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.
India would want the likes of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer to get into ODI mode as soon as possible.
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IMAGES from the Asia Cup Super 4 match played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in Colombo on Thursday.
This was India's third victory in a row against Pakistan and their 11th victory overall against the arch-rivals in 14 T20 matches.
Images from the Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and India in Fatullah on Wednesday.
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Gill, who donned the opener's role during India's unbeaten run to the Asia Cup trophy, mustered up 127 runs in seven appearances.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, to be played from March 28 to April 12, 2026.
The Indian men ruled white-ball cricket, while South Africa ended decades of hurt by winning the World Test Championship at Lord's. Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally lifted their maiden IPL title, though the celebrations were dimmed by a deadly stampede. Above all, it was India's women who won a billion hearts by finally adding an ICC World Cup trophy to the cabinet.
Former hockey ace Mervyn Fernandis slammed the umpiring in Sunday's Asia Cup hockey final, which India lost to South Korea, while hailing the team's showing in the tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia.
India have agreed to host the revived Afro-Asia Cup in Mohali next June.
The members of the Zimbabwe cricket team, who were stranded in India after the T20 World Cup due to international airspace closures amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East, headed home on Wednesday after the International Cricket Council (ICC) made alternative travel arrangements for their safe journey.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has accused the central government of providing special treatment to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, who is accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case. Mann's criticism comes after Union Minister Amit Shah spoke about gang activities in Punjab.
Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.
Gambhir Leads Chorus as Cricket Fraternity Hails India's Triumph
Batting great Sunil Gavaskar strongly defended India head coach Gautam Gambhir despite the humiliating 0-2 series whitewash at the hands of South Africa.
India's cricketing greats Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj were honoured with BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award, in New Delhi, on Sunday.
The Asian Cricket Council has also decided to revive the Asian Test championships from next year.
'India will have to use him carefully. If they want him to bowl three overs early, then Arshdeep Singh has to partner Bumrah in the death overs.'
India's chief football coach said the under-17 tournament will not be easy for India as teams like Iran and Kuwait are in their group.
Shreyas Iyer is being looked upon as a long-term option to lead India in ODIs till the 2027 World Cup.
During the toss for the first Test, Shastri couldn't resist a cheeky nod to those events while introducing Pycroft.
The ICC said the South African contingent had begun departing for home on Wednesday with "four players and five family members having boarded the flight".
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.
The top two teams from each group qualified for the Super Round stage.
A BCCI committee is working on details to decide the number of players who would figure in the system.
Hardik Pandya poised for double milestone in South Africa series
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.
IMAGES from the Asia Cup match between Bangladesh and Afghanistan played in Lahore on Sunday
'They are forced because the BCCI has agreed to it.'
Indian boxers are set to compete at the Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, aiming for medals and direct qualification for major multi-sport events later in the year, including the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.
The Indian skipper said that the wicket today was much better from a batting point of view.
Bangladesh placed last, losing to Hong Kong in the match for seventh-eight positions.
'He has been working hard on his bowling. This was a perfect game for him.'
Tilak added that the atmosphere in the stadium fuelled him to excel in a high stakes contest.
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says the T20 World Cup final against India is 'not just another game' as the Black Caps aim to seize key moments and lift the title.
Due to multiplying cases of COVID-19, Sri Lankan government has put a 10-day ban on international air travel.
