Afghanistan recall Janat for Asia Cup
KABUL : Bowling all-rounder Karim Janat is in line to play his first one-day international in six years following his inclusion on Sunday in the Afghanistan squad for the Asia Cup.
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"When You Achieve No. 1 Position...": Babar Azam Reacts As Pakistan Top ICC ODI Rankings
After leading his team to an ODI series sweep over Afghanistan on Saturday, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said he was hopeful of his team producing 'good' cricket in the upcoming Asia Cup. Pakistan posted a facile 59-run win over their western neighbours at the R Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka on Saturday, completing a whitewash of the three-match series. Speaking to media persons after leading his team to the top of the ODI rankings, the Pakistan skipper weighed in on the current dressing room ambience saying that the momentum that they gained during the series whitewash against Afghanistan will stand them in good stead going into the Asia Cup.
"Bolne Se Kuch Nahi Hota": Shadab Khan Responds To Ajit Agarkar's "Virat Kohli Will Handle" Remark
The Asia Cup 2023 might be beginning on August 30, but it's the India vs Pakistan clash on September 02 that has everyone's attention. In fact, when the Indian squad for the Asia Cup was announced, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, was also asked about handling the esteemed pace attack of Pakistan. Agarkar responded saying "Virat Kohli will handle them". Now, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has responded to Agarkar's claim, saying it's only what one does on the field that matters and not what is being said before or after the match.
Viktor Hovland nears FedEx Cup title after shooting 66 for 6-shot lead at Tour Championship
ATLANTA: Viktor Hovland can’t remember playing this well with every aspect of his game, and he can’t think of a better time for it to all come together.
World No. 1 Pakistan add Shakeel to Asia Cup squad
COLOMBO : Pakistan have added middle-order batter Saud Shakeel to their Asia Cup squad and will go into the tournament as the top ranked one-day international (ODI) team following their 3-0 series sweep against Afghanistan.
Pakistan Go Top Of ODI Rankings Ahead Of Asia Cup, India Are At...
Ahead of the start of Asia Cup 2023 and the crucial ICC ODI World Cup, which is to be held in India, the Pakistan cricket team climbed to the top of the ICC ODI Rankings for teams. Babar Azam's men did so by defeated Afghanistan 3-0 in the 3-match series. In the process, Pakistan went on to usurp Australia in the standings. Prior to the Afghanistan series, Australia occupied the No. 1 spot with Pakistan placed second at 115.8 rating points. However, the series win over Afghanistan saw the Babar Azam-led team leapfrog Australia at the top with 118.48 rating points. The Indian cricket team, who had recently defeated West Indies 2-1 in an ODI series, occupy third spot in the rankings.
Low-blow call helps Usyk come back to KO Dubois and keep heavyweight boxing titles
WROCLAW, Poland: After a controversial win to retain his heavyweight boxing titles, Oleksandr Usyk had a message for Tyson Fury.
Mbappe scores twice on Parc des Princes return, Marseille struggle in French league
PARIS: Paris Saint-Germain returned to winning ways and Kylian Mbappe returned to the Parc des Princes with a bang on Saturday.