TU.S. President Donald Trump and President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen shake hands as they announce a US-EU trade deal after a meeting at Trump Turnberry golf club on July 27, 2025 in Turnberry, Scotland. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images News | Getty Images Reports that U.S. President Donald Trump asked the…
Captain Salman Ali Agha sat out much of Pakistan’s training at the ICC Academy on Wednesday evening with a neck spasm, just days before their Asia Cup 2025 clash against India on Sunday. Although Salman accompanied the squad to the academy, he was seen with a bandage wrapped around his neck. His discomfort was visible…
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 the…
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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…
The tentative dates for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, has been unveiled, as per reports. According to ESPNcricinfo, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has picked the window between February 7 and March 8 to stage the tournament. While the cricket’s global governing-body finalises the dates, it has informed…
In a spectacular finale to the Hero Asia Cup Rajgir Bihar 2025, India lifted the cup with a commanding 4–1 win over Korea in the final, earning not only the title of Asia’s best but also securing qualification for the FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup 2026. The tournament concluded on a high with exceptional performances,…
A blockbuster clash between Pakistan and India will headline the Asia Cup, starting Tuesday, marking their first cricket meeting since the May military conflict. The T20I tournament, a crucial build-up to the upcoming World Cup in India and Sri Lanka (February–March), kicks off in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong. Arch-rivals Pakistan and India…
The day six of the Hero Asia Cup 2025 on Thursday brought decisive results in both the classification and the Super 4s stage in Rajgir, Bihar. With just one round of matches left before the final, the race for continental glory and qualification to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 is wide open — with…
