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[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] Nepal cricket team has reached Karachi ahead of their Asia Cup 2023 campaign which will start against Pakistan on August 30 in Multan. The team has been taken to the local hotel amid tight security after they landed at Karachi airport. They will train at National Bank Stadium from tomorrow. They will also play practice matches before leaving for Multan on August 27. Nepal will be playing their first-ever Asia Cup this year. They are placed in group A alongside Pakistan and India. The underdogs will play against India on September 4 in Sri Lanka. Asia Cup will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17. India refused to travel to Pakistan on political grounds after which hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) proposed a hybrid model. After delaying for a couple of months, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) accepted the hybrid model and announced the schedule of the Asia event which is returning to its original 50-over format after five years.   [a

[ad_1] The Nepal Army reported on Monday that no survivors of Sunday's plane crash in the tourist destination of Pokhara had been found. According to Krishna Prasad Bhandari, the spokesperson for the Nepal Army, " We haven`t rescued anyone alive from the crash site." While making a landing at the recently opened airfield in Pokhara, Nepal, a Yeti Airlines passenger plane crashed into a river gorge. On board, 72 individuals, including five Indians, are thought to be dead. With dawn, the search and rescue effort is expected to get back up.  Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has called an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers following Sunday`s aircraft crash in Pokhara. Dahal has directed the country`s home ministry, security personnel, and all government agencies to carry out immediate rescue and relief operations. Also read:  SCARY VISUALS: Indian youth records final moments of Nepal Plane Crash on Facebook Live; Watch A twin-engine turboprop