Sri Lanka's Madushanka to miss Asia Cup due to injury - reports
COLOMBO : Sri Lanka left-arm seamer Dilshan Madushanka will miss the Asia Cup due to injury in yet another blow to the co-hosts' title defence, according to media reports.
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Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's Gesture At Ranchi Airport Gives CISF Officer 'Goosebumps'
MS Dhoni is one of the legends of the world of cricket. Such is his fan following that the player always finds it hard to escape the public eye. Fans try there level best just to get to see him. On Saturday, a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer, who is also a Dhoni fan, met the cricketer at the VIP Lounge of the Ranchi Airport. The officer named Satish Pandey was so touched by the humility and kindness of Dhoni that he decided to pen down the interaction that took place on August 26.
'Baby AB' Dewald Brevis Steps Onto International Stage As South Africa Take On Australia
Dewald Brevis will take a step onto cricket's big stage during Australia's white-ball tour of South Africa, which starts with the first of three Twenty20 internationals at Kingsmead on Wednesday. Brevis, 20, was nicknamed 'Baby AB' for the way he modelled his game on that of retired South African star AB de Villiers. He wears the same number 17 on his shirt and has the ability to hit big sixes, particularly in the area between midwicket and long-on. He slammed a South African T20 record score of 162 off 57 balls in a domestic match last October but has yet to have consistent success for franchise teams in four countries.
Asia Cup 2023: India's Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threats Revealed Ahead of Pakistan Clash
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will start its Asia Cup campaign in a high-voltage clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2. Apart from having a big emotional value, the match starts the final phase of preparation for the team ahead of the ODI World Cup at home. India's squad for the Asia Cup is almost on expected lines with two players - KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer - inducted straightway after making a comeback from injury. Sanju Samson has been named as the back-up player, with Rahul still carrying a niggle, according to BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
Asia Cup 2023: It's Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli In Race For Sachin Tendulkar's Elite Record
The Asia Cup 2023 is just around the corner and all the cricket fans are eagerly waiting to witness the tournament, which will kick-start from August 30. In the opening match, Pakistan will be squaring off against Nepal in Multan. Team India will be facing their arch-rivals Pakistan in their campaign opener on September 2 in Kandy. The continental event will be really special for star India batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli as the duo will look to surpass Sachin Tendulkar's memorable record.
How Many Calories Do Chess Players Burn In A Day? Study Reveals Staggering Number
The entire India is proud of the manner in which young Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa played in the FIDE Chess World Cup, going all the way to the final. Although players don't have to physically move much in the game of chess, the sort of pressure the game puts on their minds, and the sheer amount of focus it puts on their brains is relentless. Though the players don't exert as much physical effort as cricketers, footballers or tennis players do, a study has revealed the stunning amount of calories a chess player can burn in a day.
Watch: Did Babar Azam Invoke 'Chak De India' Spirit To Pump Up Pakistan Side?
Pakistan cricket team climbed of the top of ODI rankings after winning their three-match series against Afghanistan 3-0. The victory came at a brilliant time for the side as they geared up for the Asia Cup 2023 where they will face long-time rivals India. Following Pakistan's win over Afghanistan in the third T20I encounter, Babar gave a speech to the team about unity and taking responsibility. In a video posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), Babar could be seen motivating his teammates and he told them that the success for the side came because of all of their hard work and the fact that their hearts were pure.
"For Me, This Format Is The Most Challenging One": Suryakumar Yadav's Honest Take On ODI Cricket
Suryakumar Yadav admitted that ODI cricket is the "most challenging" format for him. However, he added that he is looking forward to doing well in the format. The 32-year-old right-hander is the number one T20I batter but he has failed to replicate the performance in the 50-over games for India. With an under-par performance so far, Suryakumar struggles to find his feet in ODI cricket. The batter said that he continues to seek help from Rahul Dravid, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli.