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Hasnain to replace injured Shaheen for Asia Cup: PCB

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LAHORE: Fast bowler Mohammad Hasnain will replace injured Shaheen Shah Afridi in the national squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 scheduled from August 27 in the United Arab Emirates.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced the right-arm pacer Hasnain as a replacement to the team’s main strike bowler Shaheen after the latter has been ruled out for the Asia Cup due to a knee ligament injury.

The 22 years old Hasnain will join the side from the United Kingdom where he is currently playing The Hundred tournament representing Oval Invincibles.

Hasnain has represented Pakistan in 18 T20Is in which he has taken 17 wickets.

After concluding the ongoing tour of the Netherlands the national contingent is set to depart for Dubai on Monday, whereas,  Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Iftikhar Ahmed and Usman Qadir will leave for Dubai in the wee hours of Tuesday replacing Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Mohammad Haris, Salman Ali Agha and Zahid Mehmood.

Pakistan team will face the arch-rivals India in their first encounter of the Asia Cup on August 28.

Pakistan squad for ACC T20 Asia Cup:

Babar Azam (captain), Shadab Khan (vice-captain), Asif Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Shahnawaz Dahani and Usman Qadir.

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‘I’ll stick with India’ Ponting predicts winner of Indo-Pak clash in Asia Cup

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DUBAI: Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting backed India to win their much-awaited clash against the arch-rivals Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022.

Ponting, while featuring in the latest episode of ICC Review, responded to the host Sanjana Ganesan’s query to pick the winner of the upcoming clash between India and Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022 and predicted the defending champions to emerge victorious.

“I’ll stick with India to win that clash (August 28 match) against Pakistan. That’s taking nothing away from Pakistan because they are an incredible cricket nation that continues to present out-and-out superstar players,” Ponting said.

 

The legendary Australian captain then went on to term India the favourites to win the Asia Cup by asserting that they are tough opponents to beat in any tournament.

“It’s always hard to go past India in any tournament, not just an Asia Cup, but I think every time we talk about the T20 World Cup which is coming up, I think that India will be right in the thick of it there,” Ponting predicted.

“Their depth is definitely better than the other teams and I think India will win the Asia Cup,” he continued.

It is pertinent to mention here that the arch-rivals Pakistan and India will square off in the second match of the Asia Cup 2022 on August 28.

Furthermore, the last time two sides locked horns in a T20I, Pakistan outclassed India by 10 wickets to register their maiden victory over their arch-rivals in a world cup game.

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Pakistan to face India on August 28 as ACC unveils Asia Cup schedule

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COLOMBO: Pakistan Men’s Cricket team are set to take on their arch-rivals India on August 28 as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced the schedule of the forthcoming Asia Cup 2022.

Before taking on their arch-rivals in ICC T20 World Cup 2022, the Green Shirts will be squaring up against India in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 on August 28.

The men in blue will be seeking vengeance for their humiliating 10-wicket defeat against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Whereas, Pakistan will be looking to carry their domination in rather suitable conditions of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the continental event moved from Sri Lanka due to an ongoing political turmoil in the Island.

The glittering event will feature six teams including Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. Whereas, a qualifying team from the first round will make their way to the final round and join India and Pakistan in Group A. Group B, on the other hand, comprise hosts Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

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Nida Dar ruled out of Pak-India encounter in CWG with concussion

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BIRMINGHAM: All-rounder Nida Dar has been ruled out of the high-voltage game against the arch-rivals India as Pakistan announced the playing lineup for their second encounter of the Commonwealth campaign, here on Sunday. 

According to the details, Dar was diagnosed with a concussion after she sustained a blow to the head in the first match against Barbados on Saturday.

Dar, who shone the other with an unbeaten 50 off 32, has been faring well with her injury yet her condition will be monitored for another five days.

Aimen Anwar, however, will be replacing Dar in Pakistan’s playing lineup against India today.

Bismah Maroof-led national side will be comprised of Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Iram Javed, Muneeba Siddiqui, Ayesha Naseem, Fatima Sana, Tuba Hassan, Diana Baig, Anam Amin, Kainat Imtiaz and Aimen Anwar.

It is worth mentioning here Pakistan Women lost their opening match of the Commonwealth Games against Barbados by 15 runs despite a brilliant half-century by Dar.

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‘It will be a close contest as always’ Wasim predicts Pak-India WC clash

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s former captain and legendary bowler Wasim Akram believed the national team’s performance in the Asia Cup would be crucial ahead of the high-voltage game between India and Pakistan in the forthcoming T20 World Cup, scheduled later this year.

“It is definitely an exciting clash. We won against them [India] last time but we will have to look at our team’s form in the Asian Cup first,” he said on Kashmir Premier League’s (KPL) live session.

“I hope that Pakistan will win but as always it will be a close game,” he added.

He further lauded the skipper Babar Azam for being the top-ranked batter in the world while praising the team’s exceptional current form.

“Our team is performing really well. Also, our captain is in great form and currently the world’s top batter,” he maintained

Pakistan will lock horns against the arch-rival in the group stage of the ICC T20 World Cup on October 23 at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Akram, who is also the vice president of KPL, hailed the league for serving as a platform for the local players of Kashmir to showcase their talent while rejecting its comparison with the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

“People think KPL is in competition with PSL but that is not the case. KPL serves as a nursery that will provide players to the PSL,” he said.

“KPL proved a stepping stone for players like Zaman Khan and Salman Irshad, and every Kashmiri player can advance like these two,” Akram concluded.

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Women’s WC: Indian cricketers share cute moment with Bismah’s daughter

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: Indian cricketers put the heat of the two arch-rivals aside and shared a cute moment with Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof’s daughter Fatima after the conclusion of the Women’s World Cup clash, here on Sunday.

India secured a consolidating 107-runs against arch-rivals, thanks to the brilliant performances of Sneh Rana, Puja Vastrakar, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.

Taking to Twitter, the International Cricket Council (ICC) shared the picture of Indian players taking a group selfie with Bisma’s daughter Fatima.

“Little Fatima’s first lesson in the spirit of cricket from India and Pakistan,” the cricket council wrote.

 

The cricketing world also praised Indian players’ gestures and a video has also gone viral in which Indian players can be seen enjoying their time with the adorable Fatima.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan had an unwanted start to their Women’s World Cup campaign as the defeat against India in their first game has pushed them to the bottom of the points table, while India moves to the top.

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India thump Pakistan to start ICC Women’s WC campaign on a high

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MOUNT MAUNGANUI: India’s lower order batters Sneh Rana and Pooja Vastrakar put on a fighting 122-runs partnership before the bowlers annihilated Pakistan’s batting line-up to power their side to a consolidating 107 runs victory, here on Sunday.

In the first world cup game of the two arch-rivals, India emerged out as victorious as the side defeated Pakistan by a massive 107 runs margin.

Indian lower batters Sneh and Pooja provided an anchored 122 runs partnership for the eighth wicket when the side was stranded at 114/6 in the 34th over; powering their side to a commendable 244/7 in the allotted 50 overs.

The duo played sensibly and scored half-centuries to put their side into the commanding position against Pakistan. Pooja top-scored with 67, while Sneh followed back with 53.

Coming out to bat first, India had an unwanted start as the side lost their opener, Shafali Verma, at a combined score of four. The right-handed batter bagged a six-ball duck before being castled by Nida Dar.

Indian opener, Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma then provided a rescuing partnership for the side; putting on a valiant 94 runs partnership for the second wicket before Deepti walked back to the pavilion after scoring 40.

Soon after Deepti’s dismissal, Mandhana also walked back to the pavilion after scoring a gritty half-century. She scored 52 off 75 balls with the help of three boundaries and a six.

Their dismissals triggered a collapse and the side was soon slipped to 114/6 in the 34th over.

For Pakistan, Nida and Nashra Sandhu bagged two wickets each, while Diana Baig, Anam Amin, and Fatima Sana picked up a wicket each.

Set to chase 245, Pakistan’s batting line-up failed completely and could only manage to score 137 before being bowled out in 43 overs.

The right-handed opener Sidra Ameen and Diana resisted a bit for the green shirts; scoring 30 and 24 respectively, while the rest of the batters failed to contribute significantly in the run chase against the arch-rivals.

For India, Rajeshwari Gayakwad bagged four wickets, while Sneh and Jhulan Goswami claimed two wickets each. Deepti and Meghna Singh, on the other hand, struck out a batter apiece.

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PCB chairman impressed with Pakistan’s victory over India

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LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s chairman, Ramiz Raja congratulated the national team for beating India by two wickets in U19 Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday. 

Taking to Twitter, the former cricketer praised the men in green for convincing victory. “Congrats young guns. Played a tremendous game and held your nerve to beat India,” he wrote. 

Mohammad Shehzad (82) and Zeeshan Zameer (5-60) drove Pakistan to convincing victory against their arch-rivals. This was Pakistan U19 team’s first win against India since 2013.

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Pakistan lose to India, manage fourth position in Asian Champions Trophy

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DHAKA: Arch-rival India defeated Pakistan by 4-3, in the 3rd/4th position match of the ongoing Asian Hockey Champions Trophy, on Wednesday.

The joint defending champions, India and Pakistan clashed for the second time in the ongoing Champions trophy for the third position match, as both the sides crashed out of the tournament after a semi-final defeat.

India launched an attack right from the start, Harmanpreet Singh scored the first goal of the match for the men in blue in the first quarter.

Soon after, Pakistan’s Afraz Hakeem equalized the score. The scores remain tied at 1-1, till the half time.

In the second half, Pakistan’s Rana Abdul Waheed scored the second goal for the Green shirts; handing his side a lead. However, the lead only lasted a few minutes, as India’s Sumit Walmiki leveled the scores with a brilliant strike.

In the third quarter, India took the lead; with Varun Kumar scoring the third goal for his side. A few minutes later, the men in blue extended their lead; with Akashdeep Singh striking for his side this time.

Pakistan’s Ahmed Nadeem, however, retaliated; scoring a magnificent goal. The green shirts, in the end, failed to level the scores, and India won by a margin of one goal.

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Arch-rival India beat Pakistan 3-1 in Asian Hockey Champions Trophy

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DHAKA: Pakistan’s arch-rival, India defeated the side by 3-1 in the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy’s round match, today.

Pakistan and India collided for the first time in the championship’s round stage, India turned out on top; defeating the Green Shirts by 3-1 in the allotted time.

For India, Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals; including the first goal of the match. Whereas, Akashdeep Singh scored one for his side.

Green shirts, on the other hand, could only score one goal in response to India’s three; losing their first ever round match against their arch-rivals.

For Pakistan, only Junaid Manzoor, could only score a goal.

Pakistan and India, are the joint defending champions of the title, moreover, both Pakistan and India, have also won the title most number of times; with being crowned the champions, three time each.

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