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Women’s Asia Cup: Nigar Sultana’s handshake snub to Harmanpreet Kaur backfires as BCB distances itself, puts captaincy under review
During the toss, Bangladesh's captain Nigar Sultana declined to shake hands with India's skipper, a decision that the Bangladesh Cricket Board clarified was her own. The board plans to evaluate her leadership after the Asian Games, taking into account the tea…
India face Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final, with Shafali and Deepti key to title bid
India and Sri Lanka meet in the Women's T20 Asia Cup final on Sunday. Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma are key players for the Indian team. Both teams have remained undefeated throughout the tournament so far. India seeks redemption after a loss to Sri Lanka i…
Shafali stars with 64, Deepti strikes thrice as India storm into 10th Asia Cup final after 40-run win over Bangladesh
India secured a dominant 40-run victory over Bangladesh to advance into the Women's Asia Cup 2026 final. Shafali Varma's explosive 64-run innings provided a strong foundation for India's competitive total. India's bowlers applied sustained pressure, restricti…
India beat Bangladesh by 40 runs to reach Women's T20 Asia Cup final
India secured a commanding 40-run victory over Bangladesh to advance to the Women's T20 Asia Cup final. Shafali Verma's impressive 64 runs propelled India to a competitive total of 149. Deepti Sharma then led the bowling attack with three crucial wickets. Ban…
Shafali Verma steers India to 149/5 in Asia Cup semifinal against Bangladesh
Shafali Verma's stroke-filled 64 pushed India to 149 for five in the semifinal. She was dropped multiple times, significantly aiding India's score. Other accomplished Indian batters struggled against the Bangladesh bowling attack. Harmanpreet Kaur contributed…
Sanika Mane puts Kolhapur village on world hockey map with Asia Cup call
Sanika Mane from Nool village, Kolhapur, named in India’s junior women’s squad for AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 in China after strong performances.
India Triumph Over Malaysia In U-18 Asia Cup Opener
India's U-18 women's hockey team started their Asia Cup campaign with a 2-1 victory over Malaysia, thanks to a brace from Nousheen Naz.
India U-18 Hockey Teams Ready For Asia Cup Challenge
India's Under-18 boys and girls hockey teams, mentored by Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal, are set to compete in the Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan, after intensive training and exposure matches.
India U - 18 men & women hockey teams leave for Asia Cup in Japan
12-yr-old class VII girl becomes youngest ever hockey player to represent India
12-year-old Nammi Geethashri, daughter of a chai seller, named in India’s U-18 women’s hockey team for Asia Cup in Japan from May 29, youngest ever.