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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially clarified its position on the handshake policy for the upcoming India vs Pakistan ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 clash. The much-anticipated match will be played in Colombo on October 5, but unlike past encounters, there will be no customary handshakes or joint team gestures. This comes in the wake …

The Women’s World Cup 2025 witnessed a stunning performance from Bangladesh as they handed Pakistan a humiliating seven-wicket defeat in Colombo on October 2. This result came as a major reality check for Pakistan, who are preparing for a crucial clash against India in the coming days. Bangladesh’s Rubya Haider Jhelik starred with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 54, while …

The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, hosted in India, was meant to be a celebration of women’s cricket and sporting excellence. However, it quickly became embroiled in controversy after former Pakistan captain Sana Mir made a politically sensitive remark during commentary. CWC 2025: Sana Mir draws widespread criticism for politicizing cricket with Azad Kashmir during PAK-W vs BAN-W game While …

Afghanistan and Bangladesh will clash in a highly anticipated three-match T20I series starting October 2, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the UAE. This series immediately follows the 2025 Asia Cup, where both sides competed in the same group, with Bangladesh edging Afghanistan by 8 runs in a closely fought encounter. The series promises high-intensity cricket as both teams …

Adar Poonawalla, the CEO of the Serum Institute of India, has emerged as the clear frontrunner to acquire the hugely popular Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), marking a potential seismic shift in the league’s ownership landscape. The news follows reports that the current owner, United Spirits Limited (USL), a subsidiary of Diageo, has put the team …

India’s bowlers stamped their authority on Day 1 of the first Test against the West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. Choosing to bat first, the West Indies struggled from the outset against disciplined lines and lengths from India’s pace duo. Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah ran through the top and middle order with clinical precision. Siraj’s ability to …

After the inaugural ILT20 players’ auction held on October 1, 2025, all six franchises have finalized their squads for the fourth season with a mix of international stars, emerging UAE talent, and promising associate nation players. IPL Auction Season 4 Retentions & Surprises Retentions such as Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (Abu Dhabi Knight Riders), Johnson Charles, Tim Southee (Sharjah Warriorz) …

Kuldeep Yadav, India’s key left-arm wrist spinner, produced an exceptional delivery to get rid of West Indies’ top-order batter, Shai Hope, on Day 1 of the Ahmedabad Test. The ball came at a crucial time, as the West Indies were looking to stabilize their innings. After a few overs of pressure from India’s pace attack, Kuldeep came into the attack …

The three-match Afghanistan vs Bangladesh T20I series begins on October 2, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This three-match series promises an intense battle between two evenly matched teams, both eager to bounce back after underwhelming campaigns in the Asia Cup. With the slow and spin-friendly conditions in Sharjah, strategy and discipline are expected to play a decisive role. Afghanistan banking on …

The inaugural ILT20 2025 auction in Dubai delivered several surprises, but none bigger than the absence of a buyer for veteran Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin. Entering the auction with the highest base price of $120,000, Ashwin was expected to attract attention from multiple franchises. However, he went unsold in the first round and subsequently pulled his name from later bidding …