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Upon Pakistan Visit, BCCI Vice-President Reveals 'Demand' Made By PCB

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny and vice-president Rajeev Shukla arrived at Attari-Wagah border in Amritsar on Wednesday after concluding their visit to Pakistan. Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and other cricket boards by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to attend Asia Cup matches taking place in Lahore. They also met players from Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Sri Lanka teams at a gala dinner there.

Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 Clash, Sri Lanka Met Department's Big Statement

A senior Sri Lanka Meteorological Department official has given the Asia Cup organisers, battling rain woes, some hope that the business end of the tournament could witness better playing conditions. Athula Karunanayake, the Sri Lanka Meteorological Department director-general, told PTI TV on Wednesday that as per the prediction, the weather will be more conducive for cricket after September 9. India will take on Pakistan in the Super Four match on September 10 at Colombo, while Rohit Sharma's side will clash with Sri Lanka at the same venue on September 12 and then against Bangladesh on September 15. The final is slated for September 17.

India v Pakistan: More rain forecast for Asia Cup Super 4 clash in Colombo

Fans hoping to see a full match between arch rivals India and Pakistan could be in for more disappointment with the weather forecast predicting more rain during Sunday's Asia Cup match.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: Pakistan Eye Winning Start, Take On Bangladesh

PAK Vs BAN Asia Live Cricket Score: The Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage gets underway as hosts Pakistan take on Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. In Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf, Pakistan have a pace attack that can trouble any batting line-up in the world.

"On Certain Days They Will Have...": India Batting Coach's Blunt Take On Pakistan Pacers

India batting coach Vikram Rathour said their batters have the skills to post a big score against the Shaheen Shah Afridi-led bowling unit. Pacers Afridi and Haris Rauf had rocked the Indian top order in their Group A league match here on Saturday, reducing them to 66 for 4 inside 15 overs. "We will try to bat better in that (Super 4) match. (In the last match) the conditions and situation were different. They are a good bowling attack. It is not like we can't play them (Pakistan pacers). They are a good bowling attack and on certain days they will have an edge. When we get a start, our batters are capable of putting up a big score," Rathour said at the post-match press conference after India defeated Nepal by 10 wickets on Monday.

"I Don't Count It As A Wicket": Ex-India Pacer On Virat Kohli's Dismissal vs Pakistan In Asia Cup 2023

While commenting on Virat Kohli's dismissal against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023, former India pacer S Sreesanth said that he doesn't count it as a 'wicket'. Notably, Kohli became a victim of Shaheen Afridi in India's campaign opener against Pakistan at the continental event last week. It was a good length ball from Shaheen and Kohli got an inside edge on it. The ball first hit his pad and then changed its direction to fall onto the stumps. Sreesanth added that Pakistan were lucky to get the wicket of the star India batter.

"It Was Lacking...": Rohit Sharma Explains Squad Selection Logic For ODI World Cup

India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday pointed out that the Indian cricket team needs to create depth in batting and bowling, something he feels the team has been lacking. The skipper wants the bowlers to contribute with runs too in batting when needed. Hosts India announced their squad for the upcoming World Cup set to take place in October-November. "We need to create that depth (in batting and bowling) as it was lacking in our team for the last few years. When we talk about depth in batting, that No. 9, No. 8 positions become very crucial," said Rohit during the press conference that took place on Tuesday to announce India's 2023 Cricket World Cup squad.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?

Hosts Pakistan take on Bangladesh in a crucial Asia Cup Super Four fixture at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Pakistan sealed a place in the Super Four after topping Group A with four points in two matches. Bangladesh, on the other hand, clinched a place in the Super Four after a convincing 89-run victory over Afghanistan in their final group match. Pakistan have already named their side for the fixture, with Faheem Ashraf replacing Mohammad Nawaz in the XI. Meanwhile, Bangladesh received a big boost with the comeback of their premier wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das.

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Upon Pakistan Visit, BCCI Vice-President Reveals 'Demand' Made By PCB

Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 Clash, Sri Lanka Met Department's Big Statement

India v Pakistan: More rain forecast for Asia Cup Super 4 clash in Colombo

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, Asia Cup 2023 Super 4: Pakistan Eye Winning Start, Take On Bangladesh

"On Certain Days They Will Have...": India Batting Coach's Blunt Take On Pakistan Pacers

"I Don't Count It As A Wicket": Ex-India Pacer On Virat Kohli's Dismissal vs Pakistan In Asia Cup 2023

"It Was Lacking...": Rohit Sharma Explains Squad Selection Logic For ODI World Cup

Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast?