Wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson emotionally dedicated his CEAT Cricket Award to his wife Charu, acknowledging her unwavering support. He also praised fans and reflected on his decade-long journey, highlighting his mental resilience and perseverance that led to crucial match-winning performances. Samson concluded by expressing gratitude and reaffirming his dedication to the nation.
Abhishek Sharma has set a new world record in ICC T20I batting rankings, reaching an unprecedented 931 rating points after his Asia Cup heroics, surpassing Dawid Malan's 919 and Virat Kohli's career-best 909.
India's Asia Cup victory over Pakistan descended into controversy as the Indian team refused to accept the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi, citing his social media posts and diplomatic tensions. Naqvi, also Pakistan's interior minister, subsequently removed the trophy, leading to India celebrating without it. The incident escalated into a political spat between the two nations.
India's Asia Cup 2025 final hero, Tilak Varma, received a rapturous welcome from fans as he returned to Hyderabad on Monday. The 21-year-old southpaw, who scored an unbeaten 69 to seal victory against Pakistan, was greeted with thunderous cheers at Shamshabad Airport.
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar vehemently criticized Pakistan's coach and management after their Asia Cup 2025 final loss to India. Pakistan's batting collapsed from 113/1 to 146 all out against India's spin attack, prompting Akhtar to label the coaching "senseless.
Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan celebrated India's thrilling Asia Cup victory over Pakistan with a witty tweet, referencing Shoaib Akhtar's gaffe mistaking star opener Abhishek Sharma for him. India clinched its ninth title by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a nail-biting final, with Sharma emerging as the tournament's rising star.
India clinched their record-extending ninth Asia Cup title by defeating arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai, with Tilak Varma's unbeaten 69 anchoring the chase and Kuldeep Yadav's spell triggering a collapse. The BCCI rewarded the champions with a massive Rs 21 crore prize money, celebrating a significant victory ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The Dubai night belonged to Tilak Varma, who stayed unbeaten on 69 to script India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan, sealing a record-extending ninth Asia Cup title. But the victory celebrations spilled over to social media, where Amitabh Bachchan added his own punch by trolling Pakistan while cheekily looping in son Abhishek Bachchan.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir was seen at his ecstatic best as he slammed the table in delight after Tilak Varma's massive six against Haris Rauf in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) declared a cash reward of Rs 21 crore for the Indian squad and support staff after Suryakumar Yadav's men defeated Pakistan by five wickets in a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 final, securing their ninth continental title on Sunday.
India clinched the 2025 Asia Cup with a five-wicket win over Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday (September 28). Sahibzada Farhan’s fiery fifty set up Pakistan, but a stunning collapse from 113/1 to 146 all out handed India the edge. Tilak Varma’s gritty 69* and Shivam Dube’s power-hitting ensured India overcame early setbacks to seal another tense India-Pakistan classic.
India secured a thrilling Super Over victory against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours clash in Dubai. After India posted 202/5, Sri Lanka, led by Pathum Nissanka's century, tied the game. Arshdeep's tight bowling in the Super Over sealed India's dramatic win, propelling them to the final.