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"Looked Subdued, Uncertain": Sunil Gavaskar Critical Of India's Superstar Batter

The Indian top order witnessed a bitter collapse in the opening Asia Cup 2023 game against Pakistan, with the top three of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Shubman Gill departing without contributing much with the bat. Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Naseem Shah did quite well with the ball until the pairing of Ishan Kishan and Hadik Pandya stabilised the Indian ship. Speaking of India's top-order collapse, iconic batter Sunil Gavaskar said that while Rohit and Virat got out to good deliveries, Shubman didn't look like himself in the game.

Ishan Kishan Surpasses MS Dhoni To Achieve Huge Feat In India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan surpassed MS Dhoni to achieve a sensational feat during the Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Kishan looked in tremendous form as he scored 82 off 81 deliveries to rescue his side from a tight situation. The left-handed batter stitched together an effective partnership with Hardik Pandya to steady the innings after the Rohit Sharma-led side lost four wickets. Kishan's 81-run knock was the highest score by any batter against Pakistan in the Asia Cup and he surpassed ex-skipper MS Dhoni's record (76 in 2008).

"Dosti Bahar Rehni Chahiye": Gautam Gambhir Bemused By India-Pakistan Players' Camaradrie

India's opening match of the Asia Cup 2023 against Pakistan couldn't produce a result as rain played spoilsport, seeing the two teams share a point each. As downpour came heavy at the Pallekel International Stadium in Sri Lanka on Saturday, the Indian and Pakistani palyers were seen engaging in a friendly chat with each other. While friendship betwee players of different teams is natural, former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir doesn't want such camaradrie to be displayed between players during cricket matches.

Watch: Haris Rauf Breaks Shreyas Iyer's Bat With Express Delivery In India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

One of the most talked about points ahead of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 clash was the No. 4 spot. That one batting position has been a hugely debated topic with no settled answer. For the high-octane clash, India went with Shreyas Iyer - who came into the squad after a lengthy injury break. With India down two wickets by the seventh over, Shreyas Iyer had his task cut out. He started patiently and showed no signs of rustiness.

Gautam Gambhir Shreds India's Batting vs Pakistan, Has A Tough Message For Seniors

The Indian cricket team was dealt a rude shocker by a quality pace attack of the Pakistan cricket team as the famed top-order consisting Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill departed early. While India captain Rohit Sharma fell for 11 in the fifth over, Virat Kohli (4) got out in the seventh over. By 14.1 overs, India were 66/4. Both Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma fell victim to Shaheen Afridi's terrific pace bowling. The left-arm pacer also took the wickets of India's top-scorer Hardik Pandya (87) and Ravindra Jadeja (14).

India vs Pakistan: Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli? Shaheen Afridi Reveals His Favourite Dismissal

It was an impressive display from Shaheen Afridi as the fast bowler took four wickets for the Pakistan cricket team during the Asia Cup 2023 match against India on Saturday. The left-arm pacer was in tremendous form as he dismissed the dangerous duo of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli before coming back for his second spell and taking the wickets of Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya. After the innings, Shaheen was asked about his favourite wicket and although he said that both Rohit and Virat's wickets were crucial, he ended up choosing the dismissal of the Indian cricket team skipper.

India Beat Malaysia 10-4 To Set Up Clash Against Pakistan In Men's Hockey 5s Asia Cup

India thrashed Malaysia 10-4 in the semifinals to set up a clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the inaugural men's Hockey 5s Asia Cup in Salalah, Oman on Saturday. Pakistan reached the final after defeating Oman 7-3 in the first semi-final. India's previous meeting against the opposition in the tournament in the elite pool stage match had ended with Pakistan winning 5-4.

India vs Pakistan: Updated Asia Cup 2023 Points Table After Match Abandoned Due To Rain

The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in Pallekele was called off due to rain on Saturday. The Babar Azam-led side could not start its chase as rain eventually forced the match to be abandoned. India were bowled out for 266 runs after opting to bat first as Shaheen Afridi registered a four-wicket haul (4 for 35). The left-arm pacer kept the Indian team at bay despite fifties from Hardik Pandya (87) and Ishan Kishan (82). India were 66 for 4 at one stage but a 138-run partnership between Hardik and Kishan brought them back in the game. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf picked three wickets each, denting India's progress towards the end.

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"Looked Subdued, Uncertain": Sunil Gavaskar Critical Of India's Superstar Batter

Ishan Kishan Surpasses MS Dhoni To Achieve Huge Feat In India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

"Dosti Bahar Rehni Chahiye": Gautam Gambhir Bemused By India-Pakistan Players' Camaradrie

Watch: Haris Rauf Breaks Shreyas Iyer's Bat With Express Delivery In India-Pakistan Asia Cup Clash

Gautam Gambhir Shreds India's Batting vs Pakistan, Has A Tough Message For Seniors

India vs Pakistan: Rohit Sharma Or Virat Kohli? Shaheen Afridi Reveals His Favourite Dismissal

India Beat Malaysia 10-4 To Set Up Clash Against Pakistan In Men's Hockey 5s Asia Cup

India vs Pakistan: Updated Asia Cup 2023 Points Table After Match Abandoned Due To Rain