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Though the top three batsmen in India’s line-up – Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and Virat – are undeniably terrific batsmen, together they don’t quite fit into the larger scheme of things.

As India prepare to take on their arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday in the Asia Cup encounter, The New Indian revisits five thrilling and tendentious moments from the tournament’s history which created ripples – 1) Gautam Gambhir vs Kamran Akmal: The Asia Cup 2010 match between the two nations remains arguably the most high-octane affair with a […]

The arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, are set to lock horns in the Asia Cup match on Sunday. The tournament, which features six nations in this edition, will be played in the T20 format so that major teams can prepare themselves for the upcoming T20 World Cup. India have been the most successful team in the […]

As the Asia Cup 2022, which will be played in the T20 format, gets underway on August 27, all the teams participating in it will use it as a platform to prepare for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The Indian team at present has a solid bench-strength and is spoilt for choices with a host […]

BENGALURU: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the Asia Cup. While Rohit Sharma will lead the side, KL Rahul – who missed the series against England and West Indies due to injury – has been named the vice-captain. Virat Kohli, who was ‘rested’ for the series against the […]

BENGALURU: On Sunday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the ODI squad for the series against Zimbabwe. Along with Rohit Sharma, the selectors decided to rest Virat Kohli also for the upcoming series. India are slated to play three ODIs against Zimbabwe from August 18 to 22 in their backyard. Kohli […]

The second-string Indian team is set to lock horns with West Indies in their backyard as the first ODI of the three-match series begins on Friday. The visitors have rested a string of their top players, including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, and Jasprit Bumrah, and their absence gives West Indies a chance to […]

BENGALURU: Former Indian captain Virat Kohli once again failed to come good as he was dismissed for just 17 runs by the left-arm bowler Reece Topley in the 3rd ODI against England at Old Trafford on Sunday. The right-hand batsman started off confidently as he smacked three boundaries off David Willey. He began by reeling […]

BENGALURU: Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja feels batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar must take an initiative and give a call to Virat Kohli – who is going through a lean phase – to help him sort out his issues. At present, the Indian team is on a tour to England and the right-hander has performed poorly […]

BENGALURU: Senior Indian batsman Virat Kohli, who is going through a bad patch, has been left out of the T20I series against West Indies. The in-form pacer Jasprit Bumrah and leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal are also rested. KL Rahul and left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav have been inducted into the squad but their selection is subject to […]