A heated debate continues over Indian players not shaking hands with Pakistani cricketers. Responding to this, captain Suryakumar Yadav said, “We came here only to play cricket. I believe we’ve given the right answer to Pakistan. We are aligned with BCCI and the Indian govt. Sometimes, certain things take precedence over sportsmanship.”
Central Zone clinched the Duleep Trophy 2025 title by defeating South Zone in the final. After scoring a massive 511 in the first innings, Central Zone restricted South to 149 and 426 in their two innings. Chasing a modest target of 65, Central reached it with the loss of four wickets, sealing a well-deserved victory.
Amid a growing ‘boycott Pakistan’ trend, reports suggest Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir instructed players to avoid contact with Pakistani cricketers. Following this, Indian players declined to shake hands after last night’s match. It is also reported that the Indian dressing room was closed in front of the Pakistani team, further highlighting the tension.
Central Zone is on the verge of clinching the Duleep Trophy title, needing just 65 runs to win on the final day against South Zone. South, after avoiding an innings defeat by batting through Day 4, managed only 149 in the first innings, while Central posted a commanding 511, putting them in full control.
After winning the key T20I match against Pakistan, Indian players notably did not shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts, a gesture usually seen post-match. This unusual move is being interpreted by netizens as a silent protest against Pakistan, particularly in light of the recent Pahalgam attack, which has heightened tensions between the two nations.
Team India delivered a stellar bowling performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup match, restricting them to 127/9 in 20 overs. Kuldeep Yadav took 3 wickets, while Axar Patel and Bumrah claimed 2 each. Pandya and Chakravarthy grabbed one apiece. Farhan (40) and Afridi (33) were Pakistan’s top scorers. India’s target: 128.
Pakistan crumbles to 64/6 against India in Asia Cup 2025. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav shine with quick breakthroughs. Kuldeep is on a hat-trick after removing Mohammad Nawaz for a golden duck. Earlier, Bumrah and Pandya struck early, but brief resistance from Fakhar and Farhan ended quickly as India took firm control.
India and Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup in Dubai. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat. Both teams are unchanged, with Haris Rauf and Arshdeep Singh left out. India are the favourites, while Pakistan enters with a new lineup post-Babar Azam and Rizwan. Fans await a thrilling contest as Super Four qualification is […]
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Born on September 14, 1990, star Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav turns 35 today. Known for his explosive stroke play and 360-degree shots, SKY has become a mainstay in India’s T20 squad. From domestic cricket to international stardom, his journey is marked by consistency, flair, and resilience, earning him recognition as one of India’s top finishers.
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India won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia Women in the first ODI at MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh, today. The playing XI includes Pratik Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Deepti Sharma, Sneha Rana, Radha Yadav, Sree Charani, and Kranti Goud.
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