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With KL Rahul Out, Can Sanju Samson Play Against Pakistan?

India head coach Rahul Dravid confirmed that wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul wouldn't be able to participate in the first two games of the Asia Cup 2023. With India scheduled to square off against Pakistan and Nepal in their first two matches, the team would have to take the field without Rahul, meaning another wicket-keeper batter would have to take the field. While Ishan Kishan is the only member of the main 17-man squad who can keep, the Indian team also has Sanju Samson as the reserve 18th member of the squad.

"No Sense At All": PCB Blasted By Pakistan Greats For No Host Name On Team Jerseys

Pakistan Cricket Board is facing strong criticism from fans and a few former players over the omission of country's name on the official Asia Cup logo on participating teams' jerseys. Former captain Rashid Latif was among those who lashed out at the board soon after the Pakistan team took the field against Nepal in the opening match of the Asia Cup in Multan on Wednesday. Though Asia Cup is jointly staged by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the former is the host of the tournament. “This is unacceptable and it is the Asian Cricket Council which must explain this oversight since the Asia Cup is their property,” he said. Since the hue and cry, PCB unofficially has tried to play down the situation by saying that the ACC had taken a decision after last year's Asia Cup that the host country's name would not be given with the Asia Cup logo in future events.

Watch: LOL Moment In Asia Cup! 'Chacha' Iftikhar Ahmed Calls Babar Azam 'Bhatija'

Pakistan secured a comprehensive 238-run win over Nepal in the 2023 Asia Cup opener in Multan. With the tournament returning to Pakistan after a gap of 15 years, the home team put on a commanding performance despite a few hiccups. The highlight of the night was captain Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed's 214-run stand, the highest fifth-wicket partnership for Pakistan. Babar slammed 151 off 131 on his way to his 19th ODI century, while Iftikhar notched up his maiden ton.

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Clash Faces Tough Hosting Challenge On September 2? Report Claims So Due To This Factor

The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash at the Asia Cup 2023 faces a tough challenge from the weather in Kandy with Weather.com predicting thunderstorms and a 90% chance of rain on September 2. According to Google Weather, a thundershower is expected to occur with chances of 90 per cent precipitation and 84 per cent humidity in Kandy. The temperature is expected to be 28 degrees Celsius.

Watch - "Pace And Swing": Pakistan Pacers Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah Rattle Nepal Batters With Fiery Powerplay Spell

Pakistan outplayed Asia Cup debutants Nepal in the opening match of the tournament in Multan on Wednesday. Despite losing early wickets, Pakistan went on to post a mammoth total of 342/6 in 50 overs, courtesy centuries from captain Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed. After Babar and Iftikhar's giant partnership, what followed was a devastating bowling performance from the Pakistan pacers, Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah. Shaheen got the ball rolling with the new cherry, striking twice in the first over.

'It's India's Game If...': Sanjay Manjrekar's Huge Prediction Ahead Of Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar said that if the Indian top order consisting of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli gives Men in Blue a fine start and do not lose their wickets, it will be their match to win. The Asia Cup kickstarted on Wednesday with a match between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan. India will start their campaign against Pakistan in Kandy on September 2. In recent conversations with Star Sports, prominent cricket analysts Sanjay Manjrekar and former India cricketer Sanjay Bangar delved into India's batting strategies and the versatility of its players.

Asia Cup 2023 - Watch: Did Iftikhar Ahmed Talk In 'Animated' Way With Pakistan Captain Babar Azam In Desperation For Century?

The Pakistan cricket team had a memorable start to their Asia Cup 2023 campaign on Wednesday as it defeated Nepal by 238 runs. For the Babar Azam-led side it was the perfect preparation for the India vs Pakistan clash that will see them pitted against the arch-rivals who have players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma in their ranks. In the match against Nepal, Pakistan ticked all the right boxes as Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed stitched a record stand. Babar Azam smashed 151 in 131 balls consisting of 14 fours and four sixes while Iftikhar Ahmed smashed his maiden century, ending unbeaten on 109 in 71 balls, with 11 fours and four sixes.

Monty Desai urges Nepal to 'believe they belong' after heavy Asia Cup defeat to Pakistan

Monty Desai wants his Nepal players to feel they belong on the big stage so they will not lose focus in key moments.

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With KL Rahul Out, Can Sanju Samson Play Against Pakistan?

"No Sense At All": PCB Blasted By Pakistan Greats For No Host Name On Team Jerseys

Watch: LOL Moment In Asia Cup! 'Chacha' Iftikhar Ahmed Calls Babar Azam 'Bhatija'

India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Clash Faces Tough Hosting Challenge On September 2? Report Claims So Due To This Factor

Watch - "Pace And Swing": Pakistan Pacers Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah Rattle Nepal Batters With Fiery Powerplay Spell

'It's India's Game If...': Sanjay Manjrekar's Huge Prediction Ahead Of Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

Asia Cup 2023 - Watch: Did Iftikhar Ahmed Talk In 'Animated' Way With Pakistan Captain Babar Azam In Desperation For Century?

Monty Desai urges Nepal to 'believe they belong' after heavy Asia Cup defeat to Pakistan