Waseem, who hit 69, and Sharafu with 51, put on 88 runs for the opening wicket to guide hosts UAE to a challenging 172-5 in Abu Dhabi.

The rivals have played amidst geopolitical tensions before but the hostilities have never trickled onto the cricket field like they have now, with the PCB even contemplating withdrawal from Asia Cup.

Chairperson Naqvi says board lodged complaint with ICC over violation of rules pertaining to "Spirit of Cricket"; Pycroft is scheduled to be referee for Pak-UAE match.

Cricketers, politicians express disappointment at India's conduct.

Suryakumar says move in alignment “with the BCCI and the govt”, dedicates win to Indian army.

The most consistent performers in Pakistan’s innings seemed to be the umpires, given their readiness to deliver verdicts in India’s favour.

Poor shot selection and a dangerous Indian squad contributed to the Green Shirt's loss.

Asia Cup encounter ends on a bitter note after Green Shirts stumble to a paltry 127-9 on the back of a late cameo by Shaheen in first innings.

The new vibe is fearless, loud, and unapologetic.

Poor shot selection and a dangerous Indian squad contributed to the Green Shirt's loss.

Indian players must move past emotions against Pakistan, says Indian assistant coach Ten Doeschate ahead of Sunday's encounter.

Former world champion Hatton won titles at light-welterweight and welterweight, before retiring in 2012.

Olympic Champions Tara Davis-Woodhall and Valarie Allman were crowned world champions for the first time in the long jump and discus throw.

Saim says "we try to play fearless cricket against everyone"; India’s fielding coach says Gambhir has called for focus on the game.

“Being part of a highly-charged event is going to be exciting,” Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says.

Records were smashed and world titles defended, with some surprise wins keeping the night exciting for a sold out stadium that stood empty during the Covid-hit Olympics four years ago.

Glo­bal demand comes primarily from the US, Mexico and Canada, followed by Argentina, Colo­mbia, Brazil.

The Indian team sheet will not bear the names of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja while Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the architects of arguably Pakistan’s most famous win over India in a T20 match, will be watching the match as mere spectators.

The Green Shirts crushed Oman with ease, but still need to up their game as the India clash looms.