Showing questions for September 30, 2025
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Question 16 Sep 30, 2025
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What was the total prize money announced by the BCCI for the Indian cricket team and support staff after winning the Asia Cup 2025?
`21 croreThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a cash reward of `21 crore for the Indian cricket team and its support staff following their undefeated victory in the Asia Cup 2025. The team won all seven matches, including a five-wicket win over Pakistan in the final held in Dubai. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia described the victory as 'extraordinary' and emphasized national pride in the team’s performance. Although the exact distribution of the prize money was not disclosed, the announcement was widely celebrated across social media and official BCCI channels. This reward underscores the board’s recognition of the team’s dominant showing in a high-stakes continental tournament.
Question 17 Sep 30, 2025
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Which Indian cricketer donated his entire match fee from the Asia Cup 2025 to the Armed Forces and victims of the Pahalgam terror attack?
Suryakumar YadavIndia’s captain Suryakumar Yadav announced on social media platform 'X' that he would donate his entire match fee from the Asia Cup 2025 to support the Indian Armed Forces and families affected by the Pahalgam terror attack. As per BCCI norms, players receive `4 lakh per T20I match, and since India played seven matches, his total donation amounted to `28 lakh. This gesture followed his consistent stance during the tournament of expressing solidarity with national security forces. His earlier on-field tribute after the group-stage match against Pakistan had drawn criticism from Pakistan and a fine from the ICC. Nevertheless, his latest act was widely appreciated across India as a mark of patriotism and empathy.
Question 18 Sep 30, 2025
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Who was the highest wicket-taker in the Asia Cup 2025 and how many wickets did they take?
Kuldeep Yadav – 17 wicketsKuldeep Yadav emerged as the standout bowler of the Asia Cup 2025, claiming 17 wickets in seven matches at an impressive economy rate of 6.27. His best bowling figures in the tournament were 4/7. With this performance, he surpassed former Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga’s previous Asia Cup record of 33 wickets across formats, taking his total to 36. Kuldeep’s consistent threat with the ball was pivotal in India’s undefeated campaign, especially in high-pressure matches like the final against Pakistan. His performance earned him widespread acclaim and cemented his status as one of the premier spinners in T20 cricket.
Question 19 Sep 30, 2025
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Which player scored an unbeaten 69 off 53 balls in the Asia Cup 2025 final to guide India to victory?
Tilak VarmaTilak Varma played a match-winning knock of 69 not out off 53 balls in the Asia Cup 2025 final against Pakistan, steering India to a five-wicket victory with two balls to spare. Coming in during a precarious situation after early wickets, he displayed remarkable composure amid verbal exchanges from the opposition. In a post-match interview with teammate Shivam Dube on BCCI TV, he stated that he wanted his bat to do the talking. His innings, coupled with a crucial 60-run partnership with Dube, proved decisive. The performance marked him as one of the emerging stars of Indian cricket in high-stakes T20Is.
Question 20 Sep 30, 2025
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What did Pakistan captain Salman Agha criticize the Indian team for after the Asia Cup 2025 final?
Refusing to shake hands and posing for the trophy ceremonyPakistan captain Salman Agha strongly criticized the Indian team for their 'No Handshake' policy throughout the Asia Cup 2025, calling it 'disrespectful to cricket' rather than just to Pakistan. He expressed disappointment that India did not participate in customary post-match courtesies, including the joint trophy photo session. Agha noted that despite their loss, the Pakistani team fulfilled their obligations by attending the ceremony and accepting their medals. He also mentioned that Suryakumar Yadav had privately shaken hands with him earlier in the tournament, highlighting a perceived inconsistency. The controversy added to the already tense atmosphere between the two sides during the high-voltage final in Dubai.