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Asia Cup: India have strongest lineup since 2011 but Pakistan are very improved side, says Ravi Shastri ahead of blockbuster clash
India will open their campaign against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday in the third match of the tournament at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Sri Lanka. Speaking to ESPNcricinfo on the eve of the match, Shastri said that India have their strongest lineup since 2011 and have an experienced captain in Rohit Sharma, which will be a massive advantage for the side.
Asia Cup: Pakistan name unchanged playing eleven for a highly-anticipated clash against India
The same playing eleven from Pakistan, the top-ranked ODI team, had thrashed Asia Cup debutants Nepal by 238 runs at the Multan Cricket Stadium in the tournament opener. Pakistan rose to the top of the ICC ODI rankings after securing a 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan in Sri Lanka.
I am happy that Neeraj bhai won gold, says Pakistan's Arshad Nadeem after winning silver in World Athletic Championship
“Neeraj bhai won the gold medal and I am very happy that both countries from Asia clinched the top two spots. Sometimes he will win the gold, sometimes I will so it will continue like this but I am very happy that Neeraj got the gold medal.”
Asia Cup: On a given day anyone can beat anyone, says Rohit Sharma ahead of key clash with Pakistan
"There are six very competitive teams in the Asia Cup and on a given day anyone can beat anyone. Rivalry is there for people to talk about. As a team, what we see is we have an opposition to play tomorrow and see what we want to do. What is going to help us is to keep doing the right things on the field," he said in the pre-match press conference.
US Open: Medvedev, Zverev, Rublev advance to third round; Veterans Murray, Isner out
With this win, he went straight into the third round clocking back at 2021 when he won the US Open final defeating Serbian Novak Djokovic straightaway in three sets.
BCCI media rights: Acquisition of TV and digital rights adds to Viacom18’s rise in cricket broadcast world
In an e-auction conducted by the BCCI on Thursday, Viacom18 beat competition from Sony Sports Network and Disney Star to get both TV and digital for broadcasting 88 matches, for a cumulative figure of INR 5,963 crores, which translates to INR 67.75 crores per game for the 2023-28 cycle.
'Proud of you', says PM Modi after meeting chess prodigy Praggnanandhaa
The chess prodigy was accompanied by his parents as they called on the Prime Minister at the latter's residence. “Had very special visitors at 7, LKM (Lok Kalyan Marg) today. Delighted to meet you, Praggnanandhaa along with your family,” the Prime Minister wrote on X (formerly twitter) in response to a post by Praggnanandhaa.
India thrash Japan 35-1 after beating Malaysia 7-5 in Men's Asian Hockey 5s World Cup Qualifier
Maninder Singh scored in 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, 9th, 15th, 20th, 24th, 25th and 29th minutes of the match. Mohammed Raheel (3', 4', 11', 12', 17', 26, 26'), Pawan Rajbhar (2', 6', 10', 13', 23'), Gurjot Singh (12', 20', 21', 27', 30'), Sukhvinder (4', 8', 16', 22'), captain Mandeep Mor (18', 23', 29'), and Jugraj Singh (15') were on target for India. For Japan, Masataka Kobori (29') scored the lone consolation in the match.
Asia Cup: Sri Lanka open campaign with 5-wicket victory over Bangladesh
Spinners Dhananjaya de Silva and Dunith Wellalage kept the Bangladesh batting line in middle overs, never allowing the batters to score freely, though Najmul Hossain Shanto played a valiant hand for Bangladesh with a fine 89. In reply, Sri Lanka were reduced to 43-3, but Charith Asalanka slammed 62 not out, hitting five fours and a six, while Sadeera Samarawickrama made 54, laced with six fours.
132nd Durand Cup: Mohun Bagan beat FC Goa, set up derby clash with East Bengal in final
Noah Sadaoui gave FC Goa the lead in the match played at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan but a penalty by Jason Cummings and a second-half goal by Armando Sadiku made sure that the Mariners advanced to the final. They will now face their arch-rivals Emami East Bengal in the summit clash on September 3.
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