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India will be up against Sri Lanka in the Women's World Cup opener in Guwahati on Tuesday, September 30. The two co-hosts will begin what promises to be an intensely fought competition over 34 days, featuring 33 matches among eight strong teams. India have had a decent build-up for the tournament, having played a couple of warm-up games and had a grilling Australia series, which tested the Women in Blue's bench strength. On the other hand, Sri Lanka, who will play seven games at home, will be confident of good results as well in the tournament. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-sl-women-s-world-cup-2025-pitch-report-how-will-surface-at-barsapara-cricket-stadium-guwahati-play-2025-09-29-1010622

India are set to kick off their Women's ODI World Cup 2025 campaign on the opening day of the tournament on September 30 with a clash against Sri Lanka. The Women in Blue are hunting for their maiden senior ICC women's title after having suffered multiple heartbreaks in recent times. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/which-5-huge-records-smriti-mandhana-can-break-in-womens-odi-world-cup-2025-2025-09-29-1010616

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The 27-year-old wicketkeeper-batter Jaker Ali will continue to lead the Bangladesh T20 side after the Asia Cup in the three-match series against Afghanistan in Sharjah, starting Thursday, October 2. Jaker replaced regular skipper Litton Das, who injured himself in the training before the India game in the Asia Cup and missed the last two games of the tournament. Das still hasn't recovered and hence, Jaker, who impressed with his bowling changes and tactics, keeps the job. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jaker-ali-to-continue-as-bangladesh-captain-in-afghanistan-t20is-after-asia-cup-with-litton-das-ruled-out-2025-09-28-1010471

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma had a rare off-day during the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The star opener has been in brilliant form in the continental event as he had scored three consecutive fifties in the tournament before their final clash against Pakistan. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/which-3-huge-records-did-abhishek-sharma-fail-to-create-after-rare-off-show-during-ind-vs-pak-asia-cup-final-2025-09-28-1010470

Indian T20 vice-captain Shubman Gill became the leading run-getter in international cricket in 2025, surpassing Joe Root as he got off the mark in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan on Sunday, September 28, in Dubai. Gill required a couple of runs to get to the feat and did so on the first ball he faced, on the final ball of the first over, bowled by Shaheen Afridi as he surpassed Root's tally of 1,350 runs. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ind-vs-pak-shubman-gill-becomes-leading-run-getter-in-international-cricket-in-2025-surpasses-joe-root-asia-cup-final-2025-09-28-1010469

As India gears up to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai, young opener Abhishek Sharma is on the cusp of breaking several significant T20I records. The 24-year-old has been in scintillating form throughout the tournament, establishing himself as India’s leading run-scorer and drawing comparisons to some of the game’s biggest stars. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/abhishek-sharma-set-to-break-virat-kohli-s-all-time-india-record-in-asia-cup-2025-final-vs-pakistan-2025-09-27-1010352

Pakistan’s fast bowlers are unlikely to tone down their aggressive approach ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final against India, according to captain Salman Agha. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, Agha emphasised his support for his team’s intensity on the field, as long as players respect boundaries and avoid disrespecting opponents. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/not-to-have-handshakes-is-not-good-for-cricket-pakistan-captain-salman-agha-ahead-of-asia-cup-2025-final-2025-09-27-1010351

As India gears up to co-host the 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is brimming with optimism, hoping to finally lead her team past the final hurdle. Having fallen short in the finals of the Asia Cup 2024, Commonwealth Games 2022, and the 2020 T20 World Cup, India are yet to clinch a major title under her leadership, but the captain believes this could be the year they rewrite history. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/harmanpreet-kaur-expects-india-to-win-odi-world-cup-in-2025-2025-09-26-1010225

India's star opener Abhishek Sharma carried his Midas touch during the India vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, September 26. The star batter slammed his third consecutive fifty in the tournament but failed to convert it into a century yet again. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/abhishek-sharma-equals-rohit-sharma-mohammad-rizwans-world-record-during-asia-cup-clash-vs-sl-2025-09-26-1010224

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Pakistan and Bangladesh are in the middle of an exhilarating clash in Dubai in the ongoing Asia Cup. With a place in the final at stake, there is no margin for error for either of the teams. However, Pakistan's shoddy fielding was once again on display while defending the modest target of 136 runs as they missed out on an easy run-out chance in the fifth over of the innings. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-make-comedy-of-errors-miss-out-on-easy-run-out-chance-to-dismiss-saif-hassan-vs-bangladesh-watch-2025-09-25-1010076

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India defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs to qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final. They are the only unbeaten side in the ongoing tournament, but despite so, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side needs to address several issues that they need to fix before the summit clash. One would be the batting order, and the other would be their fielding. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-beat-bangladesh-to-reach-asia-cup-2025-final-several-issue-persists-in-batting-fielding-departments-2025-09-24-1009897

England men's team managing director Rob Key might have sealed Chris Woakes' future with the national team by confirming his presser that the veteran all-rounder wasn't in the side's immediate plans. Woakes didn't make England's 16-strong Ashes squad due to his injury, as the medical team determined that he wouldn't be able to participate in the series in time after suffering a shoulder injury during the fifth and final Test against India at the Oval. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/not-in-our-plans-at-all-rob-key-all-but-shuts-door-on-chris-woakes-s-potential-england-future-2025-09-24-1009888

India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is expected to play the upcoming two-Test series against the West Indies, despite a packed schedule that includes his ongoing participation in the T20 Asia Cup in the UAE. Should India reach the final, Bumrah will have just a three-day break before the first Test in Ahmedabad. However, the team management appears confident about his workload management and believes he would benefit from continued match practice. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jasprit-bumrah-confirms-his-availability-for-west-indies-series-manav-suthar-in-fray-2025-09-23-1009693

India batter Shreyas Iyer has reportedly communicated to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) that he will be stepping away from red-ball cricket for the foreseeable future due to recurring back stiffness and physical fatigue. The decision comes amid growing concerns over his long-term fitness and his ability to sustain the physical demands of the longer format. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shreyas-iyer-informs-bcci-of-break-from-red-ball-cricket-know-reasons-2025-09-23-1009689

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In a moving tribute to one of India’s most beloved musical icons, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a special program in memory of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The homage will take place during the opening ceremony of the Women’s World Cup on September 30 at Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/bcci-to-honour-zubeen-garg-at-womens-world-cup-opening-ceremony-in-guwahati-2025-09-21-1009328

At the end of the fourth over in the high-stakes India-Pakistan clash, Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf lost his cool and engaged in a heated exchange with Indian openers Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma. Frustration boiled over as Pakistan struggled with the ball, and Rauf’s emotions got the better of him after conceding 12 runs in the over.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/abhishek-sharma-launches-scathing-attack-on-haris-rauf-pakistan-bowler-loses-his-cool-watch-2025-09-21-1009325

India T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill and opener Abhishek Sharma took India to a flying start in the run chase of 172 against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Abhishek slammed Shaheen Shah Afridi for a six on the first ball of the innings, while Gill lined up Saim Ayub and Shaheen with his crunchy fours. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shubman-gill-gives-it-back-to-pakistan-says-ball-le-ke-aaja-to-shaheen-afridi-watch-2025-09-21-1009324

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Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by four wickets in the first match of the Super 4s of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. Be it with the bat or the ball, the Litton Das-led side produced a clinical performance in the middle to win two crucial points in the Super 4s.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-halt-sri-lanka-s-winning-streak-in-asia-cup-2025-win-bragging-rights-2025-09-20-1009195

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India won all three matches in the group stage of the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, finishing as the league leaders. In their first game of the Super 4s, the Surakumar Yadav-led side will host Pakistan on September 21 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Notably, the last time the arch-rivals faced each other, controversy broke out as the Indian players refused to shake hands with the Pakistanis. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/two-changes-india-likely-to-make-for-super-4-clash-against-pakistan-in-asia-cup-2025-2025-09-20-1009189

Courtesy of beating UAE, Pakistan and Oman, India have finished as Group A toppers in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side produced a cracking performance in their opening two games of the tournament, but against Oman, they were put to the test. More so, as the Suryakumar Yadav-led side wanted to try out various options in the middle.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2025-check-india-other-teams-schedule-in-super-4s-2025-09-20-1009063

Oman became only the second associate nation in T20I history to record a 50-plus partnership against India. Previously, Afghanistan registered the feet when they were an associate nation. Currently, Oman is the only associate nation on that list. Openers Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem impressed with a composed 56-run opening stand, showing great maturity at the crease. Their partnership was eventually broken when Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Jatinder for 32. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/oman-batters-create-history-against-india-in-asia-cup-2025-2025-09-19-1009060

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan in their final league game of the Asia Cup 2025. It was a must-win game for the Rashid Khan-led side, but they weren’t clinical with the ball and that led to a six-wicket defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The Lankan Lions, on the other hand, were put under pressure at one point, but opener Kusal Mendis was composed and clinical to win the game for the team. With the win, Sri Lanka finished as the league leader of Group B. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/t20-world-cup-semi-finalists-afghanistan-ruled-out-of-group-stage-in-asia-cup-sri-lanka-progress-2025-09-18-1008894

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is contemplating disciplinary action against the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for breaching several regulations before their Asia Cup 2025 match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The game, held on Wednesday, was delayed after Pakistan protested the ICC’s refusal to remove match referee Andy Pycroft. The ICC has sent a formal email to the PCB citing “misconduct” and multiple violations of the Players and Match Officials Area (PMOA) protocol. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-considers-action-against-pakistan-for-violating-tournament-protocols-in-asia-cup-2025-2025-09-18-1008889

Mohammad Nabi etched his name in the history books by becoming the first Afghanistan cricketer to cross the 6000-run mark in international cricket. The 40-year-old veteran achieved the milestone during the must-win Asia Cup 2025 group-stage clash against Sri Lanka in Sheikh Zayed Stadium at Abu Dhabi. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mohammad-nabi-becomes-first-afghanistan-cricketer-to-register-massive-milestone-also-smacks-five-sixes-vs-sri-lanka-2025-09-18-1008886

Ahead of the Super Four tie against Pakistan, the Men in Blue have an opportunity to try out Arshdeep, Harshit, Jitesh and Rinku from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/ygx8qVj via IFTTT

Former PCB chairman and ex-captain Ramiz Raja has strongly criticised ICC match referee Andy Pycroft, accusing him of bias towards the Indian cricket team in the wake of Pakistan’s controversial Asia Cup encounter against India in Dubai. The row, which initially stemmed from a post-match handshake incident, has now escalated into a wider dispute involving accusations of partiality and miscommunication. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ramiz-raja-slams-andy-pycroft-for-bias-towards-india-evidence-tells-different-story-2025-09-18-1008706

Sachin Yadav made the headlines after his maiden qualification for the World Athletics Championship, which is currently going on in Tokyo. With a throw of 83.67 metres in the qualification, Sachin placed in his name in the finals of the tournament. He became the second Indian after two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra to progress to the final.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/other/who-is-sachin-yadav-second-indian-after-neeraj-chopra-qualified-for-world-athletics-championship-2025-09-17-1008702

Jacob Bethell etched his name into England cricket history by becoming the youngest player ever to captain the national team in an international match. At 21 years and 329 days old, Bethell took charge in the first T20I of the three-match series against Ireland in Dublin, marking his debut as England’s skipper. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/jacob-bethell-creates-history-england-beat-ireland-in-first-t20i-2025-09-17-1008693

New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia, set to be held in Mount Maunganui on October 1, 3, and 4. Santner, recovering from abdominal surgery, has failed to regain full fitness in time for the series. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mitchell-santner-ruled-out-new-zealand-announce-squad-new-captain-for-t20i-series-vs-australia-2025-09-16-1008517

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The islanders hand the East Asian side its 14th consecutive defeat in the tournament from Live Cricket Scores, Cricket News, Analysis, Results & More | The Hindu https://ift.tt/K7tBdpQ via IFTTT

The International Cricket Council is unlikely to accept the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) demand to remove match referee Andy Pycroft from the Asia Cup 2025 despite the board threatening to boycott its upcoming match against the UAE, Cricbuzz reported. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/icc-unlikely-to-accept-pcbs-demand-of-removing-match-referee-despite-boycott-threat-from-pakistan-2025-09-15-1008332

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Ahead of the marquee clash against India, Pakistan captain Salman Agha spoke about the importance of playing an aggressive brand of cricket. That was arguably the goal, but Pakistan were not prepared for India’s bowling unit. Saim Ayub, touted as the next big thing in Pakistan cricket, departed for a golden duck. It was his second golden duck as the 23-year-old also failed to open his tally in the previous match against Oman. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pakistan-no-match-for-india-as-men-in-blue-embarrass-arch-rivals-in-asia-cup-2025-2025-09-14-1008182

Australia defeated India by eight wickets in the opening ODI of the three-match series at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur. With the ODI World Cup approaching, it was a crucial chance for Harmanpreet Kaur’s side to make a statement against a strong contender. However, India faltered significantly in the middle overs, especially with their bowling, as none of their strategies came together effectively. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/australia-hand-embarrassing-defeat-to-india-at-home-ahead-of-odi-world-cup-2025-2025-09-14-1008179

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Appearing on India TV's iconic show Aap Ki Adalat, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami opened up on the 'lala' tag given to him in the Indian cricket team. Shami, speaking to the India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma, opened up on Kohli calling him 'lazy'. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/shami-defends-himself-in-aap-ki-adalat-against-kohlis-lazy-remark-fast-bowler-runs-the-most-2025-09-13-1008049

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South Africa have been dealt a setback ahead of the second T20I against England. Senior spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the series due to a groin injury, as Cricket South Africa confirmed on Friday, September 12. The 35-year-old will miss the final two matches of the three-game series, with left-arm spinner Bjorn Fortuin named as his replacement. The 30-year-old returned to the squad after last featuring in a T20I in September 2024. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/keshav-maharaj-ruled-out-of-t20i-series-vs-england-south-africa-announce-replacement-2025-09-12-1007966

Bangladesh picked up a comfortable seven-wicket win in their opening game of the Asia Cup 2025. The bowlers kept the Hong Kong batters in check in the first innings, as Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib and Rishad Hussain clinched two wickets each. The Yasim Murtaza-led side struggled to get going in the powerplay, but after that, Nizakat Khan played a good knock of 42 runs, which helped the side post 143 runs in the first innings. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/bangladesh-finally-beat-hong-kong-in-t20is-after-embarrassing-loss-11-years-ago-2025-09-11-1007834

Star spinner Kuldeep Yadav produced a brilliant performance in India’s opening game of the Asia Cup against UAE. It didn’t take captain Suryakumar Yadav to realise that the surface was on the slower side, and he used the spinners heavily in the middle. Part-time pacer Shivam Dube also proved impactful. However, it was Kuldeep who decimated the UAE’s batting unit, picking up four wickets, while conceding only seven runs in 2.1 overs.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kuldeep-yadav-surpasses-ravi-ashwin-joins-yuzvendra-chahal-in-elite-t20i-list-2025-09-11-1007825

A game of a total of 12.5 overs, with England being tasked to chase down 69 off five of them in wet conditions at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff, just felt a bit bizarre, given multiple inspections were held to sneak in a few overs somehow to get the game. England eventually fell short by 14 runs but what else could they have done, given they had to go after the bowling from the word go, requiring 14 runs per over. Phil Salt's dismissal off the first ball of the innings, when he creamed it straight to the deep square leg fielder, pretty much summed up the contest. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-edge-england-in-rain-marred-opener-in-cardiff-go-1-0-up-in-t20i-series-2025-09-11-1007680

India registered a cakewalk win over the UAE at lightning speed in their Asia Cup 2025 opener at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Asked to chase just 58 in their first Group A clash, the Men in Blue hunted down the target in just 4.3 overs on the back of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-miss-out-on-england-s-historic-chase-record-despite-speedy-win-over-uae-in-asia-cup-2025-2025-09-10-1007659

The Asia Cup 2025 kicked off on September 9 with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in the opening Group B clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/why-is-asia-cup-2025-taking-place-in-the-uae-despite-indian-being-official-hosts-explained-2025-09-09-1007479

Hong Kong created a major unwanted record in their Asia Cup 2025 Group B clash against Afghanistan on Tuesday, September 9. Hong Kong, looking for their first win in the history of the tournament, have registered an all-time unwanted feat in the Asia Cup in the clash at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/hong-kong-create-unwanted-record-in-the-field-during-asia-cup-2025-clash-against-afghanistan-2025-09-09-1007474

All-rounder Azmatuallah Omarzai created history by smacking the fastest half-century for Afghanistan in T20I cricket. In the Asia Cup opener against Hong Kong, the 25-year-old completed his half-century in just 20 deliveries and, in total, made 53 runs off 21 balls. Even though the opener Sadiqullah Atal looked flawless for the majority of the match, the Afghans were in trouble at one point as the batters failed to execute. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/azmatullah-omarzai-scripts-history-for-afghanistan-in-asia-cup-opener-vs-hong-kong-2025-09-09-1007467

Nottingham Forest FC parted ways with manager Nuno Espirito Santo after a year and eight months in the job. The Club confirmed late Monday evening regarding relieving Nuno from his duties just three games into the new season. "Nottingham Forest Football Club confirms that, following recent circumstances, Nuno Espírito Santo has today been relieved of his duties as head coach,” the club statement, released in the early hours of Tuesday morning, read. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/nottingham-forest-sack-manager-nuno-espirito-santo-2025-09-09-1007322

Multi-skilled and all-rounders remain a key part of India's T20 setup, and bowling coach Morne Morkel feels the likes of Shivam Dube can bowl four overs, which gives the Indian team a cushion when it comes to bowling options, as they prepare themselves for the T20 World Cup 2026. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/important-to-see-shivam-dube-can-bowl-four-overs-india-bowling-coach-ahead-of-asia-cup-2025-2025-09-08-1007311

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Monday announced the match officials for the group stages of the upcoming Men's Asia Cup, which gets underway from September 9 in the UAE. The tournament returns to the T20I format and acts as a key preparatory event for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/match-officials-for-india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2025-fixture-announced-check-details-2025-09-08-1007306

Mohammad Nawaz wreaked havoc against Afghanistan in the tri-series final at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium as he took a hat trick in the clash on Sunday, September 7. Nawaz put the Afghanistan batters in major trouble with his brilliant bowling outing in the defence of 141.  source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mohammad-nawaz-creates-history-with-hat-trick-in-tri-series-final-against-afghanistan-2025-09-07-1007147

England have shattered India's ODI world record with their huge win over South Africa in the third ODI of the home series. The Three Lions defeated the Proteas by a record margin of 342 runs in the dead rubber at the Rose Bowl, Southampton, as they shot the Proteas out for just 72. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/england-break-indias-odi-world-record-register-biggest-win-in-format-against-south-africa-2025-09-07-1007142

Ahead of the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup, slated to begin on September 9, Sanju Samson’s spot in the playing XI is in doubt. The keeper-batter has done a commendable job in the 42 T20Is he has played in his career, scoring 861 runs at a strike rate of 152.38. However, in the past year, the numbers got better as the Kerala cricketer smacked three centuries in the shortest format and built some sensational partnerships with the opening partner Abhishek Sharma. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/india-never-lost-a-t20i-match-when-sanju-samson-achieved-this-milestone-did-you-know-2025-09-06-1007028

After thrashing China in their final Super Four match at the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, India coach Craig Fulton stated that the Indian players are in a good place ahead of the final against the defending champions South Korea. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/hockey/indian-players-in-good-place-ahead-of-asia-cup-final-coach-craig-fulton-after-china-win-2025-09-06-1007024

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England have added all-rounder Sam Curran to their squads for the T20I series against South Africa and Ireland, while resting Ben Duckett, who has looked out of sorts of late. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/eng-vs-sa-england-add-sam-curran-to-t20i-squads-as-ben-duckett-rested-2025-09-05-1006901

Daniel Levy has stepped down as executive chairman of Tottenham Hotspur after more than two decades in charge. Levy, who joined the club in 2001, leaves following Tottenham’s recent Europa League victory, their first trophy in 17 years. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/football/daniel-levy-ends-24-year-run-as-tottenham-hotspur-executive-chairman-2025-09-04-1006736

Australia’s Test captain Pat Cummins has revealed doubts over his participation in the upcoming Ashes opener, scheduled for November 21 in Perth. The fast bowler is currently managing a lumbar bone stress injury that threatens to sideline him from crucial matches ahead of the high-profile series against England. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pat-cummins-faces-race-against-time-to-be-fit-for-ashes-opener-in-perth-2025-09-04-1006733

In a contest that swung wildly in the final stages, Kamindu Mendis emerged as the unlikely hero, lifting Sri Lanka to a stunning victory against Zimbabwe in a high-scoring clash. His unbeaten 41 off just 16 balls turned what looked like a certain defeat into a commanding win with five deliveries to spare. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/kamindu-mendis-late-fireworks-seal-dramatic-win-for-sri-lanka-over-zimbabwe-2025-09-03-1006553

A gripping encounter between India and South Korea in the Super Four stage of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 ended in a 2-2 stalemate, keeping the race to the final wide open. Playing in front of a packed home crowd at the Bihar Sports University Hockey Stadium, India showed resilience after trailing, with Mandeep Singh’s late goal ensuring a point for the Men in Blue. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/hockey/asia-cup-hockey-2025-india-hold-south-korea-to-2-2-draw-in-thrilling-super-4-encounter-2025-09-03-1006542

In what could mark a historic first for Australian cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin is in advanced discussions to potentially feature in the upcoming season of the Big Bash League (BBL), making him the first high-profile Indian cricketer to participate in the premier T20 competition. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/ravi-ashwin-to-play-in-bbl-star-spinner-in-talks-with-cricket-australia-melbourne-franchise-2025-09-02-1006365

South Africa stunned England in the first ODI, winning the match by seven wickets at Headingley, Leeds. The Temba Bavuma-led side was closing in on a ten-wicket victory, but three late wickets ruined their chances of joining India in an all-time record list. Notably, in the first ODI of the series at the Oval in 2022, the Rohit Sharma-led side bundled England to 110 runs in the first innings. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/south-africa-miss-out-on-india-s-all-time-record-despite-staggering-win-vs-england-in-first-odi-2025-09-02-1006360

Australian speedster Mitchell Starc has called time on his T20I career on Tuesday, September 2. Starc confirmed that Tests remain his priority and wants to give himself every chance to play in the 2027 ODI World Cup, two years from now and hence stepping away from the international T20Is was the "best way forward." Starc, who represented Australia in 65 T20Is, last played in the format in the T20 World Cup last year with his final game being against India in the Super Eight. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/mitchell-starc-announces-t20i-retirement-sets-sight-on-2027-odi-world-cup-participation-2025-09-02-1006215

UAE captain Muhammad Waseem shattered Indian icon Rohit Sharma's world record during his team's tri-series clash against Afghanistan on Monday, September 1. Waseem played a strong 67-run knock from 37 balls in the clash at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in the series that also involves Pakistan. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/muhammad-waseem-breaks-rohit-sharma-s-world-record-surpasses-guptill-during-tri-series-clash-vs-afghanistan-2025-09-01-1006208

India steamrolled a no-match Kazakhstan in the last Pool stage match of the Hockey Asia Cup 2025 with a huge 15-0 win on Monday, September 1. The Indians made Kazakhstan clueless, with three players scoring hat-tricks in the game at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium in Bihar. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/hockey/india-steamroll-minnows-kazakhstan-15-0-in-final-hockey-asia-cup-2025-pool-game-ahead-of-super-fours-2025-09-01-1006201

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Captain Nitish Rana played a brilliant hand as he led West Delhi Lions beat Central Delhi Kings in the final of the Delhi Premier League 2025 on Sunday, August 31. Rana scored an unbeaten 79 from 49 balls to help his team chase down 174 in the final to win the first title in the league. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/nitish-rana-leads-west-delhi-lions-to-dpl-2025-title-with-victory-over-central-delhi-kings-2025-08-31-1006075

Pathum Nissanka continued his golden run as he slammed his seventh ODI century during the second match against Zimbabwe in Harare. Nissanka scored 122 off 136 balls as the Lankan Lions chased down 278 against the Chevrons at Harare Sports Club with five wickets in hand on Sunday, August 31. source https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/pathum-nissanka-s-century-in-zim-vs-sl-2nd-odi-leads-sri-lanka-seal-first-away-series-win-since-2019-2025-08-31-1006068