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.

Host India to face UAE, Sri Lanka & Nepal after World Junior C’ships Mixed Team redraw

IANS | September 17, 2025 8:16 PM

New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Host India will face the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Sri Lanka, and Nepal in the BWF World Junior Championships Mixed Team event, following a group stage redraw on Wednesday. The withdrawal of the Cook Islands prompted the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to reshuffle the field for the current 36 countries participating in the tournament, also known as the Suhandinata Cup.

Smriti Mandhana slams second fastest women’s ODI ton by Indian batter

IANS | September 17, 2025 4:05 PM

New Chandigarh, Sep 17 (IANS) Vice-captain Smriti Mandhana registered the second-fastest century by an Indian batter in women’s ODIs when she reached the three-figure mark in 77 balls against Australia in the second match of the ongoing series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.