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Neeraj Chopra finished eighth and is eliminated from the World Athletics javelin final with a best throw of 84.03m. Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem placed 10th. Sachin Yadav leads India in fourth with a huge throw of 86.27m. Trinidad’s Keshorn Walcott leads with 88.16m, followed by Anderson Peters and Curtis Thompson.
PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of the China Masters Super 750 badminton tournament with a dominant straight-sets victory over world No. 6 Thai player Chochuwong, winning 21-15, 21-15. Sindhu controlled the match from the outset, giving her opponent no opportunity to recover and showcasing her top form in the pre-quarterfinal clash.
Sri Lanka will face Afghanistan today in Match 11 of the Asia Cup T20 2025 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. Sri Lanka started strong, defeating Bangladesh and Hong Kong. Afghanistan, with one win and one loss, must win this match to keep their Super Four hopes alive in the ongoing tournament.
Pakistan qualified for the Super-4 of the Asia Cup by defeating UAE by 41 runs. Batting first, Pakistan posted 146/9 in 20 overs, with Zaman scoring 50 and Afridi adding 29. In reply, UAE were bowled out for 105. Afridi, Abrar, and Rauf led the bowling attack, each taking two crucial wickets.
The Pakistan vs UAE Asia Cup 2025 match has been delayed by an hour, now set to start at 7:30 PM Dubai time. Earlier, rumors suggested Pakistan might boycott the game, but the PCB clarified that discussions are ongoing at their headquarters. An official statement is awaited to confirm the final status of the match.
Defending champion Neeraj Chopra cleared 84.85 m on his first throw, securing a spot in the World Championships javelin final. Group A featured strong contenders like Julian Weber. Chopra aims to defend his title and face Olympic champion Arshad Nadeem, who won gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a massive 92.97 m throw.
Abhishek Sharma has hit 27 T20I sixes in 2025—just one short of the entire Asia Cup squad’s tally. His aggressive form makes him a key player ahead of the T20 World Cup. Other top six-hitters include Tilak Varma (8) and Hardik Pandya (7), while established names have struggled to match Sharma’s explosive impact.
India Women will face Australia Women in the second ODI of the three-match series as part of Australia’s tour of India. The match will be held at MYSI Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, and begins today, September 17, at 1:30 PM. After losing the first ODI by 8 wickets, Team India will aim to level the […]
The ICC has rejected Pakistan’s demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft over the handshake issue. Pakistan had threatened to withdraw from the Asia Cup if Pycroft wasn’t replaced, following reports that Indian players didn’t shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts. PCB also suspended Director Usman Wahla and warned of series boycott.
A controversy erupted after Team India players reportedly did not shake hands with Pakistani players during the Asia Cup. The PCB suspended its Director of Cricket, Usman Wahla, for failing to act promptly. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi, via social media, warned of boycotting the tournament if the ICC doesn’t act against the match referee.
Former Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram criticized the Pakistani batsmen for their poor approach against India, particularly against Kuldeep Yadav. He slammed them for attempting sweep shots without judging the ball’s length. Referring to Sunil Gavaskar, Akram stressed that Kuldeep can only be tackled by closely watching the ball, which the batters failed to do.
Many in India are criticizing the decision to avoid playing cricket matches against Pakistan. With cricket included in the 2028 Olympics and India aiming to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and 2036 Olympics, such boycotts could harm India’s chances of securing hosting rights for these global events, where sportsmanship and inclusivity are key considerations.
UAE captain Muhammad Wasim set a new world record in T20 Internationals by becoming the fastest to score 3,000 runs in terms of balls faced. He achieved the milestone in just 1,947 balls, surpassing former England captain Jos Buttler’s record of 2,068 balls. Wasim reached the landmark during last night’s match against Oman.
Team India, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, has qualified for the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup T20 2025 from the Group A category, thanks to UAE’s recent win over Oman. With victories over UAE and Pakistan and a superior net run rate of 4.793, India advances with one match remaining. Pakistan and UAE […]
Shivam Dube offers India vital balance in T20Is as a power hitter and sixth bowling option. Since December 2019, India hasn’t lost a T20I when he plays, winning 30 of 32 matches. His consistent impact boosts India’s chances, making him a key asset in the team’s winning streak.