Asia Cup 2022: fixtures, squads and how to buy tickets for India v Pakistan in Dubai
Cricket fans in the UAE will get yet another opportunity to enjoy top-quality cricket when the Asia Cup T20 tournament begins in Dubai at the end of this month.
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Afghanistan Level T20I Series With Ireland At 2-2
Afghanistan sent a five-match Twenty20 series against Ireland to a decider with a 27-run victory on Monday in a match reduced to 11 overs-a-side by rain. Najibullah Zadran's 50 off 24 balls and Rashid Khan's 31 not out from 10 deliveries set an impressive total for the tourists of 132-6.
Afghanistan beat Ireland to level series
Ireland's T20 international series against Afghanistan is level at 2-2 with one match to play after the tourists triumphed by 27 runs in a rain-delayed fourth encounter at Stormont.
Ireland vs Afghanistan, 4th T20I Live Score Updates: Toss Delayed Due To Rain
IRE vs AFG, 4th T20I Live Updates: Ireland take on Afghanistan in the fourth T20I of the five-match series in Belfast. The toss has been delayed due to rain at the Stormont Cricket Ground.
Former Pakistan Captain Weighs In On India's Chances Of Winning Asia Cup
Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt feels India are the favourites to win the upcoming Asia Cup, starting from August 27 in the UAE. India will take on Pakistan in their first match of the Asia Cup on August 28 in Dubai. Notably, India have won the last two editions of the Asia Cup without fielding their first-choice team. While analysing India's chances of winning the Asia Cup, Butt said that the team has a big pool of players, which makes them favourites to defend their crown in the UAE.
Chelsea step up talks with Barcelona in pursuit of striker Aubameyang
Chelsea had further talks regarding a move for Barcelona's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang over the weekend.
Daniel Vettori, Vernon Philander Among Players To Commit To Legends League Cricket's 2nd Edition
Legends League Cricket on Sunday announced that about 80 international and Indian players combined have confirmed their availability for the upcoming second edition of the league. They will be available to be picked up by the franchises for the drafting event that will be held in Mumbai in the coming few days. "The overall pool of players now stands at 85 players from 10 countries across the world," stated an official media release.
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.