The Asia Cup 2023 will see its seventh match of the tournament between Pakistan and Bangladesh. Pakistan will face Bangladesh for the first Super Four match on 6th September at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Babar Azam is the skipper of Pakistan, while Shakib Al Hasan is the captain of Bangladesh. Both the teams played 2 matches and won 1 game each in the group stages. Pakistan ended at the top position on the points table, with 1 win in 2 games. Their second game got abandoned due to rain. Their net run rate at the end of the group stages…
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Australia has revealed its 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023, aiming to secure a record-extending sixth title in the prestigious ODI tournament. Renowned as the most successful team in ODI World Cup history, Australia is eager to continue its legacy. The squad selection leans heavily toward allrounders for the tournament hosted in India. A notable inclusion is the maiden call-up of Sean Abbott to the World Cup squad, while Marnus Labuschagne has been left out. This omission was not unexpected for Labuschagne, given his recent removal from the ODI side, which further solidified his exclusion from the…
On September 5, 2023, amidst ongoing discussions about the possible change of India’s name to Bharat during a special parliament session, a notable correction was made by former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag. This correction was directed at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) following their announcement of the squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2023. The backdrop to this correction revolves around the current Indian government’s consideration of officially renaming the nation from “India” to “Bharat.” This proposed name change had gained significant traction, particularly after the President of the country used the term “Republic of…
The Asia Cup 2023 will be the 16th edition of this tournament. It will be hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka jointly. A total of 6 teams including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and Nepal will be participating in the tournament. In the sixth match of the tournament, Afghanistan will be squaring off against Sri Lanka at the Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan on the 5th of September. Hashmatullah Shahidi will be leading the Afghanistan team while Dasun Shanaka will be leading the Sri Lankan team. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka belong to Group B in the points table. Mohammad Nabi,…
The Asia Cup 2023 will be the 16th edition of this tournament. It will be hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka jointly. A total of 6 teams including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and Nepal will be participating in the tournament. In the sixth match of the tournament, Afghanistan will be squaring off against Sri Lanka at the Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan on the 5th of September. Hashmatullah Shahidi will be leading the Afghanistan team while Dasun Shanaka will be leading the Sri Lankan team. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka belong to Group B in the points table. Mohammad Nabi,…
The Asia Cup 2023 will be the 16th edition of this tournament. It will be hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka jointly. A total of 6 teams including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Pakistan, and Nepal will be participating in the tournament. In the sixth match of the tournament, Afghanistan will be squaring off against Sri Lanka at the Gaddafi Stadium in Pakistan on the 5th of September. Hashmatullah Shahidi will be leading the Afghanistan team while Dasun Shanaka will be leading the Sri Lankan team. Afghanistan and Sri Lanka belong to Group B in the points table. Mohammad Nabi,…
Former Indian cricketer, Wasim Jaffer, has voiced his support for including the promising 20-year-old Tilak Varma in India’s squad for the ODI World Cup 2023, proposing his selection over Suryakumar Yadav. Jaffer’s endorsement of Varma comes as a result of Suryakumar Yadav’s recent struggles to shine consistently in the Indian cricket team. Tilak Varma made an impressive debut for the Indian cricket team during the West Indies series, showcasing his remarkable skills on the field. In contrast, Suryakumar Yadav has faced criticism from numerous cricket pundits for his inconsistent performances in the 50-over format. During the Caribbean series, Yadav himself…
Indian cricketer Virat Kohli has achieved a remarkable milestone in the realm of multi-nation tournaments. He now stands alongside Mohammad Azharuddin as only the second Indian player to secure 100 catches in these prestigious tournaments. As both cricketers share the remarkable tally of one hundred catches, Kohli’s active participation in future matches suggests the possibility of him surpassing this record. Virat Kohli reached this historic milestone during the ongoing match against Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023, held at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. His 100th catch in multi-nation tournaments came when he successfully fielded Aasif Sheikh. The…
In a historic feat, Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma etched his name in the annals of Asia Cup history. Rohit Sharma has become the first Indian player to register an impressive tally of 10 fifty-plus scores in this prestigious tournament. What’s more, he clinched a couple of additional records with his spectacular unbeaten innings. Rohit Sharma accomplished this remarkable milestone during India’s encounter with Nepal in the Asia Cup 2023 at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. After a challenging outing against Pakistan, Rohit Sharma displayed his class in the second game, orchestrating a magnificent half-century to guide his…
In the ongoing Asia Cup, Afghanistan is set to face Sri Lanka in Lahore on September 5, 2023, marking the final game of the group stage. In Group B, Sri Lanka currently leads with two points from one win, while Bangladesh stands in the second position with two points, securing one win and suffering one loss. This upcoming match holds immense significance for Afghanistan, especially after their recent loss to Bangladesh, as they now face a must-win situation and must secure a substantial victory to advance to the ‘Super 4’ stage. Following Bangladesh’s victory over Afghanistan on September 3, the…