Aqab Al-Khalidiya wins most expensive rounds of 44th Taif Racing Season
RIYADH: The horse Aqab Al-Khalidiya, owned by Al-Khalidiya Stables, won on Friday the most expensive rounds of the 44th Taif Racing Season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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"My Taj Mahal...": Yuzvendra Chahal's Comment On Dhanashree's Photos Is Lit
India veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma are arguably one of the most active couples on social media. These two never fail to amaze their fans with their entertaining videos and stunning pictures. Chahal, who got overlooked by the team management and was not named in the Indian squad for the ongoing Asia Cup and the upcoming World Cup, is also very active on social media, especially Instagram. Recently, his wife Dhanashree shared a series of picture, which gave a 'couple-goal' moment to the fans.
Sri Lanka Batter Pramod Madhushan's 'Smart Sacrifice' vs Pakistan Bowls Over R Ashwin, Venkatesh Prasad
Charith Asalanka was the star for Sri Lanka as he slammed six runs in the final two balls of the match to guide his side to the Asia Cup 2023 final after a win over Pakistan. Asalanka was unbeaten on 49 off 47 deliveries and he was able to finish the game well after Kusal Mendis provided them with a brilliant start to the run chase. However, the one cricketer who has earned a lot of praise besides these two was Pramod Madushan who sacrificed his wicket to get Asalanka back on strike on the fourth ball of the final over.
Watch: No Time For Rest! Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya Practice Despite Not Playing Against Bangladesh In Asia Cup 2023
The Indian cricket team decided to rest both Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya for their Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Bangladesh on Friday. Both of them were seated with the team on the sidelines of the ground and Kohli even turned water boy for the side. However, with an over to go in the Indian innings, both players started warming up for practice. While Pandya was seen taking a lap of the stadium, Kohli was padded up for batting practice. Both players will be very important for India in the final against Sri Lanka and both cricketers were hard at practice despite being rested for the game.
Watch: Rohit Sharma Forgets India's Team Changes Against Bangladesh At Toss - Video Goes Viral
India made wholesale changes to their playing XI in their last Super 4 match of Asia Cup 2023 on Friday. They rested Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah and Kuldeep Yadav for the game with Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami and Prasidh Krishna coming in. India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bowl against Bangladesh in the game before giving rise to a funny moment. For a moment after the toss, Rohit forgot the changes made in the Indian team.
Watch: Sri Lanka Fan's Celebration After Team's Last-Ball Win Over Pakistan Is Viral
If cricket is one of the most popular games in the world, it's fans who made that possible. Fans don't just boost the morale of the team but also act as 12th players for their team, giving their teams the required support to make the victory possible. But, as one set of fans rejoice in their team's win, the other sinks. As Sri Lanka emerged triumphant against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match, a fan's celebration went viral on social media.
Pakistan Star Zaman Khan's Heartbreaking Social Media Post After Team's Asia Cup Elimination
Pakistan pacer Zaman Khan was tasked with the responsibility of guiding his team to the Asia Cup final as Sri Lanka needed 8 runs to win the match in the final over of the Super 4 match on Thursday. Zaman, who came into the team after an injury to Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, did very well in the first four deliveries, giving away just two runs. But, he went on to concede 6 runs in the last two deliveries, as Charith Asalanka took the islanders into the final of the tournament.
"Miscalculation From...": Shubman Gill Admits After Shocking Loss To Bangladesh
India's star opener Shubman Gill, who slammed a century in their Asia Cup Super Four match, said that if he had played his innings normally then India would have won the match against Bangladesh. Gill's 121 off 133 balls was exceptional. But it was not enough to carry India past Bangladesh's 265/8. Gill's thunderous knock of 121 runs and Axar Patel's fighting 42 went in vain as Bangladesh fought back to end their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on a high by beating finalists India in their Asia Cup Super Four 2023 clash here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Friday.