Dubai, Sep 15 (IANS) Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has expressed his disappointment after Indian players snubbed members of his team by declining to engage in the customary post-match handshakes following their Asia Cup Group A clash on Sunday, saying his team had expected the gesture regardless of the result.“We were ready to shake hands. Disappointed the opposition didn’t do that,” Hesson said in the post-match press conference, stressing that Pakistan viewed the handshake as a traditi…

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s post-match tribute to the country’s armed forces after his side’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 has drawn widespread praise across social media. Fans lauded the skipper for dedicating the victory to the armed forces and the families affected by the recent Pahalgam terror attack.“We stand with the families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack and express our solidarity. We want to dedicate today’s win …

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Top spinner Kuldeep Yadav delivered a game-changing spell in India’s seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup, finishing with figures of 3-18. Speaking after the match, the left-arm wrist-spinner said the secret to his dominance was nothing extraordinary — just sticking to the basics.“Nothing much, to be honest. I just try to keep things simple and execute the plans I have. I focus on who’s batting at the crease, what their strengths are, and…

Dubai, Sep 14 (IANS) Skipper Suryakumar Yadav celebrated his 35th birthday in style by hitting an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls to guide India to a clinical seven-wicket win over Pakistan in a marquee Group A clash of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.Chasing 128, India cruised to victory with 25 balls to spare, which showed how much superior they were as compared to Pakistan in all aspects of the game. After the chase was over, Suryakumar and Shiva…

Tuticorin (T.N.), Sep 14 (IANS) Athletes from the host state Tamil Nadu established their authority on the final day of Kadal Kondattam, India’s premier ocean sports festival, with a clean sweep of medals in all categories of Kitesurfing and Sea Swimming competitions here on Sunday. With this superb performance, Tamil Nadu built on their 21-medal haul from the previous day, clinching all 12 medals at stake on Sunday, concluding the festival in emphatic style.The day featured Kitesurfing Men’…

Dubai, Sep 14 (IANS) Suryakumar Yadav celebrated his 35th birthday in style by hitting an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls to guide India to a clinical seven-wicket win over Pakistan in a marquee Group A clash of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday.Chasing 128 was always going to be an easy ask, and India cruised to victory with 25 balls to spare. It was a game where the reigning T20 World Cup champions showed how much superior they were compared to Pakistan …

Dubai, Sep 14 (IANS) Suryakumar Yadav celebrated his 35th birthday in style by hitting an unbeaten 47 off 37 balls to guide India to a clinical seven-wicket win over Pakistan in a marquee Group A clash of the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday.Earlier, India’s spin-heavy strategy proved decisive for the second game running. Left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav led the charge with figures of 3-18, while Axar Patel chipped in with 2-18. Varun Chakar…

Dubai, Sep 15 (IANS) The high-voltage Group A encounter between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup ended on an unexpectedly cold note at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Once the match was over, Indian batters Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube walked off the field without engaging in the customary post-match handshake with the Pakistan players. The Pakistani players, too, showed no intent to extend the gesture, leaving the contest without the usual show of sportsmanship. After the hands…

Dubai, Sep 15 (IANS) India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated his side’s commanding seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the 2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium here on Sunday to the armed forces back home.Sunday’s game in Dubai is also the first meeting in international cricket between India and Pakistan after heightened diplomatic tensions earlier this year. The game comes in the aftermath of a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, prompti…

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) has been conferred the prestigious Golden Banyan Award in the Best State – Heritage Tourism category at the Heritage Week Awards 2025, held in Delhi.The award, presented by Union Minister of Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, recognises state’s efforts in preserving and promoting its rich cultural and architectural legacy. This accolade underscores the state’s commitment to heritage-led development, echoing Prime Minis…