Rizwan stars as Pakistan edge India in Asia Cup thriller
DUBAI: Mohammad Rizwan hit an attacking 71 as Pakistan beat India by five wickets in a last-over Super Four thriller at the Asia Cup on Sunday (Sep 4).
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Watch: Virat Kohli Reaches Half-century With Classy Six vs Pakistan In Asia Cup
After a half-century against Hong Kong, Virat Kohli scored yet another 50-plus score against arch-rivals Pakistan in a Super 4 match of the Asia Cup on Sunday. What everyone wanted from India's top-order was a change in mindset and the strike rates of 175 (Rohit Sharma), 140 (KL Rahul) and 136 (Kohli) were a testimony to that. Skipper Rohit Sharma (28) and KL Rahul (28) were outstanding in the Powerplay while Virat Kohli (60) gave glimpses of his vintage self by playing one of his most sublime knocks in recent times to take India to a more than respectable total.
Asia Cup, India vs Pakistan, Super 4: Deepak Hooda And Ravi Bishnoi Named, Rishabh Pant Included
Indian captain Rohit Sharma lost the toss in the opening Super 4 clash of Asia Cup 2022 against Pakistan and it is the 'Men in Blue',who will bat first in the crucial encounter. India have been forced to make some changes in their playing XI for this match due to the injury to Ravindra Jadeja. Rishabh Pant has been favoured over Dinesh Karthik for this encounter as he gives the team an important left-handed option in the batting order.
"People Say It's The Greatest Rivalry, But...": Suryakumar Yadav On India-Pakistan Cricket Clash
Suryakumar Yadav has been in great form of late. The middle-order batter scored 68* off just 26 balls in India's last group stage match in the Asia Cup 2022 and was need the 'Player of the Match.' As the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team gears up to face Pakistan cricket team once again in the Asia Cup on Sunday, all eyes would be on Suryakumar's performance. With the Indian top-three yet to fire, Suryakumar's performance attains extra importance.
Bangladesh's Mushfiqur retires from T20 internationals
Former Bangladesh captain Mushfiqur Rahim announced his retirement from Twenty20 international cricket on Sunday, three days after the team's unceremonious exit from the Asia Cup.
"No Bowler From This Group Can Replace Shaheen Afridi": Mohammad Rizwan
Pakistan are missing the services of Shaheen Shah Afridi at the ongoing Asia Cup, and wicketkeeper-batter feels that not even a single bowler from the current crop can fill the shoes of the star pacer. Afridi picked up a knee injury during Pakistan's two-match Test series against Sri Lanka, which ruled him out of the Asia Cup. While the likes of Naseem Shah and Shahnawaz Dahani have performed well so far in the tournament, Rizwan said that filling Afridi's shoes isn't easy.
Former Bangladesh Captain Mushfiqur Rahim Announces Retirement From T20Is
Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter and former captain, Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday announced his retirement from T20I internationals. Rahim had played both matches for Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup, but the Shakib-Al-Hasan led side failed to progress to the Super 4s stage after suffering defeats against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Rahim announced his retirement on Twitter, saying he will focus on ODIs and Tests from now on.
Mushfiqur Rahim retires from T20Is to focus on ODI and Tests
Mushfiqur Rahim on Sunday announced his retirement from T20Is to focus on the longer formats. The 35-year-old former Bangladesh captain, however, intends to continue playing franchise cricket "when the opportunity arrives". "I would like to announce my retirement from T20 INTERNATIONALS and focus on Test and ODI formats of the game," Mushfiqur wrote on his Twitter. "I will be available to play franchise leagues when the opportunity arrives. Looking forward to proudly represent my nation in the two formats," he added.