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Asia Cup: Akram, Shastri, Gambhir question Pant's shot selection against Pakistan

Ravi Shastri, Wasim Akram and Gautam Gambhir have criticised Rishabh Pant for his poor shot selection during India's five-wicket loss to Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Pant was dismissed off a googly by Shadab Khan, as he tried a reverse sweep, an attempt that experts found to be trifle indiscreet. The wicketkeeper-batter was premeditated and the execution was poor as the ball went straight into the hands of Asif Ali at backward point, resulting in his dismissal at a crucial juncture.

Should India Look At Options Beyond Rishabh Pant In T20Is? Here's What Numbers Suggest

The T20 format in cricket is a ruthless one. It is a format which tests a player's consistency like no other because the time to adjust and deliver is so less. The clock is always ticking for batters and it ticks faster for those who bat in the middle order. These batters often find themselves in situations where they have to make a quick decision about when to drop anchor and when to go on an all out attack. Those who are able to time this well, turn out to be match winners for their respective teams, and those who can't often leave a lot to be desired.

"Haath Toh Choro": Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Encounter With Fan After India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match. Watch

Rohit Sharma played a quick-fire 16-ball 28 on Sunday against Pakistan in a Super 4 clash at the Asia Cup. The Indian cricket team captain then rotated his bowlers well and took the match till the last over. However, India ultimately failed to defend a 181-run total against Pakistan. After the match, Rohit Sharma could be seen meeting fans and spectators outside the Dubai International Stadium. One of the fans, kept holding on to Rohit's hand, leading to the India captain saying: "Arey Haath Toh Choro"

Pakistan v India ratings: Nawaz 10, Rizwan 9; Kohli 9, Hooda 3

Pakistan and India played out another last-over thriller in the Asia Cup, with the men in green prevailing this time in Dubai on Sunday.

Asia Cup 2022: Mohammad Nawaz - The man who turned the Super 4 match vs India on its head

Nawaz was sent out to bat at number 8 in the league stage match vs India in the ongoing Asia Cup, which India won. On that occasion he managed to score just 1 off 3 balls. On Sunday though, after Pakistan lost two if their best batters in captain Babar Azam (14) and Fakhar Zaman (15) and with the scoreboard reading 63 for 2 in 8.4 overs, Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq and skipper Babar decided to promote the hard-hitting Nawaz up the order. It was a gamble. And it paid off handsomely for Pakistan. The reasoning behind this was to counter the two Indian leggies and Nawaz, who before this match had scored a total of 124 runs in 14 innings, played a knock that turned the match on its head, completely swinging the momentum Pakistan's way. When Nawaz walked out to bat the equation for Pakistan read - 119 needed in 68 deliveries. This was the stage where Rohit Sharma would have liked to really apply the brakes on Pakistan to make sure that the required run rate inched into the realm of the almost impossible. But that's exactly what Nawaz didn't allow the Indian bowlers to do.

India vs Pakistan, Manchester United vs Arsenal Had Ranveer Singh "Bhaari Multitasking"

Sunday was a sporting bonanza as India took on Pakistan in the Asia Cup and at the same time, Premier League giants Manchester United were facing off against current table-toppers Arsenal. Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, like many fans, could not decide which of the two mouthwatering clashes to watch, and ended up following both. How? Well, multiple screens of course, and some "bhaari multi-tasking". Ranveer took to Twitter to share a picture where the India vs Pakistan match could be seen running on TV, and his favourite team Arsenal's match on a tablet in front of the television.

Asia Cup Preview: India Seek Bowling Balance In Must-win Game vs Sri Lanka

India would need to get the best out of their thin bowling resources and avoid too much experimentation when they clash with Sri Lanka in their must win Super 4 game in the Asia Cup on Tuesday. In the absence of injured Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, India do not have a lot of options to play with in the bowling department. India went in with five bowling options against Pakistan on Sunday and it did not work out in their favour as Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a rare off day.

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: India seek bowling balance in must-win game against Sri Lanka

In the absence of injured Ravindra Jadeja, Harshal Patel and Jasprit Bumrah, India do not have a lot of options to play with in the bowling department. India went in with five bowling options against Pakistan on Sunday and it did not work out in their favour as Bhuvneshwar Kumar had a rare off day. After a match-winning effort in the opening game against Pakistan, Hardik Pandya proved expensive and so was Yuzvendra Chahal, who has not at been his best in the tournament.

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Asia Cup: Akram, Shastri, Gambhir question Pant's shot selection against Pakistan

Should India Look At Options Beyond Rishabh Pant In T20Is? Here's What Numbers Suggest

"Haath Toh Choro": Rohit Sharma's Hilarious Encounter With Fan After India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match. Watch

Pakistan v India ratings: Nawaz 10, Rizwan 9; Kohli 9, Hooda 3

Asia Cup 2022: Mohammad Nawaz - The man who turned the Super 4 match vs India on its head

India vs Pakistan, Manchester United vs Arsenal Had Ranveer Singh "Bhaari Multitasking"

Asia Cup Preview: India Seek Bowling Balance In Must-win Game vs Sri Lanka

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Sri Lanka: India seek bowling balance in must-win game against Sri Lanka