Author: CT Staff
Ishant Sharma recently opened up about the duo of Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri, revealing how they transformed the Indian cricket team into a fearless and aggressive force. Ishant explained that since Kohli became Test captain and Shastri coach in 2015, the team has experienced a new spirit and passion. Team’s style changed under Virat’s leadership Ishant said in Raj Shamani’s podcast, “Since 2015, when Virat Kohli became captain and Ravi Shastri became coach, a new attitude developed in our team. If any opposing player said anything to any of our players, the entire team would stand up and respond.…
The India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup 2025 was truly remarkable. That Super Four stage encounter wasn’t just a game of bat and ball, but also a hotbed of heated debate and bizarre gestures on the field. Two Pakistani players, Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan, made gestures that sparked a social media uproar. What’s the whole story? Haris, standing on the boundary, made a plane crash gesture, reminiscent of Pakistan’s old war story. Sahibzada Farhan, on reaching his half-century, brandished his bat like a gun. This angered Indian fans, and many called it insensitive. This is especially true when it…
Young sensation Abhishek Sharma is making waves in the cricket world. His explosive batting in the Asia Cup 2025 has stunned everyone. His 74-run innings off 39 balls in the Super Four match against Pakistan in Dubai, in particular, won the hearts of the selectors. Now, news is circulating that Abhishek may get his first call-up to the Indian team in the upcoming ODI series against Australia. But this opportunity raises questions about the ODI careers of veterans like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Abhishek’s brilliance, selectors surprised Abhishek scored 173 runs in four matches at a strike rate of…
The fourth T20 match of the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between India (IND) and Bangladesh (BAN) on September 24, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. This is a crucial match in this T20 tournament between Asian teams. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM UAE local time). IND are in first place in the Super Four points table, while BAN are in second place. Both teams will be looking for a win to gain a strong position in the race for the final. The match will be available…
Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka by 5 wickets in the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 in Abu Dhabi. This match was a do-or-die affair for both teams, as both had lost their first Super Four match. Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl first, restricting Sri Lanka to 133 runs in 20 overs. Shaheen Afridi bowled brilliantly, taking 3 wickets. Pakistan’s impressive bowling shatters Sri Lanka’s batting Sri Lanka got off to a poor start. Opener Kusal Mendis was dismissed just one ball later when Shaheen Afridi had him caught by Hussain Talat. Afridi then had Pathum…
Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has given the BCCI a major update. He wrote to the board informing them that he is taking a break from red-ball cricket for some time. The reason is his back problem and fatigue, which is preventing him from playing the longer format. Iyer was named captain of India A against Australia A, but he withdrew from the second unofficial Test that began in Lucknow. Iyer’s back problem adds to his difficulties Iyer informed the BCCI and the selection committee that he is unable to stay on the field for more than four days due to…
Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has lashed out at his own team coach, Mike Hesson. Following Pakistan’s crushing defeat against India in the Asia Cup 2025, Akhtar even called Hesson “brainless.” Not only that, he also called himself a “fraud” on live TV. Shoaib’s anger at Hesson Shoaib Akhtar questioned Mike Hesson’s decisions on the TV show “Game On Hai.” In particular, he called the decision to play Hussain Talat in the match against India absurd. Akhtar said, “The coach should be questioned – where is his brain? This is ridiculous coaching and ridiculous team selection. This is beyond…
Ahead of the Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025, Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons has issued a stern warning to Indian coach Gautam Gambhir. He clearly stated that India is not an impossible team to defeat. Simmons believes his team can exploit India’s weaknesses and cause a major upset at the Dubai International Stadium. “Every team can beat India,” Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons boldly claims Simmons fearlessly said, “Every team can beat India. There’s always hype around matches involving India because they are the number one T20 team in the world. Hype does build. We’ll just use that hype…
The Asia Cup Super 4 match between India and Pakistan was a thrilling one, but one decision confused everyone. Pakistan opener Fakhar Zaman was caught by Sanju Samson after edging a slower delivery from Hardik Pandya in the third over. The on-field umpires called in third umpire Ruchira Palliyaguruge, who, after reviewing multiple angles, declared Fakhar out. Fakhar had scored only 15 runs, including three fours. The Pakistani team questioned the decision, stating that the catch did not appear to be valid. A complaint was also lodged with match referee Andy Pycroft. Former players erupt in anger Former Pakistani cricketers…
The third T20 match of the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played between Pakistan (PAK) and Sri Lanka (SL) on September 23, 2025, at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. This is a crucial match in this T20 tournament between Asian teams. The match will start at 8:00 PM IST (6:00 PM UAE local time). SL is third in the Super Four points table, while PAK is fourth. Both teams will be looking for a win to stay in contention for the Super Four final. The live broadcast of the match will be available on Sony…