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Asia Cup 2023

Explore insights from Pakistan skipper Babar Azam ahead of the high-voltage Asia Cup 2023 clash against India, highlighting Pakistan's potential edge and the prowess of their pacers.

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IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

The highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan Asia Cup contest turned out to be a dampener for fans as the relentless rain had a final say on the outcome of the match.

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Watch: Pakistan fan's love for Virat Kohli stuns her own countryman, says 'chacha padosi ko pyaar karna koi buri baat toh nahin hain na'; video sets internet ablaze

Former PCB Chairman Najam Sethi criticises the Asia Cup scheduling after the much-awaited India vs Pakistan match was abandoned due to rain at the Pallekele stadium on September 2, Saturday.

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IND vs PAK: Najam Sethi comes down heavily on Asia Cup scheduling after India vs Pakistan clash washed out

In an exciting Asia Cup showdown, Pakistan's Shaheen Shah Afridi impressively took down key Indian batsmen, including Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The match, however, was abandoned due to rain.

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IND vs PAK: ‘Shaheen Shah Afridi staying rent free in our minds’ — Former India cricketer

The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2023 clash between India and Pakistan witnessed a dramatic top-order collapse from the Indian cricket team on Saturday, September 2.

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IND vs PAK: 'Don't think Rohit is able to read or understand Shaheen at all' — Pakistan's bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar

Zimbabwean cricket legend Heath Streak has passed away after a long battle with cancer, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. Read on for a tribute to his illustrious career.

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Asia Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar questions Babar Azam's bowling changes despite masterful performance

Discover how Ishan Kishan's stellar performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 broke records set by Indian cricket legends Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni.

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IND vs PAK: Ishan Kishan breaks Virat Kohli's big record after scoring at a strike rate of 105

Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri lauded wicket-keeper batsman Ishan Kishan for his remarkable performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup in Pallekele.

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'You know what I like best?' Ravi Shastri underlines most satisfying part of Ishan Kishan's knock against Pakistan

Team India captain and stylish batter, Rohit Sharma didn't have the best of outings against Pakistan during the Men in Blue's opening match of the 2023 Asia Cup.

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Watch: Furious Rohit Sharma pleads for privacy, asks cameraman to remove focus from Indian dugout; video viral

Asia Cup 2023: Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya broke a few records during their fifth-wicket partnership as they rescued India after a top-order collapse

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Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Rain plays villain in India vs Pakistan clash, Kishan-Pandya shine amidst Afridi's brilliance

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Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans become the first franchise who resume their practice for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan. 

IPL 2025 suspended for a week amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

Gujarat Titans resumed their practice session in Ahmedabad.

Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians reacts after taking wicket of Shubman Gill of Gujrat Titans during the 2025 IPL match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians on March 29, 2025

IPL-winning team begins practice session for rest of cash-rich league 2025 after India-Pakistan understanding

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will most likely to resume from next week across four venues, with the specific locations still to be finalised. The venues for the eliminator and final matches are expected to remain unchanged. 

Josh Hazlewood doubtful for IPL 2025. 

IPL 2025 will most likely to resume from next week. 

Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood are seen during a practice session of Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens cricket ground in Kolkata, India, on March 20, 2025.

Big jolt to Virat Kohli's RCB, star speedster with most wickets doubtful for return after IPL 2025 resumption

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume on May 16 or 17 after the ceasefire agreement on the India-Pakistan border. 


IPL 2025 is set to resume on May 16 or 17. 

The first game since resumption will be played between LSG and RCB.

Ricky Ponting head coach of the Punjab Kings during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens on April 26, 2025, in Kolkata, India

'Only he could have pulled that off...': PBKS lauds Ricky Ponting for his pep talk that prompted anxious team's foreign players to stay back in India after ceasefire

After getting suspended due to escalation on the India-Pakistan border, IPL 2025 is set for resumption on either next week. 

The venue for the IPL 2025 final is set to be changed. 

The IPL 2025 final will be played on either May 30 or June 1.

Rishabh Pant, Virat Kohli

IPL 2025 set to resume on this date, 4 venues to be finalised for league stages and final relocated 

Ahead of India's WTC 2025 campaign opener in England, the squad for the shadow tour of India 'A' is set to feature several senior players.

Shardul Thakur is expected to make a comeback to the Test squad.

The India 'A' tour of England will begin on May 30.

If Virat Kohli retires, Shreyas Iyer can be back in scheme of things for Tests. 

Abhimanyu Easwaran

India 'A' squad for England tour to be announced on this date, 29-year-old set to be captain

Basketball

She took to TikTok, posting a video in which she mentioned her relationship status.

Sophie Cunningham wasted no time making her presence felt in the preseason.

The 28-year-old guard has spent the first six years of her WNBA career with the Phoenix Mercury, who drafted her in the second round.

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WNBA's Sexiest Player that turn heads on Social media breaks silence on her relationship Status

American Football

Chiefs guard Trey Smith recently spoke about his early impression of Swift.

With Travis Kelce gearing up for another season in Kansas City, fans can expect more Swift sightings at Arrowhead Stadium. 

Smith didn’t hold back when speaking about Swift’s character.

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'To be the most popular person on planet earth, and that down to earth': Travis Kelce's teammate shares heartfelt praise for Taylor Swift’s Impact around the Chiefs

Football

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti may have unintentionally ignited speculation with a subtle yet striking comment following his team’s dramatic 4-3 loss to arch-rivals Barcelona. 

In what appeared to be a veiled critique of his makeshift backline, Ancelotti pointed toward the absence of key personnel.

Whether Carlo Ancelotti was merely stating the obvious or hinting at deeper issues within the squad, his post-match comments have certainly added fuel to the fire.

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'In a match of this level, you have to...': Real Madrid's Carlo Ancelotti points fingers, blames this factor after Clasico Collapse against Barcelona

Others

The professional wrestling world is mourning the loss of one of its most fearless and innovative performers. Terrence Brunk, better known to fans as Sabu.

After his brief stint in World Championship Wrestling, Sabu returned to ECW.

Despite cutting back on his appearances, Sabu never really retired from wrestling. He kept going to independent promotions all over the world.

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Pro Wrestling legend and Ex ECW Champion dies at 60 weeks after his final match

Belal Muhammad’s first UFC welterweight title defense didn’t go as planned. On May 10 at UFC 315, the reigning champion chose to abandon the strengths that brought him to the top,

Muhammad had hinted during the pre-fight buildup that he intended to strike with Della Maddalena.

Muhammad, known for his relentless wrestling and tactical fight IQ, chose to go toe-to-toe on the feet with one of the division’s sharpest strikers.

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Pakistan vs India Match Stats

Match 3, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

Match Details

Asia Cup, 2023

Sat 2 September, 15:00:00 IST

India, who chose to bat

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 23

PAK
241 (49.4 ov)

IND
244/4 (42.3 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 09

IND
119 (19.0 ov)

PAK
113/7 (20.0 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 6 runs

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 14

IND
192/3 (30.3 ov)

PAK
191 (42.5 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Richard Illingworth (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

Watch: Pakistan fan's love for Virat Kohli stuns her own countryman, says 'chacha padosi ko pyaar karna koi buri baat toh nahin hain na'; video sets internet ablaze

IND vs PAK: Najam Sethi comes down heavily on Asia Cup scheduling after India vs Pakistan clash washed out

IND vs PAK: ‘Shaheen Shah Afridi staying rent free in our minds’ — Former India cricketer

IND vs PAK: 'Don't think Rohit is able to read or understand Shaheen at all' — Pakistan's bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar

Asia Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar questions Babar Azam's bowling changes despite masterful performance

IND vs PAK: Ishan Kishan breaks Virat Kohli's big record after scoring at a strike rate of 105

'You know what I like best?' Ravi Shastri underlines most satisfying part of Ishan Kishan's knock against Pakistan

Watch: Furious Rohit Sharma pleads for privacy, asks cameraman to remove focus from Indian dugout; video viral

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Rain plays villain in India vs Pakistan clash, Kishan-Pandya shine amidst Afridi's brilliance

Pakistan vs India Match Stats

Match 3, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

Match Details

Asia Cup, 2023

Sat 2 September, 15:00:00 IST

India, who chose to bat

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

ICC Champions Trophy, 2025 On Feb 23

PAK241 (49.4 ov)

IND244/4 (42.3 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2024 On Jun 09

IND119 (19.0 ov)

PAK113/7 (20.0 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 6 runs

ICC Cricket World Cup, 2023 On Oct 14

IND192/3 (30.3 ov)

PAK191 (42.5 ov)

India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets

Umpires

UmpireRichard Illingworth (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

IND vs PAK: Ahead of Asia Cup clash, Babar Azam points out where Pakistan have an edge over India —'... gives us lot of edge'

Watch: Pakistan fan's love for Virat Kohli stuns her own countryman, says 'chacha padosi ko pyaar karna koi buri baat toh nahin hain na'; video sets internet ablaze

IND vs PAK: Najam Sethi comes down heavily on Asia Cup scheduling after India vs Pakistan clash washed out

IND vs PAK: ‘Shaheen Shah Afridi staying rent free in our minds’ — Former India cricketer

IND vs PAK: 'Don't think Rohit is able to read or understand Shaheen at all' — Pakistan's bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar

Asia Cup 2023: Sunil Gavaskar questions Babar Azam's bowling changes despite masterful performance

IND vs PAK: Ishan Kishan breaks Virat Kohli's big record after scoring at a strike rate of 105

'You know what I like best?' Ravi Shastri underlines most satisfying part of Ishan Kishan's knock against Pakistan

Watch: Furious Rohit Sharma pleads for privacy, asks cameraman to remove focus from Indian dugout; video viral

Asia Cup 2023, IND vs PAK: Rain plays villain in India vs Pakistan clash, Kishan-Pandya shine amidst Afridi's brilliance

PAK
241 (49.4 ov)

IND
244/4 (42.3 ov)

IND
119 (19.0 ov)

PAK
113/7 (20.0 ov)

IND
192/3 (30.3 ov)

PAK
191 (42.5 ov)

Umpire
Richard Illingworth (ENG), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (SL) and Paul Wilson (AUS)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)