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Asian Games Mens T20I 2023

Fareed Malik reflects on Afghanistan's silver finish at the Asian Games after a rain-affected final against India and shares his experience of playing in China.

India's players pose with their gold medals in the men's cricket award ceremony during the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province on October 7, 2023.

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'Asian Games Gold should have been shared...': Afghan pacer Fareed Malik, travelling with squad for ODI World Cup, makes controversial statement

The Indian men's cricket team clinched the gold medal at the Asian Games 2023 when their final against Afghanistan was disrupted by rain. Read on to see how this happened!

India's mens cricket team after winning gold at the Asian Games.

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Asian Games 2023: India win gold in men's cricket despite not batting; here is how that happened!

The highlight of the match was Rakibul Hasan's boundary off the very last delivery, which took Bangladesh to a total of 65 runs in a condensed five-over game.&nbsp;

Bangladesh players celebrate after winning bronze medal match against Pakistan.

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Asian Games 2023: Bangladesh men's cricket team clinches Bronze after thrilling last-ball win over Pakistan

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"Intent and aggression are the keys in T20 Cricket," says Tilak Varma after SF win in Asian Games

In an unexpected twist Afghanistan's cricket team shocked Pakistan in the Asian Games semi-final clash to set up an epic gold medal tie against India.

Afghanistan's Gulbadin Naib celebrates after Afghanistan won by 4 wickets during the 2022 Asian Games men's second semi-final cricket match between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province on October 6, 2023.

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No IND vs PAK in Asian Games, Afghanistan shock Pakistan to set up gold medal clash against India

Helping India chase down a modest target of 97, Tilak Varma showcased his prowess, ensuring a resounding nine-wicket victory for the team, which took them a step closer to the gold-medal match.

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Watch: Tilak Varma lifts jersey and flaunts tattoo after scoring half-century, dedicates celebration to his mother and best friend 'Sammy'

Left-handed explosive batter Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 55 runs off 26 balls with the help of two fours and six sixes against Bangladesh.

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Asian Games 2023: Ruturaj-Tilak duo combine for 9 sixes and 6 fours while chasing 97-run target as India storm into final

In an edge-of-the-seat quarter-final at the Asian Games 2023, Bangladesh narrowly defeats Malaysia in men's cricket. They now face India, who rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's century to beat Nepal.

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Asian Games 2023: Bangladesh clinches thrilling win over Malaysia; sets semi-final clash with India

Relive the highlights of the Asian Games 2023 match where Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh shone for India. Gaikwad shares insights on the team's performance.

'Not used to playing in such conditions': Ruturaj Gaikwad lauds Rinku, bowling unit after win over Nepal in Asian Cup 

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'Not used to playing in such conditions': Ruturaj Gaikwad lauds Rinku, bowling unit after win over Nepal in Asian Games

Relive the thrilling Asian Games 2023 cricket encounter as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rinku Singh lead India to victory against Nepal. Dive into match highlights, Sai Kishore's emotional debut, and more

Indian batter Rinku Singh (Image Credit: Sony Liv)

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Finisher Rinku Singh resurfaces in T20Is after smashing Nepal bowler for 6,6,4,1,6 in final over of Asian Games Quarterfinals; Watch video

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IPL 2025: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings were outplayed by Mumbai Indians as the visitors suffered a nine-wicket defeat.

MS Dhoni registered a single-digit score.

17-year-old Ayush Mhatre contributed with a cameo.

CSK may look to make a few changes in the lineup in upcoming matches.

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Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans Match Prediction: An in-form Jos Buttler will look to register another big score at the Eden Gardens.

KKR will look to get rid of GT's top-order early.

GT are over-dependent on their top order.

KKR may look to make a few changes to their batting order.

Mohammed Siraj, Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill 

KKR vs GT Match Prediction: Gujarat Titans' chance to hunt down low-on confidence Kolkata Knight Riders, check head-to-head and other details

KKR vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Gujarat Titans are unlikely to tinker with their winning combination but Shubman Gill's reluctance to use Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore may lead to a change.

Shubman Gill may not use Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore as KKR have plenty left-handed batters in the side.

Ishant Sharma is likely to retain his place after an economical spell vs DC.

The pitch at Eden Gardens is expected to be a batters' paradise.

Quinton de Kock, sunil narine, andre russell, ajinkya rahane

KKR vs GT Predicted Playing XI: Fight for place between two spin-bowling all-rounders in Gujarat Titans, Rahane may drop this underperforming star

IPL 2025, MI vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings suffered their sixth defeat of the season. Their net run rate took a hit as well with Mumbai Indians chasing 177 down in the 16th over.

CSK have lost 6 out of 8 games this season.

CSK are at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table.

CSK's net run rate is worse than SRH in the ongoing season.

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'Only advice left for CSK to...': Former India opener feels MS Dhoni-led side's season is over after 9-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians

IPL 2025, MI vs CSK: Rohit Sharma found form at Wankhede Stadium and tormented Chennai Super Kings bowlers with 4 fours and 6 sixes in his unbeaten 76.

Rohit Sharma registered his 9th fifty-plus score against CSK.

Rohit remained unbeaten for 76. 

Rohit shared an unbeaten 114-run partnership for 2nd wicket with Suryakumar Yadav.

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'It has not been happening consistently but I am not going to...': Rohit Sharma hits back at critics after ending dry run with unbeaten 76 vs CSK

34 players have made it to the list of centrally contracted players announced by the BCCI on April 21, over a month after India's ICC Champions Trophy 2025 triumph.

Asian Games Men’s T20I, 2023