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Shreyanka Patil opened up about her injury struggles and how Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav inspired her to stay positive and focused during her year-long layoff. The off-spinner, who missed the WPL season, is now playing in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy.

Varun Chakravarthy credits Gautam Gambhir for instilling a “Spartan mentality” in Team India, leaving no room for mediocrity. The mystery spinner thrived on his international comeback, starring in the ICC Champions Trophy and Asia Cup with key wickets. Partnering effectively with Kuldeep Yadav, Varun emphasized his attacking role, strategy in death overs, and the importance of specialists in T20 cricket, highlighting the trust and guidance from Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav.

Mohammed Kaif criticises India’s selectors for removing Rohit Sharma as ODI captain and accuses Ajit Agarkar of pressurising Shubman Gill into taking over prematurely. Kaif warns that the sudden responsibilities may affect Gill’s batting and urges patience ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

Former India cricketer Madan Lal has slammed Pakistan Cricket Board chief Mohsin Naqvi for his antics in the Asia Cup final. The player has said that Mohsin Naqvi has no knowledge of the sport.

BCCI strongly objected to ACC President Mohsin Naqvi taking the Asia Cup trophy and medals after India's win. At the ACC AGM, BCCI representatives cornered Naqvi, refusing his offer for Suryakumar Yadav to collect them due to Naqvi's anti-India posts. The issue is now deferred for mediation, with India threatening an ICC complaint.

Abhishek Sharma, the Asia Cup's Player of the Tournament with 314 runs at a 200 strike rate, reflected on his challenging journey, crediting domestic cricket for invaluable lessons.

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha publicly criticized Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav for not shaking hands after the Asia Cup final, despite private greetings. Agha labeled India's conduct "disrespectful to cricket," implying Yadav followed instructions. Post-match, the Pakistan team announced donating their match fees to Pakistani civilians affected by "Operation Sindoor," further escalating the post-tournament narrative.

India's cricketing heroes returned to rapturous fan celebrations after their unbeaten T20 Asia Cup 2025 triumph, including multiple victories over archrivals Pakistan. Coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav were greeted by ecstatic supporters. The victorious squad now shifts focus to a two-match Test series against West Indies, starting October 2, aiming to extend their winning streak.

India secured a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan, but post-match celebrations were marred as ACC president Mohsin Naqvi withheld the trophy. Captain Suryakumar Yadav, guided by Arshdeep Singh, famously mimicked Rohit Sharma's iconic walk, creating a powerful symbolic moment. This spirited defiance marked India's ninth overall Asia Cup title amidst the unprecedented controversy, showcasing the team's resilience.

The Asia Cup 2025 final between India and Pakistan was marred by unprecedented controversy. India refused the trophy from PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi, who then walked off with it. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha also threw away the runners-up cheque, making it a chaotic and unforgettable night.

ACC President Mohsin Naqvi ignited a major controversy after the Indian team refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from him, citing his anti-India stance. Naqvi subsequently left with the trophy, denying India their traditional celebration. This incident follows his provocative social media posts and PCB's earlier threats to withdraw from the tournament, escalating tensions.

India’s Abhishek Sharma credited coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav for instilling the confidence to play fearless cricket in the Asia Cup 2025. Speaking after India’s five-wicket win over Pakistan, Sharma praised their support and leadership, reflected on his personal journey, and took a subtle swipe at the ACC over the champions being denied the trophy.

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.

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's captain Suryakumar Yadav skipped the Asia Cup 2025 final trophy photoshoot, leaving Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha to pose alone. Agha downplayed the incident, emphasizing his team's focus on cricket, adapting strategy to conditions, and reducing mistakes. Despite losing both previous encounters to India, Pakistan aims for victory in the highly anticipated final clash.

The India-Pakistan Asia Cup final introduces a unique two-broadcaster toss, yet Pakistan's controversial media management dominates headlines. Their team has repeatedly avoided Indian journalists, skipping press conferences and restricting questions. This communication approach, amidst on-field struggles, has drawn sharp criticism, contrasting with India's open engagement. The PCB's vague response further fuels the controversy.

India's 'No Handshake policy' against Pakistan continued in the Asia Cup 2025 final, as Suryakumar Yadav skipped the customary handshake with Salman Ali Agha. This, coupled with an unusual toss arrangement and Pakistan's ongoing media management issues, highlighted the deep-seated rivalry and scrutiny surrounding their cricket, extending beyond the field.

Team India suffers a major setback for the Asia Cup 2025 final against arch-rivals Pakistan, with star all-rounder Hardik Pandya ruled out due to a niggle. His absence, confirmed by skipper Suryakumar Yadav, significantly impacts the team's balance in batting depth and seam-bowling options, increasing pressure on others in the high-voltage clash.

India captain Suryakumar Yadav will have a huge task at hand to live up to his words in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, after dismissing the rivalry between the two teams. His poor form will only add to the pressure as he sets out to win his first major T20I crown as a skipper.

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan voiced concerns over Suryakumar Yadav’s struggling batting form ahead of the Asia Cup 2025 final, noting his disappointing international performance despite a strong IPL season. Pathan highlighted Suryakumar's repeated dismissals while attempting the sweep shot, suggesting his batting rhythm directly impacts his captaincy and advising a more straightforward approach to regain form.