CRICKET POLITICS INDIA PAKISTAN

Afghanistan has pulled out of a T20 cricket series in Pakistan. This decision follows the deaths of three Afghan cricketers. The Afghanistan Cricket Board stated the players died during military strikes in Paktika province. The tri-series was schedu...

Pakistan and Afghan Taliban delegations are set to meet in Doha on Saturday after Islamabad carried out air strikes inside Afghanistan that killed at least 10 people and ended a 48-hour border ceasefire. Pakistan’s state TV said Defence Minister Kha...

Afghanistan Cricket Board cancelled its series with Pakistan. This decision followed the death of three Afghan cricketers in a Pakistan airstrike. Indian politician Priyanka Chaturvedi criticized the BCCI and Union Government. She suggested they lea...

Afghanistan has pulled out of an upcoming cricket series with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Afghanistan Cricket Board stated three players died in an attack. They identified the deceased as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon. These players were among ei...

Afghanistan cricketers are outraged by Pakistan's aerial strikes that killed civilians and three players. Captain Rashid Khan called the actions unjust and a human rights violation. The Afghanistan Cricket Board has withdrawn from an upcoming series...

Three Afghan cricketers were tragically killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province, prompting the Afghanistan Cricket Board to withdraw from an upcoming Tri-Nation T20I series against Pakistan. The attack, which also injured seven others, o...

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to post a record surplus of ₹6,700 crore for FY2025–26, according to its latest budget reviewed by TOI. Hosting the Asia Cup alone added over ₹100 crore to its earnings through hosting fee...

Salman Ali Agha PCB Decision: Following a series of defeats against India in the Asia Cup 2025, the Pakistan Cricket Board is reportedly planning to replace Salman Ali Agha with Shadab Khan as the national T20I captain. This leadership change, expec...

Indian cricketers Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana have been named ICC Players of the Month for September. Sharma impressed with his explosive batting in the Asia Cup, while Mandhana delivered a series of brilliant centuries against Australia in ...

Indian cricket star Virat Kohli shared a cryptic post on X ahead of the India-Australia series, writing, “The only time you truly fail is when you decide to give up.” Known for rarely posting personal updates, the message gained over 30,000 likes wi...

Tensions flare along the Durand Line as Pakistan and the Taliban engage in deadly border clashes, a stark reversal from their historical ties. Once Pakistan's strategic asset, the Taliban now asserts independence, refusing to curb the TTP and challe...

Broadcasters and sponsors would make a bonanza from eyeballs, which may peak before viewers get sick and tired of watching the same thing over and over. And then there would be nothing left of the game. Nothing worth fighting for, nothing to protect...

India's sporting landscape is dominated by Bollywood and cricket, creating a nation of pundits rather than players. While kabaddi and football have seen fleeting success, a lack of institutional support and consistent narratives hinders growth. True...

The Asia Cup trophy, refused by the Indian team from ACC chief Mohsin Naqvi, remains at the ACC's Dubai headquarters under strict orders not to be moved without his personal approval. Naqvi, also PCB Chairman and Pakistan's Interior Minister, insist...

Troubling times for Pakistan against Team India started with a seven-wicket loss to Men in Blue during the group stage of the men's Asia Cup in Dubai on September 14, and followed them right to Colombo on Sunday, where the Women in Green surrendered...

India, the overwhelming favourites, face a disjointed Pakistan in a Women's World Cup game amidst continuing geopolitical tensions. India holds a commanding 24-3 record, including 11-0 in ODIs, and aims to boost their net run rate. Rain threatens th...

India enters their Women's World Cup clash against a struggling Pakistan as overwhelming favorites, aiming to boost their net run rate after an opening win. Pakistan, reeling from a heavy loss and batting concerns, faces a formidable challenge. The ...

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi will receive an excellence award for his firm stance during the Asia Cup trophy controversy. India's team refused to accept the trophy from him, a move Naqvi deemed political, leading him to retain it and re...

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has asked Mohsin Naqvi to step down from either his role as PCB chairman or Interior Minister, saying both posts need full attention. Afridi said cricket cannot run on advisers and requires focus. Naqvi, also AC...