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Speculation arose about a potential handshake snub between India and Bangladesh after their Asia Cup match. Visuals confirmed the teams exchanged handshakes, maintaining sporting spirit. Abhishek Sharma's explosive innings and strong bowling performances led India to victory. India secured a spot in the final. Bangladesh will face Pakistan to determine the other finalist, raising hopes for another India-Pakistan match.

Hardik Pandya continued his impactful performances in India-Pakistan clashes by dismissing Fakhar Zaman in the Asia Cup Super Four match. Despite Zaman's aggressive start, Pandya's strategic bowling change led to a crucial breakthrough, unsettling Pakistan's momentum. This wicket extended Pandya's impressive record against Pakistan in T20Is, solidifying his role as a key bowler for India in high-pressure matches.

Following Pakistan's six-wicket defeat to India in the Asia Cup Super Four clash, captain Salman Agha acknowledged the debatable Fakhar Zaman dismissal but emphasised that the team's batting performance was the primary cause of the loss. He admitted that the team fell short of the expected score, while praising the team's bowling effort.

Asia Cup 2025: India have been clinical in their Asia Cup campaign so far with resounding wins against UAE, Pakistan and Oman. However, their death bowling woes have been exposed in the last two fixtures, which could backfire going ahead into the tournament.

Hardik Pandya is the best all-rounder in the white-ball format in international cricket and is the engine that keeps the Indian team functioning smoothly. His absence from Tests has cost India two World Test Championships, but with him in the team, India are a dominant force in white-ball cricket.

Aamir Kaleem, a 43-year-old opener, defied expectations with a resilient 64 against India in the Asia Cup, giving Oman a glimmer of hope for an upset. His partnership with Hammad Mirza threatened India's dominance before Hardik Pandya's catch turned the tide, securing a 21-run victory for India despite Oman's spirited chase.

Oman opener Aamir Kaleem etched his name in cricket history by becoming the oldest batter to score a half-century against India, surpassing a 79-year-old record. His impressive 64-run innings against India marked a historic moment, also making him the oldest to hit a T20I fifty against a full member nation.

During the Asia Cup clash against Oman, Axar Patel sustained a head injury while fielding, though he is reportedly "doing fine," according to India's fielding coach. Despite the setback, India secured a 21-run victory over Oman. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's contributions helped India post a total of 188/8. Arshdeep Singh also celebrated claiming his 100th T20I wicket.

India survived a spirited scare from Oman in Abu Dhabi, scraping through with a 21-run win. Sanju Samson hit a scratchy fifty, Axar Patel sparkled, but Suryakumar Yadav baffled everyone by slotting himself at No. 11 without batting. Oman’s fight was led by veteran Aamir Kaleem (64) and Hammad Mirza (51), as they pushed India closer than expected.

The Asia Cup 2025 witnesses heightened tensions as India and Pakistan face off amidst political friction, marked by boycott calls and handshake controversies. India's dominant victory in their initial encounter sets the stage for potential further clashes in the Super Four and possibly the final, intensifying the politically charged atmosphere.

Saim Ayub became the second Pakistani opener after Babar Azam to be dismissed for a golden duck against India in T20Is, falling to Hardik Pandya in the 2025 Asia Cup clash. Struggling with form, Ayub also registered a golden duck against Oman, highlighting a rough patch in his T20I career.

Jasprit Bumrah has consistently delivered match-winning performances against Pakistan in crucial encounters. From the World Cup clash in Ahmedabad to the T20 World Cup thriller in New York, Bumrah's game-changing spells have swung the momentum in India's favor. As India prepares to face Pakistan in Dubai, all eyes will be on Bumrah to replicate his heroics and silence his critics.

Team India, fresh off a dominant win against UAE in their Asia Cup 2025 opener, is keenly observing Afghanistan, a formidable T20 opponent. Key players like Sanju Samson and Hardik Pandya were seen analyzing Afghanistan's net practice, focusing on their explosive batting and diverse bowling attack.

After the Bronco Test introduced by India's Strength and Conditioning coach Adrian Le Roux, fielding coach T Dilip has come up with a new fielding drill to enhance the ability of the Indian cricketers to cut gaps in the field.

Shivam Dube dismissed comparisons with Hardik Pandya, emphasizing his respect and learning from the star all-rounder. In the Asia Cup opener, India chose Dube over Arshdeep Singh, a strategic move that bolstered the batting lineup.

Sanju Samson has secured his place in India's playing XI for their Asia Cup clash in Dubai, despite speculation surrounding Shubman Gill's return and Tilak Varma's presence. India has strategically bolstered their batting lineup by including Shivam Dube and surprisingly excluding Arshdeep Singh. India won the toss and chose to bowl first.

India's strong T20I performance is highlighted in the latest ICC rankings, with three batters and three bowlers securing spots in the Top 10. Abhishek Sharma leads the batting chart, while Varun Chakravarthy spearheads the bowling attack. Hardik Pandya remains the top all-rounder, showcasing India's strength across all departments.

Hardik Pandya grabbed attention at the Asia Cup training by wearing a Richard Mille RM 27-04 watch, estimated at Rs 20 crore. This rare timepiece, one of only 50 made in collaboration with Rafael Nadal, overshadows the tournament's prize money. Team India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will begin their campaign on September 10.

Mohammad Kaif believes India's Asia Cup 2025 campaign will miss Rohit Sharma's T20 World Cup-winning strategy. India start their campaign against the UAE on September 10.

Irfan Pathan has revealed his predicted India XI for the upcoming Asia Cup, backing Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma as openers, surprisingly omitting Sanju Samson from that role. Pathan envisions Gill mirroring Virat Kohli's T20I consistency.