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The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has suspended its Director of International Cricket Operations Usman Wahla after the India–Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025. The decision came in the wake of a post-match handshake controversy. According to sources close to the matter, Wahla was suspended by the PCB because he sent Shaheen Shah Afridi to collect the post-match award after the India–Pakistan game, despite the pacer resisting going to the presentation. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi made the decision after it was brought to his attention that it was Wahla who insisted Afridi collect the award. Naqvi was also reportedly unhappy…

Former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Amir has come out in support of the national team following their heavy defeat to India in the Asia Cup 2025. He urged fans to back the young squad and criticised some ex-cricketers for targeting the players after just one poor outing. In a video posted on X, Amir said: “Kuchh logo ko main dekh raha hu apna hi agenda leke baith gaye hain. Yeh kisko leke aaye ho, ye uska muqabla karega? Matlab ki ye log wait kar rahe the ek match hare aur in baccho k peeche padh jaye” (I am seeing a few…

Sri Lanka boosted their chances of reaching the ‘Super 4’ stage in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 with a four-wicket victory over Hong Kong in Dubai on Monday, September 15. But despite the result, skipper Charith Asalanka admitted he was not satisfied with his side’s overall performance. “The heart was in the mouth (at the end). Disappointed about a few things. First three overs in the bowling. Then, with the bat, in the 16th over, we lost a few wickets, including mine. Consistently, these things can’t happen even in the shorter formats. We are professionals, and we have to do…

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has taken a sharp dig at Pakistan after their loss to India in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai. Pathan claimed that even India’s domestic teams could beat Pakistan and added that several IPL franchises are strong enough to defeat the Men in Green. Speaking on Sony Sports, Pathan said: “If you ask which of our domestic teams can beat Pakistan, I know for sure Mumbai can beat them. Punjab can beat them. Next, which IPL team can beat Pakistan? A lot of them.” India dominated the contest from start to finish, registering a…

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar backed the Indian team after their tense Asia Cup 2025 Group A game against Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium. India comfortably chased down 128 runs to win with seven wickets in hand, but the spotlight quickly shifted to what happened after the match. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha skipped the post-match presentation as India refused the customary handshakes, both after the match and even during the toss, creating a fresh flashpoint between the two cricket boards. Speaking to India Today, Gavaskar explained, “Sports and politics have never been separated – you only need to…

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has praised Abhishek Sharma for his attacking style of batting. Speaking on Sony Sports, Sehwag especially mentioned Abhishek’s hitting abilities when the ball is new. “You rarely get to see such a talent, the strike rate at which he bats. He has a strike rate of 193, and he batted at a strike rate above 200 today. You get very few players who play with a strike rate of 200 against the new ball. We have seen that with the old ball because everyone has to hit later.” Abhishek started his innings against Pakistan with…

Afghanistan have suffered a major setback in the T20 Asia Cup 2025. Fast bowler Naveen Ul Haq has been ruled out of the tournament with a shoulder injury. The Afghanistan Cricket Board said on Monday (September 15)that Abdullah Ahmadzai will be the replacement. The youngster was a reserve player. He made his international debut recently. “The ACB wishes Naveen Ul Haq a speedy recovery and extends its best wishes to Abdullah Ahmadzai for the matches ahead,”the Afghanistan board said in a statement. The board has also confirmed that Naveen will return home for treatment and then go to rehabilitation. Naveen…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has filed a complaint following their Group A match of the ongoing Asia Cup against India. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi stated that the board had informed the International Cricket Council (ICC) that match referee Andy Pycroft did not follow the game’s rules or uphold the “Spirit of Cricket” during Sunday’s match at the Dubai International Stadium. “The PCB has lodged a complaint with the ICC regarding violations by the match referee of the ICC Code of Conduct and the MCC Laws relating to the Spirit of Cricket. The PCB has demanded the immediate removal of…

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi expressed disappointment following the tense India–Pakistan Asia Cup match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. He stated that the Indian players leaving the field without shaking hands with the Pakistan team was against the spirit of the game and demonstrated poor sportsmanship. “Utterly disappointing to witness the lack of sportsmanship today,” Naqvi wrote on X. “Dragging politics into the game goes against the very spirit of sports. Let’s hope future victories are celebrated by all teams with grace.” Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha won the toss and…

Abhimanyu Easwaran is gearing up for the upcoming Australia A series. Easwaran was selected for the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy in England but did not get a chance to play there. The Bengal batter has been one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket and has been named in the India squad on several occasions, but his debut opportunity is still awaited. But now, while speaking to Hindustan Times, Easwaran said that he wants to stay focused and forget about what has happened in the past. “My job is to score runs as much as I can and I am looking…