UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem is not caught up in the hype of their Asia Cup opener against India. (Image credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: UAE skipper Muhammad Waseem is not caught up in the hype of their Asia Cup opener against India. For him and his team, the focus is on keeping things straightforward—sticking to their…
Clips of the handshake between Suryakumar Yadav and Mohsin Naqvi quickly went viral, fuelling backlash among Indian fans. (Image credit: ACC) The festive build-up to the 2025 Asia Cup has been clouded by political tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent cross-border firing. The controversy deepened at…
Beyond opening partners, Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill have been childhood friends and understand each other’s game as well. (Image credit: Special arrangement) NEW DELHI: There’s an old video of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma doing the rounds. In it, Abhishek on his Instagram Live asks Gill, “Fans are asking, who is your girlfriend?” Shubman…
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Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Afghanistan secured a convincing 94-run victory over Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener. The match was highlighted by impressive fifties from Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai, followed by a disciplined bowling performance.Afghanistan posted a total of 188 for six, with Atal remaining unbeaten on 73…
GM Hans Niemann at FIDE Grand Swiss (Screengrabs) American Grandmaster (GM) Hans Niemann has found himself in the middle of yet another viral moment this time not for his chess but for an unusual fan interaction at the ongoing FIDE Grand Swiss.Following his fourth-round draw against Indian prodigy Leon Mendonca, Niemann was greeted by a…
Arjun Tendulkar (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Arjun Tendulkar, son of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has caught attention with a cryptic message on social media. On Monday, the young all-rounder posted: “In the middle of nowhere and I am heading into nowhere.” The post, his first since his reported engagement with Saaniya Chandok last…
NEW DELHI: Dubai is buzzing with anticipation ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, but one surprising detail has left fans and experts stunned. With less than a week to go for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan clash on September 14, tickets for the high-voltage contest are still available — despite some prices soaring to more…
Asia Cup set to begin on Tuesday The Asia Cup returns this week with India opening its title defence against the United Arab Emirates in Dubai on Wednesday. However, before that, Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong in the tournament opener on Tuesday.Fans have been anticipating details of an official curtain-raiser, usually a staple of…
NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has sparked a heated debate in the cricket fraternity after declaring that ODI skipper Rohit Sharma does not belong in the pantheon of India’s all-time batting greats.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Manjrekar drew a sharp…
