Babar Azam says Pakistan have the edge over India in Asia Cup clash
Pakistan captain Babar Azam says his team hold the upper hand heading into the Asia Cup match against arch rivals India in Colombo on Sunday.
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Asia Cup 2023: Reserve Day 'Exception' Explains Importance Of India vs Pakistan Match
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday added a reserve day for the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan, which is scheduled to take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. Last week, the India vs Pakistan group stage match was washed out due to rain, with both teams sharing a point each. However, as per the forecast, rain might play spoilsport on Sunday too. If the match could not be concluded on Sunday, it will continue on Monday from the point it was suspended.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 - 'Play Like Virat Kohli, Can't Become Chanderpaul': Pakistan Great's Advice To India For Tackling Shaheen Afridi
Virat Kohli, as always, will be under focus again in the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match on Sunday. Much was expected of the former Indian cricket team captain in the first India vs Pakistan match in the continental event on September 2. However, his innings lasted only seven balls and four runs. He played on a Shaheen Afridi delivery on to his stumps and returned without any impact. The Super 4 India vs Pakistan match gives Virat Kohli yet another chance to leave a stellar impact.
Dhanashree Verma Introduces 'Real Spice Gang'. It Has Yuzvendra Chahal
Yuzvendra Chahal's wife Dhanashree Verma is quite active on social media, especially Instagram. Of latest, she has introduced her 'real spice gang'. Taking to Instagram, Dhanashree uploaded four pictures and a reel that had her 'gang'. Her husband Chahal was also in three of the four pictures. Meanwhile, in the shared reel, Dhanashree could be seen posing in a selfie while sitting inside a car. Dhanashree had recently also boosted the confidence of Chahal after the player signed up for English county side Kent.
Watch: What If MS Dhoni Batted Left Handed? Fan's Video Compilation Viral
MS Dhoni, despite being an internationally retired player, continues to dominate discussions among fans. His exploits for Team India and Chennai Super Kings have made him that much popular. With three ICC titles and five IPL trophies, Dhoni - the captain - is unparalleled in world cricket. Coming up from a non-traditional cricket centre of Ranchi, Dhoni proved nothing is impossible if you have the desire to achieve it. Apart from being a legendary captain, Dhoni's batting made him one of the best finishers ever.
"Never In My Life...": Rohit Sharma Eyes Chris Gayle's Massive Record In International Cricket
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his desire to break Chris Gayle's impressive record of hitting the maximum number of sixes in international cricket. Currently, Rohit has 539 sixes in international cricket - 14 behind Gayle who has 553 sixes. Rohit has 280 sixes in ODIs, 182 in T20Is and another 77 in Tests but he said in a recent interaction that he is looking forward to surpassing the explosive West Indies batter. He added that he never thought that he will be the one to break Gayle's record and although he was never a 'muscle person', he had the penchant of hitting the ball hard.
"My Workload Is Thrice As Anyone Else": India Vice-Captain Hardik Pandya Ahead Of Clash vs Pakistan
Rain played a spoilsport during the previous Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan, which left the fans utterly disappointed. Both the teams shared points and now the arch-rivals will be squaring off against each other, once again in Super Four stage of the continental event on Sunday in Colombo. Pakistan will be coming to this clash after thrashing Bangladesh by seven wickets in their previous match while the Rohit Sharma-led side will be playing their first match of the Super Four stage.
South Africa vs Australia 2nd ODI Live Score Updates
SA vs AUS, 2nd ODI Live Updates: South Africa look to bounce back as they take on Australia in the second ODI at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein. The visitors lead the series 1-0 after their tight three-wicket win on Thursday at the same venue. Marnus Labuschagne was the unlikely hero for Australia after batting as a concussion substitute for Cameron Green. He made 80 not out to steer Australia to an unlikely three-wicket win. For South Africa, Temba Bavuma carried his bat for an unbeaten 114 to enable South Africa to score 222 all out. (Live Scorecard)