Men's T20 Asia Cup 2022
Shanaka: 'If you can control your emotions, as a team you can go very far'
"The loss to Afghanistan was unexpected. But we didn't panic or change too many things because we knew the talent we had in the side"
May 04, 2024
Shanaka hopes Asia Cup win triggers 'the turnaround' Sri Lanka cricket needs
"Hope we brought some smiles on the faces of our people," says man of the moment Rajapaksa
May 04, 2024
Saqlain unwavering in his 'faith, trust and belief' in Rizwan and Babar
"We reached T20 World Cup semi-finals last year, and final of the Asia Cup - you're doing something right to get here"
May 04, 2024
Rajapaksa, Hasaranga, Madushan win the Asia Cup crown for Sri Lanka
In the final, Pakistan were outclassed with the bat, outsmarted with the ball, outdone in the field
May 04, 2024
Tactics Board: Tackling Hasaranga, Sri Lanka's in-form openers and the toss impact
Where the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Asia Cup final could be won and lost
May 04, 2024
Sri Lanka - learning on the fly, teaching a lesson to their big brothers
The team built by Shanaka and Silverwood - without much time for planning, mind you - has proved to the world, again, that they are no pushovers
May 05, 2024
Shadab Khan has got his groove back
Allrounder has been crucial to Pakistan's progress into the Asia Cup final
May 04, 2024
Nissanka, Mendis, Shanaka, Theekshana - the heroes of Sri Lanka's memorable Asia Cup campaign
Having been poor in T20Is for the past several years, they were not expected to make the final
May 04, 2024
Pakistan look to end decade-long Asia Cup drought but Sri Lanka have psychological edge
Will Pakistan win their third Asia Cup? Or will Sri Lanka be crowned six-time champions
May 04, 2024
Hasaranga, Nissanka star as Sri Lanka tune up for final with win
Pakistan rest key bowlers Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan for Hasan Ali and Usman Qadir
May 04, 2024
Kohli: 'I was desperate to do something that wasn't in my game' before the break
He had been "desperate to do something that wasn't in my game", but his break put his focus back on playing good shots instead of worrying about strike rates or six-hitting
May 04, 2024
Ahmadzai: Afghanistan will 'control pressure and emotions' only by playing top teams regularly
"Playing one or two matches against India and Pakistan in top-level tournaments is not enough," assistant coach says
May 04, 2024
Asif Ali and Fareed Ahmad fined 25% of match fees for altercation
Both players admitted their offence and accepted the charge
May 04, 2024
Reactions to Kohli's ton - 'You can delay class, but you can't deny it'
The sporting community reacts to Virat Kohli's maiden T20I hundred
May 04, 2024
Unshackled Kohli brings the joy factor back to his batting
He ended his 1021-day century drought with relentless, pressure-free and unhurried batting taken to the next level
May 04, 2024
Virat Kohli: 'Time away from game taught me a lot, when I came back I wasn't desperate'
Having broken a run of 1021 days without a century for India, Virat Kohli was elated and grateful - and a tad surprised to have ended this phase in the shortest format
May 04, 2024
Sri Lanka and Pakistan in dress rehearsal for final
Opportunity for Babar Azam to get back among the runs after a string of low scores; both sides likely to rest key bowlers
May 04, 2024
Kohli record 122*, Bhuvneshwar 5 for 4 flatten Afghanistan
Rohit, Hardik and Chahal rested for India's final Asia Cup fixture
May 04, 2024
PCB to write to ICC to 'lodge a protest' over crowd trouble in Sharjah
Incident between Asif Ali and Fareed Ahmed triggers unrest between fans of both countries
May 05, 2024
Rishabh Pant: calculative and effective in Tests, unorthodox and out of breath in T20s
It is popular these days to either bowl at him wide outside off or take pace off - or both - as he struggles to keep up with shortest format
May 04, 2024
'This reminded me of Javed Miandad's six' - Babar Azam
"Everyone's forgotten I am a bowler," says an elated Naseem after his pair of incredible strikes
May 04, 2024
Special. Superstar. Naseem Shah
Pakistan cricketers, past and present, were among those who took to Twitter after a thrilling victory over Afghanistan
May 04, 2024
Eliminated India and Afghanistan forced to turn attention towards T20 World Cup
Both teams will be hurting from their early exit in the tournament, with little but pride and game time to be accrued on Thursday
May 05, 2024
Shastri: 'Mohammed Shami sitting at home and cooling his heels baffles me'
Former coach thinks India should have taken another seamer to the Asia Cup, to cover for situations like Avesh Khan's illness
May 04, 2024
No. 10 Naseem Shah's last-over sixes in low-scoring thriller take Pakistan to final
If Pakistan win, they play the final against Sri Lanka; if Afghanistan win, all the teams stay alive
May 04, 2024
Asia Cup scenarios: Can India still make the final?
Sri Lanka are best placed at the moment, but they are not in the final yet
May 04, 2024
Rohit hails confident Arshdeep after social media backlash, backs under-fire Bhuvneshwar
"He has been with the team ahead of a lot of guys who are sitting back home because he's clear in his mind," India captain says about Arshdeep
May 04, 2024
Rohit ready to take losses in stride with T20 World Cup in mind
The India captain says they have "found some answers" and "90-95% of the team was settled"
May 04, 2024
India's Asia Cup crown on the line against resurgent Sri Lanka
Defeat will leave Rohit Sharma's team dependent on other results going their way to make the final
May 04, 2024
Is Yuzvendra Chahal in need of a plan B?
He is an old-school legspinner, relying on flight and dip, but batters are starting to get wise to that
May 04, 2024
Chahar replaces Avesh in India's Asia Cup squad
Avesh, who missed the Super 4s match against Pakistan, is yet to fully recover from a bout of fever
May 04, 2024
Well-rounded Afghanistan look to bounce back against Pakistan
A win will take Pakistan closer to the final while Afghanistan will be keen to open their account in the Super 4s
May 04, 2024
Sri Lanka all but through to Asia Cup final, India hanging by a thread
Dasun Shanaka went in with an unchanged XI after victory over Afghanistan in the last game
May 04, 2024
Rizwan sent for scan on injured knee after Pakistan's win over India
It is understood that the wicketkeeper felt fine after the game, and the scan is a precautionary measure
May 04, 2024
The formula for Sri Lanka to beat India at the Asia Cup
It's going to be tough but Dasun Shanaka's men have been outdoing themselves lately. So anything is possible
May 04, 2024
Nawaz thrives on 'positive pressure' to continue giving Pakistan the all-round edge
"In such a high-pressure game to play an innings like this gives me massive confidence as a player and in my growth"
May 04, 2024
Kohli 'made a conscious effort to strike at a higher pace' but rush of wickets forced slowdown
Having rediscovered his mojo in the Asia Cup with back-to-back fifties, Kohli says "what happens in the change room is the only thing that matters"
May 04, 2024
Kohli: Dhoni was the only one to reach out during my low phase
"I'm happy, I'm excited and having fun playing cricket again, which was the most important thing for me"
May 04, 2024
Rizwan, Nawaz star as Pakistan clinch a classic
India began with a bang, with Kohli looking close to his best, but kept losing wickets, scoring only 88 in their last 10 overs
May 04, 2024
Wit and wisdom at Rahul Dravid's Saturday laughter club - snapshots from a press conference
Ahead of the Super 4 game against Pakistan, the India coach's media interaction was a mix of candour, wariness and dry humour
May 04, 2024
Naseem Shah, the boy who will rule the world
Take a peek into the life of one of Pakistan's most exciting fast bowlers
May 04, 2024
India vs Pakistan - cricket, not hype, takes centre stage ahead of Round 2
The lack of shouting and screaming after the result last Sunday has led to a very different mood ahead of this Sunday's marquee contest
May 04, 2024
Dravid: No workload management before T20 World Cup, only best XIs will play
"You may not get the perfect selection of skills in your 15, but the effort is always there to have all your bases covered"
May 04, 2024
Dravid: With Virat, people get a bit obsessed with statistics
"But for us, it's not really about looking at how many runs he makes. It's about the contributions"
May 04, 2024
Unbeaten India slight favourites in Round 2 against Pakistan
Shahnawaz Dahani is out with a "suspected side strain"; India don't have the services of Ravindra Jadeja anymore
May 04, 2024
Jadeja to undergo knee surgery, could miss T20 World Cup
"Jadeja's right knee injury is pretty serious and he will be out for an indefinite period," a BCCI official told PTI
May 04, 2024
Rajapaksa and Gunathilaka's ice-cool hitting wins it for Sri Lanka
The last time the two sides met, Afghanistan emerged winners by eight wickets
May 04, 2024
Why do some of the top Asian batters struggle to attack spin in T20 cricket?
Mickey Arthur reckons it's because they don't use the sweep and reverse-sweep as much against the spinners
May 04, 2024
Pakistan have more runs in their line-up, but they are refusing to score them
Unlike before, they have power-hitters in the middle order, but they aren't getting much of a chance to show what they can do
May 04, 2024
Sri Lanka's batting in focus against unbeaten Afghanistan as Super 4 stage gets underway
SL were all out for only 105 in the tournament opener against Afghanistan
May 04, 2024
Shadab Khan and Mohammad Nawaz send Hong Kong hurtling to new T20I low
There was a question mark over Naseem Shah after he went down with cramps against India, but he is in the Pakistan XI
May 04, 2024
Jadeja out of Asia Cup with knee injury, Axar named as replacement
A similar injury had ruled the allrounder out of the ODI series in the West Indies in July
May 04, 2024
'A massive sign for us' - Rashid encouraged by Afghanistan's young fast bowlers
He wants Afghanistan to "take responsibility as a group" and continue playing "aggressive brand of cricket"
May 04, 2024
Shakib Al Hasan: Spinners bowling no-balls 'a big crime'
Bangladesh captain gutted as crucial no-balls cost team a berth in Super 4s
May 04, 2024
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Dubai
Luck Index - How giving four lives to Mendis cost Bangladesh the game
Luck Index puts a value to each of the four chances that went the Sri Lankan's way
May 04, 2024
Winner goes through, loser goes out as Hong Kong take on Pakistan
We have what we often cry out for, a T20I outside the World Cup with something on the line
May 05, 2024
Mendis, Shanaka and Asitha put Sri Lanka in the Super 4s
Bangladesh made three changes, and brought back the experienced Sabbir Rahman and Mehidy Hasan Miraz
May 04, 2024
'Time to show who they are on the field' - War of words ahead of Bangladesh-Sri Lanka knockout
Are we in for a sequel to Colombo 2018?
May 04, 2024
Virat Kohli "completely blown away" by Suryakumar Yadav's innings
The two batters discuss their game plan during their match-winning partnership against Hong Kong
May 04, 2024
After Naagin dances and a broken door, what else do Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have in store?
Expect the two teams to go hard at each other once again in a knockout match at the Asia Cup
May 04, 2024
Khaled Mahmud on Bangladesh's batters: 'If you don't show intent, you have no right to stay in the team'
"You can be selfish in a Test match, nobody will say anything if you score a 300-ball century. But you can't do that in this format."
May 04, 2024
Suryakumar blitz lifts India to top of Group A
Victory for India will take them into the Super 4 round of the Asia Cup
May 04, 2024
Hardik Pandya breaks into top five in ICC rankings for T20I allrounders
The India allrounder achieves his career-best ranking after his match-winning performance against Pakistan
May 04, 2024
Mosaddek defends Bangladesh bowlers and one-dimensional spin attack
He says they would have liked to score another 10-15 runs against Afghanistan
May 04, 2024
Hong Kong's motley crew makes big sacrifices to keep the dream alive
A team of delivery drivers, businessmen, a student, and fathers who haven't met their newborn children prepare to play mighty India
May 04, 2024
With dry wit and a lot of mental prep, Jadeja embraces 'real pressure' in dynamic role
The allrounder talks about how he has prepared to bat anywhere in India's batting order
May 04, 2024
Can Hong Kong overcome monumental odds to give India another scare?
Rohit Sharma's team will be looking to top Group A with another victory in Dubai
May 04, 2024
Afghanistan fight back to storm into the next round
Victory for Afghanistan will take them into the Super 4 as toppers of Group B
May 04, 2024
Rashid: Since we play a lot of T20 leagues, we get to learn from the best
Afghanistan are on the rise, despite playing so little international cricket, but Bangladesh T20 coach Sriram expects his team to "go out there" and "do the job"
May 04, 2024
Bangladesh turn to Shakib and Mushfiqur, again, as Farooqi threat looms large
After Sri Lanka demolition, Afghanistan start as favourites against misfiring Bangladesh
May 04, 2024
Jadeja at No. 4 forced Pakistan to change plans, and it 'ultimately cost them'
That call, Hardik's performance, and a resurgent Bhuvneshwar's four-for were key to the outcome on Sunday night
May 04, 2024
Plan for Pakistan: Open with Fakhar, send Babar or Rizwan at No. 3
"Separate Babar and Rizwan, put Fakhar at the top," says Arthur; Uthappa feels Pakistan are "shooting in the dark a little bit" when batting first
May 04, 2024
Kohli shreds Dubai's nerves with perfectly imperfect comeback knock
Coming back after a 42-day break from cricket, he was India's joint top-scorer without ever finding his fluency
May 04, 2024
Hardik stays cool to ace a tense chase for India
He bowled with pace and venom and he batted with incredible calm, leading India to victory
May 04, 2024
A century in all formats for Virat Kohli
100 T20Is and counting for Virat Kohli, making him the second cricketer to complete the treble
May 04, 2024
'It's a big headache', but Pujara expects India to pick Pant ahead of Karthik
Who does the finishing job then? Hardik Pandya is the best option, says the India Test batter
May 04, 2024
Shanaka questions batters' preparation after demoralising loss to Afghanistan
"Losing is a normal thing, but we're too good a team to lose by this kind of margin," says the Sri Lanka captain
May 04, 2024
Six of the best - when Kohli bossed the T20I game
Celebrating Kohli's finest moments as a T20I batter, from the Mayhem in Mohali to the party at the Wankhede
May 04, 2024
How well do you know Kohli the T20I cricketer?
Test your knowledge and memory as the India batter becomes the second cricketer to play 100 internationals in all three formats
May 04, 2024
The lovey-dovey rivalry between India and Pakistan
The players are mindful of the attention this game gets. But they have long since stopped buying into the hype
May 04, 2024
India tactically more switched on, while Pakistan look too anchor-heavy
The infrequency of India-Pakistan games, however, makes it a fascinating contest
May 04, 2024
Rohit's India willing to try new things, even if they turn out to be mistakes
"We have already got a lot of answers in the last eight to ten months, and this [experimentation] will continue," says the captain
May 04, 2024
Farooqi and spinners set up Afghanistan's rout of Sri Lanka
Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi said he wanted his team to take advantage of a fresh pitch in Dubai
May 04, 2024
Virat Kohli: 'I came to realise I was trying to fake my intensity a bit recently'
The India batter makes his comeback against Pakistan on Sunday and says that he is "feeling light" after his break
May 04, 2024
One year after Taliban takeover, Afghanistan is still living and loving its cricket
Men's cricket in the country faces a set of unique challenges because of the political situation, but keeps chugging along
May 05, 2024
Methodical and professional, Sriram is ready to 'challenge the norms' with Bangladesh
"What we have not done well will take care of itself as long as we keep improving what we do really well"
May 04, 2024
Batting might makes Sri Lanka marginal favourites in contest of equals
There isn't much to choose from between the teams, which makes the Asia Cup opener a contest to look forward to
May 04, 2024
Side strain rules Mohammad Wasim out, Hasan Ali included in Pakistan's Asia Cup squad
Wasim has been released from the squad, and is expected to be out of action for around three weeks
May 04, 2024
Bhanuka Rajapaksa ready to bring IPL confidence into the Asia Cup
The Sri Lanka batter is enjoying a revival in his career after working on his fitness
May 04, 2024
Mohammad Wasim suffers back pain in another injury scare for Pakistan
He is believed to have gone for an MRI scan, with Shaheen Afridi already ruled out due to a knee injury
May 04, 2024
VVS Laxman named India's interim head coach for Asia Cup
He will stay in charge until Rahul Dravid recovers from a bout of Covid-19 and can rejoin the team in UAE
May 04, 2024
Dravid tests positive for Covid-19, to delay travel to UAE for Asia Cup
He will test again in two days' time; Paras Mhambrey to step in till then
May 04, 2024
Calf injury puts Dushmantha Chameera out of Asia Cup
The quick bowler is expected to be fit for SL's campaign at the T20 World Cup later in the year
May 04, 2024
Shakib isn't thinking about winning Asia Cup, just wants 'the improvement graph going up'
"We don't have to change the way we play cricket but it is important that we use our resources properly"
May 04, 2024
Shaheen Afridi ruled out of Asia Cup with knee injury
The Pakistan fast bowler faces race against time to be fit for the T20 World Cup
May 04, 2024
Dinesh Chandimal makes a comeback in Sri Lanka's Asia Cup squad
Fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has been selected but ankle injury is a concern
May 04, 2024
CP Rizwan replaces Ahmed Raza as UAE T20I captain
Raza, however, will continue to lead the team in ODIs
May 04, 2024
Samiullah Shinwari returns for Afghanistan's Asia Cup campaign
Mohammed Nabi continues as captain, with Najibullah Zadran as his deputy
May 04, 2024
Shakib withdraws from sponsorship deal with Betwinner News
Allrounder informs BCB of his decision after being asked to choose between "playing for Bangladesh" and "staying with betting"
May 04, 2024
Babar says Shaheen will be rested for at least two ODIs against Netherlands
"We're looking long term at his fitness and health. We want him to be ready for the Asia Cup"
May 04, 2024
Injured Nurul Hasan out of Asia Cup, BCB likely to announce squad by Thursday
Injury concerns force the BCB to request the ACC for an extension to announce their Asia Cup contingent
May 04, 2024
Virat Kohli returns to India's T20I squad for the Asia Cup; Jasprit Bumrah injured
Harshal Patel was also not available for selection, while KL Rahul returns to India's squad
May 04, 2024
Bumrah to miss Asia Cup due to back injury
It is understood that the pacer will need to do rehabilitation work at the NCA in Bengaluru before being deemed fit
May 04, 2024
Chahar, Ashwin, Hooda? Competition heats up as India's Asia Cup selection looms
The Asia Cup squad could give us an indication of the 15 who will travel to Australia for the T20 World Cup
May 04, 2024
Hasan Ali dropped from Pakistan squads for Asia Cup and Netherlands ODIs
Shaheen Afridi has been included in both travelling parties, to continue his rehab from a knee injury while with the team
May 04, 2024