In a historic moment, 43-year-old Aamir Kaleem from Oman became the oldest batter to achieve a half-century against a full-member nation in T20Is, surpassing Chris Gayle's record of 41 years and 294 days. Only four other batters over the age of 40 have managed to achieve this feat. The overall record for the oldest batter to score a half-century in T20Is is held by Luxembourg's Tony Whiteman, who was 52 years and 101 days at the time. Kaleem's impressive innings also included a partnership of 93 runs with Hammad Mirza, who also scored a half-century for Oman in the match.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya suffered a heartbreaking run out at the non-striker's end against Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup. Pandya, who had just scored a single off his first ball, was run out due to a deflection off the bowler's fingers. It has not been a great tournament for Pandya so far, as he has had limited opportunities to showcase his skills. Despite Oman's tough fight in the first innings, India were still in a strong position at 125/4 in 12 overs with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube at the crease.
India's young left-arm seamer, Arshdeep Singh, surpassed a milestone today during the Asia Cup match against Oman. At just 26 years old, he became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in men's T20 Internationals. This achievement is a validation of his crucial role in India's T20 setup and solidifies his position as a reliable match-winner. It also ignites a healthy competition among India's pacers, pushing them to maintain high-performance standards.
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh made history as he became the first player from his country to take 100 wickets in T20I cricket. Singh, who had been waiting for an opportunity to showcase his skills, took the crucial wicket of Vinayak Shukla in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman. Not only did he become the fastest pacer to reach this milestone, but he also helped India secure a 21-run victory against a tough Oman side. Despite a valiant effort from Oman's batsmen, Singh's record-breaking performance stole the show.
In a stunning display of skill, Oman's opening duo of Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem made history by recording a 56-run partnership against full-member nation India in a T20I match. This is only the second time an associate nation has achieved this feat, with Afghanistan being the first. Despite this strong showing, India was able to secure a win, thanks to a strong performance from their reserve players.
In a thrilling Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman, India's wicketkeeper batter Sanju Samson played a crucial knock of 56 runs from 45 balls. In the process, he surpassed former Indian captain MS Dhoni in the list of most sixes hit in T20 cricket. With this feat, Samson now holds the fourth position for India in the list, behind Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav. Despite his efforts, India could only post 188/9 in their innings, as Oman put up a strong fight with the bat.
Former India player Aakash Chopra believes that Yashasvi Jaiswal's exclusion from the Men in Blue's ODI and T20I squads is unfair. While Jaiswal has not yet made his debut in the shorter formats, Chopra is convinced that he will soon be a part of the Indian team, especially in the upcoming Test series against the West Indies. Despite being overlooked for the 2025 Asia Cup, Chopra predicts that Jaiswal will be a key member of India's white-ball squads in the future. With a strong track record in T20Is and a successful stint in domestic cricket, Jaiswal is considered to be one of India's next generation of promising cricketers.
In the first match of the Asia Cup 2025, Sanju Samson scored a brilliant 56 runs from 45 balls, including 3 fours and 3 sixes, to help Team India reach a total of 188/8 in 20 overs. This joint-highest total in this year's Asia Cup was also achieved by Afghanistan in their match against Hong Kong. This total is also the joint fourth-highest in the history of Asia Cup T20Is, with only one team managing to surpass the 200-run mark.
The Delhi University Student Union elections results for 2025 have arrived and it seems like the ABVP is on the path to a clean sweep, with Aryan Maan leading the race for the position of President. The elections have been met with controversy over the PCB's demand for the removal of match referee Andy Pycroft following the handshake debacle in the previous Pakistan vs India match. Stay up-to-date with Live updates on News24 for the latest happenings in and around India.
Former Newcastle United striker Alan Shearer has expressed his confidence in his former club ahead of their Champions League clash against Barcelona. Despite not being able to attend the match due to traveling, Shearer believes that the Magpies will make it tough for the Spanish giants and potentially even secure a point. Newcastle's recent form, boosted by new signings, gives them a good chance to progress in the tournament under the new format.