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Asia Cup: India opt to bat against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in their much-anticipated Asia Cup opener in Pallekele on Saturday.

The Times of India

There is no substitute for international cricket – England’s Jonny Bairstow

Bairstow looked in fine touch as he hit an unbeaten 86 from 60 balls to lay the platform for an emphatic 95-run win over New Zealand.

The Independent UK

Asia Cup: Bangladesh eye improved batting effort in crucial match against Afghanistan

LAHORE: Bangladesh would look for inspiration from skipper Shakib Al Hasan to produce a much-improved batting effort when they take on Afghanistan in their must-win second Group B match of the Asia Cup here on Sunday.

The Times of India

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TOI poll results: Fans bet on Virat Kohli to be the match-winner against Pakistan in Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the marquee clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Pallekele in Kandy on Saturday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup India vs Pakistan: India need to restrain in-form Pakistan captain Babar Azam

The fear factor around the Pakistan team that a generation grew up watching revolved around their incredible bowling attack. Still, each world-beating Pakistan unit invariably had a couple of terrific batters - be it Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Saeed Anwar, Mohammed Yousuf or Younis Khan.

The Times of India

Asia Cup India vs Pakistan: Can India still call the shots in storied rivalry?

Pakistan, the No. 1 ODI side, boast of some formidable match-winners in the ranks. India, on the other hand, are grappling with injuries form issues as they seek to maintain the upper hand in today's Asia Cup clash....

The Times of India

Jonny Bairstow hoping to enjoy more fruitful partnerships with Harry Brook

Bairstow and Brook shared in a ferocious third-wicket stand of 131.

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Gus Atkinson stars on T20 debut as England batter New Zealand

Harry Brook and Jonny Bairstow ramp up impressive form with bat at Old Trafford

Evening Standard

England rout New Zealand with Bairstow, Brook and Atkinson rampant

England lead the T20 series with New Zealand 2-0 after a 95-run win, with Gus Atkinson taking 4-20 on debut after Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook hit out

The Guardian - UK

England thrash New Zealand by 95 runs to win second T20 cricket international – as it happened

Jonny Bairstow and Harry Brook blasted England to 198-4 before the debutant Gus Atkinson took 4-20 to skittle New Zealand

The Guardian - UK

Asia Cup 2023 | High-voltage India-Pakistan clash all set to produce fireworks

India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup: Fans eagerly await full game at Pallekele Stadium. Fans hope for full game as India and Pakistan face off in Asia Cup; Shreyas Iyer and Bumrah to prove fitness and form.

The Hindu

'I have learnt a lot from Virat Kohli': Pakistan skipper Babar Azam ahead of India-Pakistan clash

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam shed light on his off-field relationship with India's cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli in the lead-up to the thrilling clash between Pakistan and India in Pallekele on Saturday.

The Times of India

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.

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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.

The Times of India

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…

Evening Standard

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

The Times of India

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.

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'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.

The Hindu

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 Times of India

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 Independent UK

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 Guardian - 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

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