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"He Is More Skillful Than I Am": Sourav Ganguly On Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Sourav Ganguly and Virat Kohli have a lot in common. Both have captained India and both are known for being aggressive, passionate characters on the field, with their actions as well as in the way they led their teams. So it's no surprise that comparisons often arise between the two. But Ganguly, now the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president, said that comparisons should not be made on that basis, but rather on their skills and conceded that Kohli is "more skillful" than he was.

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Sri Lanka and Pakistan would be squaring off in the final of Asia Cup on Sunday evening at the Dubai International Stadium. Sri Lanka did not lose a single match in the Super 4 stage while Pakistan lost only one and that loss came against Dasun Shanaka-led Sri Lanka in a match that was pretty much a dress rehearsal for the summit clash. However, it is important to remember that for Friday's contest against Sri Lanka, Pakistan had rested Naseem Shah and he would be back for the Babar Azam-led side. The toss has played a crucial role in this Asia Cup as well, and Sri Lanka have won all their matches in the ongoing tournament when they have chased. Their only loss in this edition came in the group stage against Afghanistan and it was when they batted first.

Asia Cup 2022 Final: Underdogs Sri Lanka face favourites Pakistan

Team India's early exit may have disrupted plans of organisers but finalists Pakistan & Lanka have lit up the tournament with their passionate brand of cricketDUBAI: Every time the fixtures for the Asia Cup are drawn, it all about making up for the lack of India-Pakistan bilateral cricket. The scheduling, no doubt, gives precedence to India's convenience. The other teams hustle between Dubai and Sharjah. They get less breathing space going into a final. India are the marquee team, always. The market forces, broadcasters and caretakers of the game bank on India's presence right through the tournament. This time, though, there is no Indian team for the last four days of the tournament. The buzz has fizzled out real fast. It's sort of an anti-climax for the stakeholders.

Asia Cup: How crisis-hit Sri Lanka are rebuilding their brand

Sticking together for each other over the past 18 months, SL team becomes joy factor all over againDUBAI: After Sri Lanka beat India last Tuesday, their press conference was delayed for a bit. The team management was in a huddle of sorts at the door of the press conference room. Bhanuka Rajapksa opened the door and as he was about to enter the room, captain Dasun Shanaka pulled his arm and gave him clear instructions in his ears. Rajapaksa is one of the most eloquent English-speaking cricketers in the Asia Cup. He is definitely the most fluent in the Sri Lankan team. He was tasked with facing the media after Shanaka's Bangladesh-are-much-easier-opponent comments created a flutter on the opening night of the tournament.

Nine of the most ridiculous trophies in cricket - in pictures

Bilateral cricket has been in full swing with some memorable series in 2021. With the international calendar packed for the rest of year, trophy makers, sponsors and cricket boards have been working overtime to ensure the presentation ceremonies have an eye-catching prize.

Sammons wants Proteas batters to be more decisive: 'They were better than us'

Proteas batting coach Justin Sammons says their batters need to be more decisive after a first innings collapse in the third and final Test against England at The Oval.

As Virat Kohli Hits 71st Ton, "Biscuit" AB de Villiers Shares Throwback Gold

As Virat Kohli broke his century drought by hitting his maiden T20I ton against Afghanistan on Thursday, few were as happy as his close friend and former teammate AB de Villiers. Not only did he take to Twitter to share his excitement, he also shared a throwback photo of the two of them on Instagram. The photo has him sitting on a scooter and a very young Kohli sitting in the sidecar. "With his 100 today I thought I'd share this memory," the former South Africa batter captioned the picture with a laughing emoji.

Scottie Scheffler named 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year, beating Rory McIlroy and Cameron Smith to award

Scottie Scheffler has been confirmed as the 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year. Following the conclusion of the PGA Tour season at the Tour Championship, Scheffler, Rory McIlroy and Cameron Smith were named on a three-man shortlist for the award. Ad McIlroy had a series of near misses in the majors in 2022, most notably at the Open Championship, but he became the first man to claim the FedEx Cup on three occasions when winning the Tour Championship at East Lake.

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"He Is More Skillful Than I Am": Sourav Ganguly On Comparisons With Virat Kohli

Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Asia Cup Final: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Asia Cup 2022 Final: Underdogs Sri Lanka face favourites Pakistan

Asia Cup: How crisis-hit Sri Lanka are rebuilding their brand

Nine of the most ridiculous trophies in cricket - in pictures

Sammons wants Proteas batters to be more decisive: 'They were better than us'

As Virat Kohli Hits 71st Ton, "Biscuit" AB de Villiers Shares Throwback Gold

Scottie Scheffler named 2022 PGA Tour Player of the Year, beating Rory McIlroy and Cameron Smith to award