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Ihsanullah plays a shot against Sri Lanka. (Photo: AP)

Afghanistan knock Sri Lanka out of Asia Cup after upset win

Sri Lanka, who now have lost 30 of their 40 matches since January 2017, had lost to Bangladesh by 137 runs in Dubai on...

17 Sep 2018 7:22 PM GMT

Rohit Sharma will lead India in the absence of Kohli who has been given rest after a draining England tour. (Photo: AFP)

Will Virat Kohli's absence affect Indo-Pak Asia Cup tie? Here's what...

The two bitter foes will reignite their rivalry with India having a 6-5 win-loss record from 12 encounters in the...

17 Sep 2018 3:38 PM GMT

Rohit didnt reveal whether he was open to rotating bowlers in this searing Dubai heat but did say that performers should be given a longer run.(Photo: PTI)

Excited but nervous as well, says Rohit Sharma ahead of 'big' Asia Cup...

On a personal note, Rohit is excited as well as nervous as this is the biggest tournament for him as India captain.

17 Sep 2018 3:06 PM GMT

Gambhir made it clear that while he was against Prabhakars appointment due to corruption allegations, it will be wrong to blame him for Sehwags resignation. (Photo: PTI)

Sehwag resigns from DDCA Committee, Gambhir says 'not related' to...

Sehwag had recommended the retention of Prabhakar as bowling coach but it wasn't ratified by the management.

17 Sep 2018 2:53 PM GMT

The match against Hong Kong will be an appetiser before cricket junkies are treated to a lavish spread of main course which will be the Indo-Pak rivalry. (Photo: BCCI)

Asia Cup 2018: Rohit Sharma-led India warm up for Pakistan with Hong...

Even without regular skipper Virat Kohli, the Indian side, led by Rohit Sharma, is an intimidating one in the...

17 Sep 2018 12:10 PM GMT

There are very few players of Dhonis ilk when it comes to finishing an innings but the former India skipper has come under the scanner in the past few months for his inability to hit the gear when required. (Photo: AP)

Zaheer Khan feels MS Dhoni is the perfect solution to India's number 4...

With his experience and big-hitting prowess, Zaheer sees Dhoni as the only viable option when it comes to batting at...

17 Sep 2018 9:16 AM GMT

Current India skipper Virat Kohli and former skipper MS Dhoni have been the backbone of the national setup for quite some time now. (Photo: AP)

What is it like to play under Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni? Indian players...

While Dhoni is returning to action after a break ahead of the Asia Cup, Kohli has been rested for the multi-nation...

17 Sep 2018 8:58 AM GMT

Babar, who achieved it in the 45th innings, has played 47 ODIs so far.

Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan's Babar Azam becomes second-fastest batsman to...

Babar scored 33 runs in Pakistan's eight-wicket win against Hong Kong in their Asia Cup opener.

17 Sep 2018 6:09 AM GMT

Indian captain Virat Kohlis absence from Asia Cup has got BCCI into a head on collision with Asian Cricket Council after broadcasters Star expressed their displeasure. (Photo: AP)

Broadcaster can't decide on selection: BCCI to ACC on Virat Kohli's...

Kohli was rested after an 84-day tour of England where he emerged as top run-getter with 593 runs in five Tests.

17 Sep 2018 5:06 AM GMT

Asia Cup 2018: Have to give our best in all departments vs India, says Sarfraz Ahmed

Asia Cup 2018: Have to give our best in all departments vs India, says...

Pakistan defeated Hong Kong by eight wickets on Sunday to make a positive start to their campaign.

17 Sep 2018 3:21 AM GMT

A promising young player is devastated for not being selected in the Indian womens cricket team heading to Sri Lanka.

Asia Cup 2018: Pakistan register easy win vs Hong Kong

This was a perfect warm-up for Pakistan ahead of their high-profile showdown with arch rivals India, also in Dubai on...

16 Sep 2018 7:29 PM GMT

India had already sealed the series by winning the first two ODIs but in the 3rd match they could not defend the total of 253 for five, built around Rajs unbeaten 125 and opener Smriti Mandhanas 51.(Photo: AP)

Mithali Raj's career-best knock goes in vain as SL clinch consolation...

The five-match Twenty20 series between the two teams will begin on Wednesday.

16 Sep 2018 1:07 PM GMT