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India have depth to win 2022 Asia Cup, will beat Pakistan: Ricky Ponting
The rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of cricket's biggest and all eyes will be on Dubai on August 28 when the two foes go head-to-head. While Pakistan hold the edge overall in head-to-head meetings, it's a different story at the Asia Cup with India currently clinging to a slender 7-5 advantage (one no result) from 13 matches. While Ponting expects a tight tussle between the rivals, he believes India have the depth to prevail. The Australian legend also mentioned that India are tough opponents to beat in any tournament, not just an Asia Cup
My focus is on 2023 ODI World Cup, want to play all possible matches: Shikhar Dhawan
In an interview, Dhawan spoke about his plans to focus on the World Cup in India next year. The left-handed opener, who has been a star for India in ICC events in the past, expressed how he enjoys playing in world tournaments and the satisfaction he derives from it. "I love playing in ICC tournaments. There is always a different feeling and satisfaction and I've had some very good tournaments in the past. I prepare and approach every tournament exactly the same way," Dhawan told Times of India
National Bank Open: Hurkacz stops Kyrgios in Montreal
In an absorbing clash at the National Bank Open, the Pole adjusted to the 27-year-old's quick play on serve, while he delivered decisive blows from his own strings to advance after one hour and 46 minutes and improve to 31-13 on the season. Last week's Washington champion Kyrgios entered the match in red-hot form, having won 15 of his past 16 matches, with his only defeat coming against Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. Hurkacz now leads Kyrgios 2-0 in their ATP Head to Head series and has improved his record to 28-1 after winning the first set this year.
Injured Washington Sundar doubtful for India's tour of Zimbabwe: Report
KL Rahul-led Indian team will leave for Zimbabwe on Saturday morning with VVS Laxman as the head coach. However, Sundar, who was to fly to Harare from the UK, looks a doubtful proposition due to his fitness, a Cricbuzz report said. Sundar injured his left shoulder while diving on the field during a Royal London One-Day match between Lancashire and Worcestershire at Old Trafford on Wednesday .
India need to decide between Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik: Saba Karim
With the Asia Cup starting from August 27 in the UAE, the tournament presents a chance for India to sort out their playing eleven composition ahead of Men's T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November. Since his comeback in T20I cricket in June, Karthik has been bringing out the required finishing acts and effectively sealing the finisher spot in the Indian team.
Dwayne Bravo becomes first-ever cricketer to scalp 600 wickets in T20 cricket
Bravo, 38, who is playing for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred men's tournament, achieved this unprecedented feat while playing against Oval Invincibles at The Oval on Thursday. Before heading to the game which was his 545th match in the format, Bravo had 598 T20 wickets to his name. In the match against the Invincibles, Bravo picked up two wickets for 29 runs in his quota of bowling.
First time in 139 year, 2023 Ashes set to be moved forward: Report
Some of England's top cricketers such as Jonny Bairstow and Test skipper Ben Stokes have withdrawn from the Hundred this year because of the busy schedule, which has seen the hosts play four back-to-back Tests against New Zealand and India and are now set to play a three-match series against South Africa beginning August 17.
Ravi Shastri says upcoming season of Legends Cricket League dedicated to 75th year of Independence celebration
The first match of the LLC Season Two will be played on September 15 at Eden Garden, Kolkata. Termed as a special match, it will be played between India vs World as India Maharajas vs World Giants. Former India captain and current BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will lead India while the World Team will be captained by 2019 World Cup-winning skipper and England's former white-ball captain Eoin Morgan. Players from across 10 foreign countries will be participating in this match.
FIFA confirms change to World Cup start date
Qatar had originally been set to open their first World Cup campaign on Monday (November 21), with Group A rivals Senegal and the Netherlands scheduled to get the competition under way earlier that day. But a unanimous decision taken by the Bureau of the FIFA Council means Felix Sanchez's Qatar side will now begin the tournament on Sunday November 20 at 7pm local time -- continuing the tradition of the home side playing first, reports DPA. The opening ceremony has also been brought forward a day to November 20.
Premier League to allow water breaks amid soaring summer temperatures
The Meteorological Office has issued an amber extreme heat warning which came into force on Thursday and covers the rest of this week. It covers much of the southern half of England as well as parts of eastern Wales, reports DPA. It is understood that any match in the EFL or Premier League where the temperature is forecast to hit at least 30 degrees Celsius is set to feature a cooling break midway through each half to enable players, coaches and officials to rehydrate and cool down.
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