Cricket

Former India cricketer Saba Karim spoke about India's playing XI ahead of the Asian Cup 2022 against Pakistan. Karim said that he would favour Rishabh Pant over Dinesh Karthik now that Virat Kohli has returned to the team.

India vice-captain KL Rahul backed elite batsman Virat Kohli ahead of the start of their Asia Cup 2022 campaign on Friday, implying that the former captain was unconcerned about the criticism from the outside.

Pakistan coach Mohammed Yousuf has praised star batter and national captain Babar Azam, saying "he is playing exceptional cricket."

On Sunday, August 28, India and Pakistan will resume their rivalry after a nine-month hiatus in the 2022 Asia Cup. Both teams met in the T20 World Cup 2021 last year, with Pakistan winning by ten wickets while chasing a 151-run target.

Sikandar Raza's valiant effort of 115-run knock almost propelled Zimbabwe to victory in the third and final ODI against India in Harare on Monday. The Men in Blue defeated them by 13 runs, completing a 3-0 series sweep.

Shubman Gill recorded a maiden ODI century to earn India a 13-run victory and a 3-0 sweep against Zimbabwe on Monday at Harare Sports Club.

Shardul Thakur's 3/38 in seven overs set up the Men in Blue's victory over Zimbabwe in the second One-Day International (ODI) on Saturday at Harare Sports Club. However, Thakur said it was a team effort that led to the win. He particularly credited Mohammed Siraj's performance.

Mohammed Siraj, the Indian cricketer who took one for 36 in the first ODI of the three-match series, said in a statement that he bowled effectively against the West Indies and England, adding that his strategy was to strike an area without thinking about wickets.

India’s right-handed opening batsman Shubmann Gill stole the show on television. This time was not because of his on-field outstanding performance with India, but his disappearance on a live-reported news broadcast. Gill was nowhere to be seen as reporter Alan Wilkins announced his name as the winner of the Stylish Player of the Match award.

Shubman Gill and Shikhar Dhawan hit half-centuries to lead India to defeat Zimbabwe by ten wickets on Thursday. India is now leading 1-0 in their three-match One-Day International (ODI) series in Harare.