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Colombo's Asia Cup Matches Likely To Be Shifted To Hambantota

The Super Four games and the final of the Asia Cup are likely to be shifted from Colombo to the deep southern district of Hambantota, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) sources said on Tuesday. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected to make an announcement later in the day. The decision has been made in view of the heavy rains in the capital city as well as in the central town of Kandy. Both of India's matches have been affected by rain. The much anticipated India-Pakistan clash at the Pallekele stadium in Kandy was called off after one innings due to heavy downpour on Saturday, while India's match against Nepal on Monday was also truncated due to rain.

"When India Play Pakistan...": On Visit To Lahore, BCCI President Roger Binny Makes Big Statement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny and vice president Rajeev Shukla attended Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) gala dinner at Lahore on Monday in which the former India cricketer described the atmosphere of an India-Pakistan match. Binny and Shukla travelled to Pakistan following an invitation to members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and other cricket boards by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to attend the mega event.

Fit-again Rahul in India's World Cup squad, Ashwin misses out

India have recalled a fit-again KL Rahul for their home World Cup later this year but off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is not in the 15-man squad, which did not contain any real surprises.

India's Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023: KL Rahul Included, Tilak Varma And Sanju Samson Out

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup 2023. The Board made a bold call in giving wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul the nod despite the fact that he didn't feature in the first two matches of Asia Cup 2023 due to injury. Tilak Varma, who was selected in India's 17-member team for the Asia Cup, didn't find a place in the 15-man World Cup squad while Sanju Samson was left out too. Prasidh Krishna, who made his return to the ODI side after a long injury layoff, wasn't picked by the selectors either but ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was roped in.

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Medal To Nepal Star After Asia Cup Clash, Then Breaks Into Laughter With Suryakumar Yadav

The Indian cricket team attained its first target at the Asia Cup 2023 on Monday - that is to qualify for the Super 4 stage. After its first game against Pakistan got washed out due to rain, India needed a solid win against Nepal to boost their confidence. Though they won by 10 wickets, India have a lot of points to ponder upon. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first, but Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh got quick runs with help from the Indian fielders, who dropped three catches in the first five overs. Shreyas Iyer dropped a regulation catch at slip, Virat Kohli spilled a sitter at short cover and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan let the ball through his gloves.

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's Cold Stare At Hardik Pandya, Others During Nepal Game Can't Be Missed. Watch

The Indian cricket team, despite its Super 4 entry in the Asia Cup with a win over Nepal on Monday, had a lot to ponder upon. India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first, but Kushal Bhurtel and Aasif Sheikh got quick runs with help from the Indian fielders, who dropped three catches in the first five overs. Shreyas Iyer dropped a regulation catch at slip, Virat Kohli spilled a sitter at short cover and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan let the ball through his gloves.

India surge into Asia Cup Super Fours with 10-wicket thrashing of Nepal

Skipper Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill remained unbeaten as India hammered cricketing minnows Nepal by 10 wickets in a rain-hit match to enter the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Monday.

Watch: Amused Hardik Pandya Hugs Umpire As Rain Plays Hide And Seek During Asia Cup Match

Rain continued to affect the Asia Cup on Monday as it interrupted the match between India and Nepal on numerous occasions. There was prediction of rain right from the start, and it did rain. After Nepal were sent to bat first, there were several rain interruptions. On a couple of occasions, there was comic situations. Just when it looked like the game was about to be stopped, the groundsmen stopped midway as the match officials deemed the match to continue as rain subsided. The situation amused Hardik Pandya, who could be seen having a hearty laugh.

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Colombo's Asia Cup Matches Likely To Be Shifted To Hambantota

"When India Play Pakistan...": On Visit To Lahore, BCCI President Roger Binny Makes Big Statement

Fit-again Rahul in India's World Cup squad, Ashwin misses out

India's Squad For Cricket World Cup 2023: KL Rahul Included, Tilak Varma And Sanju Samson Out

Watch: Virat Kohli Gives Medal To Nepal Star After Asia Cup Clash, Then Breaks Into Laughter With Suryakumar Yadav

Asia Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's Cold Stare At Hardik Pandya, Others During Nepal Game Can't Be Missed. Watch

India surge into Asia Cup Super Fours with 10-wicket thrashing of Nepal

Watch: Amused Hardik Pandya Hugs Umpire As Rain Plays Hide And Seek During Asia Cup Match