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Reports: Rohit Sharma unlikely to be picked for the Test series against Windies

  • The selection committee led by MSK Prasad will soon meet to select the Test squad for the two-match series against Windies.
  • However, India’s limited-overs opener is set to be ignored once again for the upcoming series.
  • (Read more about the story)

Saqlain Mushtaq slams Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur for Asia Cup exit

  • Pakistan’s 2018 Asia Cup campaign came to a disappointing but inevitable end after they suffered a 37-run defeat against Bangladesh on Wednesday.
  • The hosts weren’t set a very daunting target, but even 239 proved to be a few too many for Pakistan to chase down.
  • (Read more about the story)

Things don’t change for us because of Virat Kohli’s absence: Shikhar Dhawan

  • India are currently playing the 2018 Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) without the services of Virat Kohli, their regular skipper.
  • After winning the first three matches in the multi-nation event, India tied their last match against Asghar Afghan’s Afghanistan in Dubai itself.
  • (Read more about the story)

Asia Cup 2018: Ajit Agarkar highlights Rohit Sharma and Dhawan’s importance after the tied ODI

  • Team India, after a resounding victory over Pakistan, decided to give an opportunity to all the benched players in an inconsequential game against Afghanistan.
  • Though it will interesting to see if Rahul will manage to retain his place in the team after a scintillating half-century.
  • (Read more about the story)

Pakistan skipper Sarfraz Ahmed doesn’t want to hit the panic button just yet

  • The fact that they are the reigning Champions Trophy champions added more weight to the contention.
  • However, Bangladesh knocked them out of the tournament with a 37-run win in the virtual semi-final.
  • (Read more about the story)

Bangladesh will miss Shakib and Tamim in the Asia Cup final: Mashrafe Mortaza

  • Bangladesh, yesterday, made their way to their third final of the Asia Cup, beating Pakistan by 37 runs in their last Super 4 match.
  • Tamim developed a wrist injury in the opening match against Sri Lanka after which he was ruled out.
  • (Read more about the story)

Aesha Dhawan reveals how she met India opener Shikhar Dhawan for the first time

  • Mrs Dhawan is often spotted cheering her husband from the stands, especially alongside Rohit Sharma’s wife Ritika.
  • Dhawan has already scored two centuries in this edition of the Asia Cup and will feature in the final of the tournament on Friday.
  • (Read more about the story)

Kumar Sangakkara wants Sri Lanka to concentrate on 2019 World Cup

  • He has also urged the selectors and administrators to support their players in the time of struggles.
  • All the teams are currently concentrating on just one tournament – the ICC World Cup 2019, which is less than a year away.
  • (Read more about the story)

Pakistan vs Australia: CA announces eleven for tour-match in Dubai

  • Australia are scheduled to play a couple of Tests followed by three T20Is against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
  • In the meantime, Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the playing eleven for the tour match.
  • (Read more about the story)

Reports: Shikhar Dhawan to be dropped for Windies Test series

  • Team India is scheduled to play the final of the ongoing Asia Cup against Bangladesh on Friday and soon will be taking the field against Windies in the two-match Test series.
  • In England, he managed to score only 162 runs in eight innings at a mediocre average of 20.25.
  • (Read more about the story)

Jimmy Neesham expects to be back in the New Zealand set-up across all the formats

  • While Colin de Grandhomme has filled in the place for a couple of years now, he hasn’t been consistent and they will also need a back up for him.
  • With age on his side, the left-hander certainly has the ability to make it count if given the opportunity.
  • (Read more about the story)

Asia Cup 2018: Shaheen Shah Afridi has determined whose footsteps he wants to follow

  • Earlier this year, the left-handed fast-bowler played for Pakistan U19 in the World Cup, hosted by New Zealand.
  • He might be 18-years old, but there’s no shortage of intensity when the Khyber Agency-born cricketer runs in to bowl.
  • (Read more about the story)

I felt ashamed watching the match against Bangladesh, says angry Saeed Ajmal

  • Pakistan team’s early exit from the Asia Cup hasn’t gone well with the former cricketers and understandably they are being critical of Sarfraz Ahmed and Co.
  • They lost against Bangladesh in a must-win game and Saeed Ajmal has come down hard on the team for their lacklustre show.
  • (Read more about the story)

Dean Jones trusts Mickey Arthur to sort out issues in Pakistan team

  • Pakistan have been knocked out of the Asia Cup after losing to Bangladesh in a virtual semi-final clash in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.
  • However, Dean Jones feels that he will sort out all the issues soon and the team will be back on track.
  • (Read more about the story)

PCB is stupid and unprofessional, says former Pakistan fielding coach Steve Rixon

  • After enjoying a gala time in 2018 so far, Pakistan cricket team is suddenly facing criticism from all corners.
  • Meanwhile, Rixon has made some serious allegations over the board and is livid with them for disbursing late payments.
  • (Read more about the story)

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