As India gears up for the Asia Cup 2023 and the impending ICC ODI World Cup 2023, Rohit Sharma, the Indian cricket captain, remains the epitome of tranquillity. Amidst the colossal expectations of over a billion fans, the 36-year-old skipper is committed to keeping the external noise at bay as he embarks on the challenging…
Coming into 2023, Babar Azam didn’t have the rub of the green-wearing Pakistan colours. Since the 2022 Asia Cup, his average across formats for Pakistan had dipped below 40. At the T20 World Cup in Australia, he had only managed 124 runs off seven games in a campaign that closed with Pakistan’s defeat to England…
In the wake of the intense altercation between Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants’ pacer, Naveen-Ul-Haq in Indian Premier League 2023 (IPL 2023), cricket enthusiasts across the globe had been eagerly anticipating a showdown between these two titans in the Asia Cup 2023. Regrettably, this highly anticipated clash will not materialize,…
In the age of social media, misinformation can spread like wildfire. Recently, a false statement attributed to Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector of the Indian cricket team, began circulating online. It claimed that Agarkar had confidently asserted that Virat Kohli would easily handle Pakistan’s formidable pacers, Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf, in the highly anticipated…
In a surprising turn of events, Pakistan’s Asia Cup 2023 squad has witnessed a late addition in the form of the talented middle-order batsman, Saud Shakeel. With just days to go before the tournament kicks off, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) decided to elevate Shakeel from the travelling reserves to the main squad, bolstering their…
The Indian cricket team’s preparations for the Asia Cup 2023 have entered their second day, and the intensity is palpable at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Alur, Bengaluru. After a day of fitness assessments and indoor sessions on Day 1, the team has shifted their focus to cricketing skills and team dynamics. On Day…
In a stern warning to the Indian cricket team, legendary all-rounder and former captain Kapil Dev has stressed the importance of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer receiving adequate game-time in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. Their successful return from respective injuries is pivotal not only for their careers but also for India’s prospects in the…
As the Asia Cup 2023 approaches, Pakistan is gearing up to host this prestigious tournament for the first time since the 1996 World Cup. Security, a paramount concern for both players and fans, has taken centre stage in the preparations. According to reliable sources at GeoTV, the federal cabinet has given its nod to deploy…
Former South Africa captain and cricketing legend AB de Villiers has stirred the cricketing world with his recent insights on India’s middle-order conundrum. De Villiers, who shares a close friendship and a history of teamwork with Virat Kohli in the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), believes that Kohli could be the…
In the midst of their preparations for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023, the Indian cricket team recently underwent the rigorous Yo-Yo fitness test. This essential assessment serves as a crucial determinant for player selection, ensuring that the squad is in prime physical condition. Let’s delve into the Yo-Yo test results of some of India’s…