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Kapil Dev has urged players of India and Pakistan to focus more on cricket rather than off-field controversies. The teams played against each other thrice in the Asia Cup. India, under Suryakumar Yadav, won all three matches, including the finalon Sunday. However, the biggest headlines came not from cricket but from controversies, which includesIndia refusing to accept the trophy from the Asian Cricket Council chief and Pakistan Cricket Boardchairman Mohsin Naqvi. Speaking to India Today, Kapil made a request to keep politics away from the sport. “I just want to say — (it’s) your responsibility. (It’s) the responsibility of the…

In a major blow to the West Indies, Alzarri Joseph has been ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series against India due to a back injury. Jediah Blades, who is yet to make his Test debut, has been called up as cover after Jason Holder declined to join the team as a replacement for Joseph because of ‘planned medical procedures’. According to details shared by Cricket West Indies, Alzarri felt a problem in his lower back. Scans revealed that his old lower back injury has deteriorated, ruling him out of the Test series. Blades made his debut for the…

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has slammed Pakistan’s batters for their poor performance in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The legendary cricketer said the team once again lost momentum despite getting off to a good start and made things easy for India’s bowlers. “This is not the first time this has happened with Pakistan. They start well and then try to score too many runs. They are 100/1 and then think they should reach 200–225. Everyone tries to hit and gets out one after the other,” Sehwag told broadcasters. Pakistan got off to a good start with an 84-run opening…

India legend Sunil Gavaskar said that Tilak Varma played one of the best innings of the Asia Cup 2025 in the final against Pakistan. Speaking to India Today, the former India opener said that he also enjoyed Abhishek Sharma’s performances throughout the tournament. “I mean, Abhishek has played a few good innings. To be honest, I didn’t see all the matches, but from an Indian point of view, you could say that, yes,” Gavaskar told India Today. “I think the innings that Abhishek played, and today’s innings – I think they were the best in the tournament.” Tilak played a…

India’s star opener Abhishek Sharma credited captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, and the support staff for his impressive run with the bat in the Asia Cup 2025. Speaking after the match, the left-handed batter said their guidance and constant backing helped him play with complete freedom and make a meaningful impact for the team. “Getting into this team after winning the World Cup wasn’t easy for any opener. We had a plan — to play our natural game and show intent from the very first ball. I worked really hard on that,” said Abhishek during the post-match presentation…

Tilak Varma was the star of the night as India defeated Pakistan to win the Asia Cup 2025. It was the first-ever Asia Cup final between the arch-rivals. The left-handed batter played a match-winning knock after India lost three early wickets. Undefeated until the final, India won by five wickets with two balls to spare. This thrilling match will be remembered for Tilak’s heroics under pressure and India’s strong team performance. Tilak anchored India’s chase and remained not out on 69 from 53 balls with three boundaries and four maximums. He also bowled one over where he conceded nine runs.…

India’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav created history in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He broke a record and again proved why he is a reliable bowler for India in big matches. In today’s match he took four crucial wickets and conceded 30 runs in four overs. Kuldeep is now the highest wicket-taker in Asia Cup history (ODI and T20 combined). He has 36 wickets in just 18 matches. He over took Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga, who held the previous record of 33 wickets. Muttiah Muralitharan is in third position with 30 wickets.…

Pakistan white-ball coach Mike Hesson has praised the team’s ‘never give up’ approach ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against India on Sunday, 28 September, to be played at the Dubai International Stadium. Hesson has motivated his team by saying that, although they have experienced ups and downs throughout the tournament, they will fight till the end. “Proud of the spirit this team has shown in the lead-up to and during the Asia Cup. We may not have been perfect, but I can assure you we never give up,” Hesson posted on X. It will be a historic final,…

The final of the Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place between India and Pakistan on Sunday, 28 September, at the Dubai International Stadium. Considering the history between these two teams, strict security measures have been implemented by the Dubai Events Security Committee to organise the match. India and Pakistan have already faced each other twice in the tournament, and both matches have produced thrilling moments on the field. Extra safety measures have been put in place for the historic final, as Sunday’s match holds greater significance. Fans are requested to fully co-operate by arriving at the stadium early.…

India will take on Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025 on Sunday, 28 September, at the Dubai International Stadium. This is a historic occasion, as these two rival teams are meeting in the final for the first time in the tournament’s 41-year history. So far, the weather has not caused significant interruptions in the tournament. However, a reserve day has been scheduled for Monday, 29 September, in case rain washes out play on Sunday. If no result is possible even then, the trophy will be shared between the two teams, as per the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC)…