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Hockey India Names 39-Member Men's Core Probable Group For National Coaching Camp Ahead Of Asian Games

Gearing up for the all-important Hangzhou Asian Games, Hockey India on Sunday named a 39-member core men's probable group for the national coaching camp beginning in Bengaluru on Monday. The camp, which will serve as an opportunity for the players to fine-tune their skills, is scheduled to be held at SAI Centre from August 21 to September 18. The Asian Games is scheduled to be held from September 23 to October 8 in China. The Indian men's team, which lifted the Asian Champions Trophy title for a record fourth time in Chennai early this month, will begin their campaign at the Asian Games against Uzbekistan on September 24.

"Messi English Na Boley..." Pakistan Cricketer Gives Befitting Reply To Troll

Cricket is a team game where all the eleven players work as a single unit to put up a strong performance in the match. Players sometimes even carry this unity off the field and share a loving bond among each other. A brilliant example of unity was seen between Pakistan stars Shadab Khan and Hasan Ali, when a fan tried to mock the latter on Twitter and the all-rounder came in support of his compatriot. The 24-year-old Shadab not only defended his teammate but also gave a befitting reply to the troll.

India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad: Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul - Big Names In Fray

Indian cricket team's Asia Cup 2023 squad is most likely to be announced on Monday. Several reports have claimed that the BCCI selectors will meet Team India captain Rohit Sharma and coach Rahul Dravid to decide on the final squad for the Asia Cup, which begins on August 30. India's first match is against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup squad holds extra importance as it will more or less give an idea about what the squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 will look like.

"Ishant Sharma Said One Bad Word, He Received 20...": Ex-Pakistan Star Recalls On-Field Spat

The India-Pakistan cricket matches have witnessed a lot of tense moments over the years and considering the rivalry between the two sides, emotions are generally high when they face each other. While the last bilateral series between the two sides was played back in 2013, their meetings are now limited to continental and ICC competitions. When the two teams faced each other in 2012-13, former Pakistan star Kamran Akmal and veteran Indian pacer Ishant Sharma were embroiled in a heated exchange which ended thanks to the intervention of MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina.

"We Have A Better Middle-Order Than India": Ex-Pakistan Star's Bold Claim

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali feels that the Babar Azam-led side has a better and a more settled middle-order than India, heading into the Asia Cup and the subsequent. Basit said that India could face issues in the middle-order, something which has been evident in their performances of late. India head into the Asia Cup with both Shryeas Iyer and KL Rahul still undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Rishabh Pant's absence has also created a huge void in India's middle-order.

More Changes In ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule? Hyderabad Police Raises Security Concerns

The ICC World Cup 2023 schedule has already seen a lot of changes in the recent past but it seems like the fixture list can get altered once again. The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) has informed the Board For Cricket Control in India (BCCI) that they may find it difficult to host World Cup matches on consecutive days. The Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad will host the match between New Zealand and Netherlands on October 9 and on the very next day, Sri Lanka will face Pakistan at the same venue.

Thousands flock to Halal Food Festival in Manchester

Mancunians came out in droves at the Bowler's Exhibition Centre in Trafford for the Halal Food Festival. With over 150 vendors on hand, punters were spoilt for choice for the festival celebrating halal food and lifestyle.

Indian Squad For Asia Cup Could Have Additional Members, Rahul Dravid To Be Part Of Selection Meeting: Report

The Indian selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, is likely to go for a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in order to check out all possible options ahead of the ODI World Cup, starting October 5. It is also learnt that BCCI is bucking the convention for the first time and head coach Rahul Dravid will also be present in his official capacity during the meeting scheduled in the national capital on Monday morning. It can be confirmed that neither Ravi Shastri nor Anil Kumble were part of selection meetings during their tenure as national coach.

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Hockey India Names 39-Member Men's Core Probable Group For National Coaching Camp Ahead Of Asian Games

"Messi English Na Boley..." Pakistan Cricketer Gives Befitting Reply To Troll

India's Asia Cup 2023 Squad: Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul - Big Names In Fray

"Ishant Sharma Said One Bad Word, He Received 20...": Ex-Pakistan Star Recalls On-Field Spat

"We Have A Better Middle-Order Than India": Ex-Pakistan Star's Bold Claim

More Changes In ICC World Cup 2023 Schedule? Hyderabad Police Raises Security Concerns

Thousands flock to Halal Food Festival in Manchester

Indian Squad For Asia Cup Could Have Additional Members, Rahul Dravid To Be Part Of Selection Meeting: Report