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Asia Cup 2025

Ahead of India's clash against UAE, R Ashwin has said that there is a lack of competitiveness in the T20 Asia Cup 2025. 

R Ashwin wants India A team to play T20 Asia Cup 2025 to make tournament competitive.

Ashwin doesn't believe Afghanistan batters can chase down a target over 170 against a good side.

Ashwin feels Afghanistan are overdependent on their bowlers. 

R Ashwin

'They should probably include an India A': R Ashwin slams lack of competitiveness in T20 Asia Cup 2025, makes controversial remark on Afghanistan batters

Azmatullah Omarzai smashed 53  off 21 in Afghanistan's Asia Cup 2025 opener clash against Hong Kong and picked up Zeeshan Ali's wicket.


Azmatullah Omarzai smashed a half-century against Hong Kong.

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs.

Azmatullah Omarzai of Afghanistan unsuccessful appeal for the wicket of Kinchit Shah of Hong Kong, China during the match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, China at Zayed Cricket Stadium

'Very tough batting in the lower order...': Azmatullah Omarzai on all-round heroics in Afghanistan’s big win against Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2025

Rashid Khan-led Afghanistan defeated Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup 2025 tournament opener clash at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Afghanistan beat Hong Kong by 94 runs

Sediqullah Atal smashed  73* off 52 balls against Hong Kong.

 Fazalhaq Farooqi of Afghanistan celebrates with team mates after dismissing Anshy Rath of Hong Kong during the Asia Cup match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong at Zayed Cricket Stadium 

Afghanistan thrash Hong Kong by 94 runs in Asia Cup 2025 opener as Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai lead with brilliant fifties in Abu Dhabi

Suryakumar Yadav-led India will start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against the UAE on September 10 at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.

Team India will start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against UAE.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 clash will take place on September 14. 

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (L) and head coach Gautam Gambhir attend a practice session at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy in Dubai on September 9, 2025, on the eve of their Asia Cup 2025 

India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (L) and head coach Gautam Gambhir attend a practice session at the International Cricket Council (ICC) Academy in Dubai on September 9, 2025, on the eve of their Asia Cup 2025

Not Pakistan, India's Champions Trophy-winning star suggests Suryakumar Yadav-led side to not underestimate this team in Asia Cup 2025

Former India cricketer Kris Srikkanth snubbed both Samson and Kuldeep Yadav in his predicted playing XI for the Men in Blue's clash against UAE

Kris Srikkanth predicted India's playing XI for clash against UAE in Asia Cup

Srikkanth snubbed both Samson and Kuldeep from his XI

Sanju Samson (L) and Kuldeep Yadav in this frame

No place for Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav as former India captain predicts playing XI for UAE clash

Jo'burg Super Kings foght hard for Dewald Brevis but Pretoria Capitals roped in him for Rs 8.3 crore (approximately) in the SA20 Auction.

Two-time SA20 winner Aiden Markram will not play for Sunrisers Eastern Cape. 

Jo'burg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals engaged in a bidding war. 

Matthew Breetzke became Eastern Cape's most expensive signing. 

Dewald Brevis

Dewald Brevis becomes most expensive player in SA20 Auction, gets nearly 4 times his IPL contract with CSK

Football

Cristiano Ronaldo matched the record for most FIFA World Cup qualifier goals with his 39th strike, helping Portugal edge Hungary 3-2 in Budapest.

The 40-year-old Al-Nassr star converted a second-half penalty, equalling the all-time record for most goals in World Cup qualifiers (39).

Ronaldo now has 141 international goals and 943 career strikes as he aims to lead Portugal to his sixth FIFA World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Hungary and Portugal at Puskas Arena .

Cristiano Ronaldo hits historic mark during FIFA World Cup Qualifier victory against Hungary

Erling Haaland lit up Norway’s World Cup qualifier with five goals and two assists in an 11-1 demolition of Moldova, setting a new European record.

Haaland netted five non-penalty goals and provided two assists, recording seven direct goal contributions in 89 minutes.

His five-goal haul is now the most by a European player in a FIFA World Cup qualifier since Austria’s Hans Krankl in 1977.

Erling Haaland of Norway in action during the International Friendly match between Norway and Finland.

Erling Haaland delivers seven goal contributions as Norway thrash Moldova 11-1 in World Cup qualifier

Nikki Bella thanked fans after tapping out to Asuka on WWE RAW, emphasizing that losses fuel her comeback.


Bella expressed gratitude to the Bella Army on Instagram, calling every defeat "fuel for the comeback" and reaffirming her passion for wrestling.

Earlier this month, Bella had unsuccessfully challenged Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Title, with Lynch set to team with Seth Rollins against AJ Lee and CM Punk at Wrestlepalooza.

Nikki Bella makes her entrance during WWE Clash in Paris at Paris Le Defense Arena.

Nikki Bella speaks out after submission loss on WWE RAW

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