India and Pakistan to try again on Monday after rain returns at Asia Cup
The heavyweight Asia Cup battle between India and Pakistan will now be completed on a reserve day after rain ended proceedings abruptly in Colombo on Sunday.
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'Bharat vs Pakistan' Trends During India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 Match
During an Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, 'BharatvsPakistan' and 'BHAvsPAK' keywords started trending on X (formerly known as Twitter). With buzz around the potential renaming of India to Bharat gaining momentum across the country, the cricket fans didn't forget the raging topic even during the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan game. Replacing the name India with Bharat and IND with BHA, the fans put out a really good effort to eventually see the keywords trending.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Taking Shaheen Afridi To Cleaners Sparks Meme Fest
Shubman Gill was definitely at his best during the crucial Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against Pakistan at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. The right-handed batter took a single off the first ball he faced but later on he went berserk and star Pakistan pacer Shaheen Afridi was at the receiving end. Gill hit a four off the second ball he faced in his innings and went on hit more two fours in the over that was bowled by Shaheen. However, that was not the end. When Shaheen came to bowl again, Gill smashed him for three fours -- for the second time in the game -- to make it another big over for India.
Asia Cup 2023: India Batter KL Rahul Equals Virat Kohli In Elite List
Making his comeback after a four-month hiatus, India wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul completed 2000 runs in the ODI format on Sunday. During a match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Four, Rahul reached the 2000-run mark in just 53 innings, equalling Virat Kohli's record. Both Kohli and Rahul accomplished this feat in the same number of innings. However, there are three Indians who have claimed the top three spots in the list as they reached 2,000 runs in ODIs even faster. The top spot belongs to veteran opener Shikhar Dhawan who achieved this milestone in just 48 innings, while former skipper Sourav Ganguly and batter Navjot Sidhu also reached this milestone in 52 innings.
Cristiano Ronaldo sends message of support to Morocco’s earthquake victims
LONDON: Al-Nassr and Portugal superstar footballer Cristiano Ronaldo shared a message of support for victims of the Moroccan earthquake on his Instagram channel on Sunday.
Pakistan Cricket Team Media Manager Umar Kalson Under Scanner For Visiting Colombo Casino
Pakistan team's current media manager Umar Farooq Kalson and board's GM (International Cricket) Adnan Ali are under scanner after pictures and video footages emerged of the duo visiting a Colombo casino. Both are in Colombo in official capacity as a part of the Pakistani contingent for the ongoing Asia Cup and visiting a gambling den is sure to attract attention of ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit as it is one of the prohibited places as per code of conduct. Many Pakistani fans on social media questioned how officials of the PCB could be so "immature" and "careless" as to indulge in gambling.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Super 4: Hourly Forecast Of Colombo Weather On Reserve Day
Intermittent rain pushed the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 clash to a reserve day on Sunday. India were 147 for two in 24.1 overs when heavy rain lashed the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The rain stopped after that but the resumption was delayed due to wet outfield. A couple of wet patches on the ground was the main reason. The groundstaff even used fans to dry the areas apart from using sponge. However, before the game could resume heavy rain arrived again and forced the game to be moved to Monday.
India vs Pakistan: Watch - New Dad Jasprit Bumrah Gets Surprise Gift From Shaheen Afridi. Gesture Is Viral
The on-field rivalry between India and Pakistan is legendary in world cricket but off the field, there have been many instances between players from both the teams that has won the hearts of fans all around the world. One such instance took place after the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 game was halted due to rain and Shaheen Afridi went up to Jasprit Bumrah with a very special gift. Bumrah and wife Sanjana Ganesan were blessed with a baby boy earlier this week and Shaheen had a gift for him. The two fast bowlers embraced each other and Shaheen congratulated him and wished that he and his family remains happy.