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BCCI's Asia Cup Review: Slow Batting In Middle Overs An Issue - Report

India's batting in the middle overs between overs seven to 15 is the main area of concern is what emerged out of BCCI's Asia Cup Review meeting ahead of the all-important ICC T20 World Cup starting October 16. India's first match of the showpiece event is in Melbourne against arch-rivals Pakistan on October 23. On Monday, the BCCI announced the team for the marquee event along with the six T20I matches against Australia and South Africa, starting September 20.

Ex Pakistan Captain Slams Babar Azam For "Negative" Captaincy In Asia Cup Final

Former Pakistan captain Moin Khan slammed Babar Azam for his "negative" captaincy in the Asia Cup final against Sri Lanka. In a discussion on Boss News, Moin pointed out that Babar Azam w=should have attacked more when Sri Lanka had lost half their side in the first 10 overs. He said that Babar failed to set attacking fields and should have bowled his strike bowlers to bring about an early end to the Sri Lankan innings. Sri Lanka were reduced to 58/5 in 8.5 overs but went on to score 170 and Moin put the blame squarely on Babar.

Massive Victory Parade As Sri Lanka Come Back Home After Asia Cup Triumph. See Pics

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 23 runs in the summit clash of Asia Cup 2022, on Sunday at Dubai International Stadium. The unbeaten knock of 71 runs by Bhanuka Rajapaksa and a four-wicket haul by Pramod Madushan, helped Sri Lanka clinch their sixth Asia Cup title. The team has been garnering praise from all over the world for their spectacular performance in the tournament and following their win, the players took part in a massive victory parade, when they returned home on Tuesday morning. The players were welcomed by officials from Sri Lanka Cricket and the Sports Ministry at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

"Ganguly Is Not Like This": Fans React On Video Showing Ramiz Raja Snapping At Indian Journalist

Sunday clearly did not belong to the Pakistan cricket team in the Asia Cup final. The Babar Azam-led side looked like taking control early on when they reduced Sri Lanka to 58/5 but Bhanuka Rajapaksa's heroic half-century took his team to 170/6 in 20 overs. While chasing, Pakistan were all out for 147 despite being 93/2 at one stage. After the final, Pakistan Cricket Board chief Ramiz Raja was asked by an Indian journalist about what message he would like to give to Pakistan people who were unhappy with the loss. The former Pakistan captain did not take this question happily and said: "You are from India right? Your people would be very happy today." Raja then snatched the phone from the journalist's hand before giving it back.

Asia Cup 2022: Victorious Sri Lankan Cricket Team To Celebrate Title Win With Double-Decker Ride

Members of Sri Lanka's victorious Asia Cup team will travel through Colombo on a double-decker bus and interact with delirious fans to toast their success over Pakistan, officials said on Monday. Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by 23 runs to win their sixth Asia Cup title in Dubai on Sunday, bringing much cheer to the people of the crisis-hit island nation, who have been hit hard by the worst economic turmoil in several decades. The Dasun Shanaka-led team will arrive on Tuesday morning at 5 am, and will be welcomed by officials from Sri Lanka Cricket and the Sports Ministry at the Bandaranaike International Airport here, officials said.

Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka's Ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Returns To Social Media To Laud Victorious Cricket Team

Gotabaya Rajapaksa has returned to social media to tweet about the stunning victory of Sri Lanka's national cricket team over Pakistan, over two months after the former president fled the country amidst massive protests against his government. Sri Lanka crushed Pakistan by 23 runs to win their sixth Asia Cup title in Dubai on Sunday, bringing much cheer to the people of the crisis-hit island nation who have been hit hard by the worst economic crisis. "Congratulations to the #lka cricket team on the win against #Pakistan in the #AsiaCup2022Final in Dubai. The commitment and teamwork shown by the #SriLankan team have been remarkable," Rajapaksa, who returned to Colombo from Thailand on September 2 tweeted on Sunday.

"Nahi Hota Chase Aise": Ex Captain Rashid Latif Tears Into Pakistan Batters Over Slow Innings In Asia Cup Final

Pakistan surrendered to Sri Lanka in the final of Asia Cup 2022 as its batters failed to maintain the momentum needed to chase down the target of 171 runs in Dubai. Pakistan gave away more than 100 runs in the last 10 overs in the field after having Sri Lanka 5 wickets down in the first 10 overs. After that, the duo of Mohammad Rizwan and Iftikhar Ahmed batted rather slowly to make the job tough for the middle order batters and Pakistan eventually capitulated under the pressure of the rising asking rate.

Shahid Afridi Says His Daughter Was Waving Indian Flag During India-Pak Match

Shahid Afridi, a former Pakistani captain and one of the most lethal all-rounders in the world, has a lengthy history of controversy. His confrontations with Gautam Gambhir and other Indian cricketers are well-known and receive millions of views on social media.

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BCCI's Asia Cup Review: Slow Batting In Middle Overs An Issue - Report

Ex Pakistan Captain Slams Babar Azam For "Negative" Captaincy In Asia Cup Final

Massive Victory Parade As Sri Lanka Come Back Home After Asia Cup Triumph. See Pics

"Ganguly Is Not Like This": Fans React On Video Showing Ramiz Raja Snapping At Indian Journalist

Asia Cup 2022: Victorious Sri Lankan Cricket Team To Celebrate Title Win With Double-Decker Ride

Asia Cup 2022: Sri Lanka's Ousted President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Returns To Social Media To Laud Victorious Cricket Team

"Nahi Hota Chase Aise": Ex Captain Rashid Latif Tears Into Pakistan Batters Over Slow Innings In Asia Cup Final

Shahid Afridi Says His Daughter Was Waving Indian Flag During India-Pak Match