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I want to be player of the series in this Asia Cup: Haris Rauf

In the first Super 4 game at the 2023 Asia Cup, Pakistan started off with a win against Bangladesh in Lahore by seven wickets, keeping their unbeaten record at the tournament intact. While the chase of 194 took its time to be wrapped up – in the 40th over – the pacers had already set the game on the platter before the batters took over. Guided by Haris Rauf, who nabbed a four-wicket haul, the Pakistan quicks shared a total of eight of the 10 wickets between them. “It was hot out there, but I’ve played a lot of cricket here. I play PSL for Lahore, the crowd always expects us to perform here,” Rauf told afterwards.Most Read 1 As ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 goes into sleep mode, project director Veeramuthuvel says scientific objectives were completely met 2 ...

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Hardik has a very mature head on his shoulders, says skipper Rohit

Vital cog: Hardik is widely predicted to be crucial to India’s fortunes in the World Cup. | Photo Credit: File photo In November 2021, with a chronic injury reducing him primarily to a batter who could bowl a bit, many feared whether Hardik Pandya would be able to revive his international career. Cut to October 2023, and the all-rounder could well emerge as the key to India’s World Cup campaign. Having gone through a rigorous rehab and training programme, changed his approach and lifestyle, Hardik 2.0 has resurfaced as a composed and reliable player. No wonder then that captain Rohit Sharma is heavily dependent on his deputy to continue his dream run for the next two and a half months, starting with India’s first Asia Cup Super Four outing against arch-rival Pakistan here on Sunday. “Y...

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Asia Cup prey to India-Pak spat, poor choice of venues

Few know Sri Lanka, cricket and Sri Lankan cricket better than Sidath Wettimuny. Part of their first-ever Test Match in 1982, he has also functioned as the chairman of the national board as well as president of the Asian Cricket Council. The family name is somewhat of a cricketing royalty in the country. Sidath opened the batting with his brother Mithra in two matches as Sri Lanka took its first steps in Test cricket. Another brother, Sunil played in the 1975 and 1979 World Cups. After his playing days, Sidath stayed involved with the game as a match referee and Sri Lanka’s chairman of selectors. When someone with his experience feels that September is not the right time to host a tournament on the island, one has to take it seriously.“It is unfortunate. Maybe our rains are slightly unu...

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Why Pakistan is the strongest team in the Asia Cup despite low-key build-up

Before their departure to Hambantota, where they played Afghanistan in a three-match series in the second-half of August, Pakistan had played only eight ODIs the whole of 2023. Even for a team known to be unpredictable, Pakistan came as a sort of unknown. The eight ODIs that they had played all came against the same opponent, New Zealand, who had taken a depleted side sans those featuring in the IPL for five of those matches. So in terms of build up to the World Cup, Pakistan has been worse than India. Yet, the Babar Azam-led team, which is ranked No 1 in ICC rankings, would go into the World Cup as one of the favourites to reach the semifinals and beyond. If you had any doubt, they are already firing warning shots in the Asia Cup, where they look the team to beat. Despite all the low-k...

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Asia Cup: How all-round Pakistan tamed Bangladesh to start Super Fours in style | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: An all-round Pakistan team outclassed Bangladesh to register a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the first match of the Asia Cup Super Fours stage at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday.First it was Pakistan's famed pace trio who blew away Bangladesh's batting line-up after they opted to bat first. Despite a valiant 100-run stand for the fifth wicket between skipper Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim, Bangladesh were bundled out for a below-par 193 in 38.4 overs.As it happened: Pakistan vs BangladeshChasing a small target, Pakistan batters started their innings steadily and did not allow early breakthroughs to the Bangladesh pacers, who bowled quite brilliantly. Without much scoreboard pressure, Imam-ul-Haq and Mohammad Rizwan hit half-centuries and took Pakistan ...

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Harry Brook added to England squad for New Zealand ODI series

Batsman Harry Brook has been added to the England squad for the four-match one-day series against New Zealand starting on Friday.Most Read 1 As ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 goes into sleep mode, project director Veeramuthuvel says scientific objectives were completely met 2 Pakistan vs Bangladesh Live Score, Asia Cup 2023: Mohammad Rizwan and Imam-ul-Haq guide PAK to a win by seven wickets See More Brook, left out of England’s provisional World Cup squad, was also named in the squad for three ODIs against Ireland this month in which the team will be captained by Zak Crawley. Three uncapped players were included, batter Sam Hain, wicketkeeper-batsman Jamie Smith and fast bowler George Scrimshaw. The World Cup in India s...

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‘Better to send out message of love and respect’: Afridi reacts to Gambhir’s remark | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a heartwarming gesture, the players of India and Pakistan were seen sharing a laughter after the Asia Cup match between both the teams was washed out in Pallekele on Saturday.But the camaraderie of both the team's players did not go well with former India opener Gautam Gambhir who said the friendship should be honoured outside the stadium and players must have game face on the field.Asia Cup 2023 | What triggered Gautam Gambhir: ‘Kohli Kohli’ chant or anti-India slogans?"When you play on the field for your national team, you must leave the friendship outside the boundary ropes. Game face hona zaroori hai. Dosti bahaar rehni chahiye. (It is important to have a game face. The friendship can remain outside during the match). There has to be an aggression in the eyes of both s...

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‘An exciting challenge’: Yuzvendra Chahal joins Kent for County Championship | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Yuzvendra Chahal, who was overlooked by national selectors for the ongoing Asia Cup and the next ODI World Cup, has signed with English county club Kent to play three County Championship games.Chahal is expected to play in Kent's remaining home games against Nottinghamshire and Lancashire, as well as the away game against Somerset."This is an exciting challenge for me, playing in English county cricket, and one I'm very much looking forward to," Chahal said in a club statement.He will become the second Indian player to play for the side, following seamer Arshdeep Singh, who appeared in five games for Kent in June-July, taking 13 wickets."We're delighted to have secured a spinner of Yuzvendra's quality for the last three Championship matches of the season, with Matt Parkinson ...

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Yuzvendra Chahal joins Kent for maiden county cricket stint

After getting snubbed from Team India’s ODI World Cup and Asia cup squads, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has joined Kent for his maiden spell in county cricket. “Kent Cricket is delighted to announce the signing of India international leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for the Club’s remaining LV= Insurance County Championship matches, subject to regulatory approval,” the club said on Wednesday. Chahal has 87 wickets to date in 33 first-class appearances, with best figures of 6-44 coming for his Haryana against Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy. ✍️🇮🇳 We’re delighted to announce the signing of India leg-spinner @yuzi_chahal for our remaining @CountyChamp matches! — Kent Cricket (@KentCricket) September 6, 2023 He will be available for selection in Kent’s remaining two home Championship matches against...

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Asia Cup 2023: Ground staff in a race against time to get Premadasa Stadium match-ready

Stern test: A view of the R. Premadasa Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement In an island nation like Sri Lanka, which faces intermittent – if not heavy – showers even during the supposed dry spell of mid-June till mid-September, ground staff at various international cricket venues are the silent heroes.While the 100-odd groundsmen at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium worked wonders on Monday to ensure a result in India’s last preliminary round match against Nepal, their counterparts at the nerve centre for Sri Lankan cricket will be in focus over the next fortnight. The ground-staff at the R. Premadasa Stadium have been working overtime ever since last week’s heavy downpour subsided. And their chief in command is confident that near-perfect condi...

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‘He needs to rotate strike…’: Former batting coach Sanjay Bangar’s advice to India’s star batter | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Indian batting coach Sanjay Bangar has drawn attention to Suryakumar Yadav's difficulties in the middle overs of One Day Internationals (ODIs) and has emphasised the necessity for Yadav to improve his strike rotation during this critical phase.Suryakumar Yadav has retained his place in India's 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Cricket World Cup, despite struggling to replicate his T20 success in the 50-over format.Bangar praised Yadav's ability to consistently find the boundaries during his innings but noted that the 32-year-old Mumbai cricketer needs to refine his approach to ensure a steady stream of runs during the middle overs."He (SKY) has already said that Rahul Dravid is there, and he has spoken to him. The biggest factor is that boundaries don't come that ea...

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BCCI to release 400,000 tickets in next phase of sales for 2023 ODI World Cup

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced that they will be releasing approximately 400,000 more tickets for the upcoming Cricket World Cup in India. “The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acknowledges the high demand for tickets for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. After discussions with the hosting state associations, the BCCI has announced the release of approximately 400,000 tickets for the highly anticipated tournament. This measure is aimed at accommodating as many passionate cricket fans as possible, ensuring their participation in this historic event,” a release from the cricket body revealed.Most Read 1 As ISRO’s Chandrayaan-3 goes into sleep mode, project director Veeramuthuvel says scientific objectives were com...

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BCCI set to release 400,000 tickets for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the release of approximately 400,000 tickets due to the high demand for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023.The Board also acknowledged that fans are the heartbeat of the tournament, and their unwavering passion, engagement, and contributions are pivotal to the success of the World Cup.The general sale of tickets for all matches of the World Cup 2023 will commence from 8:00 PM IST onwards on September 8, 2023. Fans can purchase tickets by visiting the official ticketing website at https://tickets.cricketworldcup.com. Fans will be notified of the further sale of tickets in the next phase in due course."After discussions with the hosting state associations, the BCCI has announced the release of approximate...

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Asia Cup: Floodlight malfunction for 20 minutes leaves PCB red-faced | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In an embarrassing turn of events for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), a floodlight malfunction caused an unexpected 20-minute stoppage during the Asia Cup Super Fours match between Pakistan and Bangladesh at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.After Bangladesh was all-out for 193 in 38.4 overs, Pakistan had commenced their chase and were at 15 for no loss in five overs when one of the floodlights on a tower at the stadium suddenly went dark.Scorecard: Pakistan vs BangladeshThe precise cause of the malfunction remained unknown, leaving players and officials puzzled. During the disruption, Pakistan's openers, Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman, engaged in discussions with the umpires as they awaited the issue to be resolved.Fortunately, after a brief delay, the bulbs on the affected towe...

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Will Rahul Dravid seek renewal of contract if the BCCI offers him one after the World Cup? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: His two-year contract will expire at the end of the ODI World Cup but head coach Rahul Dravid's future will be keenly followed in case the Indian team lifts the coveted trophy.It is a foregone conclusion that Dravid will be one of the fall guys if India cannot at least make it to the title clash as a mere semi-final appearance wouldn't be considered good enough.BCCI may search for a coach again and it will be interesting to see if 'The Wall' will be keen on a renewal of contract -- partial or full -- in case Board secretary Jay Shah offers a fresh deal.There is a school of thought that Dravid, in case he is keen, should continue as the red ball coach with South Africa (away) and England (home series) series scheduled very close to the World Cup.There is no harm in having sepa...

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Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan attain career-best ICC ODI Rankings | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following their standout performances in the ongoing Asia Cup, young India opener Shubman Gill and wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan have achieved their career-best ratings in the latest ICC ODI Rankings, which were unveiled on Wednesday.Gill, displaying his batting prowess, has surged into the top echelons of ODI batters, securing the third position with an impressive 750 rating points.His unbeaten innings of 67 against Nepal on Monday played a pivotal role in this remarkable ascent. He currently trails the second-placed Rassie van der Dussen from South Africa by a margin of 27 points.Meanwhile, Kishan has climbed an impressive 12 places in the rankings, securing the 24th spot with 624 rating points. His notable performance came in the tournament's opening clash against arch...

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Snubbed for World Cup, Yuzvendra Chahal to play for Kent in County cricket | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Snubbed by the national selectors from the 15-man squad for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India which was announced on Tuesday, leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will turn out for Kent for what would be his maiden stint in County cricket, TOI has learnt."The Kent County Cricket Club will make an official announcement regarding this development soon. Chahal will play three four-day games for them. The BCCI has granted NOC to him to play County cricket. Should he be a requirement for the India team, Chahal will join the national squad immediately," said a source in the BCCI.Chahal has only played 2 ODIs in 2023 and has picked up 3 wickets. The 33-year-old has taken 121 wickets in 72 ODIs @27.13, and 96 scalps in 80 T20Is @25.09. Speaking to TOI, Chahal hoped it won't be too long before he ...

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Asia Cup: Injury scare for Pakistan’s Naseem Shah against Bangladesh | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pakistan have encountered an injury concern with their fast bowler, Naseem Shah, who appeared to have hurt his left arm during a Super-Four fixture of the Asia Cup against Bangladesh in Lahore on Wednesday.The incident occurred when Naseem made a full-length dive to his left in an attempt to stop the ball after Bangladesh's Mohammad Naim flicked it to fine leg off Shaheen Afridi's bowling.Unfortunately, Naseem immediately held his arm in pain following the dive and remained on the ground for a few minutes. The team's physiotherapist rushed onto the field, and eventually, Naseem walked off the ground.The extent of Naseem's injury has yet to be determined, but this development raises concerns for the Pakistan team, especially with a crucial match against arch-rival India approa...

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No competition between Ishan Kishan and…’: Ashwin | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The selectors' decision to include Ishan Kishan in India's 15-member squad for the ODI World Cup garnered praise from all quarters with Ravichandran Ashwin saying the young batter seems to have settled the debate of No. 5 batting position after his knock against Pakistan.Kishan bailed India out from a precarious position with a sensible 82-run knock against arch-rivals in the Asia Cup encounter in Pallekele.Star spinner Ashwin hailed Kishan's versatility saying he is two-in-one player and there was no competition for the World Cup spot between Sanju Samson and Kishan."This is not a competition between Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, because Kishan fills so many roles. When you pick a 15-member squad, you need to pick a backup wicket-keeper. Even when we pick a Ranji Trophy squ...

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Al Ittihad make world record £215m bid to sign Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah: Report

Saudi club Al Ittihad have improved their earlier offer for Liverpool superstar Mohamed Salah by tabling a world record £215m ($270m) offer, according to a report by British outlet The Sun. The report also said that officials of the Saudi club had travelled to the United Kingdom in their latest attempt to sign the Egyptian international before the Saudi transfer window closes on Thursday. Salah will be offered a salary of £2.45m a week while also making a significant percentage from shirt sales figures, a £55,000 win bonus and ambassadorial roles with at least three major Saudi companies for the duration of his contract, the report added. Salah has scored 188 goals in 309 appearances since joining Liverpool in 2017, helping the club win the Premier League and Champions League. Last mon...