Bangladesh fold for 193 despite Shakib-Mushfiqur stand

Pakistan's pace attack proved too hot to handle for Bangladesh as they were bowled out for 193 after opting to bat in the first Super 4 game in Lahore on Wednesday (September 6). With the top order coming apart early in the innings, Shakib Al Hasan (53) and Mushfiqur Rahim (64) put on a century…

ByadminSeptember 6, 20230Comments

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Heartbreak for Afghanistan as SL qualify by slimmest margin

Afghanistan head coach Jonathan Trott made a shocking revelation after his side's heartbreaking two-run defeat to Sri Lanka in Lahore on Tuesday (September 5). Needing to score the required target of 292 in 37.1 overs to qualify, Afghanistan found themselves at 289/8 at the end of the 37th over. This meant that they effectively needed…

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Herculean task awaits Afghanistan in race for Super Four spot

One huge loss is all it takes to edge closer to elimination in this format of the tournament. Bangladesh, under intense pressure in the game against Afghanistan, came up with a scintillating performance with the bat to shift that pressure onto their opponents. And now, Afghanistan are under the pump and are in need of…

ByadminSeptember 4, 20230Comments

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‘These are top six Asian teams, by no means is the Asia Cup some fitness test’ – Rohit Sharma ahead of Pakistan clash

The 36-year-old emphasized that the Asia Cup is not a platform for experimentation. Instead, he stressed the team's focus on better planning and securing victory. Indian captain Rohit Sharma expressed his determination to win the Asia Cup 2023 and said that the tournament is not a fitness test for the players but the team has…

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What is India’s record against Pakistan in ODI cricket?

India and Pakistan face each other in match 3 of the Asia Cup 2023. India and Pakistan have both been part of a formidable rivalry over the years in world cricket. Both sides have competed in absolutely thrilling games at times, which almost always put the fans in a state of shock. With both sides…

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Experience is the buzzword for Rohit’s men ahead of marquee clash

An India-Pakistan clash is box office, regardless of the type of tournament it is set in. The cricketing world was treated to multiple thrilling encounters last year, none more memorable than the T20 World Cup clash at the MCG. Prior to that iconic clash, the two teams faced-off in the Asia Cup which was played…

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Pakistan vs Nepal: Asia Cup debutants set for tough initiation

Nepal have made their step up to the big stage. A victory in the inaugural ACC Men's Premier Cup earlier this year, where they beat UAE in the final, earned them a spot at the big boys' table. Wednesday (August 30) will mark a momentous occasion in their brief ODI history so far since gaining…

ByadminAugust 29, 20230Comments

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Bangladesh in the Asia Cup – Five areas of focus

Can the new-look Bangladesh cross the Asia Cup hurdle? They failed to do so on three occasions in the past. In 2012 and 2018, Bangladesh reached the final of the 50-over version of Asia Cup while they failed to clinch the trophy in 2016, when it was played in T20 format. Shakib Al Hasan will…

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‘He would’ve been a handy option’ – AB de Villiers opens up on Yuzvendra Chahal’s Asia Cup snub

Yuzvendra Chahal has been one of the unluckiest players in world cricket who stays with the Indian team throughout the year but does not get to showcase his skills at the all-important ICC events. The leg-spinner was surprisingly left out of the 2021 T20 World Cup squad as the selectors picked the inexperienced Varun Chakaravarthy…

ByadminAugust 28, 20230Comments

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Tamim confident of recovering in time for World Cup

Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal is confident of recovering in time for the World Cup in India as he continues his rehabilitation program. Tamim is rested from the upcoming Asia Cup as it was decided that he would complete the rehabilitation program for the back injury to make him available for the three-match ODI series against…

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