On what felt like the least sweltering day of the tournament thus far, the 2025 Asia Cup roared back to life after a much-needed rest day. On Wednesday, Malaysia took the first step towards the final, while Japan started its journey towards a consolation fifth place. In the first Super 4s contest, the high-flying Malaysians…
A 15-0 demolition of Kazakhstan notwithstanding, the Indian men would be aware that the real challenge to their dreams of winning the hockey Asia Cup and qualifying for the World Cup begins on Wednesday. India will take on defending champion Korea in its first Super 4s match, and regardless of the difference in current world…
In the sweltering heat of Rajgir, Craig Fulton’s men were looking to bury the ghosts of a disappointing FIH Pro League campaign and secure a spot in the World Cup at the Asia Cup 2025. However, for the continent’s top-ranked team, now regularly going shoulder-to-shoulder with the big boys of world hockey, its journey to…
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The searing two-day heat wave that had been baking the 2025 Asia Cup finally ended. On the third day, a welcome shroud of clouds and a gentle breeze swept over the Rajgir Hockey Stadium. Players and fans alike let out a collective sigh of relief, celebrating the sun’s absence. However, their joy was short-lived. As…
In what some locals considered a good omen, the second day of the Asia Cup 2025 started with a fascinating spectacle. As Bangladesh and Chinese Taipei faced off in a crucial Pool B match at the Rajgir Hockey Stadium on Saturday, a swarm of dragonflies flew over the field, moving from one end of the…
Shreyas Iyer and Jitesh Sharma are likely to earn a recall to India’s T20I set-up when the senior national men’s selection panel meets on Tuesday to finalise the squad for the Asia Cup scheduled in the UAE from September 9. Neither Shreyas nor Jitesh has featured in T20Is since Gautam Gambhir took over as head…
Hockey India on Monday named the 24-member Indian men’s hockey team for the four-match Tour of Australia from 15th August to 21st August in Perth. This will be an exposure tour ahead of the all-important Asia Cup in Rajgir from 29th August which is a World Cup Qualifier. The Indian team will be led by ace dragflicker,…
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the host cities for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 tournament on Saturday. Of the 19 matches of Asia Cup 2025, Dubai will host 11, while Abu Dhabi will host the other eight. The tournament, which will be played in T20 format, will be held from…
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said he has no issues with India being placed in the same group as Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup, asserting that while terrorism must end, sport must continue. As per the schedule, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are clubbed in Group A and are set to face off…