Fanboying can wait until after game, Rohit Paudel says ahead of clash with Virat Kohli
When Nepal beat the weather and the UAE to win a place at the Asia Cup for the first time, back in May, their captain was asked about what was to come.
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'Virat Kohli's Execution Was Not Good': Wasim Jaffer's Take On India Star's Dismissal vs Pakistan
Former India batter Wasim Jaffer dissected Virat Kohli's dismissal against Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener on Saturday in Kandy. Kohli played Shaheen Afridi's delivery onto his stumps and had to walk back to the dressing room for a score of 4 (7). Fans had a lot of expectation from Kohli after Rohit Sharma was dismissed earlier by the same bowler. However, the former India captain failed to live up to the expectations as Shaheen ran riot against India's top-order.
Jasprit Bumrah, Wife Sanjana Ganesan Blessed With Baby Boy, Shares Picture On Instagram
Indian cricket team pacer Jasprit Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan have been blessed with a baby boy. Bumrah, who took a leave from his Asia Cup 2023 duties to be with his wife, announced the news of the birth of the baby boy on Instagram with an adorable post. "Our little family has grown & our hearts are fuller than we could ever imagine! This morning we welcomed our little boy, Angad Jasprit Bumrah into the world. We are over the moon and can't wait for everything this new chapter of our lives brings with it," Bumrah captioned the post on Instagram.
Who Will Replace Jasprit Bumrah? Predicting India's Playing XI Against Nepal
India's opening Asia Cup 2023 match against Pakistan was washed, but not before Rohit Sharma's batting unit had posted 266 runs on the board. Though a similar threat looms large on the Indian team against Nepal too, the skipper and the team management would be keen to test out the bowling unit, especially before the crucial Super 4 matches begin. However, India would be without the services of Jasprit Bumrah, who has flown back home over a personal matter. But, who replaces him in the Indian team for the Nepal clash on Monday?
India vs Nepal, Asia Cup 2023 Weather Update: Will Rain Spoil Another Showdown At Pallekele?
The Indian cricket team had to return with just one point in their kitty from the match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday after rain played spoilsport at Pallekele. After posting a total of 266 runs on the board, the Indian team was eager to give their bowlers a run at the Pakistan team's batters but not a single ball could be possible. With their second match of the group stage against Nepal also scheduled at Pallekele on Monday, the rain threat is looming large on the match once again.
'Nothing Shot, Bit Casual': Gautam Gambhir's Harsh Take On Virat Kohli's Dismissal To Shaheen Afridi
Much was expected of Virat Kohli in the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 clash in Pallekele on Saturday, but he did not deliver. Though the game got abandoned without a ball being bowled in the Pakistan innings, India were given a mighty scare after their innings folded on 266. Barring Ishan Kishan (82) and Hardik Pandya (87) none of the other batters could score big. Virat Kohli (4) and Rohit Sharma (11) were the major disappointments.
Asia Cup 2023: Eyeing Super Four Berth After Washout With Pakistan, India Face Nepal
Coming off a washout, India would hope they only have greenhorns Nepal to tackle and not rain as the heavyweights eye a berth in the Super Four of the Asia Cup in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Monday. From Group A, Pakistan have already qualified to the Super Four with 3 points, and India have one point from the washed-out game against their arch-rivals on Saturday. Even in the event of another rain-marred match on the morrow, India can advance to the Super Four with two points, but Rohit Sharma's men will certainly not want it that way.
"We Have Made Plans To Tackle Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli": Nepal Captain Ahead Of Asia Cup Clash Against India
Ahead his side's Asia Cup clash against India at Kandy, Nepal skipper Rohit Paudel expressed his team's excitement to play against Men in Blue and said that they have plans to tackle the team's star batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, terming the former as team's "inspiration" as well. India will take on Nepal in their Asia Cup clash at Kandy. In Group A, Pakistan qualified for Super Four stage with three points following a win over Nepal and a washout against arch-rivals India, which caused them to share a point each. Now India (1 point) and Nepal (0 points) have to win this match to qualify for Super Four stage.