Indian cricketer Tilak Varma met Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy after India’s Asia Cup 2025 victory over Pakistan. The CM felicitated him for his match-winning innings. Tilak Varma presented a bat to the CM, with Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari present
India’s Tilak Varma described his unbeaten 69 in the Asia Cup final win against Pakistan as more satisfying than his two T20I centuries, crediting his Hyderabad coaches, family, and teammates for helping him deliver under intense pressure in Dubai.
Hyderabad’s Tilak Varma underlined his class in the Asia Cup final against Pakistan, steering India with maturity and power. From IPL roots to consistent international performances, the southpaw is shaping into India’s next all-format star, backed by coach Salam Bayash.
India’s Asia Cup–winning team refused to accept the winner’s trophy from ACC chief and Pakistan Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi after defeating Pakistan in Dubai. Captain Suryakumar Yadav said the team’s real trophies were his players, as BCCI vowed protest.
Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray criticised the Centre for arresting climate activist Sonam Wangchuk under the NSA while India continues to play cricket against Pakistan. Thackeray urged a boycott of the Asia Cup final and called for no advertisements
The Indian bowling attack without Bumrah and Varun, didn't look exceptional but just about kept Oman at bay during the final overs, restricting them to 167 for 4 in 20 overs in the 21-run victory
BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao accused the BJP of hypocrisy, citing India’s cricket match with Pakistan despite the Pahalgam massacre. He defended his party’s support for the Supreme Court’s Waqf verdict, stressing that “real nationalism” means inclusivity and equality.
The Pakistan Cricket Board lodged a protest with the Asian Cricket Council after Indian players refused to shake hands following their Asia Cup win in Dubai. India cited solidarity with Pahalgam terror victims, while Pakistan termed the conduct “unsporting.”
Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu congratulated the Indian women’s hockey team for winning silver at the Women’s Asia Cup 2025 and the men’s cricket team for their victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup, calling both performances a source of pride.
India suffered a 1-4 defeat to China in the Asia Cup final, missing out on direct qualification for the 2026 Women’s Hockey World Cup and will now play in the qualifiers
AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi slammed the Centre for allowing India to play Pakistan in the Asia Cup, questioning if cricket revenues outweighed 26 lives lost in the Pahalgam terror attack. He also criticised NCERT changes and raised concerns on Gaza.
Ahead of India’s Asia Cup 2025 clash with Pakistan, special prayers were held in Varanasi and nationwide fan fervour grew. While supporters hailed Team India’s strength, critics questioned cricketing ties with Pakistan amid cross-border tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack.
India women's hockey team opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 11-0 win over Thailand, with multiple goal scorers leading the way and a strong showing in Pool B
The BCCI faces significant online backlash after India’s scheduled match against Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup. Critics accuse the board of prioritizing commercial interests over national sentiment amid tensions
