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[ad_1] Rashid Latif expressed his views on the selection of wicketkeeper Muhammad Haris for Asia Cup and the exclusion of former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed.  In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan , Latif acknowledged Haris' talent but questioned the timing of his induction into the ODI format. "We respect all the decisions that have been made, but no one can stop us from giving an opinion. Haris is an excellent player who has performed brilliantly in T20 lately. Moreover, he's a dangerous powerplay player; his strike rate is outstanding. But I believe his career in ODIs will start after World Cup. It is possible that he'll perform extraordinarily in Asia Cup, too; however, in today's date, Sarfaraz is an experienced player, and he should've been selected in the squad. It looks very convenient to sideline a player and pave the way for the newer one," Latif said. Latif emphasized the importance of Sarfaraz's experience, particu

[ad_1] Pakistan secured a comprehensive 238-run win over Nepal in Asia Cup opener on Wednesday in Multan. Iftikhar smashed an unbeaten 109 off just 71 balls, which included 11 boundaries and four sixes. He was involved in a 214-run partnership with Babar Azam – the highest fifth-wicket stand for Pakistan in ODIs as the duo’s efforts propelled Pakistan to 342-6. Iftikhar is fondly referred to as "chacha" (uncle) by his fans. Following the game, during the press conference, a journalist playfully addressed Babar as Iftikhar's "bhatija" (nephew), and inquired about Babar's support during their partnership. In response, Iftikhar highlighted the strong camaraderie between them, stating, "Bhatija also gave confidence to chacha and chacha also gave confidence to bhatija. Babar is a world-class player. The way he handles strike rotation alleviates pressure. Consequently, we relished our time batting together."   Aik hi dill hai kitni bar jee

[ad_1] Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has questioned Pakistan's intent after a devastating loss to India in the Super Four stage of the 2023 Asia Cup. Following Pakistan's defeat to India, Afridi took to the social media platform 'X' (formerly known as Twitter) to express his thoughts about Pakistan's intent in the game while also encouraging the players that they could deliver better performances in their upcoming matches. He also commended India for their outstanding performance in all aspects of the match against Pakistan. "Winning/losing is part of competing, but not putting up a fight, not showing intent to win is just poor. Exactly what I was referring to in my previous tweet. India played as #1 on the field, batting & bowling. Congrats @imVkohli on achieving another dream milestone of ODI runs and well-crafted 💯 by you and KL Rahul. Chin up boys, you can do better than this, next match #PakvsInd,"Afridi said on 'X.'

[ad_1] The star-stubbed commentary panel for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 has been announced, featuring experienced commentators from different countries.  India contributes five, Pakistan four, while Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand each offer one.  Notably, former Chairman Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ramiz Raja, returning after a hiatus, joins Pakistan's lineup along with the legendary duo Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis.  Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris  will also add a neutral voice to the panel. The tournament is set to commence on August 30, featuring the host team Pakistan in the inaugural match against Nepal in Multan. This year's Asia Cup will be played in the 50-overs format, featuring 13 matches. Commentary panel for Asia Cup 2023: Ravi Shastri, Sanjay Manjrekar, Russel Arnold, Gautam Gambhir, Irfan Pathan, Scott Styris, Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, Athar Ali Khan, Deep Dasgupta, Ramiz Raja, Bazid Khan. Asia Cup 2023 Schedule: 30 Aug –

[ad_1] Naseem Shah has suffered another injury scare in the ongoing Super 4 clash against India in Colombo. After bowling the second delivery of his final over, he went off the field holding his palm/wrist. Hence, Naseem wasn’t able to complete his full quota of overs and Iftikhar Ahmed had to bowl remaining four deliveries to complete the 49 th over. The extent of his injury unknown as of yet. He conceded 53 runs in 9.4 overs, without picking up a wicket. Earlier in the tournament, Naseem injured his shoulder while trying to save a boundary in the first Super 4 stage match against Bangladesh on Wednesday. However, he came back to complete his spell and finished with figures of 3/34 in his 5.4 overs, to help Pakistan bowl out Bangladesh for 193. [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/stports/asia-cup-2023-naseem-shah-suffers-another-injury-scare/?feed_id=237204&_unique_id=65a387f64d10c

[ad_1] Pakistan suffered a crushing defeat against India in the Super Four match of the 2023 Asia Cup, losing by a massive margin of 228 runs in Colombo on Monday. Facing a daunting target of 357 runs, Pakistan managed only 128/8 in 32 overs, hampered by injuries to bowlers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, who did not bat.  Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav played a pivotal role, claiming five wickets for just 25 runs, securing India's largest-ever win over Pakistan in One Day International (ODI) cricket. With this resounding victory, India secured the top spot in the Super 4 standings of the Asia Cup 2023, set to face defending champions Sri Lanka in their next Super 4 game. Despite a humiliating loss to India, Pakistan still have a chance of making it to the final of the tournament. Prior to facing India, Pakistan had convincingly defeated Bangladesh in the Super 4 phase. However, Pakistan now have only one match remaining in the Super 4 stage, against Sri Lanka. As per the

[ad_1] The upcoming Asia Cup 2023 has become a source of concern for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the Indian team has refused to play in Pakistan, threatening the event's significance.  The Pakistan Cricket Board is currently exploring the possibility of relocating the upcoming Asian tournament from its originally scheduled host and is evaluating potential alternate venues in the UAE or Sri Lanka ALSO READ:  Asia Cup: PCB retains hosting rights, Indian matches likely to be held in UAE The Asia Cup is set to take place in the month of September, but with India's reluctance to participate, the PCB may have to find a solution soon. The boycott of the ICC World Cup 2023 scheduled in India is also not feasible due to the expected loss of billions of rupees. PCB officials are looking for a way to salvage the Asia Cup without jeopardizing their position on the Indian team's boycott.  The Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) management committee, Najam Set

[ad_1] Pakistan and India squared off against each other in Group A match of Asia Cup in Kandy on Saturday Opting to bat first, Rohit-led side set up a target of 267 for Pakistan to chase in 50 overs. However, rain being the spoilsport halted the second innings even before it began. During the match, some moments caught the attention of audience when Pakistan right-arm pacer, Haris Rauf dismissed India’s Ishan Kishan at 37.3 overs when Kishan’s lovely innings of 82 runs came to an end. After dismissing Kishan, Rauf was caught giving a send-off to Indian batter in frustration. haris rauf nikal, nikal, nikal pic.twitter.com/VGUr6ZtAyc — amara. (@r__aymara) September 2, 2023 Shortly after, Pakistan captain Babar Azam was seen involved in an animated discussion with wicket-keeper batter, Mohammad Rizwan and all-rounder Shadab Khan. However, the reasons for his frustration are unknown. Shadab getting the ben stokes treatment from babar like pic.twitter.com/TYJSpY1eHk — adi

[ad_1] The two arch-rivals, Pakistan and India, are set to face off twice in the upcoming Asia Cup 2023. The first group match between the two teams is likely to be played on September 2nd, while the second match, in the next round, is expected to be played on September 10th. Both matches are likely to be held in either Colombo or Kandy, Sri Lanka. Pakistan is expected to play their first group match against Nepal on August 30th or 31st in Multan. The opening ceremony of the tournament will also be held in Multan on the same day. Lahore will be another venue for the Asia Cup matches in Pakistan. If the proposed schedule is approved, then the Pakistan team will immediately depart for Sri Lanka after their first match against Nepal. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan will play their group matches in Pakistan before flying to Sri Lanka for the remaining matches. The official announcement of the schedule is expected on Wednesday. The tournament is scheduled to