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Former Pakistan skippers Waqar Younis (left) and Wasim Akram. — AFP/Reuters/FilesThe Asia Cup 2025 commentary panel has been announced, bringing together legendary voices of the game, including Pakistan greats Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Bazid Khan.Besides Pakistan’s cricket legend, the world-feed commentary will also feature prominent cricketing figures such as VVS Laxman, Sanjay Manjrekar, Robin Uthappa, Russel Arnold, and Simon Doull.Former India head coach Ravi Shastri and batting great Sunil Gavaskar are also part of the expert panel. The Hindi commentary team will include notable names like Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Ajay Jadeja, former India batting coach Abhishek Nayar, and…

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Skippers of all teams participating in Asia Cup 2025 are seen at the trophy unvieling ceremony in Dubai on September 9, 2025. — X@ACCMedia1The countdown to the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 gathered pace on Tuesday as the glittering tournament trophy was unveiled in a ceremony attended by the captains of all eight participating sides.Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi led the unveiling in Dubai, marking the official start of the build-up to the event, which begins in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (September 9).Cricket fans across Asia are abuzz with excitement…

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Afghanistan players celebrate a wicket during their Asia Cup 2025 match against Hong Kong at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 9, 2025. — ACCAfghanistan grabbed a thumping 94-run victory over Hong Kong courtesy of Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai’s half-centuries and disciplined bowling performance in the opening match of the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.Chasing a daunting 189-run target, Hong Kong could only accumulate 94/9 in their set of 20 overs despite top-order batter Babar Hayat’s anchoring knock.Babar waged a lone battle for Hong Kong in the run…

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Phillip Schofield appeared completely unbothered on Wednesday morning as he was spotted smiling while his Jaguar was towed away after being hit by another car.The veteran former This Morning host, 63, was seen laughing and chatting with the two truck operator as his £60,000 luxury vehicle was lifted onto the recovery truck.The car showed visible damage from the crash, including a flat tire and a large dent on the far-side door.  Despite the mishap, Phillip seemed in high spirits, standing with his hands in his pockets, cracking jokes, and watching the process without concern. A representative for the broadcaster told Metro…

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(From left to right) Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan, and India’s Suryakumar Yadav gesture during captains’ press conference ahead of ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, September 9, 2025. — Facebook/@PakistanCricketBoardDUBAI: Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said his side is fully prepared to handle any team or player’s aggression as they prepare to meet India in the Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025.It will be the first cricket match between the sides since four days of military conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours in May this year.While players from both sides have shared cordial relations over…

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Carrie Ann Inaba has been working as judge on DWTS since 2005Carrie Ann Inaba, who has been serving as a judge on Dancing with the Stars since 2005, left fans concerned with her absence on the premiere of season 34. Taking it to Instagram, the TV personality shared the sad news fans saying that she will not be attending the premiere show. The 57-year-old wrote, “I wanted to share that I will not be at the show tonight as I am feeling quite under the weather. I’m resting up and can’t wait to be back next week in good health.”…

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Asia Cup 2025 match referee Andy Pycroft. — AFP/FileMatch referee Andy Pycroft is likely to be withdrawn from Pakistan’s upcoming Asia Cup fixtures, sources told Geo News on Tuesday, hours before their clash with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).“Pakistan will play against the UAE after the removal of the match referee,” the people familiar with the matter said, as the Men In Green’s pre-match press conference was also cancelled. Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) high-level meeting is expected to decide on the team’s future in the ongoing tournament.In a statement, PCB’s spokesperson said that the board has not yet taken a…

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LAHORE/ISLAMABAD/DUBAI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is expected to reach a final decision today to decide that whether the Green Shirts’ will continue in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, following the handshake row with match referee Andy Pycroft after the India clash.The announcement is expected ahead of the national side’s final group-stage clash against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.The controversy arose after Pakistan and India captains skipped handshake at the toss during their September 14 Asia Cup 2025 clash, an omission reportedly directed by Andy Pycroft. PCB stands firm Meanwhile, the sources have said that the PCB has…

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Zayn Malik captures fans heart with transformation in ‘Break Free’ teaser Zayn Malik fans can’t get enough of his smooth transformation in the teaser of his upcoming single, Break Free.On Tuesday, September 16, the Dusk Till Dawn hitmaker shared a snippet from his latest song, set to release on Friday, September 19.The brief video opened with Zayn, 32, wearing a brown overall over white shirt, playfully tossing around a colourful tape ball and playing with a slingshot. The youthful vibe and carefree mood quickly shifted after he dons a red-and-white Borderlands 4 Psycho Mask.While fans were excited about the full…

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