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Asia Cup 2025: IND vs UAE pitch report, highest score, Dubai Stadium stats

The pitch in Dubai generally supports pace bowlers early on with some movement and bounce, especially under lights.

Asia Cup 2025: Gill, Simranjeet's Punjab bond takes centre stage in UAE

The Gill-Simranjeet reunion reflects how cricket careers can take sharply different turns. Gill, now a mainstay of Indian cricket, faces a bowler who once tested him in academy nets

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong HIGHLIGHTS Asia Cup 2025: AFG beat Hong Kong by 94 runs in opener

Rashid Khan and co. get a convincing opening win in the tournament that will boost their net run rate as well.

Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong playing 11, timing, live streaming

The Afghanistan vs Hong Kong match in the Asia Cup 2025 will begin at 8 PM IST today. The live streaming of AFG vs HK match will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India

Asia Cup 2025: AFG vs HK pitch report, highest score, Abu Dhabi key stats

Among individual performers at the venue, Shaiman Anwar leads the batting charts with 340 runs, while Bilal Khan tops the bowling charts with 19 wickets

Asia Cup 2025: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong head-to-head record in T20Is

Afghanistan and Hong Kong will be reigniting their T20I rivalry after nine years when they face off in the Asia Cup 2025 opener on Tuesday.

Gill or Samson? Surya's candid reply ahead of India's Asia Cup 2025 opener

When asked directly about Samson's spot in the playing XI, Suryakumar avoided a straightforward answer, but did so in his trademark witty fashion.

Asia Cup 2025: Fixture fatigue and frosty rivalries take center stage

All participating team captains sat for a pre-tournament press conference ahead of the Asia Cup 2025.

Asia Cup: No pleasantries between Surya and Agha before IND vs PAK clash

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav made it clear during the tournament-eve press conference that his side will bring intensity and aggression to the field, especially against Pakistan.

Asia Cup 2025 fixtures, India match list, squads, free live streaming

The live streaming of the Asia Cup 2025 will be available on the Sony LIV app and website. Jio customers can watch the Asia Cup 2025 live streaming for free on Jio TV.

Asia Cup 2025 commentary panel to feature legends like Gavaskar, Shastri

Indian greats Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Virender Sehwag along with former bowling Bharat Arun will be a part of the Sony Sports network's multi-lingual commentary panel for the Asia Cup T20 tournament starting Tuesday in the UAE. The 17th edition of the tournament will feature India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, battling for continental supremacy ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup next year. India will open their campaign on Wednesday against the UAE. Former India head coach Shastri, Gavaskar, Sanjay Manjrekar, Robin Uthappa, Bazid Khan, Waqar Younis, Wasim Akram, Russel Arnold, and Simon Doull are among the commentators roped in for the world feed of the telecast. Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar,and Saba Karim are among the prominent names in the panel of hindi commentators. "As the Asia Cup returns, Sony Sports Network reimagines cricket broadcasting," Sony's Chief Revenue Officer Rajesh K

Asia Cup 2025 officials to be led by Richardson and Pycroft as panel heads

Seasoned match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will head the panel of officials for the Asia Cup T20 beginning on Tuesday. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday confirmed the appointments of match officials for the group stage of the tournament. The umpiring panel includes India's Virender Sharma and Rohan Pandit, along with the Sri Lankan duo Raveendra Wimalasiri and Ruchira Palliyaguruge. Other umpires named for the group stage include Afghanistan's Ahmad Pakteen and Izatullah Safi, Pakistan's Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi, and Bangladesh's Gazi Sohel and Masudur Rahman. Pycroft will serve as the match referee for the high-profile India-Pakistan clash scheduled for September 14 in Dubai. Palliyaguruge and Rahman will be the on-field umpires for the marquee encounter.

India rely on Arshdeep's rhythm and Bumrah's continuity at Asia Cup 2025

Arshdeep Singh's ability to regain "match rhythm" quickly and Jasprit Bumrah's capacity to play continuously without rest will define India's Asia Cup campaign, feels former national bowling coach Bharat Arun. Arun said Arshdeep, despite extensive bowling in England, is still short on competitive overs. He did play a Duleep Trophy game for North Zone though. India begin their Asia Cup campaign on Wednesday against the UAE. "Arshdeep, we all know what he is capable of doing. He must have bowled a lot in England, but he is definitely short of match practice. The rhythm really comes from playing matches no matter how much you bowl in the net and practice sessions," Arun told PTI during an exclusive interview. "I think it is important to bowl in matches. It's a big challenge for Arshdeep. How quickly he gets back his match rhythm would be very, very important. It can be in a jiffy or it can take him a couple of matches to get into rhythm," added the coach, who had two fairly successful

Oman cricket inspires: From everyday jobs to Asia Cup 2025 battleground

From long days at office desks to late evenings on cement pitches, Oman's cricketers have fought a battle few noticed beyond their own dressing room. That constant hustle now takes them to the Asia Cup, where captain Jatinder Singh and all-rounder Sufyan Mehmood carry not just their team's hopes but also the story of a nation determined to carve its place in world cricket. "When we started, our primary job was to get a job; cricket was secondary for us, Jatinder told PTI Videos. "Most boys worked in offices and then managed cricket on the side. But will say now that it's a dream come true to represent Oman in the Asia Cup. 0ur camp is really excited and looking forward to the tournament", he added. Jatinder spoke more his early struggles of playing cricket in Oman. Initially, we never had turf grounds. We started on cement wickets, then moved to Astro Turfs in 2008, and only in 2011 got a proper turf ground. There were times I thought, why am I putting in so much without results?

Why India are favourites to defend their crown in the Asia Cup 2025 in UAE

The Men in Blue have shaped themselves into a powerhouse, capable of fielding multiple squads of international quality, yet still entering the tournament with a razor-sharp 15-member unit

Simranjeet, Matiullah return as UAE announce squad for Asia Cup 2025

Opening batter Muhammad Waseem will continue to lead the side in the multi-nation tournament after tri-series successes with the bat

Asia Cup 2025: Check full squad list of all eight participating teams

A total of 8 teams are taking part in Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the T20 format and have been divided into two groups of four teams each

BCCI invites bids for India's lead sponsor; no jersey sponsor at Asia Cup

BCCI opens bids for Team India's lead sponsor after Dream11's exit. Applications close on September 16 under strict eligibility and compliance rules.

Asia Cup 2025: Big relief for India as Gill and Bumrah ace fitness test

Shubman Gill, set to serve as India's Test skipper and T20 vice-captain, has recovered fully from his recent fever and looks ready to join the squad in Dubai soon for Asia Cup duties

Angelo Mathews misses out as Sri Lanka announce squad for Asia Cup 2025

The selectors have rung in multiple changes compared to the side that faltered against Bangladesh earlier in the year