'As a commentator, we are meant to focus on the sport, teams, and players, highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance.' 'There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments.'
Former India seamer Venkatesh Prasad backed Suryakumar Yadav's men to dominate once again against Pakistan on Sunday.
As India marches toward the Asia Cup final, one thing is crystal clear -- Abhishek Sharma isn't just participating in this tournament; he's redefining it.
Nimrat in Kashmir... Bhavna Menon enjoys New York skyline... Siddhanth in Benaras...
India will take on the UAE in their tournament-opener on September 10 before facing arch rivals Pakistan at Dubai on September 14. Their third group match will be against Oman on September 19 before the Super Four stage.
Ravindra Jadeja relaxed with a cup of coffee during a break from training in Dubai.
In the all-time list, Litton is the 19th-highest run-getter in T20I cricket.
The triumph at the Dubai International Stadium marked India's ninth Asia Cup title and showcased the team's grit, character, and ability to perform under pressure.
Tilak Varma shared his remarkable journey from a modest upbringing to shining on the international stage, driven by a childhood dream to win a World Cup for India.
The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, will visit India on April 8-9, during which he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and participate in a business roundtable seeking to bolster India-United Arab Emirates ties.
'There has been no gentlemanness in the game. There have been very rude, arrogant gestures on the field.'
Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches.
Embarrassment struck the Pakistan camp when a shocking anthem mishap unfolded at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has been fined 30 per cent of his match fees for abusive behaviour and making an aggressive gesture during the high-voltage Asia Cup clash against India, tournament sources confirmed.
Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar avoids shaking hands with Pak skipper Salman once again
To defend their Asia Cup title, India must improve catching and find a steady middle order. Friday's dead rubber is a good chance to try these out.
'The captain had a lot of faith in me, and I fulfilled my role very well.'
The Men in Blue refused to take the Asia Cup 2025 trophy from Naqvi, who is also Pakistan Interior Minister.
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the Interior Minister of Pakistan, will be in attendance when his country takes on India in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday and it would be interesting to see how the Indian team responds to his presence at the post-match trophy ceremony.
During the toss for the first Test, Shastri couldn't resist a cheeky nod to those events while introducing Pycroft.
Chakravarthy couldn't stop praising Kuldeep saying: 'It gave me memories of KKR when we were playing together. And he's always a star. He's one of the best spinners.'
'The United States loves working with dictators' 'Because then you don't have to worry about public opinion and you don't have to worry about the media anymore'
'I don't want runs from Shaheen, I want bowling from Shaheen.'
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested an agent based in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly defrauding investors through the 'QFX' Ponzi scheme. The agent, Navab Hassan, has been remanded to ED custody for nine days. This is the second arrest in the case, which involves multiple FIRs across several states.
Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill rewrote the record books on Sunday, putting together a blistering 105-run stand-the best-ever opening partnership for India against Pakistan in T20Is.
India pacer Arshdeep Singh linked his success in the Super Over against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super 4s match to his ability to nail the wide yorkers.
'They are in one place, they are in one hotel, there is no travel, they are in one dressing room. They know the pitch. When they selected they probably knew what Dubai was going to be like.'
'This is love, it is a celebration for those who support the Indian team.'
Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan on Tuesday didn't mince words while criticising the "not so ideal" scheduling
IMAGES of the Asia Cup Final played between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday
Abhishek Sharma got into a war of words with Haris Rauf with Shubman Gill also stepping in to protect his younger team-mate.
BCCI demanded trophy be handed over to India, but ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi "still hasn't agreed", an ACC source.
'For the first time India versus Pakistan tickets are available, no huge demands, no rise in ticket rates.'
Australia had an intense three-hour practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, focusing on their play against spin.
AB de Villiers didn't hold back in criticising Team India's decision to snub the trophy from Pakistan's ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi
Bumrah's on-field reply, delivered after shattering Rauf's off stump in the 18th over, was an unexpected highlight of the final.
The Pakistan Cricket Board claimed that match referee Andy Pycroft apologised to its national team for prohibiting the handshake between Indian and Pakistani players.
India suffered a major pre-match blow in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan as star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was ruled out of the title-deciding clash in Dubai due to a niggle.
The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer.
Asked about it at a media interaction in Dubai, Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar clarified: 'He is injured.'
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