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Ahead of the big-ticket final against India, Pakistan T20I skipper Salman Ali Agha has given his players a free hand to be aggressive on the field. India dismantled Pakistan in a one-sided affair on 14 September. There were hardly any exchanges on the field during the game. Post-match, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) sparked controversy by making a fuss over India’s no-handshake policy. In the Super Four game, tensions escalated, with altercations between players. Pakistan’s players, in particular, were overly aggressive on the field. Ahead of the third India–Pakistan clash, Salman has made his stance clear: players from both sides…

A day that will be written in glitter and gold in the history of Nepal cricket, 27 September saw them register their first win against a Test-playing nation by toppling the West Indies by 19 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series in Sharjah. Nepal had played 180 international matches before finally securing a breakthrough win against a Full Member nation. For the West Indies, however, it marks another unexpected defeat at the hands of an associate team. The two-time T20 World Cup champions were previously defeated by Scotland in 2022. Earlier, they suffered losses to Ireland in…

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav heaped praise on Jemimah Rodrigues, saying that his team can learn a lot from Jemimah about performing in high-pressure matches. The ICC Women’s World Cup is set to begin on 30 September, with India facing Sri Lanka in Guwahati. It will mark Jemimah’s debut appearance at the tournament. Like Surya, she is known for her light-hearted and cheerful personality. “I think for Jemi, the best way to describe her is ‘chhota packet, bada dhamaka.’ One thing that stands out about her is that she always has a smile on her face. No matter the situation—whether…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will appeal on behalf of Haris Rauf after the pacer was sanctioned by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his on-field actions against India during the Super Four clash of the Asia Cup on Sunday. This development comes just a day before the big-ticket final between India and Pakistan on September 28. Rauf was reportedly fined 30 per cent of his match fee after being found guilty of making inappropriate gestures towards Indian fans in the stands during the last Sunday’s clash in Dubai. His teammate, Sahibzada Farhan, was also involved in objectionable conduct on…

India bowling coach Morne Morkel provided an update on the injury concerns surrounding Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma following India’s win over Sri Lanka. While both players struggled with cramps, Pandya’s condition appears to be more serious, with Morkel stating that he will be assessed a day before the final. Abhishek, on the other hand, is fine. After bowling the first over, in which he took a wicket, Pandya experienced discomfort in his left hamstring and left the field. The seam-bowling all-rounder did not return for the remainder of the innings. Abhishek, after scoring 61, walked off the field after…

Shardul Thakur has been named captain of the Mumbai team for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, which begins on October 15. The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) confirmed the appointment on September 26. After Ajinkya Rahane stepped down from the role, speculation was rife about Shardul taking over, and the rumours gained further momentum after he was appointed captain of the West Zone side. However, the official announcement was made following a meeting of the senior selection committee, led by Sanjay Patil. During the meeting, the list of probables for the upcoming season was finalised by the MCA. A 24-member squad…

Amidst the growing tensions between India and Pakistan off the field, Pakistan’s white-ball head coach Mike Hesson has shifted the focus back to on-field matters ahead of the high-octane final between the age-old rivals. For the first time in the 41-year history of the Asia Cup, India and Pakistan are set to lock horns in the final. The two Asian giants have faced each other twice already in the tournament. A lot has happened between the matches, both on and off the field, with the most recent development being the BCCI and PCB filing complaints against players from the opposing…

Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has responded to Suryakumar Yadav’s “no rivalry” remark, saying the real test would come on the field if India and Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup final. After the Super Four clash against Pakistan, Suryakumar made a striking claim during the press conference, stating that the India–Pakistan fixture is no longer a rivalry, given the dominance of the Men in Blue in recent years. “That’s his view — let him say what he wants,” said Shaheen during the press conference ahead of their Super Four encounter with Bangladesh. “When we meet (in the potential…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday suspended USA Cricket’s membership. At its Annual General Meeting, the apex cricket body made the decision, citing “repeated and continued breaches” of USA Cricket’s obligations as a Member of the ICC. The ICC has outlined three major areas of concern regarding USA Cricket. These include the organisation’s failure to establish an effective governance system, limited progress in gaining recognition from the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee as the sport’s official governing body, and behaviour that has negatively affected cricket’s image both in the United States and globally. In July last year, the…

Matthew Potts and Will Jacks have been recalled by the England and Wales Cricket Board in the 16-member squad for the 2025–26 Ashes series. After recovering from a knee injury, Mark Wood has returned to the national set-up for the first time since the Champions Trophy. White-ball captain Harry Brook has been named Ben Stokes’ deputy, replacing Ollie Pope. Most players who featured in the home series against India have retained their places. Only veteran pacer Chris Woakes and Jamie Overton — who has taken a break from red-ball cricket — have been left out. Jacks, who last played a…