India-Pakistan

Surya, PCB donate Asia Cup fees for victims at home

Political tensions spilled over into cricket in the Asia Cup final between India and Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai and even though the contest is already over, India winning the tie by five wickets, both sides have continued trading barbs.

India-Pakistan clash triggers political storm in India

As India and Pakistan brace for a showdown in the Asia Cup 2025 today, the much-anticipated match in Dubai has already sparked political heat in India.

Captains vow controlled aggression in India-Pakistan showdown

Rival captains Salman Agha and Suryakumar Yadav vowed to keep controlled aggression when Pakistan and India clash in the Asia Cup in Dubai on Sunday, the countries' first match since their conflict in May.

Azharuddin slams BCCI for double standards over Pakistan ties

Former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin criticised the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for agreeing to play against Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup even though it refuses to play bilateral series between the teams owing to geo-political tensions between the neighbouring countries.

Analysis / Old India-Pakistan rivalry drives South Asia diplomatic reshuffle

New Delhi courting Afghanistan's Taliban while Islamabad befriends the new leaders of post-revolutionary Bangladesh

Families split by India-Pakistan rivalry lose hope

"What can we do?" said Ahmad. "Many here have died without meeting, only in hope of meeting."

'Nothing can beat Kohli's experience': Rohit confident ahead of Pakistan showdown

All eyes may be on Virat Kohli, who joined up with the squad late last week and scored one run as he opened the batting against Ireland on Wednesday. But Rohit told a press conference that he is expecting all of his players to make a contribution on Sunday as they seek to continue their winning start to the tournament.

Does Pakistan still matter to India?

India could not always afford to ignore Pakistan, which was long a source of terrorism directed at India.

India, Pakistan drive US ticket demand for T20 WC

Organisers of June's T20 Cricket World Cup games in the United States say that early ticket sales have shown there is a huge demand for the sport among cricket lovers in the country.

June 9, 2024
June 9, 2024

'Nothing can beat Kohli's experience': Rohit confident ahead of Pakistan showdown

All eyes may be on Virat Kohli, who joined up with the squad late last week and scored one run as he opened the batting against Ireland on Wednesday. But Rohit told a press conference that he is expecting all of his players to make a contribution on Sunday as they seek to continue their winning start to the tournament.

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Does Pakistan still matter to India?

India could not always afford to ignore Pakistan, which was long a source of terrorism directed at India.

February 24, 2024
February 24, 2024

India, Pakistan drive US ticket demand for T20 WC

Organisers of June's T20 Cricket World Cup games in the United States say that early ticket sales have shown there is a huge demand for the sport among cricket lovers in the country.

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

Indo-Pak hysteria grips Ahmedabad

Quite a few of the hospitals have seen a sudden influx of patients booked in for check-ups involving a night's stay to coincide with the most anticipated match of the World Cup.

September 2, 2023
September 2, 2023

India v Pakistan: Looking back at the last five matches

Let’s take a look at their five most recent encounters across all formats

September 6, 2022
September 6, 2022

‘You can tell from their eyes that they want to dominate’

India and Pakistan do not meet each other outside multi-nation tournaments and when they meet in a tournament as big as the Asia Cup, cricket fans around the world have their eyes glued to such fixtures. Officiating such fixtures that feature stars to light up any occasion and doing so without any controversy is a rare thing. Bangladesh’s Masudur Rahman did just that during this Asia Cup. He talked to The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi on representing Bangladesh in such big matches and about other things. Excerpts of the interview are as follows:

September 28, 2019
September 28, 2019

Police impose restrictions in Indian Kashmir after Pakistan PM's speech

Authorities in Indian Kashmir tighten restrictions on people's movements to prevent possible protests triggered by a speech by Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan.

September 14, 2019
September 14, 2019

India's crackdown on Kashmir will spur global Muslim extremism: Imran

India's crackdown on protests and dissent in Kashmir will drive more of the world's Muslims into extremism, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan says during a fiery speech in the part of the disputed territory administered by Pakistan.

September 14, 2019
September 14, 2019

US lawmakers urge Trump to mediate between India and Pakistan

Key US Senators and Congressmen are now urging President Donald Trump to play a constructive role in helping resolve Kashmir and other underlying disputes between India and Pakistan.

September 8, 2019
September 8, 2019

Pakistan's action futile, says India on overflight clearance

India asks Pakistan to “recognize the futility of unilateral actions” a day after Islamabad denied permission to allow an Air India special flight carrying Indian President Ram Nath Kovind overflying Pakistani airspace on way to Europe next week.