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Indian Express
12 hours ago
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- Indian Express
Manoj Tiwary on IND vs PAK clash in Asia Cup 2025: ‘Operation Sindoor is still going on. How can we play a match with Pakistan?'
The Indian cricket team is scheduled to play a game against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 in September. The tournament is set to be hosted in the UAE, and The Men in Blue will clash against The Men in Green on 14th September. Former Indian cricketer Manoj Tiwary questioned how India can play Pakistan after the Phalgam terror attack and with Operation Sindoor still going on. 'The situation was so bad, how can we think of an India-Pakistan match? I feel that it should be considered again and the India-Pakistan match should not happen in such an environment,' Tiwary said, speaking on ANI. This will be the first match between India and Pakistan since the attack. Subsequently, Operation Sindoor was conducted by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan against terror emanating from that country. 'Our Prime Minister is saying that Operation Sindoor is still going on. How can we play a match with Pakistan?' Tiwary asked. The two sides were slated to meet in the Women's Asia Cup for emerging players last month. However, the BCCI withdrew from the tournament in the aftermath of the terror attacks and the consequent escalation in hostilities. The Indian cricket board even threatened the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to shift their annual meeting from Dhaka to another country. The Indian Express learnt that they warned other countries not to attend the meeting in the Bangladeshi capital. However, with the BCCI officials and Sri Lanka Cricket chiefs attending the meeting through video conferencing earlier this month, the schedule for the September event was finalised. Recently, a senior sports ministry official said the government will not stop India from playing against Pakistan in multi-nation tournaments. Confirming the dates and the host nation for the Asia Cup, ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, also the Pakistan Cricket Board president, posted on X: 'I am delighted to confirm the dates for the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th. We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket! The detailed schedule will be out soon. #Cricketwins'
Indian Express
3 days ago
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- Indian Express
‘Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on': Sourav Ganguly reacts to India vs Pakistan clash in Asia Cup
With India and Pakistan scheduled to lock horns in the Asia Cup on September 14, there have been widespread criticism of that decision from all corners of the country due to the recent tensions between the two countries following the events of the Pahalgam terror attack in April. The tensions spilled onto the cricket field as well when the India Champions refused to play the Pakistan Champions team in the World League of Champions last week. However, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Sunday that while terrorism needs to be stopped, sports must go on. 'I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped. India took a strong stance towards terrorism… Sport needs to be played,' Ganguly said as per a video by ANI. #WATCH | Kolkata: On India-Pakistan placed in the same group in the Asia Cup, former Indian cricketer Saurav Ganguly says, "I am okay. The sport must go on. At the same time Pahalgam should not happen, but the sport must go on. Terrorism must not happen; it needs to be stopped.… — ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2025 The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host the Asia Cup, to be played in T20 format, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28. The marquee match between India and Pakistan — both placed in Group A — will be played on September 14. If the two sides advance to the Super 4s and win the rest of their matches, their next meeting will be in the final. This will be the first match between India and Pakistan after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 civilians were killed. Subsequently, Operation Sindoor was conducted by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan against terror emanating from that country. The two sides were slated to meet in the Women's Asia Cup for emerging players last month. However, the BCCI withdrew from the tournament in the aftermath of the terror attacks and the consequent escalation in hostilities. The Indian cricket board even threatened the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to shift their annual meeting from Dhaka to another country. It is learnt that they warned other countries not to attend the meeting in the Bangladeshi capital. However, with the BCCI officials and Sri Lanka Cricket chiefs attending the meeting through video conferencing earlier this week, the schedule for the September event was finalised.
Indian Express
4 days ago
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- Indian Express
Asia Cup in UAE from September 9 to 28, India-Pakistan clash on September 14
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will host the Asia Cup, to be played in T20 format, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28. The marquee match between India and Pakistan — both placed in Group A — will be played on September 14. If the two sides advance to the Super 4s and win the rest of their matches, their next meeting will be in the final. This will be the first match between India and Pakistan after the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, in which 26 civilians were killed. Subsequently, Operation Sindoor was conducted by the Indian armed forces in Pakistan against terror emanating from that country. The two sides were slated to meet in the Women's Asia Cup for emerging players last month. However, the BCCI withdrew from the tournament in the aftermath of the terror attacks and the consequent escalation in hostilities. The Indian cricket board even threatened the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) to shift their annual meeting from Dhaka to another country. It is learnt that they warned other countries not to attend the meeting in the Bangladeshi capital. However, with the BCCI officials and Sri Lanka Cricket chiefs attending the meeting through video conferencing earlier this week, the schedule for the September event was finalised. Recently, a senior sports ministry official said the government will not stop India from playing against Pakistan in multi-nation tournaments. Confirming the dates and the host nation for the Asia Cup, ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, also the Pakistan Cricket Board president, posted on X: 'I am delighted to confirm the dates for the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE. The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th. We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket! The detailed schedule will be out soon. #Cricketwins' With only seven months left until the next T20 World Cup iteration to be played in India and Sri Lanka, the continental tournament will return to the T20 format. The previous edition of the Asia Cup was played in the ODI format on the road to the 2023 Cricket World Cup, where India demolished hosts Sri Lanka to lift the title. Naqvi said in a statement: 'Hosting the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE allows fans from across Asia to come together in a setting that mirrors our region's incredible diversity. When crowds gather to witness the tournament's unforgettable clashes, it will be a great reminder of cricket's power to build bridges.' While the BCCI are the designated host, the tournament will be played in a neutral setting in the United Arab Emirates with eight teams in contention. Besides India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh the competition will comprise Hong Kong, UAE and Oman. The last edition of the Asia Cup in 2023, too, was impacted by the India-Pakistan situation. With Pakistan hosting the tournament, India refused to travel across the border. The BCCI ensured that India played their matches in Sri Lanka. For the PCB, the event proved to be a damp squib as Pakistan failed to make it to the final and India won the title match against Sri Lanka in Colombo.
Hans India
6 days ago
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- Hans India
Shreyanka Patil, Priya Mishra ruled out of India A women's tour of Australia
Mumbai: Shreyanka Patil and Priya Mishra have been ruled out of India A's upcoming tour of Australia due to injuries, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed on Thursday. The duo's participation was subject to fitness clearance. "Both players remain under the care of the BCCI Medical Team at the Centre of Excellence and are currently undergoing their Return-to-Play protocols," the BCCI said in a statement. Shreyanka has been sidelined for some time now. She initially suffered a finger injury during the Women's Asia Cup in July last year but managed to feature in the T20 World Cup held in the UAE in October. However, another injury ruled her out of the 2025 edition of the WPL. With both Shreyanka and Priya unavailable, Bengal batter Dhara Gujjar and Uttarakhand allrounder Prema Rawat have been drafted into the squad for all three formats. Dhara was previously named in the one-day and four-day squads while Prema had only been picked for the T20s. Additionally, wicketkeeper-batter Yastika Bhatia has been added to the one-day squad. She represented Mumbai Indians in WPL 2025 and, more recently, featured in two tour matches against the ECB Development Women's XI. India's multi-format tour of Australia begins with the T20I series in Mackay from August 7 to 10, followed by ODIs in Norths on August 13, 15, and 17. The tour concludes with a four-day match at Allan Border Field in Brisbane, starting August 21. Radha Yadav will lead the team across all formats, with Shafali Verma also named in each squad. India A's updated T20 Squad: Radha Yadav (C), Minnu Mani (VC), Shafali Verma, D. Vrinda, Sajana Sajeevan, Uma Chetry (WK), Raghvi Bist, Prema Rawat, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Dhara Gujjar. India A's updated One-Day Squad: Radha Yadav (C), Minnu Mani (VC), Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Tanushree Sarkar, Uma Chetry (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Dhara Gujjar, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Prema Rawat, Yastika Bhatia. India A's updated Multi-Day Squad: Radha Yadav (C), Minnu Mani (VC), Shafali Verma, Tejal Hasabnis, Raghvi Bist, Tanushree Sarkar, Uma Chetry (WK), Tanuja Kanwer, Nandini Kashyap (WK), Dhara Gujjar, Joshita VJ, Shabnam Shakeel, Saima Thakor, Titas Sadhu, Prema Rawat.
United News of India
19-07-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
Australia outlasts S. Korea to reach FIBA Women's Asia Cup final
Shenzhen, July 19 (UNI) Australia advanced to the final with an 86-73 victory over South Korea here today at the FIBA Women's Asia Cup. Chasing its first Women's Asia Cup title, Australia took the early initiative and held off a determined South Korean fightback to secure the win. Australia dominated the boards with a 45-26 rebounding advantage. Cayla George posted a double-double of 20 points and 13 rebounds, while four other Australian players also scored in double figures. "We knew that we had to lock in defensively and have a good game plan from the very start. We got a great start, and then offensively the ball didn't start moving. They started to shoot the ball well, so we had to make some adjustments at halftime defensively," Australia coach Paul Goriss said. "The girls came out in the second half with a greater intentional defense with our ball pressure and stayed connected with our switching." Isobel Borlase opened with six straight points, sparking a 15-0 run over four minutes that gave Australia a 19-5 lead and forced South Korea to call a timeout. South Korea responded as Choi I-saem and Heo Ye-eun combined for eight points to keep the game within reach. The first quarter ended with Australia leading 22-13. Australia caught fire from beyond the arc as Stephanie Reid and Sara Blicavs hit three consecutive 3-pointers. South Korea, known for its outside shooting, answered with three straight of its own from Choi, Park Ji-hyun and Heo to cut the gap to four. South Korea made eight of 15 attempts from long range in the first half, compared to Australia's 38.5 percent from deep, but Australia still held a narrow 42-38 lead at halftime. In the second half, South Korea was limited to just three 3-pointers. Australia broke the game open with a 16-4 run in the third quarter to lead 62-48. As South Korea's shooting cooled down, Australia leaned on its physicality and tempo to push the lead to as many as 15 points with five minutes remaining. Heo and Shin Ji-hyun sparked a brief rally with fast-break points, but Australia responded quickly with a series of inside attacks to maintain control. Heo finished with 20 points for South Korea, while Park added 19. Despite the loss, South Korea coach Park Soo-ho praised his players' performance. "Australia is one of the strongest teams in this competition, but our players executed what I had asked them very well on the court," he said. Australia last reached the final in 2017, the year it debuted in the tournament. Looking ahead to Sunday's final, Goriss said, "We still have one more job to do: we want to go home with the gold medal. We've been playing some great basketball right from the very time that we landed in China. We are really deep with our depth and rotation." UNI/XINHUA BM
