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"Next Five Years Are Scary...": Why David Warner Is Glad He Is At The "Back End" Of Career

The rise of cricket's popularity across the globe has seen several new tournaments and formats coming to the fore. Not only the International Cricket Council, but also the cricket boards of different countries like India, Australia, England and South Africa are paying proper attention to the growing market to are making sure they get the best return out of the it. The consequences have seen players playing way more matches than what they used to play some ten or twenty years ago. The packed cricket calendar is taking a toll on the mental and physical health of players.

"100 Nahi Aa Raha," Shubman Gill Had Told Yuvraj Singh. India Legend's Reply

Talented India batter Shubman Gill said former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh had told him to bat through once he is well set, an advice which paid off as he smashed his maiden ODI hundred during the third match against Zimbabwe here. Gill on Monday slammed 130 off 97 balls with the help of 15 boundaries and one six to steer India to a 13-run win and a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe. His innings earned him accolades from several former players, including Yuvraj, who had taken to twitter to lavish praise on him.

Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Practices Power-hitting Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match

The much-awaited India vs Pakistan Asia Cup encounter will be taking place on August 28. While the fans are eagerly waiting for the match day, players of both the sides are giving their all on the field during training to make sure their side comes out on top in the high-octane clash. Amidst all, Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan is training hard to improve his power-hitting to pose a big threat to India in the match that will be taking place at the Dubai International Stadium.

Singapore vs Kuwait, Asia Cup Qualifier: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

After facing an 8-wicket defeat against Hong Kong on Tuesday, Kuwait will be going up against Singapore in Match No 5 of the Asia Cup qualifiers on Wednesday at Al Amerat Cricket Ground, Oman. So far, Kuwait have played two matches and won one out of them, where they defeated UAE. Singapore on the other hand, are yet to register their first win of the tournament, as they have lost their opening games against Hong Kong and UAE. It will be interesting to see whether the clash against Kuwait will bring good results for Singapore or not.

Two Bangladesh Players Ruled Out Due To Injury Ahead Of Asia Cup 2022

Bangladesh is facing some selection woes ahead of Asia Cup with two of its players Hasan Mahmud and wicketkeeper Nurul Hasan Sohan having suffered injuries. Hasan, who damaged his ankle during training last week, will be out of action for up to a month, and Nurul, who just had surgery on a finger injury, requires time to rest the wounded area. Bangladesh were dealt a blow last month when Liton Das suffered a hamstring injury and has been left out of the squad.

"Mouths Will Be Shut...": Ravi Shastri's Strong Take On Virat Kohli Regaining Form

Asia Cup 2022 is around the corner and all eyes are on Virat Kohli. The right-handed batter was rested for the series against West Indies and Zimbabwe, and now it would be interesting to see how he performs in the marquee event, especially against Pakistan on August 28 in Dubai. Ahead of the tournament, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri said that Virat is a "machine", whose hunger and passion for the game remains undiminished.

Watch: Hardik Pandya Imitates Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling And Celebration In Training. Internet Is Amazed

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya is gearing up for the upcoming Asia Cup, starting August 27 in the United Arab Emirates. He and other senior players were rested during India's recently-concluded three-match ODI series in Zimbabwe to stay fresh for the continental event. Hardik on Tuesday shared a video on social media in which was could be seen imitating Jasprit Bumrah's bowling action and celebration style. While sharing the video on Instagram, Hardik wrote "How's the form, Boom?" with a laughing emoji.

"Need To Be Observed..." Ravi Shastri Picks Two India Stars Whose Workload Needs To Be Managed

All the cricket world's focus is right now on the T20 World Cup. For the Rohit Sharma-led Team India, the 2022 edition of the T20 World Cup presents a great chance to end a nine-year-old drought - of that of not winning any ICC event since 2013. Keeping that in mind, India are preparing for the showpiece event with series of bilaterals and also the multi-team Asia Cup. Former India coach Ravi Shastri has now picked two players whose workload needs to be managed leading up to the T20 World Cup.

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"Next Five Years Are Scary...": Why David Warner Is Glad He Is At The "Back End" Of Career

"100 Nahi Aa Raha," Shubman Gill Had Told Yuvraj Singh. India Legend's Reply

Watch: Mohammad Rizwan Practices Power-hitting Ahead Of India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Match

Singapore vs Kuwait, Asia Cup Qualifier: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast, Live Streaming

Two Bangladesh Players Ruled Out Due To Injury Ahead Of Asia Cup 2022

"Mouths Will Be Shut...": Ravi Shastri's Strong Take On Virat Kohli Regaining Form

Watch: Hardik Pandya Imitates Jasprit Bumrah's Bowling And Celebration In Training. Internet Is Amazed

"Need To Be Observed..." Ravi Shastri Picks Two India Stars Whose Workload Needs To Be Managed