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Topic: Asia Cup

‘Get Abhishek Bachchan out early’—Shoaib Akhtar’s advice to Pakistan before Sunday final

The faux pas happened during the show 'Game On Hai'. Akhtar meant to warn the Pakistan team against letting Abhishek Sharma settle.

BCCI files complaint with ICC against Pakistan’s Farhan, Rauf for gestures during Asia Cup

During Pakistan's innings, opener Farhan controversially celebrated his half-century by holding his bat like a gun, which was criticised as being insensitive and provocative.

World’s greatest cricket rivalry is now an off-field battle between BCCI, PCB, and ICC

An explosive email from ICC CEO to the PCB, accusing it of compromising ICC rules by making a video of match officials before the match with UAE, shows the fire isn’t doused yet.

Terror and talks, no. Terror and cricket, yes?

Have the totally avoidable overs in the Asia Cup sent mixed signals about our resolve to fight terrorism coming from Pakistan’s soil? Govt needs to explain reasons for this sudden ‘olive branch’.

Suryakumar Yadav was big news for TV anchors—his handshake snub to birthday wishes to Modi

On ABP News, Sandeep Chaudhary asked if it’s money or the bid to host the Olympics that forced India to play against Pakistan.

Playing Asia Cup with Pakistan was the worst decision India could have taken

The Indian government has tried to assuage public sentiment by saying things like ‘Operation Sindoor is still on’. But clearly, it isn’t. Otherwise, why would we be playing cricket with the enemy?

Asia Cup match referee Pycroft has history with Pakistan. He has called out their chuckers

Pakistan Cricket Board has filed complaint with ICC alleging that Pycroft asked Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha, at time of toss, not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart.

Team India’s refusal to shake hands with Pakistan players is not patriotism

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

Indian cricket team and its half-hearted performative patriotism

India won the match against Pakistan. But when it came to upholding the spirit of the game, they dropped the ball.

Asia Cup: India beats Pakistan by 7 wickets, Suryakumar skips post-match handshake

India chased 128 runs in 15.5 overs. The Indian skipper said the team stands by families of victims of Pahalgam attack, and give armed forces more reasons to smile whenever possible.

On Camera

We can’t just blame Muslims and Englishmen for shattered Hindu unity: RSS chief Deoras

In May 1974, RSS chief Madhukar Dattatraya Deoras spoke at a lecture series in Pune about caste-based discrimination and social equality within the Hindu fold.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.