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ICC reprimands India, Pakistan players for Asia Cup antics

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed the outcomes of several Code of Conduct proceedings arising from matches played during the ICC Asia Cup 2025.

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India 'welcome' to collect trophy from me, says ACC boss Naqvi

Asian Cricket Council chief Mohsin Naqvi, who also heads Pakistan's cricket board, said Wednesday that India are "welcome" to collect their Asia Cup trophy from his office in Dubai.

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Asia Cup trophy row deepens as BCCI protests at ACC meeting

With both sides sticking to their positions, the Asia Cup 2025 trophy saga shows no sign of ending soon, threatening to overshadow India’s ninth continental triumph.

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Tilak unlocks common sense

Bangladesh cricket, in particular, must take note.

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'Variations might make a big difference’

Marufa Akter burst onto the scene as one of Bangladesh’s most promising pace bowlers. Her blend of youthful exuberance, skill, and ambition quickly earned her a key role in the national team. The 20-year-old pacer from Nilphamari spoke to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi about her injury setbacks, her World Cup ambitions, and the drive to keep improving. The excerpts of the interview are as follows:

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Mohsin Naqvi warns India against 'dragging war' into sports

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief Mohsin Naqvi on Monday warned India against “dragging war” into sports, saying that doing so only exposed India’s “desperation.”

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Modi likens Asia Cup win to Operation Sindoor

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined millions of cricket fans in the country celebrating India’s Asia Cup cricket title triumph with a five-wicket victory over arch rivals Pakistan in the final in Dubai on Sunday night

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India, Pakistan trade accusations after Asia Cup trophy debacle

The two teams did not shake hands for the third Asia Cup match running as India won the final by five wickets in Dubai on Sunday.

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Tilak Varma’s masterclass stands tall amid presentation chaos

Unlike many who get caught in the emotion of an India–Pakistan clash, he played as if he was in control of time itself.

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India celebrate Asia Cup win without trophy amid presentation row

India were left celebrating their Asia Cup triumph without the trophy after a dramatic turn of events in Dubai yesterday, following their five-wicket victory over archrivals Pakistan. 

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Cold on field, warm off it

At the toss ahead of the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, a rare scene unfolded. For the first time on a cricket field, the two captains spoke to two different commentators -- naturally, each one from their own country.

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India beat Pakistan to clinch record-extending ninth Asia Cup title

Hardik Pandya missed out due to a niggle as India opted to field in the final of the Asia Cup against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday. 

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India vs Pakistan: Key stats ahead of Asia Cup 2025 final

For the first time in 41 years, India and Pakistan face off in an Asia Cup final today.

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A mismatch on paper: Will the India-Pakistan final follow a different script?

In just a few hours, India and Pakistan will meet again -- for the third time in this Asia Cup. The venue, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, and the day of the week, Sunday -- are the same as their two previous encounters during the group stage and the Super Four.

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Akram urges Pakistan to play 'sensible cricket' against favourites India

Both sides have already clashed twice in this edition, with India emerging victorious on both occasions.

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Chaos in the air, rivalry on the line

On paper, skill and form suggests India call the tune; Pakistan wait for fortune's turn of the wheel.

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Pakistan seek revenge, India plot a hattrick of humiliation

The Indian juggernaut has crushed every opposition on their path before swaggering into the final of the eight-team tournament looking every inch the reigning 20-over world champions.

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BCB facing captaincy dilemma

Bangladesh selectors and team management are facing a dilemma over captaincy for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan, scheduled to start on October 2 in Sharjah.

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