Cricket

Asia Cup August 2022

Team India suffered an early ouster at the just concluded Asia Cup 2022 which drew a lot of flak as the defending champions put up a lacklustre show despite the star-studded side. Meanwhile, over 66 percent fans feel that poor team selection was one of the primary reasons behind India's recent Asia Cup debacle, revealed a survey by popular daily Malayala Manorama.

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What was the reason behind India's Asia Cup disaster? Here's the answer

Former Pakistan bowler Aaqib Javed launched a scathing attack at the country's national cricket team captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan in the aftermath of Men in Green's disappointing Asia Cup 2022 final defeat against Sri Lanka.

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'They are not going to win you tournaments': Enraged former Pakistan player lambasts Babar-Rizwan partnership

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From Jadeja to KL Rahul, all the funny bits from India's Asia Cup press conferences

Fans of the Pakistan cricket team are not happy with the Delhi Police's latest attempt to promote road safety by using the viral clip of their major midfield which literally snatched the game from their hands.

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Pakistani fans angry with Delhi Police after using viral video of Shadab Khan clash to promote 'road safety'

The Asia Cup 2022 champions, the Sri Lankan cricket team received a hero's welcome upon arriving in Colombo after winning the glittering trophy.

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Watch: Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka receive heroes welcome, thousands of fans throng streets

In an exclusive chat with Sports Tak, former India captain and legendary batter Sunil Gavaskar launched a scathing attack at the hype of India-Pakistan fixtures during the Asia Cup.

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Furious Gavaskar lashes out at premature predictions, says 'Sri Lanka have given a tight slap'

Pakistan, who were the favourites to win the Asia Cup 2022 title after India were eliminated in the Super 4 stage, failed to live up to their tag and succumbed against a well-drilled Sri Lankan team.

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'This what common sense is...': Babar Azam lambasted for 'negative' captaincy in Asia Cup final loss against Sri Lanka

Pakistan wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan ended his Asia Cup 2022 campaign as the leading run-scorer with 281 runs in six matches at an average of 56.

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'People attacked me on social media': Ex-Pakistan captain subjected to hate after Mohammad Rizwan's 'healthy criticism'

Sri Lanka capped their Asia Cup 2022 campaign in style as they humbled favourites Pakistan in the final by stitching together a combined team effort.

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With Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka yet to qualify for T20WC, Virender Sehwag's divergent tweet sets social media ablaze

A new era of Sri Lankan cricket dawned on September 11 (Sunday) after Dasun Shanaka's men downed favourites Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 final.

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Watch: Buoyant Sri Lankan players dance, sing and rejoice to celebrate Asia Cup 2022 triumph

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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians Match Prediction: SRH have a upper hand at home but their bowling has been pretty ordinary this season.

Mohammed Shami's bowling average is over 50.

SRH lack a quality spinner in their side. 

Ishan Kishan hasn't scored well since maiden IPL century on SRH debut.

Tilak Varma, Mitchell Santner, Pat Cummins

SRH vs MI Match Prediction: Resurgent Mumbai Indians to continue domination against out-of-form Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rajasthan Royals insider said that refusal to meet complimentary ticket demands could be a reason behind RCA ad hoc committee convenor's attempt to defame the franchise with match-fixing allegations.

RCA ad hoc committee convenor Jaideep Bihani accused Rajasthan Royals of match-fixing.

Bihani raised questions after RR's two-run defeat to Lucknow Super Giants at home.

Bihani wants RCA to be involved in the management of RR's home matches. 

Sandeep Sharma

Refusal to meet complimentary tickets demand for Rajasthan Royals' home games behind match-fixing allegations? BCCI official refutes allegations of foul play: Report

IPL 2025, SRH vs MI: Players from both teams and the umpires will wear black armbands and observe one-minute silence condemning the Pahalgam terror attack. 

At least 26 civillians were killed in Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Cricket fraternity have expressed their rage and grief in response to the terrorist attack.

There will be no fireworks in the SRH vs MI clash in Hyderabad. 

Hardik Pandya

Pahalgam terror attack: No fireworks or cheerleaders, players and umpires to wear black armbands, observe 1-minute silence before SRH vs MI match

SRH vs MI Predicted Playing XI: Sunrisers Hyderabad have had plenty of time to think about their lower order and bowling combinations after five losses from seven games.

SRH spinners have not been up to the mark in this season.

If Karn Sharma regains fitness, he may be used as impact player.

Eshan Malinga is likely to retain his place in the side.

Karn Sharma, hardik Pandya, Suryakumar yadav, Ryan Rickelton

SRH vs MI Predicted Playing XI: Hardik Pandya may make one big change for Hyderabad despite big win over CSK

IPL 2025, LSG vs DC: Rishabh Pant's move to bat at no.7 baffled many including his former teammate Cheteshwar Pujara who does not want him to copy MS Dhoni.

Rishabh Pant has just one fifty in the season.

Pant is 7th on the list of LSG's leading run-scorers in the season.

Pant was seen with taping on his right hand in the dugout. 

Cheteshwar Pujara, MS Dhoni, Rishabh Pant

'He's trying to do what MS Dhoni does, but he's nowhere near that level': Cheteshwar Pujara wants Rishabh Pant to stop attempting finisher's job

Asia Cup, 2022

Asia Cup

2022

T20
•
27 Aug - 11 Sep

Overview

Stats

Points Table

Matches

News

Team $ - Top News

What was the reason behind India's Asia Cup disaster? Here's the answer

'They are not going to win you tournaments': Enraged former Pakistan player lambasts Babar-Rizwan partnership

From Jadeja to KL Rahul, all the funny bits from India's Asia Cup press conferences

Pakistani fans angry with Delhi Police after using viral video of Shadab Khan clash to promote 'road safety'

Watch: Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka receive heroes welcome, thousands of fans throng streets

Furious Gavaskar lashes out at premature predictions, says 'Sri Lanka have given a tight slap'

'This what common sense is...': Babar Azam lambasted for 'negative' captaincy in Asia Cup final loss against Sri Lanka

'People attacked me on social media': Ex-Pakistan captain subjected to hate after Mohammad Rizwan's 'healthy criticism'

With Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka yet to qualify for T20WC, Virender Sehwag's divergent tweet sets social media ablaze

Watch: Buoyant Sri Lankan players dance, sing and rejoice to celebrate Asia Cup 2022 triumph

Asia Cup, 2022

Asia Cup

2022

T20• 27 Aug - 11 Sep

Overview

Stats

Points Table

Matches

News

Team $ - Top News

What was the reason behind India's Asia Cup disaster? Here's the answer

'They are not going to win you tournaments': Enraged former Pakistan player lambasts Babar-Rizwan partnership

From Jadeja to KL Rahul, all the funny bits from India's Asia Cup press conferences

Pakistani fans angry with Delhi Police after using viral video of Shadab Khan clash to promote 'road safety'

Watch: Asia Cup champions Sri Lanka receive heroes welcome, thousands of fans throng streets

Furious Gavaskar lashes out at premature predictions, says 'Sri Lanka have given a tight slap'

'This what common sense is...': Babar Azam lambasted for 'negative' captaincy in Asia Cup final loss against Sri Lanka

'People attacked me on social media': Ex-Pakistan captain subjected to hate after Mohammad Rizwan's 'healthy criticism'

With Asia Cup winners Sri Lanka yet to qualify for T20WC, Virender Sehwag's divergent tweet sets social media ablaze

Watch: Buoyant Sri Lankan players dance, sing and rejoice to celebrate Asia Cup 2022 triumph

T20
•
27 Aug - 11 Sep