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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.

India's Predicted XI vs Ireland, 1st T20I: Will Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma Make Debut?

Jasprit Bumrah-led Team India is all set to face Ireland in the first T20I of the three-match series on Friday in Dublin. Coming from a five-match series loss against West Indies, Team India eye redemption against Ireland. This series also marks the return of pacers Bumrah and Prasidh Krishna, who underwent back surgeries and went through a long recovery process. The team management has also named IPL 2023 like Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Tilak Varma, and Yashasvi Jaiswal in the squad.

From Tilak Varma To Dewald Brevis: U19 Stars Who Could Feature In World Cup 2023

Tilak Varma and Dewald Brevis, two breakout stars from previous U19 World Cups, are among the few young players hoping to compete in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup. Tilak Varma's second ball in international cricket was despatched calmly over deep square for a maximum. The fearless teenager did it again the next time he faced a pacy Alzarri Joseph. Tilak is already being considered for a spot in India's World Cup squad after finishing his first T20I series, having scored 173 runs in five matches with a strike rate of over 140 and showcasing immense maturity and composure.

Will spectators be disadvantaged at World Cup in India?

After the heady excitement of England versus Australia at The Oval, Test cricket takes a back seat amidst a welter of shorter format cricket.

Watch: Fan Asks For Picture From Virat Kohli. This Is How Star India Batter Responds

Star India batter Virat Kohli is considered one of the most loved sportspersons in the world. Known for his blistering knocks, the former India skipper is slowly inching closer to breaking Sachin Tendulkar's historic record of hundred international centuries. Kohli, who has not featured in any T20I game, since T20 World Cup 2022, is currently having some time off to prepare for the upcoming Asia Cup. Apart from his batting heroics, Kohli is also admired by the fans for his generous nature, and a very good example of his generosity was seen recently.

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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?

India's Predicted XI vs Ireland, 1st T20I: Will Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma Make Debut?

From Tilak Varma To Dewald Brevis: U19 Stars Who Could Feature In World Cup 2023

Will spectators be disadvantaged at World Cup in India?

Watch: Fan Asks For Picture From Virat Kohli. This Is How Star India Batter Responds