India beat Pakistan to become the Asia Cup cricket champions in a tournament that has been overshadowed by the political tensions between the two neighboring nations.

Beth Mooney's masterful 109 helps prevent Australia from falling to one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history in an ultimately resounding win over Pakistan.

India thumped arch-rivals Pakistan by 88 runs in a Women's World Cup clash but the game was marred by controversy as players refused to shake hands at Colombo's R. Premadasa

India won the toss and has elected to bowl first vs Pakistan. The electric final marks the first Asia Cup final which will be played between the two teams since 1984.

India and Pakistan only meet during multilateral tournaments like the World Cups, Champions Trophy, Asia Cup, etc.

On a wet monsoon evening in Pakistan’s bustling city of Lahore, the generators sputter and the lights flicker in Maniax, a grimy but legendary gaming arcade powering the country’s unlikely dominance of a lucrative corner of the Esports world.

ISLAMABAD, Oct 03 (APP): The Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) has formally approved the participation of a 53-member Pakistani contingent in the 3rd Asian Youth Games, scheduled to be held in Bahrain from October 22 to 31.

In a visit loaded with pointed regional messaging, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi issued a warning to Pakistan during his first official trip to India, even as he signalled Kabul’s readiness to strengthen diplomatic and development ties with New Delhi.

A vital century from Beth Mooney helped Australia fight back from an early batting collapse as they recovered from 76-7 to score 221 against Pakistan, before the defending champions bowled their opponents out for just 114 to secure a big victory at the ICC World Cup.