The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had demanded the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft, citing allegations of code of conduct violations during the India-Pakistan match in the Asia Cup. The PCB claimed issues arose when the captains did not shake hands. However, the International Cricket Council (ICC) stood firm, asserting that Pycroft followed the Asian […]

Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja accused International Cricket Council (ICC) match referee Andy Pycroft of displaying blatant bias towards the Indian cricket team during Asia Cup matches. The accusation comes after a handshake controversy at the Asia Cup in Dubai. Raja, himself a former cricketer, believes Pycroft was disproportionately appointed for India’s […]

The Pakistan cricket team threatened to pull out from the Asia Cup ahead of a match against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) but then retracted that threat. This culminated in a dramatic day in Dubai, with the Pakistani team awaiting instructions from the Pakistan Cricket Board in Lahore, and causing an hour’s delay to the […]

Former Pakistani cricketer Atiq-uz-Zaman has criticized the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for supplying substandard jerseys for the Asia Cup 2025. He voiced his dissatisfaction on social media, calling out the stark contrast between Pakistan’s jerseys and other teams’ proper dry-fit kits. Zaman posted, “Pakistan players sweating through low-quality kits while others wear proper dry-fits. This […]

Matthew Hayden threatens to ‘walk nude’ if Joe Root doesn’t score 100 in Australia” Image Caption: Matthew Hayden, Joe Root, and Grace Hayden (Screengrabs/Instagram & AP) Ex-Australian opening batsman Matthew Hayden initiated a social media sensation with a cheeky claim involving England’s Joe Root ahead of the 2025 Ashes. During an interview on the All […]

In a recent interview on Apple Music, Indian cricketer Shubman Gill spoke about his cricket journey, inspirations, and his love for music. Gill reflected on the recent Test series between India and England, which saw some intense cricketing battles. Gill also talked about how Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli had a significant impact on his […]

Pakistani cricketer Iftikhar Ahmed took to social media before the Asia Cup clash against India with an amusing statement, “Trust me, I am not a Hollywood actor.” This sparked a wave of varied comments and reactions from fans. Some jokingly teased him with phrases like “Chacha under 19 ky trial deny ja rhy??” and “Who’s […]

The Indian all-rounder, Jemimah Rodrigues, has shared a funny anecdote involving fellow cricketer Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma at a café in New Zealand. She presented this story during “The Bombay Journey” YouTube show. According to Rodrigues, a long chat among them ended up with the café staff asking them to leave. Rodrigues […]

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has clarified India’s position on playing Pakistan in multi-nation tournaments. Speaking at the Playcom Business of Sports Summit 2025, Dhumal affirmed that India would only face Pakistan in ACC/ICC events, following government policy. His comments emerged amidst controversy surrounding India-Pakistan matches in the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled for September 14 in […]

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal revealed during the Business of Sports Summit 2025 that India will only confront Pakistan in ACC/ICC events abiding by government policy, amid controversy over India-Pakistan matches in the Asia Cup set to take place in Dubai on September 14. The Indian government has introduced specific guidelines on sporting meetings with Pakistan. […]