T20I Tri-Series: UAE, Pakistan, and Afghanistan eye dress rehearsal before Asia Cup

IANS | August 28, 2025 7:34 PM

Sharjah, Aug 28 (IANS) The T20I Tri-Series, featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and host United Arab Emirates (UAE), kicks off on Friday as a perfect dress rehearsal for the Asia Cup 2025, bringing together three ambitious nations at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The three teams will battle in a double round-robin format from August 29 to September 7, with the top two teams advancing to the final just two days before the continental showpiece begins.

Sanju Samson continues strong Asia Cup preparation with another fifty in KCL

IANS | August 28, 2025 7:12 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 28 (IANS) Amidst chatter on whether Sanju Samson will retain his place in India’s playing eleven for the upcoming Asia Cup, the wicketkeeper-batter has continued his prolific preparation for the multi-nation event by hitting a quickfire fifty in the ongoing Kerala Cricket League (KCL).

Wolves sign Girona defender Ladislav Krejci on initial loan deal

IANS | August 28, 2025 5:55 PM

Wolverhampton, Aug 28 (IANS) Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the loan signing of Girona defender Ladislav Krejci, who becomes the first Czech player in the club’s history. The 26-year-old central defender, who can also play in midfield, brings experience from close to 250 career performances, and will automatically become a permanent Old Gold player until 2030, should certain clauses be triggered.

FIH confirms, Pakistan men's team to make Pro League debut in 2025-26 season

IANS | August 28, 2025 5:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) Pakistan men’s hockey team are set to feature in the FIH Pro League for the first time after accepting an invitation to participate in the upcoming 2025-26 season, the International Hockey Federation (FIH) said on Thursday. The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), facing financial issues, fulfilled the requirement for joining the Pro League after the sport's governing body extended the earlier-given deadline.