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Fri, 2025-09-19 10:44

DUBAI: India and Pakistan clash again in the Asia Cup on Sunday, renewing one of cricket’s fiercest rivalries a week after their last match was overshadowed by a handshake row.
India won the September 14 group match by seven wickets in Dubai and afterwards refused to shake hands with their opponents, angering Pakistan.
It was the first meeting between the neighbors since a four-day cross-border conflict in May left more than 70 people dead.

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Afghanistan crash out of Asia Cup after six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka

rbksa — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:41:28 +0000

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Thu, 2025-09-18 19:06

ABU DHABI: Sri Lanka chased down a daunting target of 170 with six wickets in hand to knock Afghanistan out of the Asia Cup in Abu Dhabi on Thursday.

Sri Lanka wrapped up their Group B fixtures unbeaten, with the former champions getting home with eight deliveries to spare.

Having topped the group, Sri Lanka marched into the second round, with Bangladesh joining them as the other qualifier.

It was quick Nuwan Thushara who set the tone, rattling through the Afghan top order with four wickets.

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‘It’s not cricket’: Political divisions cast a growing shadow over the game

Arbee — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:32:43 +0000

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Thu, 2025-09-18 13:30

In England and across Europe, the sun is setting on an eventful 2025 cricket season. It will be remembered for the visit of India to England for a hard fought, sometimes acrimonious, five-match Test series, which was shared two wins apiece.

The series was immediately followed by the fifth edition of The Hundred, which will be subject to changes previously discussed in this column.

Those who were present at Southampton on Sept. 7 will remember that England scored 304 for three against South Africa, the third highest total yet in international T20s.

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Bangladesh stays alive in Asia Cup with thrilling win over Afghanistan

rbksa — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:37:12 +0000

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Tue, 2025-09-16 23:36

ABU DHABI: Bangladesh notched a thrilling eight-run victory over Afghanistan in a must-win game and stayed alive for the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup on Tuesday.
Afghanistan now needs to beat Group B leader Sri Lanka in its last group game as three teams are still in contention to get the final two spots for the next round.

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Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare for four wicket Asia Cup win

rbksa — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:55:45 +0000

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Mon, 2025-09-15 19:09

DUBAI: Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging Hong Kong by four wickets in the Asia Cup on Monday, as Wanindu Hasaranga’s late cameo spared the former champions an embarrassing stumble.

Chasing 150 on a sluggish surface, Sri Lanka looked comfortable at 119 for two with 31 needed off 30 deliveries, but a flurry of wickets, four for eight runs, set nerves jangling.

Hasaranga steadied the innings with an unbeaten 20 off nine balls, striking two fours and a six to seal victory with seven balls left.

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UAE hammer Oman in Asia Cup to keep Super Four hopes alive

daniel.fountain — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 17:29:15 +0000

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ABU DHABI: Skipper Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu struck attacking half-centuries to lead United Arab Emirates to a thumping 42-run win over Oman in the Asia Cup on Monday.

Waseem, who hit 69, and Sharafu, who made 51, put on 88 runs for the opening wicket to guide hosts UAE to a challenging 172-5 in Abu Dhabi.

The home bowlers then combined to dismiss Oman for 130 in 18.4 overs for their first win in this edition of the regional tournament played in the T20 format.

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No Pakistan handshake aligned with government, says India captain

romulo — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 02:19:41 +0000

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DUBAI: India’s victorious captain Suryakumar Yadav defended his team’s decision not to shake hands with the defeated Pakistan players on Sunday, saying that it was taken in alignment with their government and cricket board.
India thumped Pakistan by seven wickets in a Group A Asia Cup clash in Dubai which ended on a bitter note as Indian players headed into their dressing room without a customary handshake.

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Spinners power India to win over Pakistan in Asia Cup

rbksa — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:17:47 +0000

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Sun, 2025-09-14 18:00

DUBAI: Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbors met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.
Kuldeep returned figures of 3-18 and along with fellow spinner Axar Patel kept Pakistan down to 127-9 in a key Group A T20 clash in Dubai.
India lost two wickets after a fiery 31 off 13 balls from opener Abhishek Sharma, but skipper Suryakumar Yadav hit an unbeaten 47 to achieve the target with 25 balls to spare.

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Emotions run high as India and Pakistan face off after May clashes

romulo — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 23:11:32 +0000

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DUBAI: An India-Pakistan cricket match is always a blockbuster but emotions will run even higher in Sunday’s Asia Cup clash between the nuclear-armed neighbors, who engaged in a four-day military conflict earlier this year.
Even before the clashes in May, which nearly escalated into a full-blown war, bilateral cricket ties had been suspended. The arch-rivals now play each other only in multi-team tournaments.

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Sri Lanka sprints to six-wicket win over Bangladesh for crucial Asia Cup T20 win

romulo — Sat, 13 Sep 2025 22:45:15 +0000

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates: Pathum Nissanka became the quickest Sri Lankan batter to reach 2,000 T20 runs as the opener sprinted his team to a six-wicket win over Bangladesh in a crucial Asia Cup match on Saturday.
Nissanka perfectly manipulated the line and lengths of the Bangladeshi bowlers to score 50 off 34 balls and Sri Lanka breezed to 140-4 in a strong start to its campaign.

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Pakistan begin Asia Cup with 93-run win over Oman

rbksa — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:27:23 +0000

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Fri, 2025-09-12 21:26

DUBAI: Pakistan thumped Oman by 93 runs to begin their Asia Cup campaign thanks to Mohammad Haris’ 66 off 43 balls at Dubai International Stadium on Friday.
Pakistan scored 160-7 after opting to bat and Oman were bundled out for 67 in 16.4 overs.
Haris struck seven fours and three sixes on his way to 50 off 32 balls.
Pakistan take on India in the Twenty20 tournament’s most high profile clash on Sunday at the same venue.

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Risks in cricket sponsorship laid bare in India

seamus.obuachalla — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 12:39:04 +0000

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Thu, 2025-09-11 15:17

Team India’s shirt front, for both men and women, has displayed Dream11 since 2023. This prominent sponsorship has disappeared with immediate effect, starting with the men’s Asia Cup, which opened on Sept. 9 in the UAE.

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India routs UAE for 57 to notch 9-wicket win in Asia Cup

Peter Harrison — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 11:44:05 +0000

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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav and seamer Shivam Dube helped limit the United Arab Emirates to 57 runs as India swept to a nine-wicket win in the Asia Cup on Wednesday.
Kuldeep baffled batters with his sharp googlies and bagged 4-7 while Dube claimed 3-4 to dismiss UAE in 13.1 overs — the lowest-ever T20 total against India.
In the Group A game, India cruised to 60-1 in just 4.3 overs with opening batter Abhishek Sharma (30) showing flashes of his skillful power-hitting and Shubman Gill scoring an unbeaten 20.

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��ֱ�� looks to build bold cricket future with CIC-Infinix alliance

seamus.obuachalla — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:07:33 +0000

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Mon, 2025-09-08 15:59

RIYADH: ��ֱ�� is making significant strides to establish a prominent role in international cricket, marked by a plan by the ��ֱ��n Cricket Federation, through its investment arm the Cricket Investment Company, to partner with Infinix.

The Kingdom’s investment in cricket is part of a wider Vision 2030 strategy to establish the country as a global hub for sport and entertainment.

Significant resources are being directed toward diversifying the economy, engaging youth, and attracting international events.

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