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Bangladesh kicked off their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong. Litton Das led from the front with a composed half-century, supported by Towhid Hridoy's unbeaten 35. Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed, restricted Hong Kong to 143.

The Supreme Court refused to urgently list a PIL seeking to cancel the India vs. Pakistan cricket match scheduled for the Asia Cup in Dubai. The petition, filed by law students, cited recent political tensions and terror attacks, arguing the match would compromise national dignity.

In a heartwarming reunion at the Asia Cup 2025, Shubman Gill, India's rising cricket star, shared a special moment with UAE's Simranjeet Singh. Years ago, Simranjeet had bowled to a young Gill in Mohali. After Gill sealed India's victory with a boundary off Simranjeet's bowling, he embraced his former practice partner.

India initiated their 2025 Men's Asia Cup campaign with a dominant nine-wicket victory over the UAE, fueled by Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting. Chasing a modest target, India completed the chase in a record-breaking 4.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav's exceptional four-wicket haul and Shivam Dube's three wickets restricted UAE to a mere 57.

India dominated UAE in their Asia Cup opener, securing a nine-wicket victory after Kuldeep Yadav's exceptional spin bowling dismantled the hosts for a mere 57 runs. India chased down the target swiftly in just 4.3 overs. Kuldeep Yadav's impressive figures of 4 for 7 led the bowling attack, supported by Shivam Dube's career-best 3/4.

Kuldeep Yadav's mesmerizing spin dismantled UAE, securing India a dominant nine-wicket victory in their Asia Cup 2025 opener. Kuldeep's remarkable 4 for 7 earned him Player of the Match after seven years. India chased down the target swiftly, setting the stage for a high-voltage clash against Pakistan.

Rinku Singh disclosed his occasional phone conversations with MS Dhoni, where they delve into batting strategies and mental fortitude for high-pressure situations. Dhoni's advice emphasises maintaining composure and self-belief during crucial moments, particularly when batting in the lower middle order. Rinku also recounted his awestruck first encounter with Dhoni during an IPL match in Dubai.

After hammering the UAE by nine wickets in their Asia Cup opener, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said that the Indian team was extremely excited about their next group clash against arch-rivals Pakistan.

The Duleep Trophy final features South Zone versus Central Zone. Star players are absent due to other commitments. This provides an opportunity for young talents to shine. Andre Siddarth and R Smaran are key players for South. Rajat Patidar and Danish Malewar are crucial for Central. The match is at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Sanju Samson has secured his place in India's playing XI for their Asia Cup clash in Dubai, despite speculation surrounding Shubman Gill's return and Tilak Varma's presence. India has strategically bolstered their batting lineup by including Shivam Dube and surprisingly excluding Arshdeep Singh. India won the toss and chose to bowl first.

India broke their 16-match toss losing streak in Dubai, choosing to bowl against UAE in their Asia Cup 2025 opener. Sanju Samson's inclusion in the playing XI was a key talking point, while Arshdeep Singh was surprisingly left out for Shivam Dube, bolstering India's batting depth. The team aims for balance, prioritizing batting strength down to number eight.

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.

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.

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.

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.

India, fresh off their T20 World Cup victory, are set to begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against hosts United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the defending champions aim for a record-extending ninth title. India holds a strong record with 24 wins since last year's global tournament.

Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive fifty off just 20 balls propelled Afghanistan to a formidable total against Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener. Omarzai's record-breaking innings, surpassing Mohammad Nabi's previous best, helped Afghanistan score 78 runs in the final five overs. Poor fielding from Hong Kong, including multiple dropped catches, further aided Afghanistan's late-innings surge.

Wasim Akram has called for Babar Azam's return to Pakistan's T20I side. He feels his inclusion could strengthen tricky run chases, but also praised Salman Agha's leadership, saying that it brings a fearless approach to the young team.

Pakistan captain Salman Agha has given his fast bowlers the green light to be aggressive during the Asia Cup, emphasizing that aggression is inherent to their game. He stressed the importance of playing good cricket and aiming to win the tournament. Agha acknowledged India's strong Asia Cup record but believes any team can win in T20 cricket.

Afghanistan begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong, entering as a dark horse title contenders. Their strength lies in a formidable spin attack led by Rashid Khan, but they face batting challenges with inconsistent performances and limited match practice compared to other participating nations. Despite recent struggles, Ibrahim Zadran has emerged as a batting positive for the team.