DUBAI: Die-hard India and Pakistan cricket fans thronged the stadium in Dubai despite stifling heat on Sunday to watch the high-profile Asia Cup encounter, saying politics must take a back seat. The eagerly-awaited Group A clash in the T20 tournament comes four months after the two countries were engaged in a military conflict sparked after…
Ahead of the much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 clash between Pakistan and India, Dubai Police have issued a strict warning to cricket fans. In a statement, authorities made it clear that any form of violence, abusive language, or racist behaviour inside the stadium will not be tolerated. The high-voltage encounter between the arch-rivals is scheduled to…
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 neighbours, who engaged in a 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…
The Indian Supreme Court on Thursday refused to urgently list a petition seeking the cancellation of the upcoming Asia Cup cricket match between India and Pakistan, reported News18 website. The matter was raised before a bench of Justices JK Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi, with the lawyer pressing for immediate listing. “What is the urgency? It’s…
Former Pakistan cricket captain Wasim Akram has urged the national selectors to include star batter Babar Azam in the T20 squad. Highlighting Babar’s experience and consistent performance. Akram emphasized that the batter could play a crucial role in successfully chasing challenging totals. In an interview with an Indian broadcaster, Akram said that having Babar in…
LAHORE: Former Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Kamran Akmal hopes the much-anticipated encounter between India and Pakistan in Dubai goes ahead peacefully, amidst concerns of tensions spilling over on and off the field. The high-voltage Asia Cup match on Sunday comes just four months after a military conflict between the two neighbours — their most serious standoff since…
Indian cricket captain Suryakumar Yadav has sparked controversy after shaking hands with Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, Mohsin Naqvi, during the Asia Cup trophy unveiling. The handshake, captured at the event, quickly spread across Indian media platforms and social networks. Many users expressed anger, calling the gesture inappropriate given Mohsin Naqvi’s…
Mansoor Qadir, retired PMS Officer (BS-21) has been appointed as the Election Commissioner of the Pakistan Cricket Board with immediate effect, The appointment was made by the PCB Patron and Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in accordance with Article 29 of the PCB Constitution 2014. After assuming charge of his office, Mansoor Qadir called on Chairman PCB…
SOUTHAMTON: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his side’s attitude after they were thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday. Chasing 415 to complete a clean-sweep of the three-match series, the Proteas were bowled out for just 72 in 20.5 ignominious overs in Southampton. It was the…
KARACHI: Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha praised his team’s performance after the national side secured a commanding 75-run victory over Afghanistan in the final of the tri-nation series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Speaking during the post-match presentation, Agha reflected on Pakistan’s innings and the total they set for Afghanistan, describing it as…
