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Mohsin Naqvi has been facing a strong backlash after he took away the Asia Cup winner's trophy source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mohsin-naqvi-stoops-to-new-low-refuses-to-congratulate-team-india-on-asia-cup-win-report-9373327#publisher=newsstand

India defeated Sri Lanka by 59 runs under DLS Method in a rain-shortened ICC Women's World Cup opener in Guwahati on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-beat-sri-lanka-by-59-runs-under-dls-method-in-icc-womens-world-cup-opener-9374438#publisher=newsstand

Ben Stokes' side will lock horns with Australia over five Tests, starting in Perth on November 21, bidding to win the Ashes for the first time since 2015. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rob-key-warns-england-not-to-be-stupid-on-ashes-tour-9373649#publisher=newsstand

Suryakumar Yadav's men beat Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan in the final on Sunday to clinch their ninth Asia Cup title across formats. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/after-suryakumar-yadavs-pahalgam-match-fee-gesture-pakistan-team-makes-huge-announcement-9367038#publisher=newsstand

As Tilak Varma all but sealed India's fate with a pressure-easing six, cameras spotted Gautam Gambhir, known for his serious demeanor, no matter the situation, let it loose with a passionate gesture. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/gautam-gambhir-reaction-cannot-be-missed-as-tilak-varma-smokes-haris-rauf-into-dubai-night-sky-watch-9361624#publisher=newsstand

A majestic Kuldeep Yadav, in the company of a wily Varun Chakravarthy and a parsimonious Axar Patel, literally ran through an inept Pakistan batting line-up. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kuldeep-yadav-claims-stunning-four-wicket-haul-as-india-bowl-out-pakistan-for-146-9361069#publisher=newsstand

The final in Dubai will be the first-ever India-Pakistan summit clash in the 41-year history of Asia Cup, adding another chapter to cricket's most intense rivalry. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/wasim-akram-explains-how-pakistan-can-put-india-on-back-foot-in-asia-cup-final-9355724#publisher=newsstand

Sanju Samson could outdo star keeper-batters MS Dhoni and Rishabh Pant to deliver the best T20I multi-nation tournament by an Indian wicketkeeper-batter. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sanju-samson-aims-to-surpass-rishabh-pant-ms-dhoni-to-register-huge-record-9356974#publisher=newsstand

A bizarre incident involving Dasun Shanaka occurred during the Super Over of the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match on Friday source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-sri-lankas-dasun-shanaka-was-not-out-vs-india-in-asia-cup-super-over-all-rules-explained-9352412#publisher=newsstand

Shardul Thakur will be leading Mumbai during the 2025-26 edition of Ranji Trophy, revealed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/shardul-thakur-to-lead-mumbai-in-ranji-trophy-2025-26-9351605#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan booked their place in the Asia Cup summit clash against India with a hard-fought 11-run victory over Bangladesh in their Super Fours clash in Dubai on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-set-up-asia-cup-final-against-india-with-tense-11-run-win-over-bangladesh-9345752#publisher=newsstand

Ishant Sharma, a childhood friend of Virat Kohli, explained the significant change the latter brought to his mindset in order to leave a lasting mark on Indian cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/on-virat-kohlis-gangster-vibe-ishant-sharmas-2-am-return-anecdote-9333497#publisher=newsstand

Sunil Gavaskar was not happy with the Asia Cup 2025 match between Pakistan and UAE getting delayed by an hour amid the 'handshake' controversy. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sunil-gavaskar-levels-serious-accusation-at-pakistan-over-handshake-row-held-the-game-to-ransom-9335899#publisher=newsstand

India guaranteed their spot in the Asia Cup 2025 final with a comfortable victory over Bangladesh in Dubai on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/asia-cup-final-qualification-what-indias-win-over-bangladesh-mean-for-pakistans-title-clash-dreams-9338638#publisher=newsstand

Abhishek Sharma's scintillating 75 was beautifully complemented by Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy as India comfortably hammered Bangladesh to enter the Asia Cup final. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abhishek-sharma-spinners-shine-as-india-storm-into-asia-cup-2025-final-9338532#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan kept their dreams of reaching Asia Cup 2025 final alive with a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka in their Super 4 clash on Tuesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/asia-cup-2025-scenarios-what-pakistans-win-over-sri-lanka-means-in-race-for-final-9331620#publisher=newsstand

Chasing 134 should not have been a tough task, but Pakistan nearly made a mess of it before recovering to finish at 138 for five. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-fight-past-sri-lanka-by-5-wickets-to-stay-afloat-in-asia-cup-9331590#publisher=newsstand

The International Cricket Council (ICC) announced the suspension of USA Cricket's membership with immediate effect, saying the decision has been taken after a "thorough review of affairs and extensive engagement with key stakeholders over the past year". source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/icc-suspends-usa-crickets-membership-after-breaches-of-its-obligations-9331439#publisher=newsstand

Shreyas Iyer has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he will be taking a 'break from red ball cricket' due to stiffness and fatigue issues in his back, according to a report. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/why-did-shreyas-iyer-quit-india-a-captaincy-report-reveals-massive-reason-9330981#publisher=newsstand

Abhishek Sharma questioned the quality of Pakistani bowlers during a candid conversation with Virender Sehwag. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abhishek-sharma-adds-insult-to-injury-roasts-pakistan-with-virender-sehwag-reference-9320080#publisher=newsstand

Abhishek Sharma was the Player of the Match as India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/despite-match-winning-74-vs-pakistan-abhishek-sharma-given-massive-advice-by-virender-sehwag-9324429#publisher=newsstand

Having crushed Pakistan with consummate ease, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Sunday urged everyone to stop calling the contests between the two nations a meaningful "rivalry." source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-rubs-salt-on-pakistans-wounds-after-asia-cup-win-stop-calling-india-vs-pakistan-a-rivalry-9319083#publisher=newsstand

Abhishek Sharma shattered a world record as India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in their Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash in Dubai on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/abhishek-sharma-smashes-world-record-achieves-never-done-before-feat-against-pakistan-in-asia-cup-9319001#publisher=newsstand

Smriti Mandhana's heroics couldn't trump Beth Mooney's masterclass as Australia reinforced their dominance over India with a 43-run victory in the third women's ODI. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/beth-mooney-guides-australia-to-odi-series-victory-over-india-despite-smriti-mandhana-heroics-9314314#publisher=newsstand

A huge controversy erupted when India players decided not to shake hands with Pakistan players after securing an imposing 7-wicket win in the rivalry clash in Dubai on Sunday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/its-suryakumar-yadavs-call-sourav-ganguly-to-ndtv-on-handshake-row-9309735#publisher=newsstand

Arshdeep Singh scripted history by becoming the first Indian cricket team bowler ever to take 100 wickets in T20Is. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/arshdeep-singh-scripts-history-achieves-never-done-before-feat-in-t20i-cricket-9309944#publisher=newsstand

Dunith Wellalage will return to UAE after paying his last respects to his late father, Suranga Wellalage, who died of a heart attack on Thursday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/dunith-wellalage-to-rejoin-sri-lanka-squad-after-paying-last-respects-to-father-9309506#publisher=newsstand

Suryakumar Yadav led India in 24 T20Is so far since being appointed as captain last year after Rohit Sharma's retirment from the format. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-gets-vote-of-confidence-amid-handshake-row-true-leader-9307245#publisher=newsstand

Kapil Dev reflected on Indian cricketers refusing to shake hands with their Pakistani players after their recent match in the ongoing T20 Asia Cup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/kapil-dev-frustrated-by-pakistan-asia-cup-2025-boycott-drama-focus-on-playing-cricket-9301812#publisher=newsstand

PCB has been sent an e-mail by ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta detailing Pakistan's violations including filming of restricted areas. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-in-trouble-for-misconduct-icc-set-to-take-action-over-pullout-drama-in-asia-cup-report-9303208#publisher=newsstand

The Pakistan Cricket Board, on Wednesday, claimed that match referee Andy Pycroft apologised to its national team for prohibiting the handshake between Indian and Pakistani players source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-claims-icc-open-to-investigate-code-of-conduct-violation-in-handshake-row-report-reveals-major-hole-9297041#publisher=newsstand

With the win, Pakistan join India in qualifying to the Super Four from Group A. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-crush-uae-by-41-runs-to-set-up-clash-with-india-on-sunday-9297145#publisher=newsstand

Asia Cup 2025 was witness to huge drama on Wednesday, as at one point it looked like Pakistan might pull out of the continental event source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pcb-chief-mohsin-naqvi-explains-why-pakistan-did-not-pull-out-of-asia-cup-despite-icc-rejecting-its-demands-9296887#publisher=newsstand

Kraigg Brathwaite was on Tuesday dropped while Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Alick Athanaze recalled in the West Indies' 15-member squad to face India in a two-Test series next month source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/west-indies-recall-tagenarine-chanderpaul-alick-athanaze-for-test-series-vs-india-big-star-dropped-9290135#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan were dealt a major blow in the ongoing 'handshake' row as Andy Pycroft will remain the match referee for their Asia Cup 2025 clash against UAE on Wednesday. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/pakistan-dealt-another-blow-in-handshake-row-after-skipping-asia-cup-2025-presser-9289979#publisher=newsstand

Afghanistan captain and premier spinner Rashid Khan dethroned India's 'Swing King' Bhuvneshwar Kumar to become the leading wicket-taker in the T20I Asia Cup source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rashid-khan-dethrones-bhuvneshwar-kumar-for-major-asia-cup-feat-9290051#publisher=newsstand

While chasing 128, the 25-year-old scored a quickfire 13-ball 31, with four fours and two sixes. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/after-abhishek-sharma-destroyed-shaheen-afridi-virender-sehwags-blunt-fear-remark-9280212#publisher=newsstand

India dropped four catches as fine half-centuries from Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney and Annabel Sutherland powered Australia women to a crushing eight-wicket victory. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sloppy-india-handed-eight-wicket-thrashing-by-australia-in-first-womens-odi-9276487#publisher=newsstand

Shoaib Akhtar has backed India to annihilate Pakistan in their much-talked-about Asia Cup 2025 clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-is-going-to-hammer-you-shoaib-akhtars-blunt-reminder-to-pakistan-ahead-of-asia-cup-clash-9271535#publisher=newsstand

After restricting Bangladesh to 139 for five, Sri Lanka crossed the finish line with 32 balls and six wickets to spare to record a commanding win, making 140 for four in 14.4 overs. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/sri-lanka-crush-bangladesh-by-six-wickets-to-record-commanding-win-in-asia-cup-9272713#publisher=newsstand

The first of the three-ODIs between India and Australia will take place on Sunday at New Chandigarh source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-embraces-australia-challenge-ahead-of-womens-odi-world-cup-9272454#publisher=newsstand

India vs Pakistan cricket match tickets for any multi-nation event have been the first to sell out. However, ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 clash on Sunday, its different source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/india-vs-pakistan-boycott-calls-real-reason-behind-empty-asia-cup-stadiums-ex-india-star-delves-deep-9267976#publisher=newsstand

Wicketkeeper batter Mohammad Haris struck a fluent half-century to guide Pakistan to an emphatic 93-run win over minnows Oman in a Group A Asia Cup match. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/updated-asia-cup-group-a-points-table-after-pakistans-win-over-oman-india-are-at-9267862#publisher=newsstand

With Test captain Shubman Gill also part of the squad, there was speculation whether Sanju Samson would make it into the side. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/r-ashwin-discloses-gautam-gambhirs-project-sanju-samson-before-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-mega-clash-9261136#publisher=newsstand

Bangladesh beat Hong Kong by seven wickets to begin their campaign in the Asia Cup on a winning note. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/captain-litton-das-leads-bangladesh-to-emphatic-win-over-hong-kong-in-asia-cup-9261395#publisher=newsstand

The UAE collapsed to 57 all out in 13.1 overs and India gunned down a rather small target in just 4.3 overs in their opening Asia Cup 2025 clash. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/if-arshdeep-singh-cant-make-the-xi-uae-coach-lalchand-rajputs-stunning-remark-on-team-india-9254213#publisher=newsstand

India's right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah bowled a lethal delivery to get better of United Arab Emirates batter Alishan Sharafu during the second match of Asia Cup 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-rattles-uae-stars-off-stump-for-cold-revenge-watch-9253268#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may not return to action as early as anticipated. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/virat-kohli-rohit-sharmas-early-return-excitement-cut-short-report-makes-major-claim-highly-unlikely-9244825#publisher=newsstand

Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha broke the silence about playing the format without the nation's batting bigwigs Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/things-are-coming-together-pakistan-t20i-captain-salman-agha-on-life-after-babar-rizwan-9245818#publisher=newsstand

Shubman Gill's Punjab and India teammate Abhishek Sharma, a very close friend of his since age-group cricket days, wished him a very happy birthday by humorously gifting him a red rose source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bully-shubman-gill-gets-special-wish-from-sister-shahneel-on-26th-birthday-9239665#publisher=newsstand

India and Pakistan can potentially face each other a total of three times in the Asia Cup 2025. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ndtv-exclusive-bcci-breaks-silence-on-refusal-to-boycott-pakistan-in-asia-cup-2025-9234931#publisher=newsstand

Is MS Dhoni all set for a big-screen debut? Well, a teaser released by Bollywood star R Madhavan that has Dhoni alongside him in the role of an officer has sent social media into overdrive. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-all-set-for-big-screen-debut-new-teaser-of-captain-cool-sends-internet-into-overdrive-9232437#publisher=newsstand

South Africa suffered the heaviest loss in ODI history as England dismissed the tourists for just 72 in a 342-run victory. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/south-africa-suffer-embarrassing-defeat-against-england-in-3rd-odi-9233782#publisher=newsstand

Virat Kohli was the sole India player not present at BCCI's Centre of Excellent (CoE) for the Test, as he was reportedly examined in London. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/amid-virat-kohlis-fitness-test-controversy-ex-india-star-hits-bullseye-if-someone-9228878#publisher=newsstand

Zimbabwe bowled Sri Lanka out for the latter's second-lowest T20I total ever. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/zimbabwe-bundle-sri-lanka-out-for-just-80-level-t20i-series-after-stunning-victory-9228846#publisher=newsstand

Suryakumar Yadav last featured in the T20I version of the Asia Cup back in 2022 and was the eighth-highest run-getter with 139 runs in five matches at an average of 34.75 and a strike rate of 163.52. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/suryakumar-yadav-didnt-have-ajinkya-rahane-makes-blunt-asia-cup-remark-on-india-captain-9222642#publisher=newsstand

Former BCCI president N Srinivasan recently made his return to cricket administration, after he was named chairman by CSK. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/n-srinivasan-in-touch-with-ms-dhoni-report-claims-behind-the-scene-movement-at-csk-9224346#publisher=newsstand

Defending champions India had a full-fledged practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai on Friday as they put the finishing touches to their Asia Cup preparations. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/team-india-begins-asia-cup-preparations-with-nets-in-dubai-9224912#publisher=newsstand

Fakhar Zaman cracked a robust 77 and spinner Abrar Ahmed registered career-best figures as Pakistan reached the T20I tri-series final with a 31-run win over... source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/fakhar-zaman-and-abrar-ahmed-star-as-pakistan-defeat-uae-to-reach-t20i-tri-series-final-9219259#publisher=newsstand

Preity Zinta is the co-owner of the Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/rajasthan-royals-pacer-reveals-preity-zintas-thoughtful-gesture-from-ipl-2017-it-has-axar-patel-connection-9219022#publisher=newsstand

In a five-year old video, Irfan Pathan can be seen talking about how he exited the Indian team under MS Dhoni source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/me-and-ms-dhoni-will-sit-and-smoke-irfan-pathans-epic-reply-on-hookah-question-amid-row-9212410#publisher=newsstand

Former South Africa all-rounder Chris Morris has tipped Aiden Markram to be the most sought-after player at the upcoming SA20 season four auction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/aiden-markram-will-be-the-most-sought-after-player-in-sa20-auction-chris-morris-9209576#publisher=newsstand

After the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, rumours started doing the rounds that Sanju Samson, a long-time RR loyalist, had asked the franchise to release him ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/bad-news-loading-for-sanju-samson-report-says-star-will-lose-ipl-captaincy-in-rajasthan-royals-9205649#publisher=newsstand

Mitchell Starc, Australia's marquee pacer, has announced his decision to quit T20 international cricket. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/mitchell-starc-drops-shock-t20i-retirement-bomb-wants-to-focus-on-tests-odis-9199975#publisher=newsstand

India bowling all-rounder Harshal Patel is set for a fresh start as he returns to his roots, signing with Gujarat for the 2025-26 domestic season. source https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/full-circle-for-harshal-patel-gujarat-sign-him-for-upcoming-domestic-season-9199186#publisher=newsstand