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Who Will Win The Asia Cup Final?

Who Will Win The Asia Cup Final?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Sunday's final can be called the ultimate stress-test day for every cricket fan's heartbeat.

Shubman Gill struggling in T20Is? Dasgupta explains why

Shubman Gill struggling in T20Is? Dasgupta explains why

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Gill's highest score in the three Asia Cup matches has been an unbeaten 20 with the Test skipper failing to click in the games against Pakistan and Oman after a fruitful red-ball away series against England.

Rohit, Kohli should continue in ODIs if they perform: Ganguly

Rohit, Kohli should continue in ODIs if they perform: Ganguly

Rediff.com10 Aug 2025

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly said Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should continue playing ODIs as long as they are performing.

'India can dominate Asia under fearless Surya'

'India can dominate Asia under fearless Surya'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former India opener Virender Sehwag has backed the current T20I team to win the upcoming Asia Cup under Suryakumar Yadav's "fearless captaincy".

One hundred per cent, Test cricket is still alive: Rabada

One hundred per cent, Test cricket is still alive: Rabada

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'I think any captain who wants to lead from the front, they want to lead through performance as well, and that's what Temba's done exceptionally well.'

'Gill, a carbon copy of Kohli'

'Gill, a carbon copy of Kohli'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Former England batter Jonathan Trott feels privileged to have watched current India captain Shubman Gill's double hundred and the second innings century in the Edgbaston Test which had shades of another genius Virat Kohli.

Back injury forces delay in Rashid's Test return

Back injury forces delay in Rashid's Test return

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Rashid was out of action for four months after undergoing a back surgery following the ODI World Cup in India in October-November. He was part of the more recent T20 Word Cup in the USA and Caribbean where he captained Afghanistan to the semifinals.

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has lauded the energy and commitment of his teammates on the opening day of training ahead of the Asia Cup

Why Team India wore black armbands vs Afghanistan

Why Team India wore black armbands vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Johnson, a two-Test veteran for India, passed away tragically on Thursday.

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Asia Cup: Watch Out For These Players!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Players from the other teams who could push the Men in Blue to the limit.

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

There was poor communication and complete mismanagement between the stadium authority and the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). Rain had affected the buildup to the Test, the first between the two nations, with New Zealand not being able to complete a single practice session properly.

Why Afghans are confident ahead of NZ Test

Why Afghans are confident ahead of NZ Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Shah, the leading run-scorer for Afghanistan in Tests and ODIs, wanted to give the Kiwis, the inaugural WTC champions, a tough time.

What will happen if Pakistan pulls out of Asia Cup?

What will happen if Pakistan pulls out of Asia Cup?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Pakistan's reported threat to pull out from the ongoing Asia Cup after demanding ICC match referee Andy Pycroft's removal won't be particularly easy

'Mohammed Nawaz is world's best spinner'

'Mohammed Nawaz is world's best spinner'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Firing the first salvo ahead of high profile Asia Cup clash against arch-rivals India, Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson on Thursday termed left-arm spinner Mohammed Nawaz as the "best spinner in world cricket".

Rahul was clinical, it was a mature knock: Kumble

Rahul was clinical, it was a mature knock: Kumble

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

'KL was excellent in nullifying that early threat and played very straight.'

Afghanistan slams Australia after T20 series postponed

Afghanistan slams Australia after T20 series postponed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Cricket Australia postponed a three-match T20 International home series against Afghanistan's men's team in August this year.

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Lloyd Urges ICC To Rethink WTC Shake-Up

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

'We need to get a better share of the pie because we were the cash cows for a long time.'

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Australia test Champions Trophy hopefuls in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Australia's Champions Trophy roster will have a different look to the peerless squad that took a record-extending sixth World Cup title at the 2023 tournament in India.

Rajput's fearless UAE plotting upset win over India

Rajput's fearless UAE plotting upset win over India

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Despite "nervousness" creeping into the camp, Rajput is assured that his side will be ready, but it will come down to the manner in which they execute their game.

Rajput brings 'Khadoos' spirit to UAE cricket, eyes T20 WC spot

Rajput brings 'Khadoos' spirit to UAE cricket, eyes T20 WC spot

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'See, it's a journey for me because I like challenges. And getting to these smaller teams and making them grow, that makes me very happy.'

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The BCCI press conference scheduled at 1.30pm in Mumbai is 'expected to be delayed owing to weather disruptions'.

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Kashmir's Unmarked Graves: The Stunning Truth!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

As many as 2,493 graves were identified as belonging to foreign terrorists who were killed in counter-insurgency operations.
These individuals often lacked identification to conceal their networks and maintain Pakistan's plausible deniability.

First time in India! Test match called off without a ball being bowled

First time in India! Test match called off without a ball being bowled

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

This was only the eighth time in Test cricket history that a match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Australia cancel Afghanistan T20s over women's rights

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Australia have called off a T20 series against Afghanistan citing a deteriorating human rights situation for women and girls in the Taliban-ruled country.

T20 WC: 'Afghanistan fully prepared and ready for India'

T20 WC: 'Afghanistan fully prepared and ready for India'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott feels his team is a stronger unit in a day game and expects them to optimise the conditions against a formidable India.

Pakistan suffer bitter injury blow ahead of Asia Cup

Pakistan suffer bitter injury blow ahead of Asia Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Pakistan's white-ball vice-captain Shadab faces lengthy layoff due to shoulder injury

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India draw blank vs Afghanistan

FIFA WC Qualifiers: India draw blank vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

India and Afghanistan settled for a 0-0 draw

Players not disturbed by ISL troubles, says Jamil

Players not disturbed by ISL troubles, says Jamil

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

'They know that when they go inside (the pitch), they have a job to do. So, there is no excuse.'

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

'He Took Charge, Sent a Message'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Former England batter Jonathan Trott impressed by India skipper's Gill's poise on Day 1 of 2nd Test.

Bengaluru Test: Day 1 abandoned due to rain

Bengaluru Test: Day 1 abandoned due to rain

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The first day's play of the first Test between India and New Zealand has been called off without a ball being bowled because of rain.

Gill named vice-captain for Asia Cup; Bumrah included

Gill named vice-captain for Asia Cup; Bumrah included

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill enjoyed a phenomenal run with the bat in England, piling up 754 runs at an average of 75.40 with four centuries.

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

US Needs India As Much As India Needs The US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India-US relations, like Rome, were not built in a day, nor can they be demolished in a day.
All said and done, when the new global order emerges, India can only remain with the democracies, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Australia's Test against Afghanistan 'likely to be postponed'

Australia's Test against Afghanistan 'likely to be postponed'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Australia's Test against Afghanistan is likely to be postponed until it is clearer what impact the takeover by the Taliban will have on sport in the country, Cricket Australia chief executive Nick Hockley said.

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes, how a break helped him rediscover his best following back surgery.

'Home advantage' for confident Afghanistan against Kiwis

'Home advantage' for confident Afghanistan against Kiwis

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi said Chennai is a familiar venue for his team.

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

India Now Have More Test Wins Than Losses

Rediff.com22 Sep 2024

It has been 4,302 days since India last lost a Test series at home.

Major reshuffle in ICC Test rankings

Major reshuffle in ICC Test rankings

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Pant breaks into top-10, Rohit, Kohli slip

The Indian connection behind Afghanistan's fab win over England

The Indian connection behind Afghanistan's fab win over England

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

India's aid comes to mind as Afghanistan script famous win

Kuldeep's 'turn' likely for Afghanistan Super 8 tie

Kuldeep's 'turn' likely for Afghanistan Super 8 tie

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Without giving too much away, India head coach Rahul Dravid hinted at the possibility of playing wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav in the Caribbean leg of the T20 World Cup, starting with the Super 8 opener against Afghanistan.

Blow for NZ! Kane Williamson doubtful for India Tests

Blow for NZ! Kane Williamson doubtful for India Tests

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Kane Williamson is a doubt for the Test series against India due to a groin injury sustained in the second Test against Sri Lanka.