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
