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Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan | Near-empty stands, lack of buzz raise eyebrows

India-Pakistan cricket match in Pallekele Stadium had serene ambience due to lack of fans. Lowest ticket price was $20 (LKR 6400) but still no rush. Hotel owners and tour operators disappointed by lack of fan rush.

The Hindu

'Shows signs of insecurity': Sanjay Manjrekar unimpressed with Mohammed Shami's omission

NEW DELHI: In an attempt to strengthen their batting line-up, India opted to go in with all-rounder Shardul Thakur, compromising on a genuine pacer in Mohammed Shami for the blockbuster India vs Pakistan Asia Cup clash in Pallekele on Saturday.

The Times of India

India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup: What captains said at the toss

NEW DELHI: Playing the first ODI match since the 2019 World Cup, the crucial high-profile India versus Pakistan Group A Asia Cup encounter got underway in Pallekele on Saturday.

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Asia Cup: India opt to bat against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in their much-anticipated Asia Cup opener in Pallekele on Saturday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup 2023 | Kishan, Hardik and Pakistan pacers shine on a day when the rain has the final say

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan one-day international match in Pallekele on September 2, 2023

The Hindu

TOI poll results: Fans bet on Virat Kohli to be the match-winner against Pakistan in Asia Cup

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for the marquee clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup at Pallekele in Kandy on Saturday.

The Times of India

IND vs PAK Asia Cup: WATCH - "All in readiness" - It's India vs Pakistan today

NEW DELHI: The stage is set and anticipation is running high as the two Asian powerhouses - India and Pakistan - are set to ignite Pallekele when they lock horns in their Asia Cup 2023 Group A clash on Saturday.

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'I have learnt a lot from Virat Kohli': Pakistan skipper Babar Azam ahead of India-Pakistan clash

NEW DELHI: Pakistan captain Babar Azam shed light on his off-field relationship with India's cricketing stalwart Virat Kohli in the lead-up to the thrilling clash between Pakistan and India in Pallekele on Saturday.

The Times of India

Asia Cup: Pakistan name unchanged XI for marquee clash against India

NEW DELHI: A day before the blockbuster clash against arch-rivals India in the Asia Cup in Pallekele, Pakistan on Friday announced their playing XI.

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Rohit keen on finding balance between solidity and high-risk approach

India skipper Rohit Sharma says his experienced batters must rely on their experience to counter Pakistan's potent pace trio in the Asia Cup clash in Pallekele. With key players returning from injury, Rohit says the tournament is not a fitness test and the team must put their game face on.…

The Hindu

'Mother, father & grandfather of all contests': Legends weigh in on India-Pakistan blockbuster meet-up

NEW DELHI: With no bilateral cricket between the two nations for over a decade now due to political tensions, arch-rivals India and Pakistan gear up for a rare Asia Cup contest in Pallekele.

The Times of India

Asia Cup - WATCH: Team India's fun headshots session ahead of Pakistan clash

NEW DELHI: Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, are gearing up to take on their arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday in Pallekele. In anticipation of the intense showdown, the members of Indian cricket team engaged in a photo session on Friday.

The Times of India

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup 2023: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, predicted XI, venue

NEW DELHI: The long-awaited moment has arrived. Cricket fans are about to witness the mother of all cricket clashes - India vs Pakistan - on Saturday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele.

The Times of India

Credit to bowlers for executing their plans on a tricky surface: Dasun Shanaka

NEW DELHI: Skipper Dasun Shanaka on Thursday lauded the all-round performance of his bowlers after Sri Lanka's five-wicket win over Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B match in Pallekele.

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Asia Cup: How bowlers led Sri Lanka to a comfortable win over Bangladesh

NEW DELHI: A clinical all-round bowling performance was followed by a mature Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka 78-run stand as Sri Lanka eased past Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Group B game in Pallekele on Thursday.

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Asia Cup: Matheesha Pathirana grabs four as Bangladesh fold for 164

NEW DELHI: An all-round bowling performance led by 20-year-old Matheesha Pathirana helped Sri Lanka bundle out Bangladesh for a lowly 164 in Group B match of the Asia Cup in Pallekele on Thursday.

The Times of India

"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

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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The Hindu

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 Times of India

Richard Illingworth, Ruchira Palliyaguru to officiate in India-Pakistan Asia Cup tie

MUMBAI: England's Richard Illingworth and Sri Lanka's Ruchira Palliyaguruge will be the on-field umpires for the big-ticket India versus Pakistan Asia Cup clash at Pallekele on September 2.

Dynamite News

Lanka Premier League: Colombo Strikers set sights on victory in Pallekele against Dambulla Aura

Colombo Strikers are all set for their third match in the Lanka Premier League, where they will be facing Dambulla Aura at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. Read further on Dynamite news:

The Hindu

ACC could accept PCB's 'hybrid model' for Asia Cup, Pakistan team set to travel to India for WC

The Asian Cricket Council, headed by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, is expected to approve PCB’s proposed ‘hybrid model’ for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka’s Galle and Pallekele.

The Times of India

ACC could accept PCB's Hybrid Model for Asia Cup, Pakistan team set to travel to India for World Cup

NEW DELHI: The Asian Cricket Council headed by BCCI president Jay Shah could accept PCB chairman Najam Sethi's proposed 'Hybrid Model' for conducting four non-India Asia Cup games in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be played in Sri Lanka's Galle and Pallekele.

The Times of India

Afghanistan seal spot in 2023 ODI World Cup after washout in 2nd ODI against Sri Lanka

DUBAI: Afghanistan have cemented their place in next year's ICC ODI World Cup in India after their second ODI against hosts Sri Lanka in Pallekele was abandoned due to rain.

Dynamite News

SL vs Ind: Sri Lanka win toss, opt to bowl against India in third ODI

Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in the third and final ODI of the three-match series here at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele on Thursday. Read more on Dynamite News:

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