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"Will Be Caught...": Ex-Pakistan Star On Why Tilak Varma Might Fail In Big Events Like Asia Cup, World Cup

Rising India star Tilak Varma has made a strong case for himself with impressive batting performance in the recently-concluded five-match T20I series against West Indies. The southpaw scored 173 runs across five matches against the Caribbean team on his international debut. His performance included the scores of 51 and 49 not out. Be it the technique, patience or maturity, Varma certainly ticked all the boxes to prove that he is a talent for the future of Indian cricket. Many experts even started predicting him to take over India's number 4 spot in ODIs in the absence of recovering batter Shreyas Iyer.

"Babar Azam's Friendship Has Caused Me More Harm": Pakistan Great's Son Makes Startling Claim

Out-of-favour Pakistan leg-spinner Usman Qadir has opened up on his friendship with captain Babar Azam, which dates back to their U-15 days. Usman, who is the son of Pakistan great Abdul Qadir, hasn't played for Pakistan since the T20I series against England last year in September. He also failed to find a place in Pakistan's squad for the Afghanistan ODI series and the subsequent Asia Cup. Qadir clarified that his friendship with Babar has nothing to do with his inclusion in the team, and it is up to the selectors to make the call.

"Tara Singh Ban Jaana...": Sunny Deol Gives Gadar 2 Twist To India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Promotional Ad

The Sunny Deol-starrer movie 'Gadar 2' has been raking in big money since it's release last week. According to Bollywood trade analyst Taran Adarsh, The film crossed the Rs 300 crore mark on Friday. Directed by Anil Sharma,Gadar 2 is the sequel to the 2001 hit Gadar. In the sequel Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel and Utkarsh Sharma have reprised their roles of Tara Singh, Sakeena and Jeete, respectively. The movie is based in India and Pakistan. So it was no surprise that the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match is being promoted by Sunny Deol for official broadcasters Star Sports.

Watch: Bangladesh Star Mohammad Naim Sheikh Walks On Fire For 'Mind-training' Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023

The Asia Cup 2023 will start in less than two weeks' time. Most of the teams are in the final final phase of the preparation. For the Asian sides, this tournament offers a great chance to test their final combination ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. While the players are in their different modes of prepping up for the continental contest, Bangladesh star opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh has gone on a 'fiery' path, quite literally. In a video that is being shared widely on social media Sheikh can be seen walking on fire as part of 'mind-training' ahead of Asia Cup. The video was posted from the verified account of Saif Ahmed, whose 'X' bio reads 'Social Media Manager of @BanglaTigers_ae & @RangpurRiders'

Pakistan Players Reluctant To Sign Central Contracts Due To This Reason: Report

Pakistani players are reluctant to sign a long-term central contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after differences over sale of licensed digital rights of players between the two parties. Though the last set of central contracts of the players expired on June 30, the PCB has so far not been able to convince them to sign the new contracts. The Pakistan squad has already reached Sri Lanka for their One-Day series against Afghanistan and for the subsequent Asia Cup.

Not KL Rahul Or Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Shastri Picks Surprise No. 4 Batter For India At Asia Cup

The No. 4 conundrum remains one India's biggest headaches, going into the Asia Cup 2023. While KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer are capable of delivering at the spot, they haven't played cricket for a long time. Due to their lack of match practice, India's options for the No. 4 spot are limited. Assessing the current situation, former India head coach Ravi Shastri suggested Virat Kohli's name for the spot. Shastri even revealed that he had suggested Kohli's name for the same spot in the 2019 ODI World Cup too.

"Kaunsi Nayi Gadi Khareedi?...": Rohit Sharma's Old Video With Babar Azam By His Side Resurfaces

The Asia Cup Cup 2023 will once again pit Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team against Pakistan cricket team. The two teams share a great cricket rivalry but no only face each other in ICC events. They last faced each other at the 2022 T20 World Cup. This year, however, India and Pakistan will face each other multiple times with the Asia Cup and World Cup approaching. Whenever the two teams clash, the former player say that it's a matter of prestige for both teams' cricket fans.

Ireland vs India, 1st T20I: Will Rain Play Spoilsport On Jasprit Bumrah's Return To Action?

The wait is finally over as Jasprit Bumrah is all set to return to action when India take on Ireland in the first T20I of the three-match series against Ireland at the Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin. Bumrah, who has been named captain for the series, has been out of action since September last year due to a recurring back issue and had surgery in New Zealand in March earlier this year. Bumrah's return is a timely one for the Indian team, which is set to take part in the Asia Cup, as well as the World Cup on home soil.

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"Will Be Caught...": Ex-Pakistan Star On Why Tilak Varma Might Fail In Big Events Like Asia Cup, World Cup

"Babar Azam's Friendship Has Caused Me More Harm": Pakistan Great's Son Makes Startling Claim

"Tara Singh Ban Jaana...": Sunny Deol Gives Gadar 2 Twist To India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Promotional Ad

Watch: Bangladesh Star Mohammad Naim Sheikh Walks On Fire For 'Mind-training' Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023

Pakistan Players Reluctant To Sign Central Contracts Due To This Reason: Report

Not KL Rahul Or Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Shastri Picks Surprise No. 4 Batter For India At Asia Cup

"Kaunsi Nayi Gadi Khareedi?...": Rohit Sharma's Old Video With Babar Azam By His Side Resurfaces

Ireland vs India, 1st T20I: Will Rain Play Spoilsport On Jasprit Bumrah's Return To Action?