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"These Two Are Not Going To Win You Tournaments": Ex-Pakistan Star Criticises Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

The Pakistan cricket team enjoyed a great run in the Asia Cup until they were defeated in the final by Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka first raised themselves from the dungeons to reach 170 for 6 from a hopeless 58 for 5 because of Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 45-ball-71, easily one of the best knocks under pressure in T20s in recent times. If that wasn't enough, Pakistan, who were cruising along at 93 for 2, were finally bowled out Pakistan for 147. In the final, world No. 1 T20I batter Rizwan (55 off 49 balls) as played the sheet anchor's role hitting the odd boundaries while Pakistan captain and world No. 2 T20I batter Babar Azam was out for 5.

Asia Cup 2022: From 'Underdogs' To Asian Champions - The Story Of Sri Lanka's Emergence

"I think in T20 cricket anything can happen, we can bounce back in next game," a gutted Sri Lanka skipper Dasun Shanaka had said after his team's disappointing loss to Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup opener. Many experts had written the side off after the loss. To be honest, they were not among favorites to win the tournament either. Irrespective of the talks around, the group believed in its ability -- so much, that it eventually went on to win the 2022 Asia Cup - its 6th title - by beating teams like India and Pakistan, who were considered as favourites, on their way to glory.

Virat Kohli Makes Big Move In T20I Rankings After Asia Cup Fireworks

Former India captain Virat Kohli put an end to the long wait for a century in international cricket as he slammed a career-best unbeaten 122 against Afghanistan in the Super 4 stage of the recently concluded Asia Cup. He also ended the tournament as the highest run-getter, also scoring two half-centuries in the tournament, with which he signalled a much awaited return to form.

"Some Retire Only Once": Amit Mishra Reacts To Shahid Afridi's Advice For Virat Kohli

A day after former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi came out with some retirement advice for India star Virat Kohli, former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra had a sharp reply. Afridi had said that Kohli, whenever he chooses to retire, should do so on a high and that it shouldn't come at a stage when he is being dropped from the team. Reacting to a news report on Afridi's quotes, Amit Mishra wrote "Dear Afridi, some people retire only once so please spare Virat Kohli from all this."

"Arshdeep Has Struggled A Lot": Elated Parents Of Pacer After T20 World Cup Squad Selection

Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh is on a roll, since he made his international debut against England in T20Is this year. The Punjab-born pacer has been unstoppable since then, reaching new heights with every game. He is currently one of the most economical bowlers of India, who is known for stopping the run-flow in death overs. But, Arshdeep also had to face a lot of criticism when he dropped a relatively easy catch of Asif Ali, during the Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Pakistan. The selectors, however, showed faith in him and he got named in India's T20 World Cup squad. Elated with his inclusion, Arshdeep's parents called it a dream come true.

Arshdeep "Could Not Sleep" After Asia Cup Match vs Pakistan, Coach Reveals

Young India pacer Arshdeep Singh became one of the major highlights of Asia Cup 2022, for both right and wrong reasons. The Punjab bowler, who made his international debut in the T20I against England this year, has played 11 matches and scalped 14 wickets so far. During the Asia Cup Super 4 clash against Pakistan, Arshdeep dropped a relatively easy catch of Asif Ali, following which he had to face a lot flak on social media. After India lost to Pakistan, where Arshdeep failed to defend seven runs of the last over, he had a chat with his coach Jaswant Rai, expressing disappointment on his performance.

"Something He Wants To Do": Rohan Gavaskar On Virat Kohli's Batting Position In T20 World Cup

The All-India Senior-Selection Committee picked the T20 World Cup squad on Monday. Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel made their way back into the squad after recovering from their respective injuries. However, one of the big talking points is whether Virat Kohli should come out to open alongside Rohit Sharma in the marquee event. Former India batter Rohan Gavaskar has backed Kohli to open with Suryakumar Yadav batting at No.3. However, he also said that with this, KL Rahul would have to miss out, and it would be tricky as he is an "absolute class act".

"Tough Times Don't last, But....": AB de Villiers On Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Win

Legendary South African batsman AB de Villiers on Tuesday congratulated the Sri Lankan cricket team for clinching the Asia Cup 2022. Sri Lanka clinched the Asia Cup 2022 after defeating Pakistan in the final by 23 runs on Sunday. He used a quote from Sri Lanka's fielding coach, Anton Roux, to highlight how players put smiles on the faces of their countrymen amid a heavy economic crisis in the island nation and showcased their fighting spirit and toughness by chasing and defending targets in some tense, nail-biting matches after a loss to Afghanistan in the tournament opener.

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"These Two Are Not Going To Win You Tournaments": Ex-Pakistan Star Criticises Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan

Asia Cup 2022: From 'Underdogs' To Asian Champions - The Story Of Sri Lanka's Emergence

Virat Kohli Makes Big Move In T20I Rankings After Asia Cup Fireworks

"Some Retire Only Once": Amit Mishra Reacts To Shahid Afridi's Advice For Virat Kohli

"Arshdeep Has Struggled A Lot": Elated Parents Of Pacer After T20 World Cup Squad Selection

Arshdeep "Could Not Sleep" After Asia Cup Match vs Pakistan, Coach Reveals

"Something He Wants To Do": Rohan Gavaskar On Virat Kohli's Batting Position In T20 World Cup

"Tough Times Don't last, But....": AB de Villiers On Sri Lanka's Asia Cup Win