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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not yet made a final decision regarding the national team&#39;s continued participation in the Asia Cup, PCB spokesperson Aamir Mir confirmed on Tuesday.&nbsp; However, Mir said that consultations are ongoing, and a final decision will be made soon.&nbsp;&quot;The decision will be made keeping Pakistan&#39;s interests in view,&quot; Mir said, amid growing tensions following a controversial incident during Pakistan&rsquo;s group-stage match against India on Sunday. <div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 2;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-0&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1968026870185857313&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=3aa1dd5d669953a0a4395babb647158f4d8a5102&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 417px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div>&nbsp;The PCB recently filed an official complaint with the International Cricket Council (ICC) against match referee Andy Pycroft, accusing him of violating the &ldquo;Spirit of Cricket&rdquo; by allegedly instructing the captains of Pakistan and India not to shake hands at the toss, a gesture widely regarded as a symbol of sportsmanship.&nbsp;In a related move, the PCB cancelled the team&rsquo;s scheduled pre-match press conference ahead of Wednesday&rsquo;s crucial fixture against the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Tournament organizers later confirmed the cancellation, saying: &ldquo;Pakistan will not be holding their pre-match press conference today.&rdquo;&nbsp;The incident has sparked strong reactions from fans and former players across Pakistan. While some fans have urged the team to continue in the tournament, others have demanded a boycott in protest of what they allege to be biased officiating.&nbsp;Despite the ongoing controversy, the PCB released footage of the team attending practice sessions, suggesting that, for now, Pakistan is still preparing to play its next match.&nbsp;<div class="fr-embed"><div class="twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered" style="display: flex; max-width: 550px; width: 100%; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><iframe id="twitter-widget-1" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true" title="X Post" src="https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=false&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1967973643348263279&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fmain.d1wrm1qseko1cp.amplifyapp.com%2Farticles%2F&sessionId=3aa1dd5d669953a0a4395babb647158f4d8a5102&theme=light&widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&width=550px" style="position: static; visibility: visible; width: 550px; height: 578px; display: block; flex-grow: 1;">&nbsp;&nbsp;</iframe></div></div> Having lost to India by six wickets in a rain-affected encounter, Pakistan must now win against the UAE to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the Super Four stage of the continental tournament.

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ISLAMABAD: The Asia Cup 2025 witnessed an action-packed day on Monday as the United Arab Emirates and Sri Lanka recorded vital wins to stay on course for a place in the Super Four stage.&nbsp;Sri Lanka overcame a middle-order collapse to secure its second consecutive victory in the Asia Cup on Monday, edging past a spirited Hong Kong side by four wickets.&nbsp;Earlier in the day, the UAE earned their first points in the tournament with a 42-run win over debutants Oman.&nbsp;Chasing 150 for victory, Sri Lanka reached 153-6 with seven balls to spare, thanks to opener Pathum Nissanka&rsquo;s second successive half-century and a crucial late cameo from Wanindu Hasaranga.&nbsp;Nissanka followed up his fifty against Bangladesh with a composed 68, but his run-out in the 16th over sparked a dramatic collapse that saw Sri Lanka lose four wickets for just eight runs, slipping to 127-6.&nbsp;However, Hasaranga kept his composure to guide Sri Lanka home, smashing 20 runs off just nine balls, including two boundaries and a straight six. Hong Kong captain Yasim Murtaza impressed with figures of 2-37.&nbsp;Hong Kong posted 149-4, anchored by an unbeaten 52 from Nizakat Khan and a steady 48 from opener Anshy Rath. The pair added 61 runs for the third wicket, but Sri Lankan spinners Maheesh Theekshana (0-22) and Hasaranga (1-27) tightened the screws during the middle overs.&nbsp;Dushmantha Chameera (2-29) played a key role in the death overs, dismissing Rath when he holed out at deep midwicket attempting to accelerate the scoring.&nbsp;UAE registers first win, ends Oman&rsquo;s Super 4 hopesIn the earlier match, UAE openers Muhammad Waseem and Alishan Sharafu set the foundation with solid half-centuries, guiding their team to a total of 172-5 and sealing their first win of the tournament. Sharafu adapted well to the slow pitch, charging down the track during the power play en route to his 51, while Waseem capitalized on a couple of dropped chances to score 69. Oman, in response, was bowled out for 130 with eight balls remaining, extinguishing their hopes of advancing to the Super 4 stage. Captain Jatinder Singh, on 20, dragged a delivery from fast bowler Junaid Siddique (4-23) onto his stumps, triggering a collapse that saw Oman lose three wickets in 14 balls. Siddique took two wickets in the powerplay, while spinner Haider Ali (2-22) struck twice inside the first six overs as Oman slipped to 50-5.

Asia Cup 2025 witnesses an action-packed day on Monday as the UAE and Sri Lanka recorded vital wins to stay on course for a place in the Super Four stage.

Sri Lanka, UAE register wins to boost Asia Cup Super Four hopes

ISLAMABAD: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday announced an all-female match official panel for the upcoming Women&#39;s World Cup.&nbsp;The cricket governing body said the first-of-its-kind move was aimed at elevating and empowering women in cricket.&nbsp;&ldquo;While the 2022 Commonwealth Games and the two recent ICC Women&#39;s T20 World Cups featured all-female match official panels, this is the first time in the&nbsp;history of the Women&#39;s World Cup&nbsp;the feat will be achieved,&rdquo; the cricket board said.&nbsp;Match official panelThe group of 14 umpires includes Claire Polosak, Jacquline Williams, and Sue Redfern. This trio will be appearing at their third Women&#39;s World Cup. Lauren Agenbag and Kim Cotton will be at their second World Cup. They officiated when Australia won their record seventh title in New Zealand in 2022.&nbsp;The match referee panel features four officials: Trudy Anderson, Shandr&eacute; Fritz, GS Lakshmi, and Michelle Pereira. They bring varied experience to the 13th edition of the Women&#39;s World Cup. The tournament will be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30.&nbsp;ICC Chairman Jay Shah called the all-female panel a historic moment for women&rsquo;s cricket. He believes it will inspire many more success stories in the future. &ldquo;This marks a defining moment in the journey of women&rsquo;s cricket,&quot; Shah said. &quot;We hope it will pave the way for many more trailblazing stories across all facets of the sport.&quot;&nbsp;&quot;Role models for future generations&quot;He added that this move is more than symbolic. &ldquo;It is about visibility, opportunity, and creating meaningful role models who can inspire future generations.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;By showcasing officiating excellence on the global stage, we want to spark aspiration. We want to show that leadership and impact in cricket know no gender.&quot;&nbsp;&ldquo;We are proud to mark a new chapter in the growth of the women&rsquo;s game,&rdquo; Shah said. &ldquo;This initiative will go beyond this tournament. It will encourage more women around the world to take up officiating. And it will help redefine what&rsquo;s possible in cricket.&rdquo;

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<div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;" id="isPasted">ISLAMABAD: India crushed the United Arab Emirates by nine wickets in their first Group A match of the Men&rsquo;s T20 Asia Cup at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Chasing a modest 58-run target, India marched to victory in just 27 balls (4.3 overs), with 93 balls to spare.</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Opener Abhishek Sharma smashed 30 off 16 balls, hitting two fours and three sixes, while Shubman Gill remained unbeaten on 20 off nine. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav finished the game quickly with an unbeaten seven off two deliveries.</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Earlier, Indian spinners ripped through the batting order, with Kuldeep Yadav starring in a four-wicket haul for seven runs in 2.1 overs.</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">Shivam Dube also picked up three wickets for just four runs, while Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel chipped in with a wicket apiece.</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">The emphatic win lifted India to the top of Group A with two points and a significant net run rate advantage.</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left; margin-top: 0.5em; margin-bottom: 0.5em;">The defending champions will now play Pakistan on Sunday, Sept. 14. The arch-rivals will face off for the first time in cricket since the military conflict in May.</div>

India thump UAE by 9 wickets in Asia Cup clash

ISLAMABAD:&nbsp;Pakistan and Afghanistan lock horns in the final of the tri-nation cricket series in Sharjah on Sunday, ahead of the upcoming Mens T20 Asia Cup 2025 set to begin on Tuesday, September 9.&nbsp; Originally scheduled as a bilateral series to help both teams gear up for the Asia Cup, the series was expanded into a tri-nation contest with the inclusion of the host nation. While the venue in Sharjah differs from the Asia Cup&#39;s locations&mdash;Abu Dhabi and Dubai&mdash;the playing conditions offer valuable match simulation ahead of the regional tournament. Pakistan vs Afghanistan head-to-headBoth sides played four games in the tournament, with each winning three and losing one. &nbsp;They came face to face twice, winning one game each. In their most recent head-to-head encounters, Pakistan claimed a 39-run victory in the opening match, before Afghanistan responded with an 18-run win in the second. The final promises a tightly contested finish. The overall T20I record remains narrowly in Pakistan&rsquo;s favour, with five wins to Afghanistan&rsquo;s four.&nbsp; AfghanistanAfghanistan&#39;s batting has not let them down. Their top order, led by Ibrahim Zadran and Sediqullah Atal, has been in strong form. Both batters notched half-centuries, and the middle order chipped in when required. It was their bowling, however, that won them the games and will be key in the forthcoming regional tournament. Their spin department, anchored by captain Rashid Khan and comprising Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, and Mohammad Nabi, is world-class. Left-arm seamer Fazalhaq Farooqi has been instrumental with the new ball. PakistanPakistan&rsquo;s batting unit has shown signs of fragility at the top, though contributions from Salman Ali Agha and Fakhar Zaman have provided stability. The middle order will be under pressure to deliver rapid runs if early wickets fall.&nbsp; On the bowling front, Haris Rauf&rsquo;s pace remains a key weapon, with spinners Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, and Sufyan Moqim expected to play important roles in containing Afghanistan&rsquo;s lineup. With both teams boasting match-winners across departments, the final is set up as a clash between Afghanistan&rsquo;s spin-heavy attack and Pakistan&rsquo;s all-round firepower. The Sharjah surface has generally favoured batters, pointing to the likelihood of a high-scoring contest. Afghanistan SquadRashid Khan (capt), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad, Abdollah Ahmadzai, Fazalhaq Farooqi Pakistan SquadSalman Ali Agha (capt), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim

Both teams have in-form players, setting the stage for a competitive, high-scoring match

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