Saudi Arabia team looking to shine at the Gulf Cricket Championship 2023
RIYADH: Under the supervision of Prince Saud bin Mishal Al-Saud, the Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation in recent years has been on a mission to develop the game in Saudi Arabia.
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"I Was In Excruciating Pain...": Shreyas Iyer On Road To Recovery From Injury
Pain, often excruciating, was Shreyas Iyer's constant companion as he dealt with a back injury, and when it refused to subside even after undergoing surgery, he "panicked" thinking that his career could be on the line. Prior to the surgery, Iyer was suffering, so much so that he wasn't even able to express himself properly about what he was going through. However, the 28-year-old stylish batter eventually recovered and returned to the Indian team for the upcoming Asia Cup. Now that he is back, he is taking it one step at a time.
"Reminds Me Very Much Of Virat Kohli": Ex-Australia Star's Interesting Take On Babar Azam
The comparison between Indian cricket team star Virat Kohli and Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is quite common both among fans and experts. With the traditional rivals facing each other in Asia Cup 2023 in early September, the debates have become quite intense recently. However, former Australia cricketer Tom Moody had a completely different take on the debate and he came up with similarities between the two batters. During a recent interaction, Moody said that Babar actually reminds him a lot of Kohli considering how both players rely on proper cricket shots and have a deep understanding of the game.
Fit-Again Najibullah Zadran Returns To Afghanistan Squad For Asia Cup
Middle-order batter Najibullah Zadran returned to Afghanistan's 17-man squad on Sunday ahead of the Asia Cup after recovering from a knee injury. The 30-year-old left-hander had to miss the three-match series against Pakistan which Afghanistan lost 3-0 in Colombo on Saturday. The selection committee hoped Najibullah will be ready for the six-nation event starting in Multan from Wednesday. "Najibullah missed the recently concluded Pakistan series due to a knee injury but has been included and is expected to recover from the injury prior to the start of the event," the Afghanistan Cricket Board said in a statement.
Nepal's Sandeep Lamichhane Rape Trial Delayed, Player Heads To Asia Cup
The rape trial of Nepal's cricket star Sandeep Lamichhane was postponed Sunday, allowing him to join teammates in Pakistan for the upcoming Asia Cup, his lawyer said. Spin bowler Lamichhane, 23, once the poster boy for the rise of cricket in Nepal, is accused of raping a 17-year-old girl in a Kathmandu hotel room in August last year. Lamichhane denies all charges. The latest hearing on Sunday was deferred until September 7, Lamichhane's lawyer Saroj Ghimire said. "Sandeep will now fly to Pakistan to play," Ghimire told AFP.
Afghanistan recall Janat for Asia Cup
KABUL : Bowling all-rounder Karim Janat is in line to play his first one-day international in six years following his inclusion on Sunday in the Afghanistan squad for the Asia Cup.
Ahead Of Asia Cup, World Cup Ex-India Batter Finds 'Weak Link' In Pakistan Team
The cricket teams around the world are preparing for some intense action over the next three months. Starting with the Asia Cup, the Indian cricket team too will embark on a mission to conquer all. After that continental event, India will be expected to do well at home at the ODI World Cup 2023. India's Asia Cup campaign starts against Pakistan on September 2. The two teams might again face each other on September 10 in the Super 4 stage. A third match in the Asia Cup between the arch-rivals is also possible if they qualify for the final.
"When You Achieve No. 1 Position...": Babar Azam Reacts As Pakistan Top ICC ODI Rankings
After leading his team to an ODI series sweep over Afghanistan on Saturday, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said he was hopeful of his team producing 'good' cricket in the upcoming Asia Cup. Pakistan posted a facile 59-run win over their western neighbours at the R Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka on Saturday, completing a whitewash of the three-match series. Speaking to media persons after leading his team to the top of the ODI rankings, the Pakistan skipper weighed in on the current dressing room ambience saying that the momentum that they gained during the series whitewash against Afghanistan will stand them in good stead going into the Asia Cup.