MUMBAI — The high-octane marquee clash between India and Pakistan on August 28 in Group A of Asia Cup 2022 has become the most watched T20I ever, outside of World Cups. The viewership numbers further said that 176 million viewers tuned in to watch the first six games of Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE. […]
SHARJAH — Pakistan beat Afghanistan by one wicket in their final Super 4 match of the Asia Cup here on Wednesday. The result meant that India and Afghanistan are out of reckoning for the final to be played on Sunday as they are winless from two matches. With four points each, Pakistan and Sri Lanka […]
DUBAI — Right-handed batter Mohammad Rizwan has surpassed Pakistan skipper Babar Azam as the top T20 batter, the latest ICC T20 rankings released today showed. The Pakistani skipper, who ruled the rankings for more than 1,000 days, dropped to the second position with 794 points due to lacklustre performance in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. […]
DUBAI — Sri Lanka produced a clinical performance to beat India by six wickets in a Super Four match of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, here on Tuesday. It was the second consecutive loss for India and they will now have to rely on other results to reach the final […]
MUMBAI — Former India batter Suresh Raina announced his retirement from all formats of cricket on Tuesday. Earlier on August 15, 2020, Raina announced his retirement from international cricket. Raina was part of the 2011 World Cup-winning team under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Raina will not play for Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming domestic […]
DUBAI — Pakistan wicket-keeper batter Mohammad Rizwan is set to undergo a precautionary MRI scan on Monday after sustaining a strain in his right leg during the five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup here. Pakistani media reported that Rizwan sustained the injury while landing awkwardly on his […]
DUBAI — Pakistan beat India by five wickets in their Super 4 game of the Asia Cup here on Sunday. Chasing 182 for a win, Pakistan overhauled the target with one ball to spare. Mohammad Rizwan top-scored with 71 off 51 balls while Mohammad Nawaz chipped in with 42 as Pakistan reached 182 for 5 […]
SHARJAH — Sri Lanka produced a commanding performance to beat Afghanistan by four wickets in a Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Sharjah International Stadium, here on Saturday. An excellent attacking knock by Rahmanullah Gurbaz (84 off 45) powered Afghanistan to a challenging 175/6 in 20 overs. Apart from Gurbaz, Ibrahim […]
DUBAI — Injured pacer Shahnawaz Dahani has been ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022, dealing a major setback to the Pakistan side ahead of their first clash in the Super 4s stage against arch-rivals India. Babar Azam-led Pakistan already faced major setbacks of Shaheen Shah Afridi’s absence in their first meeting with the neighbours […]
SHARJAH — Pakistan set up a second showdown against arch-rivals India in as many weeks with a record 155-run win over Hong Kong in a must-win Asia Cup match here on Friday. Mohammad Rizwan had to work hard for his 78 off 57 balls as Pakistan got a much-needed final flourish to post 193 for […]