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New Zealand’s preparations for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy T20I series against Australia have been jolted by the absence of Rachin Ravindra, who has been ruled out after suffering a freak injury during training in Mount Maunganui. Poor Rachin Ravindra The young allrounder collided with a boundary hoarding while chasing down a ball in practice on Tuesday, leaving him with a deep facial cut that required specialist stitches. The incident comes barely months after Ravindra endured another blow to the face earlier this year, when he was struck on the forehead while attempting a catch under lights in Lahore during a tri-series match against South Africa. That injury had forced him out of the Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan. This latest setback is particularly frustrating for the Black Caps, given Ravindra’s importance for the side. New Zealand coach Rob Walter admitted the team was gutted to lose him for the series but stressed that the player’s health had to take precedence. “H...

Suryakumar Yadav has opened up on the Asia Cup trophy debacle as the BCCI looks to tackle Mohsin Naqvi’s antics. PCB have tightened their NOC rules, which could financially hurt Pakistan players. Dinesh Karthik will play in ILT20 alongside Ravichandran. Hardik Pandya is ruled out of the India vs Australia ODI series. And RCB might get sold before IPL 2026. Cricket 13 mins IND vs WI 1st Test: Bumrah, Axar & Reddy India’s selection dilemma Mohsin Naqvi vs BCCI begins ACC organised a meeting on September 30 in Dubai, post the Asia Cup trophy debacle. BCCI’s representatives were present, but Mohsin Naqvi didn’t wish to discuss the matter. BCCI told him to send the medals and trophy to the ACC office, but he didn’t agree. Furthermore, Naqvi demands that if India wants the Asia Cup trophy, Suryakumar Yadav has to personally accept it from him . RCB sold before IPL 2026? RCB might undergo a change of ownership before the IPL 2026 season. Diageo PLC doesn’t co...

Hosts India began their Women’s World Cup 2025 campaign with a comfortable win over Sri Lanka in Guwahati. In a rain-curtailed match, India sealed a 59-run win thanks to the all-round brilliance of Deepti Sharma and Amanjot Kaur. On Wednesday, Australia Women will take on New Zealand Women in what promises to be a close fought tie at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. India qualified as hosts, while Pakistan and Bangladesh had to get through via a qualifier. Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and England made it through via the ICC Women’s ODI championship. Women’s World Cup 2025 Points Table Team Matches Wins Losses Tie N/R Points NRR India 1 1 0 0 0 2 1.124 Australia – – – – – – – England – – – – – – – New Zealand – – – – – – – South Africa – – – – – – – Pakistan – – – – – – – Bangladesh – – – – – – – Sri Lanka 1 0 1 0 0 0 -1.124 Women’s World Cup 2025 format The Women’s World ...

Co-hosts India and Sri Lanka will kick off what is a landmark Women’s World Cup 2025 in Guwahati on Tuesday. The tournament marks the first time Sri Lanka will host a women’s ICC event ever. Led by Chamari Athapatathu, the Islanders will hope to put on an inspired display in home conditions. Sri Lanka’s hopes rest on Athapatathu Chamari Athapatathu is the main batter of the team. She has played 115 games, scored 3877 runs at an average of 35, with 9 tons and 19 fifties. Sri Lanka often have relied on her individual brilliance to win matches, but will hope the team can put up a show in home conditions. “It’s a privilege for Sri Lanka to co-host. We have never hosted an ODI World Cup before. As captain, I feel it’s a good opportunity. If we can make the semi-finals, that will be really good, and then we can think about the finals,” Athapatathu said ahead of the IND-W vs SL-W clash. The Sri Lankan captain will have the likes of Harshitha Samarawickrama, Nilakshi de Silva, and vet...

In the aftermath of the Asia Cup final, the BCCI has decided to lodge a complaint with the ICC. Salman Ali Agha has indirectly hinted that Suryakumar Kumar is just a pawn in the BCCI’s game. Prize money details for the Asia Cup winners are out. A former Pakistan wicketkeeper wants the PCB to boycott India. Suryakumar has commented on his poor form. Lastly, another player has been ruled out of the India vs West Indies series due to injury. Devajit Saikia, Naqvi responds BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia has confirmed that the BCCI will be launching an official complaint with the ICC regarding the conduct of ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi. After the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from him, Naqvi left with the trophy instead of allowing someone else to hand it to Team India. Salman Agha After losing the Asia Cup final, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha revealed that India captain Suryakumar Yadav got instructions from above to not shake hands with him. Agha added that...

Tilak Varma got a hero’s welcome in Hyderabad having touch down in the city following the Asia Cup 2025 triumph. The left-hander won the player of the match in the final, helping his side win the tense IND vs PAK Final. The Mumbai Indians star was the toast of the nation following the win, and now was greeted to stardom at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Tilak Varma swarmed by fans after Asia Cup return Tilak Varma came into bat with his side in trouble. India had slipped to 10/2 and 20/3 in a tricky chase. The left-hander stitched a vital partnership with Sanju Samson to bat his side out of trouble. The Mumbai Indians star focused on rotating strike and taking the game deep. Post the halfway stage, Varma flicked the switch to get some vital runs quickly. He eventually reached his half-century of 41 balls, but offered no celebration, knowing the job at hand. He struck 2 sixes of Haris Rauf in the last few overs to eventually seal India yet another title.  #WATCH | Hy...

No one really doubts Sanju Samson’s credentials as a T20 batter. But then, there was a lot of debate over his selection in the Asia Cup 2025, with the likes of Jitesh Sharma and Dhruv Jurel doing so well. Cut the the Asia Cup final vs Pakistan . The 30-year-old has not done himself any favours throughout the tournament, especially after a failed innings of 24 in 21 deliveries in the summit clash. Sanju Samson Losing Magic After India were reduced to 20/3 in the first four overs, Sanju Samson needed to show his mettle, but failed to lift India out of a tough situation. Playing against Abrar Ahmed, he tried to go for a big one, edged it and was caught at backward point by Sahibzada Farhan. Not that means, he ended the tournament with 128 runs. Addressing the issue at hand — the number of runs might not really look like a concern, but what purpose is Samson solving here? If hitting/slogging and finishing the matches was his job at No. 5, then he didn’t quite achieve that, the final sho...

Sanju Samson walks into the Asia Cup 2025 final with both pressure and possibility hanging over him. The stylish Kerala batter is only 31 runs away from reaching 1,000 T20I runs, a milestone that would put him in elite company. Yet, his journey to that mark is far from simple, with his batting position unsettled and his role in the side still under debate. Sanju Samson & his unorthodox Asia Cup Samson has not been a guaranteed starter at this tournament. With Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill opening, he has been pushed down to No. 5, a role that has offered fewer balls to face and less clarity about his position in the XI. Still, when given time at the crease, Samson has shown glimpses of why the team management continues to back him. His half-century against Oman was scartchy but a knock that Samson needed. His 39 against Sri Lanka was far better entertaining, and even in his quieter outings he looked busy at the crease. By hitting three sixes against Sri Lanka, Samson surged p...

Dubai is set for perhaps the biggest cricketing carnival on Sunday (Sept 28) as India and Pakistan lock horns in the Asia Cup 2025 final. It is a broadcaster’s dream as well, the fact that the two arch-nemsis are meeting thrice in as many consecutive weeks. A lot of outisde noise has also grasped the attention . Cricket 6 mins Losing not an option as India and Pakistan clash in first-ever Asia Cup final Sold out Asia Cup final tickets Unsurprisngly, organisers have confirmed that tickets for the 28,000-seater Dubai International Cricket Stadium have been completely sold out, making the clash a house-full affair. It was supposed to happen since it will be the first time in Asia Cup’s 41-year-old history that the two sides will clash in a final. It will also be the first multi-nation tournament final between the two countries since the 2017 ODI Champions Trophy final. Check India vs Pakistan finals head-to-head record here . According to GeoSuper News , earlier gam...

Drama continues to follow the India-Pakistan rivalry. Before the Asia Cup final, there’s doubt over Hardik Pandya’s fitness. The customary trophy photoshoot isn’t likely to happen. Additionally, the BCCI and PCB have appealed against the fines imposed by the ICC on their players. Karun Nair’s childhood coach has spoken on his exclusion from the India vs West Indies Test series. Abhimanyu Easwaran’s father may have cost him a spot in the team. Lastly, Punjab Kings’ spin bowling coach has left before IPL 2026. Cricket 26 mins Should Harmanpreet Kaur bat at 3 in Women’s World Cup? ‘India’s batting not flexible enough,’ says Anjum Chopra Hardik Pandya fitness update Hardik Pandya might not feature in the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan. The all-rounder had gone off the field against Sri Lanka after bowling just one over. India’s assistant coach Morne Morkel revealed that Hardik was struggling with cramps , and his fitness will be assessed for the final. ...

Wanindu Hasaranga had a night to forget in Dubai on Friday. The Sri Lankan all-rounder suffered what appeared to be a side strain in the IND vs SL clash in Asia Cup 2025. The former captain however pulled through and completed his spell, despite being in excruciating pain. Injury trouble for Wanindu Hasaranga again Wanindu Hasaranga is amongst the most vital players in the Sri Lankan side but his availability has been reduced due to injuries. The all-rounder was in fact a doubt to make it to the Asia Cup 2025 and had missed the series against Bangladesh earlier this year. Hasaranga however passed a late fitness test and since has featured in all of Sri Lanka’s matches in the Asia Cup. Unfortunately for the 28-year-old, he did not escape the tournament unscathed. In the IND vs SL game, Hasaranga suffered a side strain during bowling. The Sri Lanka star clutched his side mid way through his 3rd over and was visibly in pain. The all-rounder finished his over and received some treatmen...

Minnows Bangladesh lose, first-ever IND vs PAK final confirmed And just when it mattered the most, the Bangladeshi side succumbed. In the PAK Super 4 clash, after restricting them to only 133, BAN fell short by 11 runs. Shaheen Shah Afridi’s all-round performance, 19 runs and then three wickets, ensured that IND and PAK play their first-ever Asia Cup final on Sunday. Surya meets Referee Richie Richardson As per reports, India skipper Suryakumar Yadav went for a hearing presided by Richie Richardson. There he was warned from making political statements. After India’s match on September 14, he had dedicated the win to Pahalgam victims. Subsequently, Pakistanis Sahibzada Farhan and Haris Rauf will be taken to task by the ICC. BCCI name squad for West Indies series As expected, the selection panel led by Ajit Agarkar, took some tough calls for the West Indies series. Mohammed Shami was sidelined, and Karun Nair was dropped from the previous series. There was no Abhimanyu Easw...

India will have a final hit out against Sri Lanka in Dubai on Friday in their final group stage game. The Men in Blue have already qualified for the Asia Cup 2025 Final and will face Pakistan. Sri Lanka meanwhile have been knocked out and will look to end their campaign on a high. Suryakumar Yadav and Co are still unbeaten in the tournament and will look to fix the little chinks in their armour before the summit clash. IND vs SL: Dress rehearsal ahead of Asia Cup Final The India vs Sri Lanka game is a dead rubber. The result would mean nothing and India will still play Pakistan in the Asia Cup Final come Sunday. However, it gaves India a vital chance at fixing some of their flaws. Gautam Gambhir’s side have notched up 5 straight wins but have been far from convincing in the tournament. While they won by 41 runs against Bangladesh, their opponents were in the game for most of the 40 overs. Their batting, barring Abhishek Sharma, has yet to take the tournament by storm. Sanju Samson h...