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…
At just 20, Matteo Dams went from earning €2,500 a month at PSV to €250,000 after his Saudi move/ Image:X At just 20, Matteo Dams was in the middle of contract extension talks with Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven. Then came a phone call that altered everything: a €10 million offer from Saudi Arabia’s Al Ahli,…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India celebrates with the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup following the ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup West Indies & USA 2024 Final match between South Africa and India at Kensington Oval on June 29, 2024 in Bridgetown, Barbados. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) The Indian selectors are…
Who will make the cut – Sanju Samson or Jitesh Sharma? (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: Who should open for India? Who bats at No. 3? Who slots into the middle order? Team India management and captain Suryakumar Yadav have a happy headache ahead of their Asia Cup 2025 opener. But beyond these questions, perhaps…
Afghanistan will get the Asia Cup underway when they take on Hong Kong. (Photo by @ACBofficials on X) Afghanistan are set to begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, entering as dark horse contenders following their impressive T20 World Cup semi-final appearance last year. The team has shown significant…
According to reports, the champions of the 2025 Asia Cup are expected to earn USD 300,000 (around Rs 2.6 crore) (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup 2025 is set to kick off on September 9, with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. India will begin their campaign a day later, on…
GM Abhimanyu Mishra defeated world champion D Gukesh (Image credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: Since becoming the youngest-ever world chess champion at the age of 18 last year, Grandmaster (GM) Gukesh Dommaraju has been on the receiving end of countless potshots, not just from the past champions but also from those who have only managed to…
Reigning World Champion D Gukesh went down to Abhimanyu Mishra of the USA — the youngest Grandmaster in chess history (Image credit: FIDE) NEW DELHI: Top seed Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa suffered a shock defeat at the hands of Germany’s Matthias Bluebaum, while reigning World Champion D Gukesh went down to Abhimanyu Mishra of the USA…
