives all the details of India taking on UAE in the 2nd match of Asia Cup 2025

Asia Cup 2025: Bumrah is slated to play his first T20I in 14 months in Dubai this week. (AP)

‘What is the need to play Bumrah?’: Ex-India cricketer to ‘go on strike’ if star pacer plays Asia Cup match against UAE

September 10, 2025 13:30 IST

Jasprit Bumrah is returning to the T20I circuit for the first time in 14 months since India's World Cup win in Barbados last year and is likely to feature in the first Asia Cup 2025 match against the UAE in Dubai today.

India vs UAE Playing 11: Sanju Samson is expected to be left out in IND's Asia Cup 2025 opener today. (AP)

India vs UAE: Sanju Samson IN or OUT, check out IND probable XI for match today?

September 11, 2025 10:02 IST

Here is a look at the probable XIs for the upcoming India vs United Arab Emirates Asia Cup match in Dubai today.

India vs UAE Live Streaming, Asia Cup 2025 T20I: India face United Arab Emirates in Dubai today. (AP)

India vs UAE: When and where to watch IND vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 2nd match today?

September 11, 2025 10:00 IST

Here is how you can watch the IND vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 Match 2 in Dubai today.

Asia Cup 2025: Ashwin has snubbed Sanju Samson for Shubman Gill in India's Playing XI. (BCCI/AP)

‘Shubman Gill will definitely play, Sanju Samson will only be knocking…’: R Ashwin on India playing XI for Asia Cup opener

September 10, 2025 11:34 IST

Asia Cup 2025: Ashwin explained his decision, stating that the 30-year-old Sanju Samson has not played as a wicket-keeper/finisher in the side as yet, and it would be difficult to slot him down the order.

The Afghan bowlers, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi (2/16) and Gulbadin Naib (2/8), completed the formality, keeping Hong Kong to 94 for nine. (Photo Credit: ACC)

Asia Cup 2025: Sediqullah, Omarzai and bowlers carry Afghanistan to 94-run win over Hong Kong

September 10, 2025 00:55 IST

Once Afghanistan survived early jitters through Atal (73 not out off 52 balls) and Omarzai (53 off 21 balls) to make 188 for six, the result was locked.