News for 'Asia Cup'

Stranded West Indies, South Africa players to leave India on Tuesday

Stranded West Indies, South Africa players to leave India on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The West Indies and South Africa cricket teams are scheduled to leave India after being stranded due to travel restrictions caused by the Middle East conflict following their T20 World Cup campaigns.

BCCI announces Rs 21 cr cash award for Team India

BCCI announces Rs 21 cr cash award for Team India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The BCCI has declared that the victorious Indian team and its support staff will be presented a prize money of Rs 21 crore for their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup.

Asia Cup: Focus on Rohit, Kohli as India take on Nepal

Asia Cup: Focus on Rohit, Kohli as India take on Nepal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

India would want the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to get into ODI mode as soon as possible.

Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup

Sri Lanka to host Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 May 2004

Asia Cup PIX: Lanka survive scare to eke out narrow win over Afghans

Asia Cup PIX: Lanka survive scare to eke out narrow win over Afghans

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Mohammad Nabi's game changing 65 off 32 balls came to nothing as Sri Lanka pulled off a thrilling two-run win over an audacious Afghanistan.

Contract system likely before Asia Cup

Contract system likely before Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 May 2004

A BCCI committee is working on details to decide the number of players who would figure in the system.

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Asia Cup PIX: Sri Lanka edge Pakistan to set up India final

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.

Malaysia finish fifth in Asia Cup

Malaysia finish fifth in Asia Cup

Rediff.com27 Sep 2003

Bangladesh placed last, losing to Hong Kong in the match for seventh-eight positions.

Asia Cup: Why Afghanistan won't be pushovers...

Asia Cup: Why Afghanistan won't be pushovers...

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Afghanistan skipper Asghar Afghan has made it clear that his team is not here just to participate in the upcoming Asia Cup, but are looking to put up a solid performance in the tournament.

Gill ignored; Ishan, Rinku in India's squad for T20 World Cup

Gill ignored; Ishan, Rinku in India's squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

All-rounder Axar Patel was named vice-captain of the squad, which also saw the return of in-form Ishan Kishan, who pipped Jitesh Sharma as the second wicketkeeper behind Sanju Samson.

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

India boycott row: BCB chief in Lahore as ICC, PCB confer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Amin ul Islam has arrived in Lahore ahead of a virtual meeting involving the PCB and ICC, amid efforts to resolve the standoff over Pakistan's proposed boycott of its T20 World Cup match against India.

Asia Cup called off due to COVID cases in Sri Lanka

Asia Cup called off due to COVID cases in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Due to multiplying cases of COVID-19, Sri Lankan government has put a 10-day ban on international air travel.

'Abhishek won't hold back against Afridi in final'

'Abhishek won't hold back against Afridi in final'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Abhishek Sharma's flamboyance will meet its match in Shaheen Shah Afridi's precision in what promises to be an "edge of the seat" battle in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.

Asia Cup: Pakistan make four changes for must-win game vs SL

Asia Cup: Pakistan make four changes for must-win game vs SL

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Pakistan's bowlers had gone for plenty against India and they will look to comeback strongly in what is a virtual semi-final against Sri Lanka.

'It Always Feels Good When You Defeat A Good Team'

'It Always Feels Good When You Defeat A Good Team'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'We cannot deny that Pakistan also played brilliantly.'

Long Standing Sporting Records That Have Been Broken

Long Standing Sporting Records That Have Been Broken

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A look at some of the long-standing barriers or world records which were broken in athletics, cricket and badminton.

PIX: Bangladesh crush Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

PIX: Bangladesh crush Afghanistan to keep Asia Cup hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan played in Lahore on Sunday

Captain Harmanpreet credits bowlers, fielding for Asia Cup win

Captain Harmanpreet credits bowlers, fielding for Asia Cup win

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur lauded the bowlers after the team's triumphant campaign in the Women's Asia Cup, which ended with a lop-sided win in the final against Sri Lanka in Sylhet, Bangladesh, on Saturday.

Asia Cup: India look to redeem themselves

Asia Cup: India look to redeem themselves

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

The 11th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament begins in Mirpur on Sunday with defending champions India hoping to redeem their pride and restore their reputation after the debacle in Australia.

How Asia Cup will help India to prepare for World Cup

How Asia Cup will help India to prepare for World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Rohit Sharma feels that the six-nation Asia Cup starting Saturday will give his side a chance to work towards a 'perfect combination' going into next year's mega event.

Afro-Asia Cup evokes nostalgia

Afro-Asia Cup evokes nostalgia

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Sports psychologist to join Pak team ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Babri has in the past also worked with some players helping them understand how to handle pressure situations and get through bad performances and personal issues.

Indian women break jinx, lift Asia Cup

Indian women break jinx, lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

Goalkeeper Savita produced a stunning save in a tense shootout as India won the Asia Cup to secure qualification in next year's hockey World Cup following a nerve-wracking win over China in the final on Sunday.

3 Finals, Same Result: Sarfaraz Haunts India Again

3 Finals, Same Result: Sarfaraz Haunts India Again

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

On Sunday in Dubai, Sarfaraz Ahmed added another chapter to a strangely consistent rivalry story as Pakistan Under-19s thrashed India by 191 runs to lift the ACC Men's U19 Asia Cup.

Asia Cup Hockey: India held by Pakistan 1-1

Asia Cup Hockey: India held by Pakistan 1-1

Rediff.com23 May 2022

In the 28th minute, Pakistan too got a penalty corner, their third, but they again failed to stop the push and wasted a bright chance.

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Harbhajan's Surprise Handshake With Pakistan's Dahani

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Harbhajan Singh was seen shaking hands with Pakistan pacer Shahnawaz Dahani during the Abu Dhabi T10 League in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Indian Archers claim record haul at Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Indian junior archers capped a stunning show by winning eight gold, four silver and two bronze medals to top the medals tally at the Asia Cup Stage 2 at Sulehmaniya, Iraq on Wednesday.

Will Gambhir, Team India Follow SKY's Gesture?

Will Gambhir, Team India Follow SKY's Gesture?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'I have decided to donate my match fees from this tournament to support our Armed Forces and the families of the victims who suffered from the Pahalgam terror attack. You always remain in my thoughts. Jai Hind.'

Abhishek's award delights his proud mom Manju

Abhishek's award delights his proud mom Manju

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Abhishek played a very good innings. He will score a century in some other match.'

PHOTOS: India trounce Sri Lanka to win Women's Asia Cup

PHOTOS: India trounce Sri Lanka to win Women's Asia Cup

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

India stormed to their seventh Women's Asia Cup title in eight editions as they trounced Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the final in Sylhet, Bangladesh on Saturday.

Dhoni banking on seniors in Asia Cup

Dhoni banking on seniors in Asia Cup

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni believes India's senior players will play to their potential in the Asia Cup, starting in Dambulla on Tuesday, after being allowed some much-needed rest.

Australia prepared for Abhishek onslaught

Australia prepared for Abhishek onslaught

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

'...He'll provide us a good challenge...I think you want to be challenged against the best players in the world...'

Women's Asia Cup: How India's 'batting experiment' backfired vs Pakistan

Women's Asia Cup: How India's 'batting experiment' backfired vs Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur blamed their shock loss to Pakistan on rejigged batting order, saying the decision to give batters enough game time before next year's T20 World Cup backfired.

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa and the recently concluded three-match ODI series due to a neck injury.

SKY Condoles With Grieving Wellalage

SKY Condoles With Grieving Wellalage

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Suryakumar Yadav had a heartfelt chat with Sri Lanka's young spinner Dunith Wellalage who lost his father on September 18.

Hockey 5s Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan in final

Hockey 5s Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan in final

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

India downed Pakistan in the final of the Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup.

PIX: Sri Lanka vanquish Pakistan to win Asia Cup

PIX: Sri Lanka vanquish Pakistan to win Asia Cup

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Images from the Asia Cup final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in Dubai on Sunday.

Asia Cup hockey: India women hammer Singapore, enter semis

Asia Cup hockey: India women hammer Singapore, enter semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Star drag-flicket Gurjit Kaur made it 4-0 by converting a penalty corner in the 10th minute.