Asia Cup 2025 Archives - National Times

29 Sep

Team India Gets Rs 21 Crore Cash Reward from BCCI After Asia Cup Victory

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Celebrating India's emphatic title win at the Asia Cup 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a Rs 21 crore cash prize for the team and its support staff. India lifted the Asia Cup trophy after defeating Pakistan by five wickets in a high-voltage final in Dubai on Sunday. The victory capped off a flawless campaign for the Men in Blue, who remained unbeaten throughout the tournament. Speaking to media, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia said the award is a token of appreciation for the team's hard work and consistency on the field.…

29 Sep

Suryakumar Yadav Dedicates Asia Cup 2025 Earnings to Families of Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims

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Mumbai (Rajeev Sharma): Star Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has won hearts across the nation with a noble gesture following India's emphatic win over Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final. The middle-order batsman announced that he will donate his match earnings from the tournament to support the Indian Armed Forces and the families affected by the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. In a post shared on social media platform X, Yadav expressed his grief over the loss of lives in the incident and extended his solidarity to the victims and their loved ones. He stated that the…

28 Sep

Asia Cup 2025 Final: India and Pakistan Brace for Clash of Titans in Final Showdown

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Dubai (Rajeev Sharma): Cricket’s most electrifying rivalry returns to center stage as India and Pakistan lock horns in the Asia Cup 2025 final, reigniting a contest that transcends sport and taps deep into emotion, identity, and legacy. As the sun sets over the R. Premadasa Stadium, tension builds—not just among players, but in living rooms, tea stalls, and public screenings across both nations. For fans, this isn’t just a game — it’s personal. For players, it’s a chance to etch their names into a chapter that millions will remember for years. Form Meets Fire India head into the final on…

24 Sep

India Defeats Bangladesh by 41 Runs, Enters Asia Cup Final

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Dubai, September 24, 2025: Team India secured a place in the Asia Cup final after defeating Bangladesh by 41 runs in a Super-4 clash at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 169 runs, the Bangladeshi side was bowled out for 127 in 19.2 overs. Opener Saif Hasan top-scored with 69 runs, while nine other batsmen failed to reach double digits.Kuldeep Yadav led India’s bowling attack, claiming three wickets. Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy chipped in with two wickets each, while Axar Patel took one.Earlier, after losing the toss, India batted first and posted 168 for six…

16 Sep

ICC Turns Down PCB’s Appeal to Remove Referee Andy Pycroft in Asia Cup Row

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New Delhi, September 16, 2025: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has formally declined the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) request to replace match referee Andy Pycroft in the ongoing Asia Cup. Officials confirmed that the decision was conveyed to the PCB late last night.The dispute arose after Pycroft reportedly advised Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha not to shake hands with his Indian counterpart at the toss, which upset the PCB. The ICC clarified that Pycroft acted only on directions from Asian Cricket Council (ACC) representatives on the ground, who had already decided there would be no handshake.In its written reply, the…

14 Sep

India Beat Pakistan by 7 Wickets in Asia Cup Clash

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Dubai, September 14, 2025:India defeated Pakistan by seven wickets in the sixth match of the Asia Cup. Chasing a target of 128 runs, the team reached the mark in the 16th over, losing just three wickets. Earlier, Pakistan won the toss at the Dubai International Stadium and opted to bat, managing only 127 runs for nine wickets. After the match, Indian players did not shake hands with their Pakistani counterparts. Earlier, at the toss, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav had also avoided a handshake with Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha. In this Group A contest, Indian bowlers applied pressure right from…

14 Sep

India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash Sparks Protests; Prayers Held for Team India’s Victory

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National Times Bureau :- The high-voltage Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan is set to take place this evening, but the match has sparked protests in several parts of the country. The opposition to the game comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack, which left tensions running high between the two nations. Protesters argue that Pakistan has cost Indian lives, and therefore the BCCI should not engage in cricketing ties with the neighboring country. Amidst this backdrop, a special havan was organized in Raipur, the capital of Chhattisgarh, by the Shiv Sena (Shinde faction). The ceremony drew…

14 Sep

Families of Pahalgam Terror Victims Decry India-Pakistan Cricket Match, Say ‘Operation Sindoor Feels Like a Waste’

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): As India gears up to face Pakistan in a high-stakes cricket clash, emotions are running high among the families of victims of the Pahalgam terror attack, many of whom have strongly condemned the decision to hold the match. The outrage stems from the deadly assault on April 22 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam region, where 26 Indian tourists lost their lives in an attack attributed to Pakistan-backed militants. While the Indian Army launched Operation Sindoor in response to neutralize the attackers and their networks, several victim families now feel betrayed. “If You Want to Play, Bring…

11 Sep

SC Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea to Halt India-Pakistan Cricket Clash Amid Security Concerns

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to urgently hear a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking the suspension of the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan T20 match, scheduled for September 14 as part of the ongoing Asia Cup tournament. The petition, filed in the wake of recent terror incidents, argued that holding the match goes against national interest and public sentiment. The request for early listing was mentioned before a bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Vijay Bishnoi, but the judges dismissed the urgency of the matter. “It’s just a match. Let it go on,” said Justice…

10 Sep

Kuldeep Spins Web as India Crush UAE by Nine Wickets in Asia Cup Opener

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Dubai, September 10, 2025: Kuldeep Yadav’s magical spell dismantled a clueless UAE batting line-up as India strolled to a commanding nine-wicket win in their Asia Cup opener.The hosts folded meekly for just 57 in 13.1 overs, with Kuldeep returning exceptional figures of 4 for 7 in 2.1 overs. India, in reply, needed only 4.3 overs to wrap up the chase, led by Abhishek Sharma’s brisk 30 off 16 and vice-captain Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 20 off nine deliveries.Ironically, the winning shot came off UAE’s Simranjeet Singh, who once bowled to Gill during the latter’s childhood practice sessions in Punjab.India’s bowling unit…