Amali dan Erick Thohir Kompak Apresiasi Penyelenggaraan FIBA Asia Cup

25.07.2022 - 12:55 sport.detik.com

Menpora Zainudin Amali dan Menteri BUMN Erick Thohir mengapresiasi penyelenggaraan FIBA Asia Cup 2022 yang dinilai sukses.

Mereka juga memuji perkembangan Timnas basket Indonesia yang dinilai berkembang. FIBA Asia Cup 2022 telah rampung digelar dengan Australia keluar sebagai juaranya.

Boomers mempertahankan gelarnya setelah mengalahkan Lebanon dengan skor tipis 75-73 pada laga pamungkas di Istora Gelora Bung Karno (GBK), pada Minggu (24/7) malam.

Baik Menpora Amali maupun Menteri BUMN Erick turut menyaksikan laga puncak tersebut sekaligus melakukan pengalungan medali kepada tim pemenang.

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Shakib Al Hasan has returned as captain of Bangladesh's Twenty20 team for the Asia Cup and World Cup, the country's cricket board (BCB) said on Saturday, putting to rest speculation over the all-rounder's future due to his ties with a betting company.

Shakib Al Hasan Appointed Bangladesh Captain For Asia Cup, T20 World Cup

All-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been named as the Bangladesh captain for the upcoming Asia Cup and T20 World Cup. The BCB also announced a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup, which will be played in the UAE from August 27. The Asia Cup 15th edition of the tournament will be played in the UAE between six teams (main event). Defending champions India are also the most successful team, having won the trophy seven times. While the last edition of the tournament was held in an ODI format, this edition will feature the T20 format.

Shakib Al Hasan appointed Bangladesh T20 captain for Asia Cup, T20 World Cup

Shakib Al Hasan as the skipper of the T20 team for the upcoming Asia Cup, the New Zealand tri-series and the T20 World Cup. While the Asia Cup will be held in the UAE, Australia will host the T20 showpiece in October-November. The BCB made the announcement after weeks of uncertainty as Shakib was told by the Board to choose between playing for Bangladesh or keeping his endorsement with a "betting company" Betwinner News.

There are better fast bowlers in Indian T20 cricket than Mohammed Shami: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad. India have picked Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh as the three specialist fast bowlers with all-rounder Hardik Pandya being the fourth pacer in the 15-member squad. "He's (Shami) been a very, very good bowler for India for a long time now.

"There Are Better Fast Bowlers In Indian T20 Cricket Than Shami": Ricky Ponting

Australian legend Ricky Ponting feels Mohammed Shami's strength lies in the longest format and there are better quick bowlers in India's T20 set up, weighing in on his absence from the Asia Cup squad. India have picked Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan and Arshdeep Singh as the three specialist fast bowlers with all-rounder Hardik Pandya being the fourth pacer in the 15-member squad.

India have depth to win 2022 Asia Cup, will beat Pakistan: Ponting

Ricky Ponting believes that India have better depth than the other teams and they are favourites to win the 2022 Asia Cup, adding that the Rohit Sharma led side will beat arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening match of the tournament. The rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of cricket's biggest and all eyes will be on Dubai on August 28 when the two foes go head-to-head. While Pakistan hold the edge overall in head-to-head meetings, it's a different story at the Asia Cup with India currently clinging to a slender 7-5 advantage (one no result) from 13 matches.