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India advanced to the Asia Cup final after a dramatic win over Sri Lanka, with key milestones from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya. Sri Lanka's Nissanka scored a century but fell in the final over, forcing a Super Over. India’s victory secures their place in the final against Pakistan today.
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On September 28, 2025, India defeated Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai but refused to accept the trophy from Mohsin Naqvi, the Asian Cricket Council president and Pakistan's Interior Minister. The post-match ceremony was delayed over an hour, ending without the trophy presentation amid ongoing political tensions and a refusal to shake hands between the teams.
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India hosts the Women's Cricket World Cup, with eight teams competing across five venues. India aims for its first title on home soil, while Australia and other top teams seek to defend or improve their records. The tournament features key players like Mandhana and Kaur, with India and Sri Lanka hosting matches. The final is scheduled for Nov. 2.
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Ben Austin, a 17-year-old cricketer at Ferntree Gully, died after being struck in the neck by a ball during practice. He was rushed to hospital in critical condition and passed away on Wednesday. The incident echoes the 2014 death of Phillip Hughes, raising safety concerns in cricket.