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"Our Batting Was...": Babar Azam's Honest Confession After 228-run Defeat Against India

Following a loss of 228 runs against India in the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup, Pakistan captain Babar Azam expressed disappointment over his team's batting performance, saying that it was not up to the mark. Fiery centuries from Virat Kohli and KL Rahul followed by Kuldeep Yadav's five-wicket haul powered India to 228 runs win over their traditional rival Pakistan in Asia Cup 2023 Super Four clash here at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Monday.

Naseem Shah Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Pakistan Name Replacement Of Star

Pakistan were on Wednesday dealt a big blow as fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out for the remainder of the Asia Cup due to a shoulder injury. Naseem's unavailability will hurt Pakistan badly ahead of their must-win clash against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Pakistan will take on Sri Lanka in a virtual semifinal on Thursday, with the winner progressing to Sunday's final against India. The Pakistan Cricket Board named 22-year-old Zaman Khan, who is yet to make his ODI debut, as Naseem's replacement in the 17-member squad, while also calling up fast bowler Shahnawaz Dahani.

"Next Time We Play...": KL Rahul Fires Warning To Sri Lanka Star Dunith Wellalage

India emerged triumphant in their second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup against Sri Lanka, but not before spinner Dunith Wellalage ran riot with the ball. After Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill gave India a fine stat, a partnership between KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan was needed to take the team to a score of 213 runs. Though India fought back to claim the match, Wellalage did send shivers down the spine of Indian fans for a fair period in the game. But, learning from the mistake Rahul knows what Indian batters will do when they face Wellalage the next time.

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim To Miss India Match In Asia Cup 2023

Bangladeshi batsman Mushfiqur Rahim will skip Friday's Asia Cup Super Four match against India to spend time with his wife and newborn daughter, the cricket board said Wednesday. Bangladesh is already out of the race for the September 17 final after India defeated Sri Lanka by 41 runs in Colombo on Tuesday, in the tournament that is a prelude to the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Mushfiqur had returned to Bangladesh for the birth of his second child, born on Monday. He was initially expected to rejoin the team for the India match in the Sri Lankan capital Colombo. He will now remain in Dhaka, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said.

Shubman Gill Breathing Down Babar Azam's Neck, Hits Career High ODI Ranking

India opener Shubman Gill jumped to second position, among batsmen, in the latest ICC ODI Players' Rankings on the weight of his performances in the ongoing Asia Cup. India are yet to taste defeat in the Asia Cup and much of their success has to do with handsome contributions from batsmen, especially the top order comprising skipper Rohit Sharma, Gill and talisman Virat Kohli. Gill isn't the only Indian on the move up the rankings for batsmen, with Kohli rising two places to eighth and Rohit jumping two spots to ninth in the latest standings.

Ravindra Jadeja Makes History In Asia Cup, Shatters All-Time Record For Indian Cricketer

Not someone who always gets credit for what he does on the field, Ravindra Jadeja is the perfect example of an all-round player. A crucial member of the Indian team in all three formats of the game, Jadeja provided the team with important breakthroughs in the Asia Cup Super 4 match against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Thanks to his two wickets in the match, Jadeja went past Irfan Pathan to become the leading wicket-taker for India in the Asia Cup in ODI formats.

"No Need To Have An Off-Spinner": Kuldeep Yadav's Sensational Claim Ahead Of World Cup

India spinner Kuldeep Yadav returned with impressive figures of 4 for 43 in 9.3 overs as the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Sri Lanka in a low-scoring thriller to qualify for the Asia Cup final. Defending a 213-run total, India rolled over Sri Lanka for 172 thanks to Kuldeep's four-for and two wickets each from Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja. Sri Lanka youngster Dunith Wellalage, who bagged a five-wicket haul earlier, was stranded on 42 as Kuldeep struck twice in the same over to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat.

Asia Cup 2023: Shoaib Akhtar Fumes At "India Fixed The Game" Accusation, Slams Pakistan Team, Fans

India booked a spot in the Asia Cup 2023 final by defeating Sri Lanka in their second Super 4 match, but it looked like the hosts might just scrape through and secure a win, considering the way the first innings went. Sri Lanka spinner Dunith Wellalage ran through India's top-order, bagging 5 wickets. As India were bowled out for 213 runs, many fans messaged former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar that India had 'fixed the game' and were trying to lose the match deliberately. However, Akhtar hit back at the fans, calling out their nonsense.

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"Our Batting Was...": Babar Azam's Honest Confession After 228-run Defeat Against India

Naseem Shah Ruled Out Of Asia Cup, Pakistan Name Replacement Of Star

"Next Time We Play...": KL Rahul Fires Warning To Sri Lanka Star Dunith Wellalage

Bangladesh's Mushfiqur Rahim To Miss India Match In Asia Cup 2023

Shubman Gill Breathing Down Babar Azam's Neck, Hits Career High ODI Ranking

Ravindra Jadeja Makes History In Asia Cup, Shatters All-Time Record For Indian Cricketer

"No Need To Have An Off-Spinner": Kuldeep Yadav's Sensational Claim Ahead Of World Cup

Asia Cup 2023: Shoaib Akhtar Fumes At "India Fixed The Game" Accusation, Slams Pakistan Team, Fans