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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Glenn Maxwell's Rapid 32 Sees Hosts To 5-Wicket Win In 1st ODI

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 32 off nine balls to take Australia to an easy five-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the first of three one-day internationals at Townsville's Riverway Stadium on Sunday. Chasing 201 for victory, the Australians reached their target with more than 16 overs to spare to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. All-rounder Cameron Green ripped out the Zimbabwe tail with 5-33 as the visitors collapsed from 185-4 to 200 all out, a total that was never going to be enough against a full-strength Australia.

India vs Pakistan: Impossible to play both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik at the same time in Asia Cup, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Cheteshwar Pujara feels it's "impossible" to include both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the playing XI during the Asia Cup T20 tournament, given the team's settled top order. The top order comprises KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, who Pujara describes as one of India's top T20 batters currently. They are followed by the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, leaving space for only one player among Pant and Karthik. "It's a big headache for the team management as both (Pant and Karthik) are doing really well in T20 format. The call is whether you want someone to bat at No.5 or you want a finisher who can bat at No. 6 or 7," Pujara said on 'ESPNcricinfo T20 Time:out'.

Watch: "Remember Last Year's Game," - Babar Azam's Speech Ahead Of Game vs India

The world is waiting for the contest between India and Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup. Pakistan had defeated India in the T20 World Cup last year, so the side will definitely have a spring in their stride as they walk out to the field. With India eyeing a revenge of their 2021 T20 World Cup loss, Pakistan will look to continue their blistering form. Ahead of the much-awaited clash, Pakistan captain Babar Azam encouraged his team by reminding them of their 10-wicket win over India, last year. He urged them to play with the same body language in order to get the same results.

India Coach Rahul Dravid Recovers From COVID-19, Joins Indian Team In Dubai

Head coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and has joined the Indian team ahead of the Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on Sunday. "Team India Head Coach Rahul Dravid has tested negative for COVID-19 and has joined the team in Dubai. Interim coach, Mr VVS Laxman who was present with the team in Mr. Dravid's absence, has returned to Bengaluru to oversee the India A programme," stated BCCI in an official statement.

Asia Cup: Pakistan To Wear Black Arm Bands vs India To Show Support For Flood Affected In Country

The Pakistan cricket team would be sporting black arm bands in their opening match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 against India to show solidarity and support for the flood affected in the country. "Pakistan cricket team will wear black arm bands in their first match of ACC T20 Asia Cup 2022 against India today to express their solidarity and support for the flood affectees across the country," read an official statement.

"Dinesh Karthik Is Better Option" Than Rishabh Pant For Asia Cup: Cheteshwar Pujara

India's Test specialist Cheteshwar Pujara feels it's "impossible" to include both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik in the playing XI during the Asia Cup T20 tournament, given the team's settled top-order. The top-order comprises KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, who Pujara describes as one of India's top T20 batters currently. They are followed by the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, leaving space for only one player among Pant and Karthik.

India vs Pakistan: Indian players speak on rivalry with Pakistan ahead of blockbuster Asia Cup 2022 clash

Pakistan match in the Asia Cup, Indian players spoke on the rivalry with Pakistan after their defeat in the last T20 World Cup in 2021. India will start its Asia Cup title defence in a much-anticipated clash with the arch-rivals in Dubai on Sunday. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma said what the team needs to achieve as a group is more important than the opposition. "First game on (August) 28th. We will try to be in the present. Preparation-wise, we will not be short. We are not looking at the opposition at all. What we need to achieve as a group is more important than the opposition. We have to think of this as just another opposition who we want to beat and do well against. It is going to be challenging no doubt. We will have to be up for it," said Rohit in a video posted by BCCI, which also featured other members of Team India in it. Virat Kohli also said that as a player, it is like any other game for him.

1st ODI: Cameron Green takes five as Australia crush Zimbabwe

Sent in to bat in blustery overcast conditions, the 13th-ranked tourists were bowled out in 47.3 overs for 200. The total never threatened Australia's experienced batting unit, which accelerated to 201-5 with 99 balls to spare. Sloppy fielding allowed Zimbabwe's fragile top-order to make a promising start, easing to 61-1 by the first drinks break with Innocent Kaia caught and bowled for 17 by Mitchell Marsh.

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Australia vs Zimbabwe: Glenn Maxwell's Rapid 32 Sees Hosts To 5-Wicket Win In 1st ODI

India vs Pakistan: Impossible to play both Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik at the same time in Asia Cup, says Cheteshwar Pujara

Watch: "Remember Last Year's Game," - Babar Azam's Speech Ahead Of Game vs India

India Coach Rahul Dravid Recovers From COVID-19, Joins Indian Team In Dubai

Asia Cup: Pakistan To Wear Black Arm Bands vs India To Show Support For Flood Affected In Country

"Dinesh Karthik Is Better Option" Than Rishabh Pant For Asia Cup: Cheteshwar Pujara

India vs Pakistan: Indian players speak on rivalry with Pakistan ahead of blockbuster Asia Cup 2022 clash

1st ODI: Cameron Green takes five as Australia crush Zimbabwe