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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

PAK v AFG HIGHLIGHTS T20 Tri-Series Final: All-round Nawaz helps PAK beat AFG by 75 runs

PAK vs AFG T20 Tri-Series Final highlights: Md Nawaz's hat-trick today is only the third instance of a Pakistani player taking a T20I hat-trick after Faheem Ashraf (2018) and Md Hasnain (2020)

T20 Tri-series final: Pakistan vs Afghanistan live match time and streaming

The live streaming of the Pakistan vs Afghanistan T20 tri-series final match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India.

Central Zone advance to Duleep Trophy final despite Jaiswal's valiant 50

Yashasvi Jaiswal's sparkling fifty remained a mere personal landmark as Central Zone advanced to the Duleep Trophy final by virtue of their first innings lead in the drawn match against West Zone here on Sunday. Central Zone will now face South Zone in the final which is scheduled from September 11. Jaiswal (64) peppered the boundary lines often in his 70-ball innings that helped West reach 216 for eight in their second innings, but the 162-run innings lead that they conceded earlier sealed their fate. Central, overnight 556 for eight, were bowled out for 600 but not before Saransh Jain (63 not out) compiled a well-deserved fifty. West skipper Shadul Thakur (6) was dismissed at the stroke of tea, with Tanush Kotian (40) batting at the other end, and the both teams agreed to shake hands at that point, signalling a draw. While not seeing his side in the title clash might come as a disappointment for Jaiswal, he would be happy to spend some good time in the middle for the first time

South Zone seal spot in Duleep Trophy 2025 final after draw with North Zone

N Jagadeesan struck an unbeaten 52 to extend South Zone's dominance as they advanced to the final of the Duleep Trophy after taking a 175-run first-innings lead against North Zone here on Sunday. South Zone will take on Central Zone in the summit clash of the tournament here from September 11. South Zone reached 95 for one when the game was called off with Jagadeesan, who had struck a brilliant 197 in the first innings, reaching 52 not out off 69 balls with six fours to carry on with his red-hot form. At the other end was Devdutt Padikkal on 16 not out. North Zone, under pressure after their opponents piled up 536 in the first innings, had resumed the play on Sunday at 278 for five with 258 runs in arrears. Shubham Khajuria, who struck a gritty century on the third day of the contest to reach 128, failed to add to his overnight score as he was cleaned up by Vasuki Koushik for the first wicket on the final day's second over. Khajuria's innings ended on 128 off 252 balls with 20 fo

AFG vs UAE HIGHLIGHTS T20 Tri-series: Afghanistan beat UAE by 4 runs in thrilling tie

AFG vs UAE HIGHLIGHTS: Asif Khan's 40-run cameo went in vain as hosts UAE fell by just 4 runs in Sharjah on the night.

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

Dhoni at US Open 2025 amid Irfan Pathan 'hookah' remark controversy

MS Dhoni was seen at Novak Djokovic's US Open win in New York, even as an old Irfan Pathan interview about a 'hookah' remark resurfaced online, igniting a huge controversy on social media

ENG vs SA 1st ODI: Mulder, Maharaj help Proteas sink England in Leeds

Proteas coach Shukri Conrad reportedly expressed satisfaction with the sharpness of the attack, as Mulder and Maharaj dismantled England's batting

1st ODI: England vs South Africa Playing 11, match timings, live streaming

The live toss for ENG vs SA 1st ODI will take place at 5 PM IST (12:30 PM local time). Cricket fans can watch ENG vs SA 1st ODI match live on Sony LIV app and website

Mitchell Starc retires from T20Is: What next for Australia's pace spearhead

Starc, 35, confirmed that he will no longer play T20 internationals for Australia, though he remains available for Tests, ODIs, and domestic leagues, including the Indian Premier League

2nd T20: Bangladesh vs Netherlands Highlights - Bangla Tigers win by 9 wickets inside 14 Overs

Tanzid remained unbeaten on 54 off 40 balls, striking four boundaries and two sixes, while skipper Litton Das added a steady 18 not out.

T20 Tri-series: UAE vs Pakistan playing 11, timing, live streaming

The live streaming of the UAE vs Pakistan T20 tri-series match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India

IPL 2026: Rahul Dravid steps down as Rajasthan Royals head coach

As part of a recent structural review, Dravid was offered a wider position within the Royals' management. However, he has chosen not to take up the role.

Rohit to undergo Yo-Yo test today; no clarity on Kohli's fitness test

Rohit will undergo the Yo-Yo fitness test at Bengaluru's Centre of Excellence today. While Gill, Bumrah and others join him, there is still no clarity on when Kohli will take his pre-season tests

T20 Tri-series: Afghanistan vs Pakistan Playing 11, timing, live streaming

The live streaming of the Afghanistan vs Pakistan T20 tri-series match will be available on the FanCode app and website in India

Afghanistan vs Pakistan cricket rivalry: Why Rashid wants fans to keep clam

The reminder comes against the backdrop of the 2022 T20I in Sharjah, where Pakistan edged Afghanistan by one wicket in a tense finish. The result sparked clashes in the stands between rival supporters

Duleep Trophy 2025 Q/F: Batters help North, Central Zone dominate Day 1

Danish Malewar's unbeaten 198 was the biggest highlight of Day 1 action in the quarterfinals of the Duleep Trophy 2025

Cricket fans slam BCCI for not live-streaming Duleep Trophy 2025 matches

Duleep Trophy blackout has left followers frustrated, especially as several international players are in action, including Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, and Harshit Rana.