Before the start of the Asia Cup 2025, Pakistani opener Saim Ayub was the most hyped batter for the team. But the youngster is yet to make his mark or even get going in the series
Former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has backed match referee Andy Pycroft amid Pakistan's criticism in the post-match handshake controversy, saying the Zimbabwean official is not a "school teacher" and was only doing his job to avoid an unnecessary spectacle. Pycroft was the referee last Sunday when India, as a policy decision, did not shake hands with Pakistan after their Asia Cup match. He was dragged into the controversy after India skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not follow the convention at the toss. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) wrote two emails to the ICC first requesting Pycroft's removal from the tournament and then seeking his exclusion from their games. Both demands were rejected, with the world body standing firmly behind its Elite Panel referee. "Andy Pycroft actually saved everybody from seeing such a poor spectacle. India informed the match referee in advance this is our decision, and we will follow it. That's it. After all this drama, you lost the match. S
Azharuddin, while talking about the recent India vs Pakistan controversy over players not shaking hands after the match, said this is unnecessary noise
Ravichandran Ashwin backs referee Andy Pycroft, slams PCB over handshake row as India face Pakistan in Asia Cup Super 4 clash.
Hridoy's classy fifty helped Bangladesh start their Super 4 with a 4-wicket win against Sri Lanka who lose their first match of the tournament.
The live telecast of the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has hosted 114 T20 matches, where chasing teams have had a slight edge with 60 wins compared to 54 victories for sides batting first
The live streaming of the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 match will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India
Sri Lanka pulled off a narrow two-wicket win against Bangladesh when these two teams last met in Dubai for a T20I
Asia Cup 2025 HIGHLIGHTS India vs Oman: India are the only team, alongside Sri Lanka, to walk into the Super 4 stage with a 100 per cent win record
Arshdeep Singh is also the 25th player overall to reach the 100-wickets milestone in T20Is
In the initial six games of the 2025 Asia Cup held at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, the average first-innings score has hovered around 160.
Oman suffered a heavy 93-run defeat to Pakistan in their opening game and were later outplayed by the UAE, losing by 42 runs.
For Oman, led by Jatinder Singh, this match is about pride. Eliminated after two losses, they aim to compete fiercely against a top-tier side.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh take the Super 4 spots from Group B to join India and Pakistan.
The Super 4 are confirmed with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh taking the 4 spots in the end.
The toss for the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 match will take place at 7:30 PM IST. Afghanistan need to win today's match to qualify for Super 4 round.
The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi has hosted 95 T20 matches, where chasing teams have had a slight edge with 51 wins compared to 44 victories for sides batting first
The live telecast of the Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Asia Cup 2025 match will be available on Sony Sports Network in India
Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will play each other for the first time in Abu Dhabi when they clash in an Asia Cup 2025 Group B game