Category: Sports

Three phone calls changed Shubman Gill’s destiny — one from Steven Smith, another from Kane Williamson, and the most defining, from Sachin Tendulkar. It was the God of cricket’s stern advice that forced Gill to shed his ego, tweak his technique, and script one of the greatest batting series ever…

Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi faced severe backlash after Pakistan’s Asia Cup defeat to India. Indian players notably refused to accept the winner’s trophy from Naqvi, also ACC chairman, amidst fan boos. This unprecedented incident sparked widespread calls for Naqvi’s removal, with Pakistani politicians and critics alleging he destroyed…

India clinched a 59-run victory against Sri Lanka in their 2025 ICC Women’s ODI World Cup opener, powered by Deepti Sharma’s exceptional all-round display. Sharma (53 runs, 3/54) and Amanjot Kaur (57 runs) rebuilt India’s innings after a collapse, setting a 271-run target. Indian bowlers then restricted Sri Lanka to…

India’s Asia Cup final hero Tilak Varma was felicitated by Telangana CM for his match-winning unbeaten 69 against Pakistan. Speaking to reporters, the batter also shared insights into handling immense pressure, batting for 140 crore people, and the importance of staying calm. Tilak also highlighted crucial partnerships and the distractions…

During an Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting in Dubai, attended by BCCI representatives Rajeev Shukla and Ashish Shelar, ACC chair Mohsin Naqvi avoided committing to handing over the Asia Cup trophy to India. This indicates an unresolved matter concerning the trophy’s presentation to the Indian team. …

Middle-order batter Tilak Varma revealed how he handled intense sledging from Pakistan players during his match-winning 69* in the Asia Cup final. He stated his unbeaten knock was the “best reply” to their aggression, emphasising his focus on country and basics under pressure. Varma aims for the T20 World Cup,…

Kuldeep Yadav’s coach, Kapil Dev Pandey, lauded his student’s stellar performance in India’s Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan. Pandey revealed Kuldeep’s disciplined aggression, fueled by past frustration, helped him dismantle Pakistan’s “kids” team, as Kuldeep reportedly called them, by focusing on batters’ stances and strategic bowling. …

After a painful ‘retired out’ incident in the 2025 IPL, Tilak Varma received crucial guidance from his childhood coach, Salam Bayash. This mentorship helped him deliver an unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, leading India to victory and fulfilling his determination to win for the team. …

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Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant shared a light-hearted retirement message for England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who inadvertently caused Pant’s fractured foot. Pant, currently sidelined from upcoming series, wished Woakes well after his distinguished 15-year international career. Woakes, retiring from England duty, will continue playing county cricket, while Pant recovers, highlighting a…

Former India wicketkeeper Syed Kirmani expressed profound disappointment over modern cricket’s declining sportsmanship, feeling “ashamed” by the Asia Cup 2025’s political controversies. He criticized provocative gestures and India’s refusal to accept the trophy from Pakistan’s ACC chief, calling the episode “disgusting.” Kirmani lamented the lost camaraderie between India and Pakistan,…

India’s Asia Cup 2025 triumph was overshadowed by extraordinary post-match scenes as captain Suryakumar Yadav alleged ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi ran away with the trophy. The Indian team collectively refused to accept it from Naqvi, who is also PCB chairman, leading to a chaotic presentation. BCCI confirmed it would file…