India coach Dravid tests positive for Covid-19 ahead of Asia Cup
India coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of the team's departure for the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the country's cricket board said on Tuesday.
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FIA’s chief Mohammed Ben Sulayem promises ‘decisive action’ for motorsport safety
DUBAI: FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem says his stance on Formula 1 driver health and safety is a priority to safeguard the motorsport’s future, which he will back with “decisive action.”
It is still too early to compare Babar Azam with one of all-time greats Virat Kohli: Wasim Akram
Virat Kohli has struggled for runs over the past two years but Pakistan legend Wasim Akram feels the former India captain remains one of the all-time greats and comparing Babar Azam with him is still a bit premature. All eyes will be on Kohli when India meet Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener in Dubai on Sunday. Kohli will come into the match with a fresh mind having taken a break for the away series against the West Indies. While Kohli has gone through an extended lean patch with no hundred since November 2019, the much younger Babar seems to be at the peak of his powers and doing well across formats. "First of all let me start by saying that criticism from Indian fans against Kohli has been unnecessary. He is one of the greatest of all times not just this era. He still fit as a fiddle. He is still one of the best fielders in the Indian squad. "As they say class is forever and that is Virat Kohli. Hope he doesn't come back to form against Pakistan but he will come back eventually," said Akram in a press conference organised by Star Sports, the official broadcaster for Asia Cup.
For India Clash, Afridi's Absence A Big Setback For Pakistan. Inzamam Explains
Pakistan will be looking to emulate their performance from the 2021 T20 World Cup against India when they clash with the arch rivals in the Asia Cup on August 28th. Pakistan beat India comprehensively by 10 wickets last year and the architect of that win was left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi as he destroyed India's top order.
Asia Cup: Mohammad Hasnain To Replace Shaheen Afridi In Pakistan Squad
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday confirmed that Mohammad Hasnain will be replacing Shaheen Shah Afridi in the squad for the upcoming Asia Cup. 22-year-old Hasnain has represented Pakistan in 18 T20Is in which he has taken 17 wickets. Hasnain will join the side from the United Kingdom, where he is representing Oval Invincibles in The Hundred competition.
CP Rizwan says UAE 'have only ourselves to blame' for shock loss to Kuwait
CP Rizwan said UAE had let themselves down in their shock defeat to Kuwait in the Asia Cup Qualifier.
Former Pakistan Captain Says This Pacer Can Be The "Main Hero" In Shaheen Afridi's Absence
Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was ruled out of the Asia Cup last week, which has raised doubts over the quality of the team's bowling line-up for the tournament. Afridi, who ran past India's batting line-up during the T20 World Cup last year, had picked up a knee injury during the Test series in Sri Lanka last month and will not be able to recover in time for the tournament. While several current and ex-Pakistan players have raised concerns over Shaheen's absence, former captain Salman Butt feels that the star pacer's absence will present other players like Haris Rauf with a good chance to take the center stage.
Asia Cup qualification in balance for UAE after shock loss to Kuwait
The UAE made a poor start to life under CP Rizwan’s captaincy after suffering a one-wicket loss to Kuwait in Oman.