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India Great Questions Timing Of Virat Kohli's 'Only MS Dhoni Messaged' Comment

An emotional Virat Kohli caused sensation after India's loss to Pakistan in their Asia Cup Super 4 tie on Sunday when he said in a press conference that nobody except MS Dhoni texted him when he quit Test captaincy last year. "I can say one thing that when I announced my resignation from Test captaincy, I got message from only one person with whom I player earlier, that is MS Dhoni. Many people have my number...many people give suggestions on TV...but the people who had my number, nobody messaged. The respect, the connection that you have with somebody, when that is genuine, it shows this way," Kohli said.

Watch: "Maro Mujhe Maro" Guy's Reaction As India Falter Against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup

After a great run in the group stage, expectation were high from Team India at the Asia Cup 2022. However, after two straight defeats in the Super 4 stage to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, India are on brink of exit. India now have to rely on other teams' results, in order to qualify for the final. On Tuesday, India skipper Rohit Sharma's scintillating 41-ball 72 went in vain, as the Sri Lanka completed a chase of 174 with a ball to spare Needing 21 in 12 balls, Sri Lanka scored 14 runs off the penultimate over bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, almost sealing it in their favour. India will be out of the tournament if Pakistan beat Afghanistan on Wednesday.

Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022, Live Updates: Pakistan Face Afghanistan, Eye A Spot In The Final

PAK vs AFG, Asia Cup 2022, Score Updates: Pakistan face Afghanistan in a crucial Asia Cup Super-4 clash at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium. Pakistan eye a win which will take them to the final. A defeat for Afghanistan, on the other hand, will end their journey at the Asia Cup, having already lost their opening Super-4 fixture to Sri Lanka. A Pakistan win will also end India's hopes of reaching the final. Sri Lanka and Pakistan could meet twice in the space of three days, including the final on Sunday, if Afghanistan fail to win today. (LIVE SCORECARD)

England recall Hales for T20 World Cup

Nottinghamshire batsman Alex Hales has been recalled to the England squad for the T20 World Cup as a replacement for the injured Jonny Bairstow.

Call needs to be taken on Ravindra Jadeja playing all three formats in terms of fitness: Saba Karim

Ravindra Jadeja play in all three formats of the game in terms of his fitness. On Tuesday, Jadeja, who was ruled out of India's campaign at the 2022 Asia Cup after participating in Group A matches against Pakistan and Hong Kong due to a right knee injury, informed that he had undergone surgery for the issue and was expecting to start his rehab soon, thereby putting a serious question mark over his participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia. "Right now, I think Jadeja is such a player who adds value in all three formats. But I think going ahead, not only Jadeja but even the team management and the medical team of Team India need to take a call in terms of his fitness whether he can continue to play all three formats or not; and if not, then what is the most preferable choice for him," said Karim on 'Sports Over The Top' show on Sports18.

Can India still qualify for Asia Cup 2022 final in Dubai?

Sri Lanka's sensational win in their Super 4 match in Dubai on Tuesday seems to have thrown the prediction of a straightforward showdown between India and and Pakistan in the final out of the window.

Asia Cup 2022: Out Of Sorts India Face Tricky Afghanistan

All but out of reckoning for the summit clash, a dishevelled India would like to put their house in order before facing a gutsy Afghanistan team which could prove to be a proverbial banana peel in the final Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup on Thursday. The Indian team hasn't performed to its full potential in the Super 4 stage and lack of resources and poor team selection can also be blamed for back-to-back demoralising defeats against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. What ails the current Indian team is lack of flexibility in its planning and perhaps a few fingers will be pointed at head coach Rahul Dravid.

Alex Hales Added To England Squads For T20 World Cup, Pakistan T20Is

Alex Hales has returned to the England squad after three years as he was added to the team for the T20I tour of Pakistan as well as the 2022 T20 World Cup, the England and Wales Cricket Board said on Wednesday. Hales, who last played for England in 2019, has been added to the squad as a replacement for wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow, who sustained an injury while playing golf that has ruled him out of action for the immediate future.

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India Great Questions Timing Of Virat Kohli's 'Only MS Dhoni Messaged' Comment

Watch: "Maro Mujhe Maro" Guy's Reaction As India Falter Against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup

Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Asia Cup 2022, Live Updates: Pakistan Face Afghanistan, Eye A Spot In The Final

England recall Hales for T20 World Cup

Call needs to be taken on Ravindra Jadeja playing all three formats in terms of fitness: Saba Karim

Can India still qualify for Asia Cup 2022 final in Dubai?

Asia Cup 2022: Out Of Sorts India Face Tricky Afghanistan

Alex Hales Added To England Squads For T20 World Cup, Pakistan T20Is