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India vs Australia, 2nd ODI, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast | Cricket News

India vs Australia 2nd ODI Live streaming: Team India will aim to clinch series© AFPIndia vs Australia 2nd ODI Live streaming: Team India will take on Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series on Sunday in Indore. The hosts have already taken 1-0 lead with a brilliant five-wicket win in the first match on Friday. Shreyas Iyer will be desperate for some runs after missing out on a flat track while the skillful R Ashwin will be searching for wickets in the middle overs Rain in the city has brought the temperature down which will be welcomed by the players from either side after experiencing unusual heat and humidity in Mohali.When will the India vs Australia, 2nd ODI match be played?The India vs Australia, 2nd ODI match will be played on Sunday, September 24.Where will the Ind...
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“It Tests Your Character…”: Hardik Pandya’s Mega Statement Ahead of India vs Pakistan Clash In Asia Cup 2023 | Cricket News

The India-Pakistan match is one of the most anticipated cricket games in the world and with the teams not playing bilateral series since 2013, the only chance to witness this rivalry is at continental or International Cricket Council (ICC) events. With the two teams coming face-to-face in the Asia Cup 2023 on Saturday, India all-rounder Hardik Pandya outlined the fixture's importance for both the players and the fans. He spoke about the intensity that the match brings for both sides and how it ends up being a 'test of character and personality' for all the players."It's an event which I've seen how it checks your character and personality, and at the same point in time, you can see in how deep waters you can swim. So, for me, all these factors excite me a lot,” he told Star Sports.“A lo...
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Asia Cup 2023: Hardik Pandya Expresses Love For Wife Natasa Stankovic With Series Of Photos Ahead Of Continental Event | Cricket News

Hardik Pandya posted this image with wife Natasha Stankovic on Instagram© InstagramHardik Pandya will be a crucial cog in the wheel for India at the Asia Cup and the World Cup. His role will be important in the India vs Pakistan clash that is schedule to be held on September 2. While India have many options in bowling and batting department, Pandya's replacement is hard to find. He is one of the best fast bowling allrounders in the world. Simply put, he provides a balance to the team unlike any other player. So, when India get down to action against Pakistan, Pandya's performance.Ahead of the high-octane clash, Pandya expressed his love for Natasha Stankovic with a cute post.On Saturday, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team will face Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team in Sri Lanka...
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Are India Favourites For Asia Cup 2023? Pakistan Legend’s ‘Dangerous’ Verdict | Cricket News

Pakistan bowling great Wasim Akram on Sunday said the upcoming Asia Cup will test readiness of subcontinental bowlers for 50-overs cricket ahead of the ODI World Cup, but refused to pick any favourites for the tournament. The Asia Cup begins on Wednesday with Pakistan taking on Nepal in the tournament-opener in Multan, but all eyes are fixed on the mega clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan in Kandy on September 2. "Be it India or Pakistan or Sri Lanka, we will find out if the bowlers are able to deliver 10 overs or not, now-a-days they are all used to bowling four-overs (per game)," Akram told reporters here during a tournament sponsor's event.The competition will revert to 50-overs format in this edition after being organised in T20 version last year, and Akram welcomed the cha...
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“Either Shreyas Iyer or Tilak Varma”: Sanjay Manjrekar Picks India’s XI For Asia Cup | Cricket News

File image of Sanjay Manjrekar© BCCIAsia Cup 2023 is just around the corner and the cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the mouth-watering clash between India and Pakistan. The arch-rivals will be squaring off against each other in Kandy on September 2. Team India's squad for the continental event was announced on Monday, where all-rounder Hardik Pandya was named as the vice-captain. Apart from him, KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer have also been included in the squad, after recovering from their respective injuries.Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has shared his views on India's Predicted XI for the upcoming Asia Cup. Manjrekar included Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami as the pacers and Ravindra Jadeja and Kuldeep Yadav as the spinners."My three seamers...
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“With Due Respect…”: Ex-India Star Counters Gautam Gambhir’s Asia Cup Selection Verdict | Cricket News

India's squad for the Asia Cup 2023 has received a mixed reaction, with a section of fans and experts pointing out the apparent 'flaws' that exist in the team. Highlighting one of the problem areas in the team, former India star Gautam Gambhir asserted the need to have a proper backup for Hardik Pandya. Though Shardul Thakur has shown over time how productive he can be with the bat, Gambhir doesn't think he is the ideal backup for Hardik. The former India opening batter, instead, wanted Shivam Dube to have gotten the nod."One name they (the select should have definitely considered is Shivam Dube because of the kind of form he is in. You need a backup for Hardik Pandya. Shardul Thakur can't be that. Shardul Thakur cannot be Hardik's backup," he said in a chat on Star Sports.Gambhir's opi...
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“Hardik Pandya Is An Impact Player”: IPL Winning Coach Praises All-Rounder Ahead Of Asia Cup | Cricket News

Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody said that flexibility is important in modern-day cricket and Team India may be required to throw someone like the all-rounder Hardik Pandya up the order. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Monday announced a strong 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup which will begin on August 30 with Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul returning to the squad and Tilak Verma also getting a place in the team. Speaking exclusively to ESPNCricinfo, Moody spoke on Rohit Sharma's statement concerning flexibility in the line-up."Well, I think in this day and age, whether it be 50-over cricket or 20-over cricket, you need to have an open mind. You need to be flexible, and we talk a lot about match-ups. At times, we talk too much about match-ups in...
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“Where Is The Hardik Pandya That…”: India’s World Cup-winning Star Raises Concerns Over All-Rounder’s Form | Cricket News

File photo of Hardik Pandya.© AFPThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023, starting August 30th. The squad announcement saw the returns of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer, with young batter Tilak Varma receiving his maiden call-up. Rohit Sharma will lead the team during the tournament, while Hardik Pandya will deputise him. Former India all-rounder Madan Lal, however, expressed concerns over Hardik's form, despite admitting that the Gujarat Titans captain could be India's next skipper."See, he definitely could be the next captain, the way he is going about leading in T20Is. But my concern is not that. Hardik has to perform. He is so talented and has done well, but where is the Hardik Pandya that scored 92 against Australia? That sort of fo...
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Indian Cricket Team’s Asia Cup 2023 Full Squad: All Players’ ODI Performance Since 2022 Decoded | Cricket News

Indian cricket team's Asia Cup 2023 squad was announced by captain Rohit Sharma and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar in a press conference on Tuesday. KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer ans Jasprit Bumrah have made a comeback to the squad. However, since Rahul has a niggle, Sanju Samson has been names the back-up player. The Asia Cup, which begins on August 30. India's first match is against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup squad holds extra importance as it will more or less give an idea about what the squad for the ODI World Cup 2023 will look like.India's Full squad - Rohit Sharma (captain), Hardik Pandya (vice-captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed...
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Hardik Pandya’s Form Concerns Ex-India Star Ahead Of World Cup, Drops Yuvraj Singh Reference | Cricket News

Sanjay Manjrekar has raised doubts over Hardik Pandya's role in the Indian team.© AFPFormer India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has raised doubts over Hardik Pandya's role in the team for the World Cup. Manjrekar feels Hardik, who has been rested for the ongoing T20I series against Ireland, would need to contribute with both bat and ball to increase India's chances of winning the marquee event. To further back his claim, Manjrekar pointed out how Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina chipped in with crucial contributions with both bat and ball during India's World Cup triumph in 2011."Hardik Pandya's form is a bit of a concern. He has to do a lot of heavy work at the World Cup. You need him as an all-rounder and not just as a batter. So you need at least 6-7 overs per game. When India won the 2011 Wo...