Pakistan Test captain Misbah-ul-Haq believes that his country’s T20 side can still reach the final of the ongoing Asia Cup but insisted that India will be a tough team to beat when they host next month’s World Twenty20. India overcame a spirited fightback from Pakistan to beat the fierce arch-rivals by five wickets in the fourth Asia Cup game in Mirpur. “All the Asian teams appear to be in good…
Amir guides Pakistan to victory
Miserly Mohammad Amir was again a driving force for Pakistan as they beat United Arab Emirates by seven wickets to stay in with a chance of winning the Asia Cup. Amir, impressive already on the comeback trail following his worldwide five-year ban for spot-fixing, continued his brilliant form by taking 2-6 in four overs as UAE posted 129 for six in Dhaka. Pakistan knocked off the runs, with eight balls…
Pakistan Capable of Reaching Asia Cup Final, Says Haroon Rasheed
Pakistan had lost to India by five wickets on Saturday. © AP Mirpur: Pakistan’s chief selector Haroon Rasheed has had a pep talk with the national team members and is confident that they can still qualify for the final in the ongoing Asia Cup. (Pakistan’s Bowling Attack Created a Lot of Pressure on Indian Batsmen, Says Virat Kohli) “I wouldn’t rule out Pakistan despite the loss to India. We have…
Guyana bowlers build on Johnson ton to see off Windwards
Guyana 339 (Johnson 107, Vishaul 58, Matthew 6-81) and 39 for 4 (Johnson 17*) beat Windward Islands 216 (Smith 87, Robinson 57, Beaton 5-43) and 161 (Smith 51, Reifer 4-35, Bishoo 3-71) by six wicketsScorecard File photo – Leon Johnson’s 107 helped Guyana secure a 123-run lead © WICB Media Ronsford Beaton‘s five-for in the first innings followed by Leon Johnson‘s 107 shaped Guyana’s six-wicket win against Windward Islands in…
Asia Cup: Rohit Sharma Misses Practice, Shikhar Dhawan Rusty at Training Session
Shikhar Dhawan was the last one to come out to bat in fading light during India’s practice session. © AFP Mirpur: Nursing a toe injury, India opener Rohit Sharma skipped the team’s training session and is likely to miss Tuesday’s Asia Cup Twenty20 match against Sri Lanka in Mirpur. (Asia Cup 2016: Injury Worries Increase as India Gear up For Sri Lanka Test) His opening partner Shikhar Dhawan did train,…
Asia Cup: Being Tested in Various Environments Good For India, Says Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin was of the view that it is the pressure that helps the team get wickets, rather than exact skill of the ball. © AP Mirpur: India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has no complaints with the seaming track of the Sher-e-Bangla stadium, which has little on offer for the spinners, as he believes in adapting to different conditions rather than whining about it. (Read More from Asia Cup) “It…
Asia Cup: Being Tested in Various Environments Good For India, Says Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin was of the view that it is the pressure that helps the team get wickets, rather than exact skill of the ball. © AP Mirpur: India’s premier spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has no complaints with the seaming track of the Sher-e-Bangla stadium, which has little on offer for the spinners, as he believes in adapting to different conditions rather than whining about it. (Read More from Asia Cup) “It…
Pakistan vs UAE – Highlights, Asia Cup T20 2016: Malik, Akmal Fifties Power Pakistan to Seven-Wicket Win
Umar Akmal scored fifty not out. © AFP Pakistan register an amazing victory to get their Asia Cup T20 campaign back on track after a shaky start. Catch all highlights here. (SCORECARD | POINTS TABLE | NEWS) 2221 hrs IST: BREAKING NEWS – Bangladesh suffer a massive setback as paceman Mustafizur Rahman is ruled out of the tournament due to a side strain. 2216 hrs IST: That’s That! Pakistan beat…
Asia Cup 2016: Injury Worries Increase as India Gear up For Sri Lanka Test
India beat Sri Lanka 2-1 in the recently-concluded Twenty20 series at home and once again start favourites for the Asia Cup 2016 encounter. © BCCI Mirpur: Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma’s injuries might be giving the team management some jitters but India will still be firm favourites when they take on a depleted and struggling Sri Lanka in their penultimate league encounter of the Asia Cup Twenty20 cricket tournament…
World Twenty20: Congress Wants India vs Pakistan Match Shifted From Dharamsala
Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led India will take on Pakistan in their second ICC World Twenty20 match on March 19. © AFP Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Congress on Sunday asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to either cancel the proposed India vs Pakistan ICC World Twenty20 match slated for March 19 at Dharamsala or shift the game elsewhere. (India-Pakistan Game Will be High-Scoring, Says HPCA Curator) The executive of…