Asia Cup: Rauf, Shah in for Pakistan as UAE elect to field in must-win match

IANS | September 17, 2025 8:59 PM

Dubai, Sep 17 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates won the toss and elected to field first against Pakistan in match 10 of group A of Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams have made a few changes. As for Pakistan, Haris Rauf replaces Sufiyan Muqeem, and Khushdil Shah comes in for Faheem Ashraf.

When Modiji became Prime Minister, I began winning: PV Sindhu

IANS | September 17, 2025 3:19 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) On Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday, Indian badminton ace PV Sindhu not only wished and prayed for his good health and happiness but also for the continued progress of the nation under his guidance.

Confident that Cummins is going to partake in the Ashes, says McDonald

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Australia head coach Andrew McDonald said he remains confident of skipper Pat Cummins playing a significant role in the upcoming Ashes series, despite currently being sidelined with a lumbar bone stress issue that flared up during the Test tour of the West Indies.

Asia Cup: Richie Richardson likely to officiate Pakistan–UAE clash, say sources

IANS | September 17, 2025 2:48 AM

Dubai, Sep 17 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly convinced the International Cricket Council (ICC) to make a change in the match officials set to officiate their upcoming Asia Cup match against the United Arab Emirates, with West Indies' Richie Richardson expected to step in as match referee in place of Andy Pycroft, sources said on Tuesday.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh beat Afghanistan by eight runs to stay alive in tournament

IANS | September 17, 2025 12:33 AM

Abu Dhabi, Sep 17 (IANS) A fighting half-century by Tanzid Hasan and superb bowling by Mustafizur Rahman took centre stage as Bangladesh players held their nerves to beat Afghanistan by eight runs in a Group B encounter of the Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.