Author: Virat Verma

India appears to have gained an advantage in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 Final against Sri Lanka on Sunday. Star Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana suffered a right hamstring strain during their Super 4 match against Pakistan, raising doubts about his availability for the final. The injury occurred while Maheesh Theekshana was fielding in the Sri Lanka-Pakistan game, and a scan to assess his condition is scheduled for tomorrow, according to a statement from the Sri Lanka Cricket Board. During the match, Theekshana had an impressive start, conceding only 14 runs in his first five overs and taking a wicket.…

Today’s India vs. Bangladesh Asia Cup Super 4 match holds significant importance, despite its lack of impact on tournament standings. India has already secured a spot in the final, while Bangladesh has been eliminated. However, the intense rivalry between these teams makes this match far from a dead rubber. Historically, India has dominated their head-to-head encounters, but Bangladesh’s memorable wins in the 2007 World Cup and the 2012 Asia Cup have changed perceptions. These victories have given Bangladesh the confidence that they are no longer pushovers. Their series wins against India in 2015 and 2022 reflect this growing self-belief, though…

Former Sri Lankan cricketer Charith Senanayake, who chaired the technical committee for the 2022 Asia Cup in Dubai and Sharjah, expressed shock at the last-minute introduction of a reserve day for the India-Pakistan Super Four match. He believes this decision, influenced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), could backfire if the Sri Lanka-Pakistan match is also affected. Senanayake emphasized that changing playing conditions mid-tournament without unanimous agreement is unfair. He pointed out that if the Sri Lanka-Pakistan match ends in a washout, both teams would get one point each. In such a scenario, Sri Lanka…

The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup in India, just a month away, holds immense significance as it might mark the last major ICC tournament where the renowned quartet of batting greats – Virat Kohli (India), Steve Smith (Australia), Joe Root (England), and Kane Williamson (New Zealand) – commonly referred to as the ‘Fab Four,’ will grace the stage together. Since the term ‘Fab Four’ was coined by the New Zealand legend Martin Crowe, these cricketing icons have achieved remarkable feats and etched their names in the annals of the sport with a plethora of runs and numerous records. Also read:…

Cricket Australia has introduced a mandatory rule for international and domestic players, effective from October 1, requiring the use of neck guards on helmets when facing fast or medium pace bowling in all CA-sanctioned competitions. This regulation update follows an incident where all-rounder Cameron Green was struck by a Kagiso Rabada bouncer on the neck guard of his helmet and was subsequently substituted out of a match due to concussion. Notably, this change will affect Australian players like David Warner and Steve Smith, who had previously resisted wearing neck guards since their introduction in 2015. Usman Khawaja is also among…

Ben Stokes has confessed that he had already planned to reverse his ODI retirement while playing in the Ashes series, with an eye on England’s defense of the 50-over World Cup in India. Back in July, Stokes had announced his intention to use his break to address his persistent left knee injury, expressing a desire to “get it sorted” as soon as possible. However, just two weeks later, he found himself named in England’s squad for their series against New Zealand and included in the provisional World Cup squad, despite having retired from ODI cricket in July 2022. Reflecting on…

In the Super Four clash of Asia Cup 2023, Team India faced off against Sri Lanka. Winning the toss, India opted to bat but couldn’t perform at their best, managing only 213 runs before getting all out in 49.1 overs. However, Kuldeep Yadav played a pivotal role in restricting Sri Lanka during their chase. In a hard-fought battle, Team India emerged victorious over Sri Lanka by a margin of 41 runs, securing their place in the event finals set for September 17 at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium. During the match, an incident involving substitute fielder Suryakumar Yadav caught attention. He…

Team India’s batsman, Shreyas Iyer, has rejoined the squad for an optional practice session ahead of their Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Bangladesh. Iyer had been sidelined from previous Super Four stage matches due to a back spasm. He had featured in India’s Group A games against rivals Pakistan and Nepal, scoring 14 runs in the Pakistan match. However, his back spasm kept him out of the Super Four clashes against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, both of which India won, securing their spot in the final. KL Rahul replaced Iyer in these matches and made a significant impact…

The stage is set for the Asia Cup 2023 to determine India’s final opponent. Rohit Sharma’s team secured their spot in the final with impressive wins against Pakistan and Sri Lanka during the Super 4s. The other contenders are Pakistan and Sri Lanka, while Bangladesh has already been eliminated. The tournament has been marked by an intriguing journey, often disrupted by rain. However, if rain interferes with the Super 4 match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, there is no reserve day scheduled. In such a scenario, a 20-over-per-side contest would be arranged on Thursday to determine the winner. In the…

Get ready for an exciting clash as India (IND) takes on Bangladesh (BAN) in Match 6 of the Super 4 stage at the 2023 Asia Cup, held at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. In their previous ODI encounter, India secured a commanding victory over Bangladesh with a remarkable 227-run lead. India’s recent performance in the Super 4 stage against Sri Lanka propelled them to the Asia Cup finals. Despite a decent start by their openers, India managed to score 213 runs before being all out. However, their bowlers put up a strong show, restricting Sri Lanka to 172 runs.…