Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan set up India rematch after thrashing Hong Kong
Pakistan will meet India in another Asia Cup 2022 blockbuster on Sunday night after they overpowered Hong Kong in Sharjah.
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Virat Kohli Trains Wearing High-Altitude Mask Ahead of Clash vs Pakistan. See Pics
Ahead of the high-octane Super 4s clash against Pakistan at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, star India batter Virat Kohli was seen sweating it out along with his teammates in Dubai, wearing a high-altitude mask during his training. Virat was captured running on the ground while wearing a high-altitude mask.
Pakistan vs Hong Kong: Mohammad Rizwan Makes Special Appeal To Help Flood-Hit Pakistan In Presentation Ceremony
Mohammad Rizwan hit an unbeaten 78, laying the foundation of Pakistan's 155-run win over Hong Kong on Friday, which saw them qualify for the Super 4 stage of the ongoing Asia Cup. Rizwan was named 'Man of the Match' for his knock. During the post-match press-conference, Rizwan made a special appeal for Pakistan, which has been hit by severe floods. A lot of damage has been caused to the livelihoods of the people in Pakistan, and the number of dead has crossed the 1,200-mark. Rizwan urged everyone to unite and pray for Pakistan in these tough times.
Asia Cup 2022: Naseem Shah, life in fast forward
From bowling barefoot to playing for Pakistan within five years of starting proper training to overcoming career-threatening injuries, the 19-year-old pace sensation's rapid evolution has put him in the spotlight in this Asia CupDUBAI: Two days after he limped off the field with cramps against India, Pakistan's pace sensation Naseem Shah was back in the nets delivering thunderbolts. All of 19, the spotlight has been chasing him here at the Asia Cup. In the days leading up to the first India-Pakistan game last Sunday, all the talk revolved around the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi. In a matter of four overs, at the same venue where Afridi had dismantled India last October, Naseem staked his claim as the most lethal pacer in this tournament. Pakistan captain Babar Azam, in fact, went on to state after the match, "The way Naseem started, we didn't feel that we were missing Shaheen." Baby-faced and all of five-foot-seven inches, at first glance Naseem doesn't appear to be the quintessential tearaway, someone who can breach the 90-mph barrier with consistency. What is astounding is that he took to formal coaching barely five years ago.
India Get "Into The Groove" Ahead Of Asia Cup Super-4 Stage. See Pics
Team India hit the nets on Friday ahead of their Asia Cup Super 4 clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. Both teams had met earlier during the Group stage, with India registering a five-wicket win. Pakistan thrashed Hong Kong by 155 runs to book their place in the next round. The Board of Control for Cricket in India took to Twitter and posted a few pictures from the Rohit Sharma-led side's net session, which was held under the watchful eyes of head coach Rahul Dravid.
Mohammad Hafeez Says India "Laadla" Of World Cricket Due To Its Big Earnings
Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez said that India, or more specifically the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), get "pampered" in world cricket thanks to the fact that they rake in so much revenue. In a video of a discussion that he shared on Twitter, that he captioned "Laadla" with a heart-eyes emoji, Hafeez said "I don't know a lot, but I definitely know that in our society, whoever is the earner is loved by everyone, is the most laadla (pampered), gets the most kisses from everyone."
Asia Cup 2022: Our shot-making was poor, says Hong Kong skipper Nizakat Khan after loss to Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten 78 followed by Shadab Khan's four-wicket haul guided Pakistan to a massive 155 runs victory over Hong Kong at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday. "Lots of learning from these two games.
Pakistan crush Hong Kong by 155 runs to seal Asia Cup Super Four spot
SHARJAH: Mohammad Rizwan propelled Pakistan into the Asia Cup Super Four stage after their bowlers skittled out minnows Hong Kong for a record low of 38 on Friday (Sep 2).