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India and the United States are exploring ways to tap Myanmar’s rare earth reserves, with New Delhi reportedly in talks with a powerful rebel group and Washington considering working with either opposing side of the country’s civil war, as they seek to diversify their sources for the crucial minerals. But analysts say their plans face formidable challenges, including risks from …

Pakistan booked their place in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2025 with a convincing 41-run victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on Wednesday, September 17. The win not only secured Pakistan’s progression but also set up another clash with arch-rivals India at the Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan’s group stage drama against India still fresh …

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) has unveiled a Casual Playing Agreement, a groundbreaking contract model designed to help the Black Caps retain their biggest stars while accommodating the booming demand of franchise cricket worldwide. The arrangement allows players to feature regularly in global leagues but ensures their commitment to New Zealand for high-profile series and major ICC events, including the 2026 …

The Asia Cup 2025 faced an unexpected controversy on Wednesday when Pakistan’s clash with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai was delayed by an hour. PCB’s protest over Andy Pycroft causes match delay against UAE The delay stemmed from the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s protest against the appointment of match referee Andy Pycroft, who had been at the center …

The West Indies have unveiled a new-look squad for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Nepal in Sharjah, with left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein handed the captaincy. The series, starting on September 27, will mark the first time Hosein leads the senior men’s side across formats. Fresh faces headline West Indies’ squad The 15-member squad carries a strong mix of youth …

Barbados Royals defeated Guyana Amazon Warriors by three wickets in a thrilling final at Providence Stadium on September 17, 2025, claiming their third consecutive Women’s Caribbean Premier League title in dramatic fashion. The final showcased exactly why cricket remains the Caribbean’s most beloved sport as two powerhouse teams battled until the very last ball. Aaliyah Alleyne emerged as the undisputed hero …

West Indies all-rounder Rovman Powell has selected his all-time T20 XI, and it features a formidable core of four Indian players. The team, which Powell revealed in a video on the Barbados Royals’ Instagram page, is a mix of power-hitters, strategic geniuses, and world-class bowlers from around the globe. Notably, it includes India’s most successful white-ball captains, MS Dhoni and Rohit …

At the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 18, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will lock horns in a winner-takes-all Group B encounter of Asia Cup 2025. Sri Lanka have been imperious so far, posting consecutive victories over Bangladesh and Hong Kong to sit atop the table with four points and a net run rate of +1.546. Led by …

In a must-win Asia Cup T20 2025 clash at Dubai, the United Arab Emirates sent Pakistan in to bat after winning the toss. The Men in Green stumbled early, losing both openers cheaply as the score read 9/2 within the third over. Fakhar Zaman and Salman Ali Agha then tried to steady the innings with a 61-run partnership for the …

Saim Ayub’s nightmare run in the Asia Cup 2025 showed no signs of ending as he bagged yet another duck. The Pakistan opener fell cheaply against UAE in Dubai, continuing his poor form. This was his third consecutive duck in the tournament as he was dismissed for duck in his previous two games against India and man respectively. Pakistan’s hopes …