Kohli, Suryakumar power India into Asia Cup Super Four
Star batsman Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav hit half-centuries to help India move into the Asia Cup Super Four stage with a 40-run win over Hong Kong on Wednesday.
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Ponting backs Virat Kohli's month-long break from cricket
Ricky Ponting on Wednesday said Virat Kohli did the right thing by taking a month-long break from cricket. Following up his 35 against Pakistan in India's Asia Cup opener, former Indian skipper Kohli on Wednesday struck a fluent 44-ball 59 not out versus Hong Kong in Dubai, his first international half-century since a 52 against the West Indies in a T20I in Kolkata on February 18 this year. "I just hope that we see him back at his best and in the World Cup," the two-time World Cup winning skipper Ponting said on the 'ICC Review'.
Asia Cup: Former India Pacer Venkatesh Prasad Tears Into KL Rahul After Slow Knock vs Hong Kong
Indian opening batter KL Rahul was the focus on attention as the 'Men in Blue'took on Hing Kong in their second Group A encounter in Asia Cup 2022 in Dubai. Rahul was dismissed for a golden duck in India's opening match against Pakistan and this outing was important for him to get back into the groove.
Rishabh Pant's omission was surprising, shows India's quality: Ricky Ponting
Ricky Ponting feels Rishabh Pant's "surprise" omission from India's playing XI in their Asia Cup opener against Pakistan shows the quality the team possesses heading into the T20 World Cup. India's designated finisher in recent times, Dinesh Karthik was preferred over Pant, who has however returned for the game against Hong Kong after the team management decided to rest all-rounder Hardik Pandya here on Wednesday. "I was really surprised.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is gold for Team India: Varun Aaron
Varun Aaron praised star pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, saying that he is gold for Team India. Bhuvneshwar Kumar was a star for India during the India-Pakistan clash at Asia Cup 2022. He took 4 wickets for 26 runs.
Ireland squad named for Women's T20 World Cup qualifiers
Laura Delany will captain a 15-player Ireland squad for their Women's T20 World Cup qualifiers next month.
Asia Cup 2022: Why Hardik Is Not Playing Against Hong Kong? Rohit Sharma Explains
There was surprise in store at the toss of the India-Hong Kong match at the Asia Cup, as skipper Rohit Sharma announced that Hardik Pandya was not included in the XI. Hardik was the 'Player of the Match' in the clash against Pakistan as he contributed both with the ball and the bat to take his team over the line. Against Hong Kong, however, Rishabh Pant made a comeback into the side while Hardik was rested.
Watch: Rishabh Pant Hits Perfect Helicopter Shot in Practice Ahead Of Asia Cup Tie vs Hong Kong
Rishabh Pant was not included in India's playing XI against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 clash on Sunday. The young wicketkeeper-batter has sweated it out in the nets in the meantime and it remains to be seen if he is included in the XI for Wednesday's match against Hong Kong. Pant has for long been seen as an all-format option for India, however, Dinesh Karthik was chosen over him for the tie against Pakistan. While it may be part of the team management's experimentation process, Pant looks like leaving no stone unturned with an aim to make a comeback in the T20I XI.