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Seasoned Rohit leads strongest Indian team since 2011 but Pakistan have narrowed gap, says Ravi Shastri

India start as favourites in Indo-Pak ODI; Pakistan have narrowed gap. Mentally tough players rise to occasion in big games. Babar Azam's conversion rate praised by Shastri.

The Hindu

Asia Cup: 'Team needs to tackle first three overs': Mohammad Kaif suggests how India can stand up against Shaheen Afridi’s fierce bowling

NEW DELHI: In anticipation of the highly-anticipated Asia Cup showdown between traditional rivals India and Pakistan, former cricketer Mohammad Kaif provided valuable wisdom on how the Indian team can tackle Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi.

The Times of India

IND vs PAK Asia Cup: Task cut out for Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli against Pakistan's pace trio

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli won't mind reliving that magical moment against Haris Rauf, while Rohit Sharma is prepared to counter Shaheen Shah Afridi's deceptive inswingers in the much-anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan. This encounter transcends being just a World Cup dress rehearsal; it's the ultimate 'Battle Royale.'

The Times of India

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"India-Pakistan will always...": Babar Azam ahead of high-octane IND vs PAK Asia Cup clash

NEW DELHI: Brimming with confidence after their crushing win over minnows Nepal in their Asia Cup 2023 opener, Pakistan captain Babar Azam said his team is 100 percent ready for much-awaited blockbuster against India. India and Pakistan will lock horns on September 2 in Pallekele.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023 | After pummelling Nepal, Babar Azam says Pakistan are ready for India

Pakistan, led by Babar Azam, will be brimming with confidence for their Asia Cup blockbuster against India on Saturday after a comprehensive victory against Nepal

The Hindu

WATCH: Babar Azam has learned this from Virat Kohli

NEW DELHI: As the stage is set for the eagerly-awaited showdown between India and Pakistan on September 2 at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele, the cricket world braces for the monumental clash.

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'Nepal need to step up with bat': Skipper Rohit Paudel after losing Asia Cup opener against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: Nepal captain Rohit Paudel expressed the need for his team to significantly improve their batting performance following a substantial 238-run defeat against Pakistan in the opening game of the Asia Cup 2023 in Multan.

The Times of India

Ton-up Babar Azam sets the tone ahead of 'high intensity' India vs Pakistan clash

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Wednesday fired a warning shot with a dazzling ton ahead of the marquee India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash on September 2.

The Times of India

Pakistan beat Nepal by 238 runs in Asia Cup opener

Pakistan will now travel to Sri Lanka for the much-anticipated match against India to be played in Pallekele.

The Hindu

How Pakistan blew away Nepal in Asia Cup opener

NEW DELHI: World no.1 ODI team Pakistan kicked off their Asia Cup campaign in a rampaging fashion, crushing minnows Nepal by a massive 238 runs in a lop-sided opener in Multan on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Babar Azam-Iftikhar Ahmed register third-highest partnership in ODI Asia Cup history

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed achieved a significant feat by forming the third-highest partnership for any wicket in the history of the ODI Asia Cup in Multan on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Babar Azam, Iftikhar Ahmed tons power Pakistan to 342/6 against Nepal

NEW DELHI: Skipper Babar Azam led from the front with a masterful 131-ball 151 while middle-order batter Iftikhar Ahmed scored an electrifying unbeaten 71-ball 109 powering Pakistan to 342 for six against Nepal in the Asia Cup tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday.

The Times of India

Pakistan are the team to beat in the Asia Cup: Ashwin

NEW DELHI: Pakistan, according to Premier India spinner R Ashwin, would be the team to defeat in the Asia Cup, and consistent performances from Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan will make them even more dangerous in the continental championship.

The Times of India

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How the six teams stack up at the Asia Cup cricket tournament

Pakistan will take on Nepal in the tournament opener in Multan on Wednesday.

The Hindu

Babar Azam wishes entire Asia Cup could have been held in Pakistan

Babar Azam, Pakistan captain, doesn't want to make a fuss about the hybrid model of hosting the Asia Cup, but wishes it could have been held in his country. He and the team are ready for the schedule, and he expects them to put up their best show against India.…

The Times of India

Would have been nice if Asia Cup was held in Pakistan in its entirety: Babar Azam

NEW DELHI: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam doesn't want to make a big deal out of the Asia Cup's 'Hybrid Model' of hosting, but he does think it would have been wonderful if his nation had hosted the prestigious tournament in its entirety.

The Hindu

Asia’s cricket giants square up ahead of World Cup

Asia Cup begins Wed: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka to battle for 50-over World Cup prep. India-Pakistan rivalry to feature 3 times if teams reach final. India's Rohit Sharma says Asia Cup perfect place to test, respond to pressure. Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan reappointed captain; Nepal face baptism of fire.

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The Times of India

Naseem Shah has still not performed up to his capability, says Wahab Riaz

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistani paceman Wahab Riaz emphasised that the emerging fast bowler Naseem Shah is yet to fully unveil his complete potential and skills. In his ODI career so far, Naseem has claimed an impressive 25 wickets in 10 matches at a remarkable average of 16.12, showcasing his prowess…

The Times of India

WATCH: Babar Azam explains how Pakistan became the No. 1 ODI team

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam on Sunday lauded his team after the Green Shirts registered a 3-0 clean sweep in the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan on Saturday. The win not only boosted Pakistan's confidence ahead of the Asia Cup, starting September 30 but also propelled Babar and his…

The Times of India

2nd ODI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz's ton in vain as Pakistan clinch last-over thriller for 1-wicket win

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz's run-a-ball 151 went in vain as Pakistan emerged victorious in the second ODI through standout performances from opener Imam-ul-Haq, captain Babar Azam, and a crucial knock of 48 by Shadab Khan.

The Hindu

Afghanistan records lowest ODI total by any team against Pakistan to lose by 142 runs in 1st ODI

Pakistan bowler Haris Rauf's 5-18 spell led to Afghanistan's 142-run loss in the 1st ODI. Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan also contributed to the win. Imam-ul-Haq and Iftikhar Ahmed shared a 50-run stand. The teams move to Colombo for the final match on Saturday.

The Times of India

Haris Rauf leads Pakistan's rout of Afghanistan in first ODI

NEW DELHI: Pakistan's fiery fast bowler, Haris Rauf, spearheaded a relentless pace attack against Afghanistan, achieving a career-best five-wicket haul and propelling his team to a resounding 142-run victory in the first one-day international (ODI) in Hambantota, Sri Lanka on Tuesday.

The Times of India

Babar Azam-led team more stable than India, feels legendary Pakistan pacer

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan pacer Sarfaraz Nawaz feels the Babar Azam-led team appears to be a more stable unit compared to their Indian counterparts and pointed out that new players were being 'tried out' just ahead of the World Cup.

The Times of India

Shubman Gill climbs to career-high 5th in ICC ODI rankings

NEW DELHI: The Indian opening pair consisting of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan achieved their highest career rankings in the latest ODI list on Wednesday, setting the stage for the upcoming 50-over World Cup in India, which is less than two months away.

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