NEW DELHI: Following a low-scoring Super Four stage match win at the R Premadasa Stadium, India clinched a spot in the Asia Cup final by defeating defending champions Sri Lanka by 41 runs.India’s innings appeared underwhelming as they were bowled out for 213 in 49.1 overs, an unusual outcome for the team as all ten…
Virat Kohli never misses a chance to engage with his fans at venues across the world. On Monday, Pallekele witnessed the same when Kohli delighted the crowd by dancing to the tune of famous Nepalese song during the rain-hit India vs Nepal Group A match in the Asia Cup. India got the much-needed 10-wicket win…
NEW DELHI: The blockbuster Asia Cup 2023 encounter between arch-rivals India and Pakistan ended in a frustrating no-result due to persistent rain, resulting in the match being abandoned after just one innings of play on Saturday.With this washout on Saturday, both Pakistan and India earned one point each in the tournament standings.Pakistan, who had earlier…
The fear factor around the Pakistan team that a generation grew up watching revolved around their incredible bowling attack. Still, each world-beating Pakistan unit invariably had a couple of terrific batters – be it Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saeed Anwar, Mohammed Yousuf or Younis Khan. After a period of being in the doldrums in the 2010s,…
NEW DELHI: As the Indian cricket team prepares for their opening match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on September 2, one of the pivotal questions remains over the batting slot for left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. With KL Rahul unavailable for the first two games of the tournament, Kishan is set to step into the…
NEW DELHI: India star spinner Yuzvendra Chahal‘s exclusion from India’s Asia Cup 2023 squad raised quite a few eyebrows. The question – why Kuldeep over Chahal? – started doing the rounds of social media after the latter’s exclusion from the continental event.Once India’s go-to bowler, there is now a big question mark over Chahal’s inclusion…
NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar emphasised the importance of a strategic approach when facing left-arm seam bowlers. He advised Indian batters to focus on scoring runs in the areas between mid-off and mid-on or mid-wicket, while maintaining a steady head position at the crease.Over the past decade, left-arm bowlers have posed consistent challenges…
NEW DELHI: Pakistan batting icon Babar Azam has solidified his reputation as one of the finest cricketers globally, showcasing his exceptional skills across various formats. Babar on Monday delivered a dazzling performance by hammering an impressive 104 runs from just 59 balls while representing his team Colombo Strikers and gudied them to a 7-wicket victory…
