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Asia Cup 2025: Bumrah's Return Sparks Controversy – Former India Captain Threatens 'Strike' Over Team Selection

Jasprit Bumrah's return for India's Asia Cup opener against the UAE has sparked debate over workload management, following his absence from recent England Tests. Ajay Jadeja questioned deploying Bumrah in a low-pressure game, while Irfan Pathan advocated for his consistent availability throughout the series. India faces a balancing act in ensuring Bumrah's sharpness for major tournaments without risking early burnout.

Pakistan Bowlers Surge in ICC Rankings Ahead of Asia Cup 2025

Pakistan's bowlers have significantly improved their ICC T20I rankings ahead of the Asia Cup, following their victorious performance in the UAE tri-series. Sufiyan Muqeem, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Mohammad Nawaz all experienced notable jumps in the rankings. Fakhar Zaman also saw improvement among batters, while Jofra Archer made significant gains in the ODI rankings.

Azmatullah Omarzai: 'I'm a Complete All-Rounder' After Asia Cup Blitz

Azmatullah Omarzai spoke on belief, balance, and why he sees himself as a true 50-50 allrounder

New Zealand Announces Squad for Women's World Cup: Four Debutantes Named

Devine to lead a blend of youth and experience as New Zealand seek a second ODI World Cup crown in India and Sri Lanka

Hobart to Stage Two India Women's ODIs in 2026 Series After Venue Change

Junction Oval lost the March 1 fixture due to delays with new lights and fan access concerns

Rashid Khan Admits Oversight After Afghanistan's Dominant Asia Cup Victory Over Hong Kong

Afghanistan's captain, Rashid Khan, acknowledged the challenge of managing their spin-heavy team but highlighted the depth it provides, following their dominant 94-run victory against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener. Despite early batting struggles, Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive innings propelled them to a formidable total.

MS Dhoni's Unmatched Asia Cup Record: The Only Captain to Conquer Both ODI and T20 Formats

Overall, India have been crowned Asia Cup champions a record eight times — the most by any team in the tournament’s history. The list of Indian captains who have lifted the trophy reflects the country’s cricketing pedigree: Sunil Gavaskar (1984), Dilip Vengsarkar (1988), Azharuddin (1990, 1995), Dhoni (2010, 2016), and Rohit (2018, 2023).

Indian Tourist Pleads for Rescue from Violent Nepal Protests as Unrest Claims Lives

Upasana Gill, an Indian woman in Nepal for a volleyball league, urgently sought help after being stranded in Pokhara due to violent protests. Following the resignation of Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Gill recounts a harrowing escape from a hotel set ablaze by protesters.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh's Candidates Hopes Dented After Another Defeat; Erigaisi and Vaishali in Contention

World champion D Gukesh suffers defeat in the World Cup Swiss tournament, impacting his chances for Candidates 2026. Meanwhile, Arjun Erigaisi and R Vaishali maintain strong positions, setting up a tense final phase.

Pat Cummins Aims for Ashes Return Despite Back Injury Concerns

Pat Cummins is aiming for a swift recovery from his lumbar bone stress injury to return in time for the home Ashes. Confident about Australia's bowling depth, the skipper is determined to push himself to be fit for the first Test against England in Perth.

Asia Cup 2025: Wasim Akram Hails Shaheen Afridi's Return to Form Ahead of Tournament

Former cricketer Wasim Akram is excited to see Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Asia Cup. The star fast bowler is slowly gaining form after months of poor performance.

India Hockey Team Dedicates Asia Cup Win to Flood Victims, Praises Rescue Efforts

India's men's hockey team clinched a momentous victory at the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, triumphing on home soil after eight years, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh. The team dedicated their win to those affected by the devastating floods across India. As a result of winning the Asia Cup, India have secured an automatic berth into the World Cup next year.

Hong Kong's Woes Deepen: Most Run-Outs Among All T20I Nations

Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, securing a 94-run victory against Hong Kong. Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive batting helped Afghanistan post a competitive total. Hong Kong's batting struggled against Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib led the bowling attack, restricting Hong Kong to a low score.

Uttarakhand HC Demands Explanation from BCCI Over State Cricket Body's Lavish Spending, Including $42,000 on Bananas

The Uttarakhand High Court has directed the BCCI to respond to petitions concerning alleged financial irregularities within the Cricket Association of Uttarakhand. The court is examining claims of misused government funds intended for tournament organization. Allegations include inflated expenses, such as a significant amount spent on bananas. Petitioners also claim that promised facilities for state players were not provided.

Nikhat Zareen Advances to World Boxing Championships Quarterfinals, Medal Within Reach

Nikhat Zareen showcased her resilience at the World Boxing Championships, overcoming a tough challenge from Japan's Yuma Nishinaka to secure a 5-0 victory and advance to the 51kg quarterfinals. However, the Indian men's contingent faced setbacks, with Lakshya Chahar, Sumit Kundu, Sachin Siwach, and Narender Berwal all exiting in the pre-quarterfinals.

Asia Cup: Team India Debates Batting Lineup Depth vs. Extra Bowler Ahead of UAE Clash Alternatively: Asia Cup Opener: India Weighs Options – Bolstering Batting or Adding a Bowler Against UAE

There could be a toss-up between Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy for the specialist spinner’s role, while the part-time left-arm spin of Abhishek Sharma could come in handy. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are likely to share new-ball duties while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube have been made to work on their bowling in the nets.

Asia Cup 2025: Can India's T20 Dominance Justify Favorite Status Against UAE?

The Asia Cup opens with India expected to set the tone. The defending world champions will be looking to live up to the billing of outright favourites. The UAE, meanwhile, chase pride in a rare shot against cricket's powerhouse.

UAE Set to Make a Statement as Hosts of Asia Cup 2025: A Team to Watch

The United Arab Emirates, under the leadership of Muhammad Waseem, will look to establish themselves as one of the emerging teams with a strong showing in Asia Cup 2025.

Arshdeep Singh Eyes Milestone as India Gears Up for Asia Cup T20 Title; Pacer Observes UAE Ahead of Opener

India gears up for the T20 Asia Cup, aiming for their second title after their 2016 victory. Arshdeep Singh, with 99 T20I wickets, eyes a milestone as the team prepares to face UAE in their opener. The squad, led by Surya Kumar Yadav, includes key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya.

World Cup Qualifying Roundup: England Demolish Serbia, Haaland Hits Five as France and Portugal Secure Comeback Wins

England showcased dominance with a 5-0 victory over Serbia in World Cup qualifying, while Norway's Haaland stunned with five goals in an 11-1 rout of Moldova. France and Portugal secured comeback wins against Iceland and Hungary, respectively. Norway are seeking their first World Cup appearance since 1998, have won all five of their qualifying matches.