Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka in Asia Cup opener
Afghanistan stunned Sri Lanka by eight wickets with almost half the overs in hand in the opening game of the Asia Cup T20 tournament in Dubai on Saturday.
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Asia Cup: Fazalhaq Farooqi Stars As Afghanistan Hammer Sri Lanka By 8 Wickets
Fast bowler Fazalhaq Farooqi returned bowling figures of 3-11 to help Afghanistan thrash Sri Lanka by eight wickets in the opening match of the Asia Cup on Saturday. Afghanistan elected to field and bundled out Sri Lanka for a paltry 105, a total their batsmen overhauled in 10.1 overs in Dubai. Left-hander Hazratullah Zazai, unbeaten on 37, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rahmanllah Gurbaz, who hit 40, put on 83 runs for the opening wicket to build on the dominance started by the bowlers.
Babar Azam is probably top batter in world right now: Virat Kohli
Asia Cup on Sunday, former India skipper and star batter Virat Kohli revealed he first met Babar Azam during the 2019 World Cup and that the Pakistan captain will go a long way as a player due to his personality attributes. "The first talk with Babar Azam was after 2019 WC, we sat down and talked a lot. He had lots of respect, that hasn't changed even after doing so well in world cricket - he is so down-to-earth character, he will go a long way as a player," Kohli said in a chat with Star Sports.
We just want to focus on our game, mood in the camp is buzzing: Rohit Sharma ahead of Pakistan clash
Asia Cup, skipper Rohit Sharma said they just want to focus on their game as players and will aim for one match at a time. India will take on Pakistan on Sunday in their opening game of the T20I tournament. "When we are on the ground, fans want to see the match as well as meet players. As far as the rivalry is concerned when two quality teams play then we see a good match. As players, we just want to focus on our game. Our batting coach decides who will bat in the nets. Virat Kohli has looked in good touch. We have prepared hard for it," Rohit Sharma said in a press conference. "The mood in the camp is buzzing. What has happened is past. Take one game at a time. We will be focusing on that. We want to focus on the game. We have not decided on playing eleven. We will look at the pitch and decide accordingly," he added.
Jasprit Bumrah Shares Mirror Selfie With Sanjana Ganesan. The Caption Will Melt Your Heart
Jasprit Bumrah is missing out India's campaign at the Asia Cup 2022 due to injury but the pacer has made sure he utilizes his recovery time in the best way possible. Days back, Bumrah had uploaded a video on social media in which he was seen doing exercises for his recovery. He is also ensuring that he spends time with family. On Saturday, the right-arm pacer uploaded a cute picture with wife Sanjana Ganesan. While the picture had both Bumrah and Ganesan all smiles while looking at each other's face, the bowler's caption made it more adorable.
Dubai teenager living the dream as he rubs shoulders with Rashid Khan and Virat Kohli
Given the age of the children at the Rajasthan Royals Academy open day at The Sevens on Saturday morning, Caleb McLaren was not required to offer up much of his new-found expertise.
Babar Azam "Probably The Best Batter In The World Across Formats": Virat Kohli
Star India batter Virat Kohli opened up about his equation with Pakistan captain Babar Azam ahead of the highly awaited clash between the two arch-rivals in the Asia Cup on Sunday. Kohli revealed he first met Babar during the 2019 World Cup and said the Pakistan star always treated him with "regard and respect", and that has not changed despite him growing in stature. Kohli hailed Babar as "the top batsman in the world across format" currently and also said that he is the kind of player world cricket needs.
Recent run drought impacted my mental health, says India's Kohli
MUMBAI : India's batting talisman Virat Kohli said that a recent run drought had impacted his well-being and that he had been faking intensity to demonstrate that everything was fine.