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Asia Cup India vs Pakistan: Batting out of position, Ishan Kishan comes of age

Makes strong claim for No. 5 spot ahead of World Cup with timely knock in pressure game

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

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…

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Team India enjoys a relaxed day ahead of Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Ahead of their much-anticipated Asia Cup opener against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2, the Indian cricket team took a moment to unwind and bond in Kandy on Thursday. The players enjoyed a day of quality fun, preparing themselves mentally for the challenging tournament that lies ahead.

The Times of India

Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma eye milestones in Asia Cup clash against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: As India prepare to commence their Asia Cup 2023 journey, their initial showdown against traditional rivals Pakistan on Saturday holds paramount importance. While the Men in Blue's primary focus remains firmly fixed on clinching the coveted trophy, there are also individual milestones on the horizon that deserve attention.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: 'It will be India's game against Pakistan if...', says Sanjay Manjrekar

NEW DELHI: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has shared his perspective, asserting that the fortunes of the Men in Blue in their match against Pakistan will greatly depend on the performance of their top-order batters - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Virat Kohli. Manjrekar believes that if this trio can…

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Will rain play spoilsport in the much awaited India-Pakistan clash?

NEW DELHI: The highly anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2023 is facing a formidable adversary: the weather in Kandy. According to Weather.com, thunderstorms are in the forecast, carrying a 90% probability of rain on September 2.

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Team India arrives in Colombo, gears up for Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's cricket team landed in Colombo on Wednesday, marking the commencement of their preparations for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 campaign. The team is set to kick off the tournament with a high-stakes clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023: Recovering KL Rahul out of first two matches

BENGALURU: With a little over a month left for the ICC World Cup and a few days before India open their Asia Cup campaign against Pakistan, questions swirl over the fitness of middle-order batter and designated 50-overs wicketkeeper KL Rahul.

The Times of India

Road to ICC ODI World Cup begins with Asia Cup

Time is running out. The Asia Cup, that starts in Multan on Wednesday with Pakistan taking on Nepal, is probably the last stop for five of the six nations that will also be part of the World Cup to firm up their final 15, if not the playing XI, for…

The Times of India

'I could have told you 18-19 months ago...', asserts Team India head coach Rahul Dravid

NEW DELHI: India had solidified their choices for the number four and number five positions for the upcoming ODI World Cup almost 18 months ago. However, their plans were abruptly disrupted due to a series of injuries to key batters, as highlighted by coach Rahul Dravid in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

The Times of India

The next Yuvraj Singh or Suresh Raina - Could Tilak Varma be the answer?

NEW DELHI: A left-handed batting all-rounder is well worth his or her weight in gold. The impact that players like Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina had on Indian cricket cannot be summed up in any number of words.

The Times of India

Prudent to keep K.L. Rahul as a wicketkeeper-batter for Asia Cup: Sanjay Bangar

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar said that it would be prudent to designate K.L. Rahul as the wicketkeeper-batsman for the upcoming Asia Cup, scheduled to commence on August 30 in Pakistan-Sri Lanka

The Hindu

'You forgot 3D player': Former chief selector trolled after picking India's potential World Cup squad

NEW DELHI: With the ODI World Cup fast-approaching, former players and experts have been busy figuring out the potential India squad for the marquee event.

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Virat Kohli is perfect for No. 4 spot: AB de Villiers

AB de Villiers believes Virat Kohli is perfect for India's No.4 conundrum at the World Cup, able to put innings together and play any role. India have struggled to find a suitable No.4 since Yuvraj Singh retired. Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul are contenders, but Rohit Sharma stresses the need…

The Times of India

Focus on KL Rahul as Indian cricketers excel in fitness drills ahead of Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: Indian cricketers undertook strenuous fitness drills on Thursday ahead of the Asia Cup 2023, including the Yo-Yo test, which the players in attendance aced.

The Hindu

Cricket | Asia Cup bound players arrive for camp in Bengaluru

Indian cricket team arrives in Bengaluru for week-long preparatory camp to get ready for Asia Cup. Focus is on fitness, with Virat Kohli having completed Yo-Yo test. Shreyas Iyer and K.L. Rahul returning from injury, Prasidh Krishna and Jasprit Bumrah making comebacks. Team to leave Bengaluru on Aug 30 for…

The Times of India

'India will win World Cup if...': What Sourav Ganguly feels about team's chances

NEW DELHI: As India's wait for an ICC Trophy stretches over a decade, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly feels there is no need to press the panic button, adding that if Rohit Sharma and co. are to lift the ODI World Cup this year, the batters need to perform well.

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Asia Cup: How Shreyas Iyer's 199 sealed his comeback bid

MUMBAI: It was a superb 199-run knock that Shreyas Iyer hit in a practice tie in Bangalore which convinced the selectors that the middle-order batsman was now fit and ready for a comeback into Team India for the Asia Cup.

The Hindu

Shreyas Iyer thanks NCA staff following return from injury to Asia Cup squad

Shreyas Iyer thanked everyone who helped him behind the scenes to make his comeback into the team just in time for two crucial tournaments, i.e. the Asia Cup and the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 in India from October 5 onwards.

The Times of India

Kris Srikkanth unimpressed with selectors over KL Rahul's inclusion for Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: Former chairman of the selection committee Kris Srikkanth on Tuesday expressed his disappointment over the selection of injured KL Rahul for the upcoming Asia Cup.

The Times of India

Shreyas Iyer a good candidate for India captaincy after Rohit Sharma, says this KKR team-mate

NEW DELHI: Who should be handed over Team India's captaincy baton once Rohit Sharma hangs up his boots? Undoubtedly, there will be many who will be throwing their hats in the ring.

The Hindu

The curious case of Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson's vocal fan base is disappointed as he is excluded from the 2023 ODI Asia Cup squad. Selectors have chosen K.L. Rahul and Ishan Kishan instead, with Rahul making a comeback from injury. Ravi Shastri and Aakash Chopra sympathise with Samson's fans, but his inconsistent form and lack of…

The Times of India

We should have 15 players for World Cup from Asia Cup team only: Sunil Gavaskar

NEW DELHI: An annoyed Sunil Gavaskar pleaded with those questioning the Indian team selection for the upcoming Asia Cup and asserted that this 17-man squad should form the nucleus of the 15-member World Cup side.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: The 'core' issue facing Team India

Rahul picked despite niggle; Iyer, Bumrah, Tilak in Asia Cup squad as selectors try to find nucleus for World Cup

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