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India Announce 23-Member Squad For SAFF U-16 Championship

The AIFF on Sunday announced India's U-16 squad comprising 23 members for the upcoming SAFF Championship to be played next month. India's men's U-16 head coach Ishfaq Ahmed has named Rohit, Aheibam Suraj Singh and Arush Hari as goalkeepers for the tournament to be held in Thimpu, Bhutan, from September 1-10. Ngariyambam Abhijit, Mohammed Kaif, Yaipharemba Chingakham, Usham Thoungamba, Vumlenlal Hangshing, Chingtham Renin Singh and Karish Soram will be India's defenders. In the midfield, Newton Singh, Kangujam Yoihenba Meitei, Levis Zangminlun, Bobby Singh, Abdul Salha, Ngamgouhou Mate, Vishal Yadav, Manbhakupar Malngiang and Md Arbash have been named.

Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane Rape Trial Delayed, Player Heads To Asia Cup

The rape trial of Nepal's cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane was postponed Sunday, allowing him to join teammates in Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup, his lawyer said. Spin bowler Lamichhane, 23, once the poster boy for the rise of cricket in Nepal, is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in a Kathmandu hotel room in August last year. Lamichhane denies all charges. The latest hearing on Sunday was deferred until September 7, Lamichhane's lawyer Saroj Ghimire said. "Sandeep will now fly to Pakistan to play," Ghimire told AFP.

"Bolne Se Kuch Nahi Hota": Shadab Khan Responds To Ajit Agarkar's "Virat Kohli Will Handle" Remark

The Asia Cup 2023 might be beginning on August 30, but it's the India vs Pakistan clash on September 02 that has everyone's attention. In fact, when the Indian squad for the Asia Cup was announced, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chief selector, Ajit Agarkar, was also asked about handling the esteemed pace attack of Pakistan. Agarkar responded saying "Virat Kohli will handle them". Now, Pakistan all-rounder Shadab Khan has responded to Agarkar's claim, saying it's only what one does on the field that matters and not what is being said before or after the match.

World No. 1 Pakistan add Shakeel to Asia Cup squad

COLOMBO : Pakistan have added middle-order batter Saud Shakeel to their Asia Cup squad and will go into the tournament as the top ranked one-day international (ODI) team following their 3-0 series sweep against Afghanistan.

"Whether He Would Like...": Virat Kohli At No. 4 In Asia Cup 2023? AB De Villiers' Clear Take

The Asia Cup 2023 is just round the corner and even after the 17-member squad was officially announced, questions remain over who will bat at No. 4 for the Indian cricket team. From Suryakumar Yadav to KL Rahul to Shreyas Iyer, a number of names have been suggested by both fans and experts in the recent past. However, some believe that it can be Virat Kohli who will change his batting position in order to provide solidity to the middle order. Former South Africa star AB De Villiers was in favour of such a move and in a recent interaction, he said that Kohli at No. 4 can be 'perfect' for Team India.

BCCI President Roger Binny, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla To Travel To Pakistan On PCB's Invitation: Report

BCCI president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla have accepted the invitation of the Pakistan Cricket Board and will be in Lahore from September 4-7 during which they will watch a couple of Asia Cup games. The PCB had extended the invitation to all the principal office-bearers of BCCI and it is understood that president and vice-president have got Indian board's approval to accept the invitation accorded to them. Pakistan plays Nepal in the first match of the regional event on August 30 in Multan after which four games will move to Sri Lanka for the remaining matches including the much anticipated Pakistan and India encounter.

Watch: Virat Kohli Craze Hits Bengaluru, Even Police Can't Keep Calm

Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket team's star batter, is getting ready for the tough cricket schedule ahead in the best possible way. Starting September 2, India will embark on a mission to first win the Asia Cup and then attempt to overcome other top teams in a quest for the ODI World Cup at home. The Indian cricket team members are currently stationed in Karnataka for a camp ahead of the Asia Cup. The players are going through several fitness and blood tests to get the house in order in the best way possible.

India, Pakistan Far From Being 'Dream Teams' Going Into World Cup: Ex-Captain Gives Grim Reasoning

Asia Cup 2023 will kick-start from August 30 with co-hosts Pakistan squaring off Nepal in the opening match in Multan. The mouth-watering clash between the arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be played on September 2 in Kandy. Both teams will aim to put their best foot forward in order to prepare for the ODI World Cup, which will be held in October in India. As the continental tournament is just around the corner, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt has come up with some key pointers about Team and the Babar Azam-led side.

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India Announce 23-Member Squad For SAFF U-16 Championship

Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane Rape Trial Delayed, Player Heads To Asia Cup

"Bolne Se Kuch Nahi Hota": Shadab Khan Responds To Ajit Agarkar's "Virat Kohli Will Handle" Remark

World No. 1 Pakistan add Shakeel to Asia Cup squad

"Whether He Would Like...": Virat Kohli At No. 4 In Asia Cup 2023? AB De Villiers' Clear Take

BCCI President Roger Binny, Vice-President Rajeev Shukla To Travel To Pakistan On PCB's Invitation: Report

Watch: Virat Kohli Craze Hits Bengaluru, Even Police Can't Keep Calm

India, Pakistan Far From Being 'Dream Teams' Going Into World Cup: Ex-Captain Gives Grim Reasoning