Asia Cup

Tilak unlocks common sense

Bangladesh cricket, in particular, must take note.
1 October 2025, 01:59 AM

'Big issue': Simmons resorts to Litton excuse after Bangladesh’s bizarre batting collapse

The 11-run defeat might suggest a close contest, but in truth, the Tigers were out of it long before Rishad Hossain’s late blows narrowed the margin.
26 September 2025, 05:02 AM

Spirit slips away

When politics overshadows the game, cricket itself is the ultimate loser.
26 September 2025, 02:00 AM

Spotting chinks in India's armour

Asking in which areas India are ahead almost seems redundant. The real question is: in which areas are they not?
23 September 2025, 03:00 AM

Cricket caught behind in rhetoric

A simple gesture of formality withheld can snowball into a storm, and India captain Suryakumar Yadav is learning that lesson the hard way in the ongoing Asia Cup..As eternal rivals India and Pakistan are set for a rematch after a week in their first Super Four fixture, what should have bee
21 September 2025, 03:00 AM

Akram tells Pakistan, India to forget noise and 'enjoy' Asia Cup clash

Pace bowling great Wasim Akram has urged Pakistan and India's cricketers to ignore the noise and enjoy the game when they meet in a highly charged Asia Cup T20 match on Sunday.
13 September 2025, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Who hold the statistical edge?

Litton Das-led Bangladesh face Charith Asalanka’s Sri Lanka tonight (8:30 pm Bangladesh time) in an Asia Cup encounter at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
13 September 2025, 04:20 AM

Afghan star Rashid notes ‘unusual’ Asia Cup arrangements with caution

A veteran of franchise leagues worldwide, Rashid framed it as part of cricket’s modern grind.
9 September 2025, 10:36 AM

Asia Cup T20 records: Key stats ahead of 2025 edition

As the T20 format returns for the first time since 2022, here are some of the standout records from past editions:
8 September 2025, 13:54 PM

Bangladesh’s Masudur to officiate in India-Pakistan match

Bangladeshi umpires Masudur Rahman and Gazi Sohel are set to officiate in the forthcoming Asia Cup, with the former being named as an on-field umpire in the high-voltage India-Pakistan encounter in the group-stage.
8 September 2025, 09:12 AM

First India-Pakistan match since conflict fires up Asia Cup

A blockbuster between India and Pakistan headlines the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday as they face off for the first time in cricket since the military conflict in May.
7 September 2025, 10:00 AM

2025 Men's Asia Cup: All squads

The tournament will run from September 9–28.
7 September 2025, 06:58 AM

Tigers are in better shape now, says departing Wood 

Bangladesh’s outgoing specialised power-hitting coach Julian Wood believes that the team is now in a much better shape compared to a month ago and he is expecting the Tigers to challenge their opponents and get good results in the upcoming Asia Cup T20, scheduled to start on September 9 in the UAE.
3 September 2025, 13:38 PM

Asia Cup match timings changed to counter UAE heat

The starting time of 18 out of 19 matches in the upcoming Asia Cup have been pushed back by 30 minutes, announced the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) in a press release on Saturday.
30 August 2025, 13:25 PM

Losing to Netherlands won’t be a setback, claims Litton

Bangladesh Twenty20 International captain Litton Das said that he is not worried about what could happen if his side slips up against Netherlands in the upcoming three-match series so close to the Asia Cup, claiming that the type of cricket the team plays is more important to him than the outcome.
28 August 2025, 12:42 PM

Afghanistan unveil squad for Asia Cup

Afghanistan have announced their Asia Cup squad mixed with seasoned campaigners and emerging players all set to be led by their star player Rashid Khan.
24 August 2025, 04:48 AM

Realistic Lipu plays it safe for Asia Cup squad

On Friday, chief selector Gazi Ashraf Hossain Lipu achieved what many of his predecessors couldn't do – announce a Bangladesh squad for a tournament without much uproar.
24 August 2025, 02:00 AM

India clarifies sports policy with Pakistan ahead of Asia Cup

India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued new guidelines on sporting ties with Pakistan, confirming that while there will be no bilateral contests, athletes from both nations can compete against each other in multilateral tournaments.
21 August 2025, 15:02 PM

‘We are going to the Asia Cup to be champions’

Bangladesh batter Jaker Ali Anik said that he and the team have set their sights on winning the Asia Cup, slated to begin in September in the UAE.
18 August 2025, 08:26 AM

No Babar, Rizwan in Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad

Pakistan have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, excluding veteran stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.
17 August 2025, 07:46 AM