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The political circus of BCB elections

The upcoming BCB election is expected to be a battle between the government-backed Aminul Islam Bulbul, who is currently the president of the board, versus Tamim Iqbal, who is backed by BNP, a strong opposition party

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder out of retirement to join him at Al-Nassr and assist his 1,000th goal

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly keen for retired Dutch legend Wesley Sneijder, who retired at 35 with a highly decorated career, to join Al-Nassr and assist his quest for 1,000 career goals. With growing influence over transfers, Ronaldo is shaping the club’s future. This potential reunion of former Real Madrid teammates adds a new layer to his historic pursuit.

Asia Cup 2025: Shoaib Akhtar drops bombshell, makes massive prediction on India’s future

Team India is gearing up for the Asia Cup 2025, starting with a match against the UAE in Dubai. Shoaib Akhtar humorously highlighted India's strong squad, while Suryakumar Yadav emphasized the team's aggressive approach. All eyes are on the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan on September 14.

Rohit Sharma practising at Wankhede? Truth behind viral video posted by IPL team ahead of India's Asia Cup opener

A resurfaced video of Rohit Sharma practicing sparked speculation about his return, but it was confirmed as old footage from the 2025 IPL season. Despite concerns raised by a recent hospital visit, Sharma has cleared a fitness test and is set to join Virat Kohli in the ODI series against Australia, marking their return to international cricket after a break.

Rishabh Pant working towards full fitness for West Indies Tests

Rishabh Pant is in a race against time to recover from a foot fracture sustained during the fourth Test against England. While he aims to return for the West Indies Test series starting October 2, his participation is uncertain. A more realistic return is expected for the ODI series against Australia, commencing October 19, as his recovery progresses.

Pat Cummins Aims for Ashes Return Despite Back Injury Concerns; Confident in Australia's Bowling Depth

Pat Cummins is aiming for a swift recovery from his lumbar bone stress injury to return in time for the home Ashes. Confident about Australia's bowling depth, the skipper is determined to push himself to be fit for the first Test against England in Perth.

Akram Hails Shaheen Afridi's Form Resurgence Ahead of Asia Cup Clash

Former cricketer Wasim Akram is excited to see Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Asia Cup. The star fast bowler is slowly gaining form after months of poor performance.

BGMS Season 4: Top 8 Teams Advance to Semifinals After Intense Playoffs

The BGMS Season 4 playoffs concluded with the top eight teams advancing to the semi-finals. Intense matches are expected as seasoned teams compete for the championship title.

Prithvi Shaw Slapped with Fine, Given Final Chance in Sapna Gill Molestation Case

Cricketer Prithvi Shaw faced a token fine of Rs 100 from a Mumbai sessions court for his delayed response in a molestation case filed by social media influencer Sapna Gill. Despite multiple requests and a final warning, Shaw failed to submit his reply to Gill's petition challenging the rejection of her FIR against him.

MS Dhoni's Unrivaled Asia Cup Legacy: The Only Captain to Conquer Both ODI and T20 Formats

Overall, India have been crowned Asia Cup champions a record eight times — the most by any team in the tournament’s history. The list of Indian captains who have lifted the trophy reflects the country’s cricketing pedigree: Sunil Gavaskar (1984), Dilip Vengsarkar (1988), Azharuddin (1990, 1995), Dhoni (2010, 2016), and Rohit (2018, 2023).

Chess Champion Gukesh Suffers Another Loss, Fading Hopes at Grand Swiss

D Gukesh, the world champion, faced another setback at the FIDE Grand Swiss, losing to Nikolas Theodorou on Tuesday after a previous defeat. Theodorou, surprised by Gukesh's opening, capitalised on a missed threefold repetition claim by Gukesh. Despite Gukesh's ambition to win with the White pieces, Theodorou secured the victory in 47 moves.

Bellerive Oval to host two India Women's ODIs on 2026 tour

Junction Oval lost the March 1 fixture due to delays with new lights and fan access concerns

Harmanpreet Singh, Indian hockey team dedicate Asia Cup title to those affected by floods; salute NDRF, Army for rescue effort

India's men's hockey team clinched a momentous victory at the Hockey Asia Cup 2025, triumphing on home soil after eight years, led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh. The team dedicated their win to those affected by the devastating floods across India. As a result of winning the Asia Cup, India have secured an automatic berth into the World Cup next year.

FIDE Grand Swiss: World chess champion D Gukesh suffers second straight loss; Arjun Erigaisi stays in hunt

In the FIDE Grand Swiss, Gukesh faced his second consecutive defeat, this time against Nikolas Theodorou, while Arjun Erigaisi held Parham Maghsoodloo. Vaishali secured a win, joining Kateryna Lagno in the lead for the women's section. With a rest day approaching, players are gearing up for the crucial rounds ahead, battling for Candidates Tournament qualification.

Hong Kong extend unwanted record among 103 T20I-playing countries

Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, securing a 94-run victory against Hong Kong. Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive batting helped Afghanistan post a competitive total. Hong Kong's batting struggled against Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib led the bowling attack, restricting Hong Kong to a low score.

Asia Cup match today: India vs UAE - time in IST, live streaming, TV channel

India, fresh off their T20 World Cup victory, are set to begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against hosts United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Led by Suryakumar Yadav, the defending champions aim for a record-extending ninth title. India holds a strong record with 24 wins since last year's global tournament.

Asia Cup | Batting depth or extra bowler? Team India's big question ahead of opening game against UAE

There could be a toss-up between Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy for the specialist spinner’s role, while the part-time left-arm spin of Abhishek Sharma could come in handy. Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh are likely to share new-ball duties while Hardik Pandya and Shivam Dube have been made to work on their bowling in the nets.

New Zealand Announces World Cup Squad: Four Fresh Faces to Debut

Devine to lead a blend of youth and experience as New Zealand seek a second ODI World Cup crown in India and Sri Lanka

R Ashwin Calls for Asia Cup Overhaul, Suggests India 'A' Inclusion to Boost Competition

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has criticised the Asia Cup 2025 for its lack of competitive teams. He suggested including African sides or India A to raise the tournament's standard ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

India vs. UAE: Suryakumar Yadav's Squad Faces Asia Cup Test as Tournament Favorites

The Asia Cup opens with India expected to set the tone. The defending world champions will be looking to live up to the billing of outright favourites. The UAE, meanwhile, chase pride in a rare shot against cricket's powerhouse.