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Shubman Gill’s reckless run out gets rare mercy from India coach even as ex-players lash out: ‘Misjudgment of a run...’
Shubman Gill's innings was cut short after a run out in the first innings of the final Test against England.

'Jalebi Baby' artist Tesher rubs salt on Pakistan's wounds after National Anthem faux pas: 'Shout out to the sound guy'
During the Asia Cup, a sound mishap played Tesher's 'Jalebi Baby' instead of Pakistan's national anthem. The artist humorously responded on social media, poking fun at the incident. India later defeated Pakistan by seven wickets.

Dubai forgets Suryakumar Yadav's handshake refusal for Pakistan within seconds, sings ‘Happy Birthday’ for India captain
Suryakumar Yadav celebrated his 35th birthday by leading India to a seven-wicket victory against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. He remained unbeaten on 47, dedicated the win to armed forces, and received a heartwarming birthday serenade from the crowd.

Virender Sehwag hands Shaheen Afridi a reality check of fear after being smashed by Abhishek Sharma: 'When he comes...'
Abhishek Sharma's aggressive batting against Pakistan, smashing Shaheen Afridi with early boundaries and sixes, impressed Virender Sehwag. The youngster's fearless approach and high strike rate instilled fear in bowlers, setting up India's victory.

No, Jay Shah didn't watch India vs Pakistan Asia Cup match with Shahid Afridi in Dubai stands: Fact check of viral video
A viral video claimed Jay Shah watched an India-Pakistan match with Shahid Afridi, but fact-checkers revealed it was an old Champions Trophy match from February 2025, not the recent Asia Cup game.

R Ashwin tears into Pakistan batters for reckless display vs India, ridicules flawed tactics: ‘This isn’t the Oman side’
R Ashwin criticized Pakistan's reckless batting against India in Asia Cup, highlighting tactical inferiority. He praised India's strategic approach, crediting IPL for players' ability to handle pressure, after India's dominant seven-wicket victory.

Pakistan batters shamed as Kuldeep Yadav branded ‘Da Vinci code’ which they couldn't encrypt: 'They couldn't understand’
Kuldeep Yadav's mesmerizing spin spell bamboozled Pakistan batters, taking 3 wickets and restricting them to 127/9. Navjot Singh Sidhu praised him as a 'Da Vinci code' that opponents couldn't decipher, highlighting his match-winning performance in the Asia Cup.

India vs Pakistan reduced to grown-ups vs schoolboys; Asia Cup demolition widens the gulf between once close rivals
India crushed Pakistan in the Asia Cup, showcasing superior batting, bowling, and leadership. Suryakumar Yadav's aggressive captaincy and spinners' dominance highlighted the vast skill gap between the two teams, resulting in a comprehensive victory.

Wasim Akram can't digest Salman Agha and Pakistan's surrender vs India's Kuldeep Yadav: ‘Was talking to Sunil Gavaskar…’
Wasim Akram criticized Pakistan's batting performance against India, highlighting their struggle against Kuldeep Yadav's spin. Batsmen failed to read the spinner's variations, resulting in a low 127-9 score and eventual defeat, despite having talented players.

Shoaib Akhtar explodes after India show Pakistan its place with no handshake: ‘Show some grace; Salman did right thing’
India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup match, winning by a comprehensive margin. Post-match, Indian players refused to shake hands, sparking controversy. Shoaib Akhtar criticized the move, urging cricket should remain unpolitical, while supporting Pakistan captain's absence from presentation ceremony.

Salman Agha absent from post-match interview, triggers controversy after India snub Pakistan with no-handshake walkout
Pakistan captain Salman Agha skipped post-match interviews after India's seven-wicket win, following a tense no-handshake scenario. The incident stemmed from players' refusal to interact post-match, with Suryakumar Yadav dedicating the victory to India's armed forces and Pahalgam terror attack victims.

Abhimanyu Easwaran stays focused despite wait for India cap
Abhimanyu Easwaran, a prolific red-ball cricketer, remains focused despite waiting for his India debut. Confident after recent performances, he aims to score runs in India A vs Australia A matches and continues working hard towards his national team dream.

Kuldeep Yadav leads India’s crushing win over Pakistan in Asia Cup
India crushed Pakistan in the Asia Cup, with Kuldeep Yadav leading a dominant bowling performance. Spinners took six wickets for 65 runs, restricting Pakistan to a low score. Abhishek Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav then guided India to a comfortable seven-wicket victory.

Women’s ODI: Australia punish sloppy India, win by 8 wickets
Australia dominated India in the first ODI, winning by 8 wickets. Despite India's 281/7, Phoebe Litchfield's 88 and Beth Mooney's unbeaten 77 led Australia to a comfortable chase, exposing India's fielding weaknesses and tactical limitations.

Shaheen’s six-hitting rattles India into rare huddle after Hardik assault; Sunil Gavaskar says 'this guy deserves...'
Shaheen Afridi's explosive 33 off 16 balls, featuring four sixes against Hardik Pandya, revived Pakistan's hopes after a dismal start. His power-hitting stunned India, forcing a tactical huddle and drawing praise from Sunil Gavaskar.

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma saga deepens as Ajit Agarkar makes bold move in unveiling India A squad for Australia series
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma were not included in India A's squad for the three one-day matches against Australia A in Kanpur. Both players are fit and available for the upcoming Australia ODI tour, with no confirmation of their participation in warm-up games.