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"He's Shouting, Screaming, Looking Uncomfortable": Pakistan Pace Great On Rohit Sharma

India's hopes of qualifying for the Asia Cup final were dashed on Wednesday as Pakistan beat Afghanistan to set up a final clash with Sri Lanka. With two defeats in the Super 4 stage against Pakistan and Sri Lanka, India had a forgettable run. After topping their group with two wins from two outings, India just could not rise up to the challenge in the Super 4 stage. While analysing the game between India and Sri Lanka, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar felt that Rohit Sharma looked uncomfortable as captain, and was seen shouting and screaming during the defeat to the Islanders.

India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan: Will Rohit Sharma's Side Go For Major Changes?

India are out of the race for a final spot in the Asia Cup. While that will be a dampener going into their final Super 4 match against Afghanistan on Thursday, it also opens up a possibility for experimentation. India's top-order has not been consistent while the bowling has also been shaky. With the T20 World Cup in less than two months' time, India may have to rethink their strategy going forward. With nothing to lose in the match against Afghanistan, it might be the right time for India to set their house in order.

Watch: Pakistan's Asif Ali Almost Hits Afghanistan Bowler in Fit Of Rage During Asia Cup Super 4 Clash

Pakistan qualified for the Asia Cup final after beating Afghanistan by one wicket in a thrilling game at the Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday. Chasing a target of 130, Pakistan needed 11 runs off the final over, with tail-enders Naseem Shah and Mohammad Hasnain in the middle. While it seemed that Afghanistan might edge out Pakistan, Naseem had other ideas. The pacer hit two sixes off the first two balls of Fazalhaq Farooqi, sending the Pakistan dressing room into a frenzy.

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Afghanistan: How constant shuffling of players has hurt Team India

Poor Asia Cup show could signal end to India's trial-and-error approach leading up to the Twenty20 World CupDUBAI: Four years ago, when he stood in for regular captain Virat Kohli in the 50-over Asia Cup here in the UAE, Rohit Sharma had claimed that the constant chopping and changing in the middle order was not going to help India's cause in the lead-up to the 2019 World Cup. It's ironic that now, when he is the regular all-format captain and the T20 World Cup is just under two months away, the team management seems reluctant to settle down on a combination. The constant shuffling of players has hurt India, especially in this Asia Cup. 'Rotation', 'rest' and 'resource pool' have been the buzzwords in this Indian team over the last eight months. One may argue India lost Ravindra Jadeja to injury and were missing Jasprit Bumrah in the game against Sri Lanka on Tuesday night. The fact remains, however, that the team has played musical chairs with the middle order and the bowling attack.

Naseem Shah's Two Sixes Crush India's Hopes, Pakistan Beat Afghanistan By 1 Wicket

Right-arm pacer Naseem Shah struck two telling sixes in the final over as Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by one wicket in a tense Asia Cup Super 4 match to throw India out of the tournament in Sharjah on Wednesday. Afghanistan were firmly in control of the match till the last over, reducing Pakistan to 118 for nine. But, Naseem had other plans as he hit Fazalhaq Farooqi for two consecutive sixes to send both Afghanistan and India out of reckoning for a final berth. With two wins from as many games, both Pakistan and Sri Lanka have sealed their places in the final of the tournament to be held on Sunday. India and Afghanistan will lock horns in their final Super 4 match on Thursday, which has been rendered inconsequential.

Adorable pictures show Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ahead of first day at school

Adorable pictures show Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis settling in back at school after the summer holidays. The three siblings arrived for a settling in afternoon Lambrook School, the day before the start of term, with pictures showing them holding hands with parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Asia Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: KL Rahul Flops Again, Fans Share Disappointment On Twitter

India batter KL Rahul had another disappointing day with the bat during the Super 4 Asia Cup clash against Sri Lanka on Tuesday, at Dubai International Stadium. The opener once again failed to register a big score as he was dismissed LBW by Maheesh Theekshana in the second over of the innings, with team's score at 11/1. Rahul, whose form has been a major topic of concern for some time, failed to answer his critics yet again.

South Africa's Elgar ready for 'World Cup final' against England

South Africa captain Dean Elgar is treating the Test series decider against England at the Oval "like a World Cup final" as the Proteas seek to recover from a heavy defeat.

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"He's Shouting, Screaming, Looking Uncomfortable": Pakistan Pace Great On Rohit Sharma

India's Predicted XI vs Afghanistan: Will Rohit Sharma's Side Go For Major Changes?

Watch: Pakistan's Asif Ali Almost Hits Afghanistan Bowler in Fit Of Rage During Asia Cup Super 4 Clash

Asia Cup 2022, India vs Afghanistan: How constant shuffling of players has hurt Team India

Naseem Shah's Two Sixes Crush India's Hopes, Pakistan Beat Afghanistan By 1 Wicket

Adorable pictures show Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ahead of first day at school

Asia Cup, India vs Sri Lanka: KL Rahul Flops Again, Fans Share Disappointment On Twitter

South Africa's Elgar ready for 'World Cup final' against England