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Quiet spin, loud impact: Oman’s Ahmed makes his mark

PALLEKELE, SRI LANKA: In a World Cup shaped by heavyweights and hard lessons, Oman found a quiet force of resistance in 38-year-old left-arm spinner Shakeel Ahmed.Though Duleep Mendis-coached team exited at the group...

Oman's Shakeel Ahmed (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Ireland's Harry Tector during the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup group stage match between Ireland and Oman at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo

Abhishek fires India to win over Pakistan

India's Abhishek Sharma watches the ball after playing a shot during the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP)

India beat valiant Oman in Asia Cup T20

India's Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket match between India and Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP

Afghanistan crash out of Asia Cup after six-wicket loss to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis celebrates his team's win in the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 match against Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP

Pakistan beat UAE to set up India rematch in Asia Cup

Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi (R) and Hasan Nawaz bump their fists to celebrate the dismissal of UAE’s Asif Khan. — AFP

Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to stay alive in Asia Cup

Bangladesh's wicketkeeper and captain Litton Das (R) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Afghanistan's Karim Janat during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 match at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. — AFP

Oman skipper Jatinder rues lack of experience in UAE loss

Oman skipper Jatinder rues lack of experience in UAE loss

Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare for 4-wicket win

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga (C) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Hong Kong's Babar Hayat (R) during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 match in Dubai. — AFP

Oman suffer 42-run defeat to UAE

Alishan Sharafu (51 off 38) gave the hosts a brisk start.

Pakistan thrash Oman in Asia Cup opener ahead of India battle

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Salt shines as England thrash South Africa to level T20 series

England's Phil Salt in action. — Reuters

Litton guides Bangladesh to win over Hong Kong

Bangladesh's captain Litton Das (L) and his teammate Towhid Hridoy run between the wickets during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 international cricket match between Bangladesh and Hong Kong at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on September 11, 2025. (Photo by Fadel SENNA / AFP)

Kuldeep stars as India crush UAE in Asia Cup T20

India's Kuldeep Yadav bowls during the Asia Cup 2025 Twenty20 match against United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Stadium. — AFP

Oman ready to compete at big stage in Asia Cup

Oman’s Asia Cup squad combines emerging talent with experienced heads

Pakistan down Afghanistan in tri-series final ahead of asia cup

Pakistan's team pose with the trophy after winning the T20 international cricket match against Afghanistan and Pakistan in Sharjah. — AFP

Breetzke stars as South Africa edge England by five runs for ODI series win

South Africa's Matthew Breetzke in action during the second ODI at Lord's. — Reuters
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