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Rishabh Pant's omission was surprising, shows India's quality: Ricky Ponting

Ricky Ponting feels Rishabh Pant's "surprise" omission from India's playing XI in their Asia Cup opener against Pakistan shows the quality the team possesses heading into the T20 World Cup. India's designated finisher in recent times, Dinesh Karthik was preferred over Pant, who has however returned for the game against Hong Kong after the team management decided to rest all-rounder Hardik Pandya here on Wednesday. "I was really surprised.

Asia Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma becomes first player to score 3500 runs in T20I matches

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday became the first player to score 3500 runs in T20I history. The star India batter reached this landmark during his side's match against Hong Kong in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Rohit achieved the feat as he took a run against Haroon Arshad in the first over of the match. Rohit, who had scored 3499 runs before the start of the match, reached 3500 runs.

Asia Cup 2022: Why Hardik Is Not Playing Against Hong Kong? Rohit Sharma Explains

There was surprise in store at the toss of the India-Hong Kong match at the Asia Cup, as skipper Rohit Sharma announced that Hardik Pandya was not included in the XI. Hardik was the 'Player of the Match' in the clash against Pakistan as he contributed both with the ball and the bat to take his team over the line. Against Hong Kong, however, Rishabh Pant made a comeback into the side while Hardik was rested.

Cheetahs to host international opposition from Ireland, Italy and USA

The Cheetahs will square off against three international teams when they host the second Toyota Challenge in Bloemfontein between 30 September and 21 October.

Watch: Rishabh Pant Hits Perfect Helicopter Shot in Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup Tie vs Hong Kong

Rishabh Pant was not included in India's playing XI against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 clash on Sunday. The young wicketkeeper-batter has sweated it out in the nets in the meantime and it remains to be seen if he is included in the XI for Wednesday's match against Hong Kong. Pant has for long been seen as an all-format option for India, however, Dinesh Karthik was chosen over him for the tie against Pakistan. While it may be part of the team management's experimentation process, Pant looks like leaving no stone unturned with an aim to make a comeback in the T20I XI.

Asia Cup: Bhuvneshwar Looks To Surpass Teammate To Reach Big T20I Landmark For India

Bhuvneshwar Kumar is just three wickets away from becoming India's leading wicket-taker in T20Is. As India take on Hong Kong in an Asia Cup Group A match later on Wednesday, Bhuvneshwar could overtake teammate Yuzvendra Chahal to become the highest wicket-taker in the shortest format of the game. So far, Bhuvneshwar has 77 wickets in 74 matches, while Chahal has 79 in 63 T20I outings. The 32-year-old returned figures of four for 26 in India's opening game of the Asia Cup against Pakistan.

Asia Cup 2022 - "Dravid Would Want...": Harbhajan On India's Playing XI vs Hong Kong

India beat Pakistan in a tense encounter in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday to start their campaign on a high. They will take on Hong Kong in their second and final match of Group A and would hope to qualify for the Super 4 stage as winners of the group. The match will give the Indian team management a chance to either test its bench strength or give chance to the same group of players and hope that those who couldn't hit form in the match against Pakistan would come good this time.

India vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2022 LIVE Updates: India Face Hong Kong, Eye Birth In Super 4

IND vs HK, Asia Cup Live Updates: India face Hong Kong in an Asia Cup Group A clash at the Dubai International Stadium. After beating arch-rivals Pakistan in a nail-biter, India eye an automatic spot in the Super 4. The Rohit Sharma-led side will look to keep Hong Kong away from providing any scare like the side did in the 2018 edition of the continental event. Notably, India had registered a narrow 26-run win over Hong Kong at that time as the latter had faced a batting collapse after a good start. Hong Kong, on the other hand, had to go through the qualifiers to reach the Asia Cup group stage. It will be for the first time that the two sides will be squaring off against each other in T20Is. (LIVE SCORECARD)

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Rishabh Pant's omission was surprising, shows India's quality: Ricky Ponting

Asia Cup 2022: Rohit Sharma becomes first player to score 3500 runs in T20I matches

Asia Cup 2022: Why Hardik Is Not Playing Against Hong Kong? Rohit Sharma Explains

Cheetahs to host international opposition from Ireland, Italy and USA

Watch: Rishabh Pant Hits Perfect Helicopter Shot in Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup Tie vs Hong Kong

Asia Cup: Bhuvneshwar Looks To Surpass Teammate To Reach Big T20I Landmark For India

Asia Cup 2022 - "Dravid Would Want...": Harbhajan On India's Playing XI vs Hong Kong

India vs Hong Kong, Asia Cup 2022 LIVE Updates: India Face Hong Kong, Eye Birth In Super 4