Cricket

PCB considers complaint against Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Super 4 clash: Report

Asia Cup 2025 controversy is still continuing as PCB is considering a formal complaint against India captain Suryakumar Yadav over no handshake and political remarks in post-match presentation. The board unsuccessfully tried to remove match referee Andy Pycroft ahead of Pakistan’s UAE clash, but failed.

India opener Pratika Rawal shares insights on mindset and team goals before World Cup 2025

India opener Pratika Rawal recently opened up on her mindset for the upcoming ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup. She also talked about her partnership with Smriti Mandhana, leadership, and balancing academics with cricket among other things.

Pakistan releases video of Pycroft apologising, but ICC has a rebuttal story to tell

The ICC has refuted the Pakistan Cricket Board’s statement, stating that its claims about match referee Andy Pycroft apologising to the team have been wrongly presented.

Murali Kartik, Harsha Bhogle take dig at Pakistan after Asia Cup boycott threat fails: 'It makes you look weak'

Former Indian cricketer Murali Kartik and famous broadcaster Harsha Bhogle slammed Pakistan Cricket Board after its Asia Cup boycott threat ended in a compromise.

Pycroft’s ‘miscommunication’ apology and Pakistan’s Asia Cup boycott that never happened

Amid boycott threats and claims of bias, Pakistan’s Asia Cup standoff with the ICC unravelled behind closed doors. Here’s what sources revealed as the PCB settled for a result it hadn’t hoped for.

Timeline: How Pakistan's boycott theatrics failed after handshake controversy post India match

The Asia Cup 2025 descended into high drama after India refused to shake hands with Pakistan in Dubai. From boycott threats to ICC’s firm stand on match referee Andy Pycroft, here’s a full timeline of Pakistan’s failed protest.

Pakistan set up virtual Asia Cup semifinal against arch-rivals India with big win over UAE

Pakistan defeated UAE by 41 runs in their last group stage match of the Asia Cup 2025, setting up a Super 4 clash against India. Shaheen Afridi’s unbeaten 29 and a strong bowling performance powered Pakistan to victory.

Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant century powers India to 102-run win over Australia in 2nd Women ODI

Smriti Mandhana’s brilliant 117 powered India Women to a 102-run win over Australia in the 2nd ODI at Mullanpur, levelling the three-match series 1-1. India posted 292 before bowling out Australia for 190, with Kranti Goud and Deepti Sharma starring with the ball.

Pakistan's Asia Cup withdrawal drama: PCB claims Andy Pycroft apologises to Pakistan team

PAK vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board has backed down from its boycott threat after failing to convince the ICC to remove match referee Andy Pycroft. The team has reached the Dubai International Stadium, ending hours of uncertainty over their participation. PCB now claims that Pycroft has apologised to team manager and captain.

Pakistan reportedly send second letter to ICC over Pycroft as uncertainty continues over Asia Cup match

The uncertainty over PAK vs UAE match in Asia Cup 2025 continues as Pakistan have sent a second letter to ICC complaining against match referee Andy Pycroft.

Yousuf drags Pathan into argument as he refuses to apologise for 'Suarkumar' remarks: 'Why were Indian media praising Irfan...'

Former Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Yousuf showed no remorse after calling India captain Suryakumar Yadav a 'pig', citing Irfan Pathan’s comments on Shahid Afridi in his defence.

How things unravelled for Pakistan after handshake controversy, forcing them to settle for compromise

A gaffe by a Pakistan Cricket Board employee left the board red-faced at the ICC, as it is reportedly ready to withdraw its Asia Cup boycott threat and play the match against the UAE after a compromise was reached.

Fear of heavy sanctions from ICC may force PCB to play in Asia Cup despite press conference cancellation

Despite the ICC rejecting its demands, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is unable to walk the talk on boycotting the UAE match in Asia Cup 2025 as it reportedly fears heavy punishment from the Jay Shah-led global body.

Improved Bangladesh pip Afghanistan in thriller to keep Asia Cup Group B wide open

Tanzid Hasan's 31-ball 52 lited Bangladesh to a competitive 154/5 in their must-win clash against Afghanistan before match-winning spells from spinners Nasum Ahmed (2/11) and Rishad Hossain (2/18) as well as pacer Mustafizur Rahman ensured Afghanistan fell marginally short.