COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — India and Pakistan players declined to shake hands before and after the highly-charged group game between the archrivals at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup. India won it by 61 runs on Sunday to secure its place in the next stage.

Rashid Latif took a vile dig at Pakistan while praising India's rise as a cricketing powerhouse, with the country consistently reaching and winning major finals.

The neighbors have been in conflict over the disputed border region since their independence and partition in 1947.

The remarks came after Pakistani leaders alleged that India was backing Afghan elements involved in attacks on Pakistani territory.

India shot down five Pakistan fighter jets in May when the two nuclear-armed nations came dangerously close to a full-scale war, the top Indian Air Force official said on Friday. Air Force chief Amar Preet Singh also revealed the class of the fighter jets ...

Pakistan has vowed to “settle the score” against India after a missile attack it labeled an “act of war.” Here’s what to know.

The match between the bitter rivals went ahead after Pakistan earlier reversed their decision to boycott the game in solidarity with Bangladesh, who refused to tour India over safety concerns and were replaced by Scotland.

WASHINGTON: During a heated debate on Afghanistan at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, Pakistan lambasted India’s criticism of cross-border strikes, accusing Delhi of complicity in the terror threat at the western border.

While Pakistan struggles to manage rising energy costs and public panic, India has remained relatively insulated from the immediate price shock thanks to stronger energy management and a more diversified supply strategy.

The BCCI has no say in Sunrisers signing Pakistan spinner Abrar Ahmed for The Hundred. This is an overseas league. The franchise faces social media criticism. Owner Kavya Maran is targeted. The official X account of Sunrisers Leeds was reportedly suspended.