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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: Virat Kohli vs Shaheen Afridi and other player battles to watch out for

NEW DELHI: The mother of all cricket battles is back. India and Pakistan will face each other in a One-Day International for the first time since the 2019 World Cup in England. The much-awaited contest on Saturday in the Asia Cup group stage will set the ball rolling for many…

The Times of India

'Everyone knows what Shaheen will do': Salman Butt favours Pakistan over India in Asia Cup blockbuster

NEW DELHI: Former captain Salman Butt feels Pakistan holds a slight advantage over India in the upcoming Asia Cup clash on Saturday, citing non-cricketing factors.

The Times of India

Pakistan captain Babar Azam relies on experience for Asia Cup clash with India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's cricket captain, Babar Azam, has shrugged off talks of pressure ahead of their Asia Cup match against India, highlighting the team's confidence in their experience on Sri Lankan turf to perform well.

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Rohit Sharma downplays hype ahead of Asia Cup clash with Pakistan

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma has opted to downplay the pre-match excitement ahead of the highly awaited Asia Cup clash between India and Pakistan. He has instead emphasised that their primary focus is to use the tournament as an opportunity to refine their preparations for the upcoming home World…

The Times of India

Mahika Gaur takes giant step up in a seismic fortnight for women’s cricket in England

Teenage sensation shines on her debut for the first England women’s team to receive equal match fees to the men

Evening Standard

Middlesex sign Indian all-rounder Jayant Yadav for County Championship

NEW DELHI: Middlesex County Cricket Club has secured the services of Indian off-spin all-rounder Jayant Yadav for the crucial final four matches of the ongoing county championship season. This move comes as Middlesex aim to strengthen their squad for the pivotal encounters in September.

The Times of India

'Mother, father & grandfather of all contests': Legends weigh in on India-Pakistan blockbuster meet-up

NEW DELHI: With no bilateral cricket between the two nations for over a decade now due to political tensions, arch-rivals India and Pakistan gear up for a rare Asia Cup contest in Pallekele.

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Seasoned Rohit leads strongest Indian team since 2011 but Pakistan have narrowed gap, says Ravi Shastri

India start as favourites in Indo-Pak ODI; Pakistan have narrowed gap. Mentally tough players rise to occasion in big games. Babar Azam's conversion rate praised by Shastri.

The Hindu

Asia Cup, IND vs PAK - Beware of Shaheen Afridi: Matthew Hayden to Rohit Sharma

NEW DELHI: Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has offered advice to India's captain Rohit Sharma, urging him to approach Pakistan's pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi's first three overs with "caution," aiming to avoid a repeat of their fate in the 2021 T20 World Cup in the UAE.

The Times of India

IND vs PAK Asia Cup: Task cut out for Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli against Pakistan's pace trio

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli won't mind reliving that magical moment against Haris Rauf, while Rohit Sharma is prepared to counter Shaheen Shah Afridi's deceptive inswingers in the much-anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan. This encounter transcends being just a World Cup dress rehearsal; it's the ultimate 'Battle Royale.'

The Times of India

Afghanistan's female cricketers plead with sport's world governing body: help us play again

Two years ago Firooza Amiri was an 18-year-old batter for the Afghanistan women’s cricket team and ready to take on the world

The Independent UK

Alice Capsey unsurprised by Mahika Gaur’s impact in England’s win over Sri Lanka

The hosts clinched a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

The Independent UK

Alice Capsey and Mahika Gaur lead England past Sri Lanka in rain-hit T20

Alice Capsey smashed a 26-ball half-century for England in their 12-run T20 win over Sri Lanka on the DLS method after a rain-interrupted opener

The Guardian - UK

"Proud of him": Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh hails debutant Tanveer Sangha

Australia skipper Mitchell Marsh praised debutant Tanveer Sangha for his 4-31 bowling figure, the best for a debutant. Marsh lauded Sangha's calmness and hailed him as a "ripping young kid".

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Sri Lanka register their longest winning streak in ODI history

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka emerged victorious over Bangladesh in their tournament opener in the ongoing Asia Cup, marking a significant milestone by setting a new record for their longest winning streak in one-day internationals (ODIs).

The Guardian - UK

England beat Sri Lanka by 12 runs in rain-hit first women’s T20 – as it happened

Alice Capsey starred with 51 off just 27 balls as England began their series against Sri Lanka with a comfortable win at Hove

The Independent UK

Provisional England World Cup place ‘extremely satisfying’ for Dawid Malan

The Yorkshire batter struck a half-century in the seven-wicket victory over the Black Caps in the first Vitality T20 international on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

Dawid Malan hits out at ‘nonsense’ omission by Rockets during Hundred

The batter said losing his place in Trent Rockets’ XI was ‘hard to take’ and that he ‘felt rusty’ in the first T20 against New Zealand, but he helped England win

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Australia's Tim David gets maiden ODI call for South Africa series

NEW DELHI: Australia have introduced a fresh addition to their ODI squad in the form of Tim David ahead of the upcoming five-match series against South Africa, scheduled to commence on September 7.

Evening Standard

Brydon Carse targeting England Test berth after T20 heroics against New Zealand

South African-born Durham quick excelled with the ball in a seven-wicket thrashing at Chester-le-Street

The Times of India

Ishan Kishan's batting slot under scrutiny ahead of Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: As the Indian cricket team prepares for their opening match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on September 2, one of the pivotal questions remains over the batting slot for left-handed wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan. With KL Rahul unavailable for the first two games of the tournament, Kishan is…

The Times of India

Danielle McGahey to become first transgender to play international cricket

NEW DELHI: In an historic moment, Danielle McGahey from Canada is set to become the first transgender cricketer to participate in an international match. Her groundbreaking inclusion will occur next month during a regional qualifying tournament for the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh.

The Times of India

South Africa’s quality pace attack will be the key in ODI World Cup: Jacques Kallis

NEW DELHI: Renowned South African cricketer Jacques Kallis holds the belief that the team's formidable pace attack will play a pivotal role in their aspirations for success in the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 19.

The Times of India

I don't mind bowling with the new ball or the old ball: Mohammed Shami

NEW DELHI: Mohammed Shami said he has no ego and would only follow the team's instructions if asked to bowl in the ODIs with a used Kookaburra rather than a dazzling white one.

The Times of India

"India-Pakistan will always...": Babar Azam ahead of high-octane IND vs PAK Asia Cup clash

NEW DELHI: Brimming with confidence after their crushing win over minnows Nepal in their Asia Cup 2023 opener, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his team is 100 percent ready for much-awaited blockbuster against India. India and Pakistan will lock horns on September 2 in Pallekele.

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