Serena Williams era ends and other US Open talking points
The closing Grand Slam of the season is upon us in New York and there is a lot on the line. Here’s a look at some of the main talking points at this US Open.
Pakistan Sport News
It's sad talented youngsters of India & Pakistan are not getting to play bilaterals: Asif Iqbal
Tragic that people on both sides are being denied the joy of watching these top cricketers play on their soil, writes former Pakistan captain Asif IqbalI still recall the time when cricket between India and Pakistan stalled for almost two decades due to non-cricketing reasons, finally resuming with a three-Test series in 1978. I remember a lot of us Pakistani players were playing in the Kerry Packer 'rebel' series at that time, due to which those players had been banned from playing for Pakistan. However, once it was announced that India were coming to Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) changed its mind about those players.
Asia Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan: Who will be missed more, Jasprit Bumrah or Shaheen Afridi?
Absence of top pacers has become a talking point leading up to today's gameLike it happens before and after India-Pakistan matches these days, one tweet has triggered a major debate. A few hours after Pakistan's ace fast bowler Shaheen Afridi was ruled out of the Asia Cup due to a knee injury, Pakistan pace bowling great Waqar Younis tweeted: "Shaheen's injury big relief for Indian top order batsmen. Sad we won't be seeing him."
The India-Pakistan dream T20 XI
TOI attempts a combined XI of the sub-continental giants for the shortest format...Rohit Sharma: The best limited-overs opener in the world for a while, Rohit walks into any T20 dream team. Combination of silken touch and ability to explode. Babar Azam: Among the top five batters in the world. His game has different gears and he can adapt to any situation.
"Let Us Also Keep Some Secrets": Rohit Sharma On Who Will Open For India vs Pakistan In Asia Cup 2022
India captain Rohit Sharma has a reputation of coming up with funny responses in press conferences and has often left the room in splits with his quick wit. On the eve of India's Asia Cup 2022 clash against arch-rivals Pakistan, Rohit attended a press conference and was asked about India's opening combination for the much awaited clash. In recent times, India have experimented with the likes of Rishabh Pant and Suryakumar Yadav at the top of the order, while Virat Kohli has in the past opened with Rohit Sharma.
"Respite For Other Teams": Former India Star On Jasprit Bumrah's Absence In Asia Cup
The Asia Cup 2022 got underway on Saturday and it was Afghanistan who emerged triumphant against Sri Lanka in the Group B clash. But all eyes would be on contest between India and Pakistan in Group A on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium. Both India and Pakistan are without their star pacers -- Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Shah Afridi. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has said that India will miss Bumrah and him not being a part of the lineup will be a respite for other teams.
India Coach Rahul Dravid Recovers From COVID-19, Set To Join Indian Team: Report
Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and is set to join the Indian team ahead of its much-awaited Asia Cup opener against Pakistan on Sunday. Batting great Dravid, who had tested positive for the virus ahead of the team's departure for the continental tournament in a routine test, has fully recovered from the condition.
Asia Cup 2022: NIT-Srinagar asks students not to watch India vs Pakistan cricket match in groups
cricket match in groups or post anything related to it on social media platforms. In a notice issued by the dean of students' welfare, the institute administration has asked the students to remain in their allotted rooms during the match.