Former Zimbabwe captain Streak dies aged 49 - reports
Former Zimbabwe captain Heath Streak has died of colon and liver cancer at the age of 49, ESPNcricinfo reported on Sunday.
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Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Live Updates, Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh Win Toss, Opt To Bat Against Afghanistan
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2023 Live Updates:Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan won the toss and opted to bat against Afghanistan in their must-win Group B Asia Cup 2023 match on Sunday at the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. It was a below-par batting performance that let Bangladesh down in their tournament opener against Sri Lanka in Pallekele as they could only manage 164 after opting to bat. Barring Najmul Hossain Shanto, who was the lone warrior with a 122-ball 89, no other Bangladesh batter could come up with substantial runs and support him. On the other hand, Afghanistan will look to open their campaign with a win. (Live Scorecard)
India vs Pakistan: Updated Asia Cup 2023 Points Table After Match Abandoned Due To Rain
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in Pallekele was called off due to rain on Saturday. The Babar Azam-led side could not start its chase as rain eventually forced the match to be abandoned. India were bowled out for 266 runs after opting to bat first as Shaheen Afridi registered a four-wicket haul (4 for 35). The left-arm pacer kept the Indian team at bay despite fifties from Hardik Pandya (87) and Ishan Kishan (82). India were 66 for 4 at one stage but a 138-run partnership between Hardik and Kishan brought them back in the game. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf picked three wickets each, denting India's progress towards the end.
Arch-Rivals Mohun Bagan, East Bengal To Fight It Out For Durand Cup Title
The stage is set for the year's biggest face-off in Indian domestic football as fierce rivals Mohun Bagan Super Giants and East Bengal FC lock horns in the grand finale of the Durand Cup in Kolkata on Sunday. It will be a battle of nerves and emotions between the two giants at the Salt Lake Stadium, as fans of both teams get ready to paint the stadium in green and maroon and red and gold. The clash would be a repeat of the 2004 Durand Cup final, which East Bengal won 2-1.
Ferguson to lead second-string NZ in ODIs in Bangladesh
Fast bowler Lockie Ferguson will lead a second-string New Zealand team in the three-match one-day international series in Bangladesh later this month, the country's cricket board said on Saturday.
West Indies Legend's 'CSK And MS Dhoni' Remark As Sri Lanka Star Lights Up Asia Cup
Sri Lanka made a light work of Bangladesh in the second match of the Asia Cup on Thursday following a strong performance from their bowlers at the Pallekele Stadium in Kandy. Chennai Super Kings duo Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana did the damage with the ball as Sri Lanka restricted Bangladesh for 164. Pathirana returned figures of 4/32, drawing praise from West Indies legend Ian Bishop, who pointed out why CSK and their captain MS Dhoni rate the young pacer highly.
India vs Pakistan: Will Rain Play Spoilsport In Much-Anticipated Asia Cup 2023 Clash?
The India-Pakistan match is one of the most anticipated clashes in world cricket. With the two teams not playing bilateral series for almost a decade due to external reasons, the only chance for fans to witness this match is at continental or International Cricket Council (ICC) events. As a result, the excitement surrounding the Asia Cup 2023 match is at an all time high with hotels in Kandy completely booked and fans around the world waiting for action to begin on Saturday. However, there can be some bad news for fans as weather may end up playing spoilsport in the encounter.
Asia Cup 2023: How KL Rahul's Absence Can Force India To Shake Up Entire Batting Order
Ishan Kishan is set to play the wicketkeeper-batter role in the absence of KL Rahul but question remains over the left-hander's batting slot going into the Asia Cup opener against Pakistan on September 2. The temptation will be to hand Kishan the opening position with Rahul not available for the first two games of the continental event. He had opened the innings in India's last ODI series against the West Indies along with Shubman Gill, and made a good impression. Kishan made 184 runs in that series from three matches, averaging 61.33 and his scores read – 52, 55 and 77.