Anthony Martial’s stint with AEK Athens was far from what expected of him (Images via Getty Images & X) Anthony Martial is on the verge of a move to Liga MX side Monterrey, with reports suggesting the French forward has agreed terms and will undergo a medical in Mexico. The 29-year-old, released by Manchester United…
Bangladesh pulled off a 7-wicket win against Hong Kong on Thursday (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) Bangladesh began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a seven-wicket win over Hong Kong on Thursday, producing a balanced performance with both ball and bat to secure victory with 14 balls to spare. Asked to bowl first, Litton Das’s…
NEW DELHI: The countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 blockbuster between India and Pakistan has taken an explosive turn, with former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi reigniting controversy just days before the Dubai showdown. The high-stakes clash on Sunday marks the first cricketing encounter between the two countries after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor,…
NEW DELHI: India began their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a dominant nine-wicket victory over UAE in Dubai on Wednesday, but it was an act of sportsmanship from skipper Suryakumar Yadav that stole the spotlight. Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane lauded Suryakumar for withdrawing a run-out appeal against Junaid Siddique, calling it a decision that…
Sanju Samson is yet to bat for India at the Asia Cup (Image via Getty Images) Former India captain and ex-national selector Kris Srikkanth has raised concerns over Sanju Samson’s role in the Asia Cup 2025, suggesting that the wicketkeeper-batter’s inclusion at No.5 could be a move to clear the path for Shreyas Iyer’s return…
Shivam Dube being awarded the Impact Player of the Match award (Screengrabs/BCCI) Shivam Dube’s all-round credentials received another boost in India’s Asia Cup opener against the UAE, where he starred with the ball and later became the centre of a dressing-room banter session. The 32-year-old returned figures of three wickets for just four runs in…
Naushad Khan with his son Musheer Khan (Screengrabs) Naushad Khan, father and long-time coach of cricketers Sarfaraz and Musheer Khan, has drawn widespread attention after a video of his weight-loss transformation went viral on Instagram. The 55-year-old, who has shaped both sons into top-level players, has shed 33 kilograms in 5 months – a journey…
File Pic: India and Pakistan fans. (Getty Images) TimesofIndia.com in Dubai: The Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has refuted claims that they are struggling to sell tickets for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan tie scheduled for Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium.“The signs are very encouraging. There is no truth to the claim that tickets…
Former Premier League referee David Coote (Left), arrives at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court where he is charged with making an indecent image of a child, in Nottingham, England, Thursday Sept. 11, 2025. (Jacob King/PA via AP) Former Premier League referee David Coote has pleaded not guilty to a charge of making an indecent video of a…
NEW DELHI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a landmark decision ahead of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, unveiling an all-female panel of match officials for the first time in the tournament’s history.While recent global events such as the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham and the last two ICC Women’s T20 World…
