Asia Cup 2023
Siraj reclaims No. 1 spot in ODI bowling rankings
Displaces Hazlewood at the top of the ICC rankings following his ten-wicket Asia Cup 2023 campaign
May 09, 2024
Rohit Sharma: 'We want players to stand up in big moments and a lot of the guys stood up'
India's captain all praise for KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav in his Asia Cup review
May 14, 2024
Silverwood: 'A kick up the rear end not the worst thing going into a World Cup'
Sri Lanka's disappointing loss a "wake-up call" that they need to compete harder against top teams, head coach says
May 14, 2024
'They deserve it fully' - Siraj donates Asia Cup final prize money to groundspersons
The Asian Cricket Council have also announced an award of US $50,000 for the team of groundspersons
May 11, 2024
Stats - Siraj, the first Indian bowler to take four wickets in an over
Records tumble as Siraj makes merry in Colombo, in the third-shortest completed match in men's ODIs
May 14, 2024
Supercharged Bumrah and Siraj short-circuit dozy Sri Lanka
The Asia Cup final featured a display of high-intensity, wicket-seeking new-ball bowling from India, with spot-on execution to boot
May 14, 2024
Red-hot Siraj scorches Sri Lanka in lopsided Asia Cup final
His spell included an over with four wickets, as Sri Lanka were routed for 50 in an ODI that lasted all of 21.3 overs
May 10, 2024
Siraj: 'The plan was to keep it simple, and I kept getting wickets'
Siraj picked up four wickets in an over, and six overall, to lead India's demolition of Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final in Colombo
May 14, 2024
Four in six, ball by ball - Siraj scythes through Sri Lanka
The fast bowler dismissed Pathum Nissanka, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka and Dhananjaya de Silva in an over from hell
May 14, 2024
Sri Lanka's greatest hits at the Asia Cup - the five times they took the title home
As Sri Lanka gear up for their 11th Asia Cup final, we look at the five times they won the tournament
May 10, 2024
Clinical meets chaos as India and Sri Lanka prepare to put on a show
It's the differences between the two Asia Cup finalists that make for a fascinating game
May 09, 2024
Dasun Shanaka cherishes 'amazing' fans as Sri Lanka seek back-to-back Asia Cup titles
"I don't compare my batting when I go to lead the team", captain unfazed by his lack of form with the bat
May 09, 2024
One eye on the prize, the other on the sky as India take on Sri Lanka in Asia Cup final
Theekshana and Axar's injuries leave both teams with a problem to solve ahead of the big clash
May 09, 2024
India call up Washington to replace Axar for the Asia Cup final
Axar has some swelling on his forearm and also complained of hamstring stiffness during Friday's match
May 14, 2024
Injured Theekshana out of Asia Cup final, will be fit for World Cup
Sahan Arachchige has been called up as replacement as Theekshana will go for rehabilitation work
May 14, 2024
Bangladesh's unlikely heroes step up as race for World Cup spots heat up
Head coach Hathurusinghe pleased with "depth of our other players" after struggling to put on a "collective effort" in Asia Cup
May 10, 2024
'Playing it late and close to the body' - Gill puts his best feet forward
India fell short against Bangladesh, but Gill appeared to bat on a pitch different to the ones the others struggled so much on
May 09, 2024
Bangladesh weather Gill century to snatch consolation win
The captain Shakib Al Hasan and debutant Tanzim Hasan Sakib played big roles to ensure they got one past India
May 09, 2024
Reserve day for Pakistan vs India game: 'You are looking at a disaster,' says Ranatunga
"Why do the other countries allow that to happen," the former Sri Lanka captain says, suggesting that other boards are intimidated by the BCCI
May 12, 2024
Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis shine in chaotic finish as Sri Lanka make Asia Cup final
Hosts won final-ball thriller while chasing 252 in 42 overs
May 14, 2024
Depleted Bangladesh seek one last high before bowing out
India, who are already through to the final, might be tempted to rest some players
May 10, 2024
Asia Cup Super Four - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
All the talking points from the virtual semi-final at the 2023 Asia Cup
May 09, 2024
Shreyas Iyer shows no signs of discomfort during optional training session
Iyer, who suffered back spasms earlier this week, was the busiest of five players that turned up for training
May 11, 2024
Zaman Khan and Shahnawaz Dahani - Pakistan unearth slingy delight for Asia Cup knockouts
Zaman will replace Naseem for Pakistan's virtual semi-final against Sri Lanka
May 09, 2024
Weakened Pakistan make five changes for virtual semi-final
Sri Lanka will look to extend the Asia Cup's record of never having featured an India-Pakistan final
May 09, 2024
Naseem Shah out of Asia Cup with shoulder injury, Zaman Khan drafted in
Pakistan don't expect Naseem's injury to affect his availability for the World Cup
May 10, 2024
Mushfiqur Rahim to miss Bangladesh's game against India
He has been granted leave to be with his wife, who has just delivered the couple's second child
May 10, 2024
Shubman Gill rises to career-best No. 2 in ODI rankings
Zampa enters top five and Kuldeep the top ten for bowlers; Bavuma has shot up to a career-best No. 11 in the batters' list after a string of good scores
May 10, 2024
Supporting actor Hardik delivers a hit with his fire and intensity
On the day, he was not a bits-and-parts bowler who could merely hold an end up, and this performance couldn't have been shaping any better for him, and India
May 14, 2024
Rohit, bowlers break SL's winning streak to put India in final
Wellalage's all-round show of five wickets and an unbeaten 42 went in vain as SL failed to chase 214
May 09, 2024
Stats - Rohit becomes the second-fastest batter to 10,000 ODI runs
A look at the staggering records and insightful statistics that show how Rohit Sharma has excelled in the ODI format
May 11, 2024
'Very grateful for the gift' - Pakistan coach puts positive spin on crushing loss to India
"We haven't lost a game for three months, and it's a timely reminder for us to turn up every day"
May 09, 2024
Scenarios - India, Sri Lanka best placed to make the Asia Cup final
The big margin of defeat against India has set Pakistan back, but they aren't out of race yet and nor are Bangladesh
May 11, 2024
Asia Cup Super Four - India vs Sri Lanka, Colombo
All the news and analysis, numbers and buzz from the India vs Sri Lanka game
May 09, 2024
KL Rahul: 'I know what to do mentally when thrown into the ring'
The India batter on coming back from injury "without any baggage", his surprise inclusion in the XI against Pakistan, and more
May 14, 2024
Kuldeep credits straighter run-up, increased pace for ODI success
"Rhythm has become aggressive, approach is nice, maybe my hand used to fall over but that is well in control," he talks of his technical adjustments
May 09, 2024
India's fitness to be put to test against in-form Sri Lanka
India might bring in Suryakumar and Iyer, if fit, and rest one of the frontline bowlers as both teams look to cement finals berth
May 12, 2024
When menace meets precision - Jasprit Bumrah shows what he's all about
Bowling for the first time in ODIs since his return from back injury, he subjected the Pakistan top order to an absolute nightmare
May 09, 2024
Injured Rauf and Naseem doubtful for remainder of Asia Cup
Pakistan are understood to be calling up reserve bowlers in case Rauf and Naseem are not available for the rest of the tournament
May 09, 2024
Stats - Record-breaking day out for Kohli, Rahul, and India
Kohli has also got to within two centuries of equalling Sachin Tendulkar's ODI record of 49 centuries
May 09, 2024
Injured Haris Rauf misses action on reserve day
It's a precautionary measure, taken after Rauf felt "a little discomfort in his right flank" on Sunday
May 10, 2024
Covers off in Colombo; play to resume at 3 PM local time
The weather has been mostly sunny, albeit amongst a backdrop of clouds
May 09, 2024
How Shubman Gill took down Shaheen Shah Afridi to hand round one to India
That Gill had prepared intensely against left-arm pace leading into the game showed in his audacious powerplay display
May 09, 2024
Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav craft India's biggest win vs Pakistan
While play lasted, Rohit and Gill put on a 121-run opening stand before Pakistan fought back; more rain forecast in Colombo on Monday
May 13, 2024
Shreyas Iyer forced to miss Pakistan game after suffering back spasms
KL Rahul, who hasn't played competitively since May 1 this year, has made a comeback to international cricket
May 12, 2024
Samarawickrama: Taking the game a little deeper gave us momentum
He also reveals how moving around the crease has helped him, a skill he developed during the last LPL
May 11, 2024
Shakib Al Hasan seeks to fix batting concerns after 'reality check' ahead of World Cup
Bangladesh captain defended playing Mohammad Naim in all four matches, even as he was pleased with youngster Towhid Hridoy
May 09, 2024
Bat, analyse, brainstorm, repeat: Gill preps hard for left-arm pace exam
The India opener took part in every training session leading up to the Super Four game against Pakistan, and batted long hours
May 14, 2024
Sadeera 93 trumps Hridoy's 82 as Sri Lanka start Super Four with close win
Three wickets apiece for Dasun Shanaka, Matheesha Pathirana and Maheesh Theekshana sealed 21-run victory
May 09, 2024
Babar 'proud' of his fast bowlers who help Pakistan 'dominate'
"We haven't worked out exactly how to best approach the middle overs, but we're finishing and starting very well," captain says
May 09, 2024
Rain, Rahul's return on the radar in India vs Pakistan rematch
Bumrah has also joined the side after missing the game against Nepal for the birth of his child
May 10, 2024
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh - Asia Cup 2023, Super Four, Colombo
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live blog for the second game of the Super Four stage featuring Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
May 14, 2024
Bright and sunny in Colombo ahead of India vs Pakistan Super Four match
If the match cannot be completed on Sunday, there is a provision of a reserve day
May 14, 2024
Coach Silverwood wants Shanaka, Dhananjaya 'to provide firepower' as finishers
"It's not just a case of going out there and slogging. It's about doing it their way, and hitting their strong shots"
May 14, 2024
'Hot-and-cold' Bangladesh seek consistency as Sri Lanka chase milestone win
Sri Lanka are one victory away from the second-longest winning streak in ODIs
May 09, 2024
India vs Pakistan the only Asia Cup Super Four game with a reserve day
The Asia Cup final, which is scheduled for September 17, will also have a reserve day
May 09, 2024
Rahul in sharp touch during indoor training session
He moved his feet well and timed punches and half-drives to perfection, but did not undertake any wicketkeeping drills
May 09, 2024
Shakib rues Bangladesh's 'very poor batting display'
"On a wicket like this, we shouldn't lose four wickets in the first ten overs"
May 09, 2024
Haris Rauf four-for, Imam-ul-Haq 78 make short work of Bangladesh
Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah shared seven wickets between them to stop Bangladesh at 193, which Pakistan chased down comfortably
May 09, 2024
Shubman Gill and Shaheen Afridi among big gainers in ICC ODI rankings
Aiden Markram, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen are among the players to move up the T20I tables
May 09, 2024
Naseem Shah suffers injury scare against Bangladesh
Fast bowler appeared to hurt his arm after diving on the boundary
May 10, 2024
Pakistan v Bangladesh - Asia Cup 2023, Super Four, Lahore
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live blog for the opening fixture of the Super Four stage featuring Pakistan and Bangladesh
May 09, 2024
Trott admits Afghanistan were unaware of NRR permutations
"We were never communicated those calculations. All we were communicated was we needed to win in 37.1 overs."
May 09, 2024
Pakistan-Bangladesh: Another sizzling rivalry to kick off Super Four round
Litton Das is set to replace the injured Najmul Hossain Shanto in Bangladesh's XI
May 09, 2024
Last leg of Asia Cup matches to be played in Colombo as scheduled
The PCB, hosts for the tournament, and the Asian Cricket Council, have delivered conflicting messages on the matter
May 09, 2024
Heartbreak for Afghanistan as SL qualify by slimmest margin
Both sides went in with an unchanged XI, as they fight for a spot in the Super Fours
May 09, 2024
Shanto out of Asia Cup with hamstring injury, Bangladesh bring in Litton
Litton, who missed the start of the Asia Cup with an illness, linked up with the team in Lahore a couple of days ago
May 09, 2024
Litton joins Bangladesh team in Lahore ahead of Asia Cup Super Fours
He was earlier replaced by Anamul Haque in the squad as he was down with fever
May 10, 2024
Asia Cup matches may be moved from Colombo to Hambantota
Bad weather forecast in the Sri Lankan capital could force venue change for four Super Four games and the final
May 09, 2024
Rohit and Gill take India into the Super Fours
Rain in Pallekele could be a constant throughout the first international game between these two teams
May 09, 2024
Sri Lanka look to seal Super Fours spot as Afghanistan await in batter-friendly Lahore
Sri Lanka have won their last 11 ODIs, but their Asia Cup campaign could come to an end if Afghanistan win and win big
May 09, 2024
Jasprit Bumrah to miss Asia Cup game vs Nepal
The seamer flew home on Monday for personal reasons, but is expected to be back for the Super Fours, should India qualify
May 09, 2024
Rain could force Asia Cup matches out of Colombo
The city is scheduled to host five games in the Super four round and the final
May 09, 2024
Bumrah unavailable as India face Nepal in rainy Pallekele
Rain, though, could once again play spoilsport in Pallekele
May 12, 2024
Mehidy, Shanto power Bangladesh into the Super Fours
Afghanistan also made three changes from their most recent ODI against Pakistan
May 09, 2024
Afridi and Co serve up some good ol' 90s nostalgia
High-quality fast bowling, some sloppy fielding - this innings was almost the late 1990s for Pakistan
May 09, 2024
Stump Mic - Shaheen vs India's top order, Kishan's mission
ESPNcricinfo staff analyse everything that's happened at the Asia Cup so far
May 09, 2024
Afghanistan's middle order in focus as Bangladesh enter knockout territory
Afghanistan are opening their campaign while Bangladesh are already staring at the prospect of elimination
May 09, 2024
Pakistan through to Super Fours after washout
Shardul Thakur made it to India's XI ahead of Shami and Prasidh; Pakistan were unchanged
May 09, 2024
Kandy abuzz as it braces to host the cricketing kings of India and Pakistan
The hill city, which is home to the Palace of the last King, is set to stage one of the world's great sporting rivalries
May 09, 2024
Inside the nets on the eve of India-Pakistan
India's probable top four prepare to face pace-packed Pakistan in their opening game
May 09, 2024
Babar banking on 'some kind of home advantage' in Pallekele against India
Pakistan captain not too fussed about travel load and insists his side wouldn't let the occasion get the better of them
May 09, 2024
India and Pakistan set to resume arguably the biggest rivalry in cricket
They will meet in an ODI for the first time since the 2019 World Cup, but rain could delay the start in Pallekele
May 09, 2024
रवि शास्त्री : पाकिस्तान की टीम बेहतर हुई है, लेकिन भारतीय टीम अभी भी फ़ेवरिट
"इस मैच में फ़ॉर्म नहीं टेंपरामेंट बेहतर होना ज़रूरी"
May 09, 2024
Shastri: India favourites, but Pakistan have narrowed the gap
Shastri wants all top-order batters to follow Babar Azam's template of building on starts to get to big scores, big hundreds
May 14, 2024
'We should have batted better' - simple as that, Shanto says after Bangladesh's sub-par show
He specified that Bangladesh going in with only left-handers in their top four was not the issue
May 09, 2024
Pathirana, Asalanka lead Sri Lanka to vital opening win
There has been a weather warning issued for Kandy, which could mean rain interruption at some point
May 11, 2024
Stats - Pakistan register their third-biggest win in ODIs
Stats highlights from Multan, where Babar Azam and Iftikhar Ahmed broke a number of records
May 13, 2024
Shanaka stresses on 'good brotherhood' between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
"There's a good relationship between the teams. We can't control the outside noise, but we have that respect"
May 09, 2024
Ebadot to undergo knee surgery, could be a doubt for the World Cup
Bangladesh fast bowler to have "left ACL reconstruction and meniscal repair", says team doctor
May 10, 2024
Babar and Iftikhar centuries serve up Pakistan victory
Nepal are playing their first Asia Cup, and their first match in any format against Pakistan
May 13, 2024
Weakened Sri Lanka bowling under pressure in Naagin derby
Both sides are missing key players, and their bench strengths will be tested as Group B gets underway in Pallekele
May 14, 2024
Litton Das ruled out of Asia Cup, replaced by Anamul Haque
The opener, who has been Bangladesh's leading run-scorer in ODIs since January 2022, is down with viral fever
May 09, 2024
Dravid: We were not experimenting for the sake of experimenting
"Could have told you our Nos. 4 and 5 18 months ago but Shreyas, KL and Rishabh all got injured in the space of two months"
May 13, 2024
Sri Lanka bring in Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan, Dushan Hemantha for Asia Cup
Kusal Perera comes back after long absence from ODI cricket; Wanindu Hasaranga left out keeping in mind the World Cup
May 13, 2024
Recovering Rahul won't be fit in time for India's first two Asia Cup games
Coach Dravid confirms the wicketkeeper-batters uinavailibility for the Asia Cup games against Pakistan and Nepal
May 10, 2024
Nepal have a party to spoil as Pakistan look to make the most of rare home game
It's going to be hot and humid in Multan for the Asia Cup opener, and while Pakistan are the runaway favourites, on-the-rise Nepal can land a blow or two
May 09, 2024
Madushanka, Kumara join Chameera, Hasaranga on Sri Lanka's injury list
Madushanka has been ruled out of the Asia Cup and Kumara is likely to be unavailable for the tournament as well
May 09, 2024
Shreyas Iyer opens up about back injury: I was in excruciating pain
India batter admits to being overwhelmed but is happy with where his fitness is at now after extensive rehab
May 09, 2024
Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran back in Afghanistan squad for Asia Cup
Wafadar Momand and Azmatullah Omarzai, who recently suffered an injury in the bilateral series against Pakistan, miss the cut
May 09, 2024
Pakistan call up Saud Shakeel in place of Tayyab Tahir for Asia Cup
Tayyab will accompany the team as a travelling reserve in the 17-man squad
May 13, 2024
Shakib, Hathurusinghe downplay rivalries with Sri Lanka and Afghanistan
Bangladesh hope to extract more lower-order runs and ease Tanzid Hasan into the international scene
May 13, 2024
BCCI president Binny, vice-president Shukla to visit Pakistan for Asia Cup
It's a courtesy visit part of PCB dinner that includes board representatives of all six participating teams
May 13, 2024
Chameera could miss entire Asia Cup, Hasaranga unlikely for initial games
In a further setback for Sri Lanka, Kusal Perera and Avishka Fernando have tested positive for Covid-19
May 13, 2024
Rahul's fitness in the spotlight as India begin six-day conditioning camp
Fifteen of the 18 Asia-Cup-bound players have arrived in Bengaluru, with Bumrah, Samson and Prasidh to join them upon arrival from Ireland
May 13, 2024
Injured Ebadot out of Asia Cup, Tanzim Hasan named replacement
It is unclear as of now if Ebadot will be fit for the World Cup
May 12, 2024
Hayden: Players like Tilak Varma can put pressure on Suryakumar Yadav
Former Australia opener says it's a "good strategy" to have "outliers" in the squad that can keep the other players "honest"
May 13, 2024
Rohit wants India to be flexible, in mind and batting order
India captain says players have been given roles but need to be ready to perform different ones should the need arise
May 10, 2024
Rahul, Shreyas and Tilak make it to India's Asia Cup squad
Jasprit Bumrah also part of 17-man squad for the tournament
May 09, 2024
India's Asia Cup squad to be announced on August 21
Rohit to be part of the meeting in which the selectors are also likely to pencil in the draft squad for the World Cup
May 12, 2024
Nepal pick Dhakal and Jora in Asia Cup squad
This is the first ODI squad Nepal have announced since Gyanendra Malla's retirement
May 12, 2024
KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer in match simulation training ahead of Asia Cup squad selection
This process is seen as the final steps for the duo in their road back from injury to the Indian team; Asia Cup squad likely to be out by August 20
May 11, 2024
Kohli on Babar: 'Probably the top batsman in the world across formats'
India batter says the two players have shared great respect for each other ever since first meeting at the 2019 World Cup
May 09, 2024
Tanzid and Naim step up as Bangladesh look to the future with Asia Cup squad
Shakib captains the 17-member team which will take part in tournament which begins on August 30
May 09, 2024
Faheem in, Masood out as Pakistan name squads for Asia Cup and Afghanistan ODIs
Haris Sohail and Ihsanullah removed from first squad picked by new chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq
May 09, 2024
Tamim out of Asia Cup with back injury, steps down as ODI captain
The BCB is hopeful he will recover in time for the home ODI series against New Zealand, starting September 21
May 09, 2024
Asia Cup 2023 to kick off on August 30; India-Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy
Lahore and Multan to host a total of four matches; Colombo the other venue in Sri Lanka
May 13, 2024
Pakistan vs India set for September 2 in Kandy in Asia Cup
Hosts Pakistan set to take on Nepal in tournament opener on August 30 in the latest version of the draft schedule
May 09, 2024
Zaka Ashraf not happy with hybrid Asia Cup model but will 'honour the commitment'
"Being a host, Pakistan should have negotiated better to make sure that the entire tournament should have played in Pakistan"
May 09, 2024
Four Asia Cup matches in Pakistan; remaining nine in Sri Lanka
The ACC finally made an official announcement but the detailed schedule of games is still awaited
May 09, 2024
Asia Cup 2023 set to be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka
The PCB's proposed hybrid model for the Asia Cup is likely to be approved by the Asian Cricket Council
May 09, 2024
Asia Cup discussion on the cards at IPL final
Heads of the Indian, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi and Afghanistan boards will meet in Ahmedabad but a final decision will be taken only after consultation with the PCB
May 09, 2024
PCB wants four out of 13 Asia Cup matches to be played in Pakistan
The remaining nine matches, including the final, will be played at a neutral venue according to the board's hybrid model
May 11, 2024
Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh give thumbs down to PCB's hybrid hosting model
But a PCB official tells ESPNcricinfo that the board has emails from BCB and SLC saying they have no issues playing in Pakistan
May 12, 2024
Asia Cup 2023: PCB proposes 'hybrid model' to hold India's matches at a neutral venue
"Everything should be on a reciprocal basis," says Najam Sethi, suggesting that Pakistan's ODI World Cup matches be held outside India too
May 09, 2024
2023 Asia Cup likely in Pakistan and one other overseas venue for India games
Neutral venue not confirmed but the UAE, Oman, Sri Lanka and even England are potential contenders
May 14, 2024
Decision on Asia Cup venue postponed to March 2023
Pakistan have the hosting rights as it stands, but the BCCI has said their team will be unable to travel there
May 09, 2024
PCB could pull out of 2023 Asia Cup if tournament is moved out of Pakistan
The venue for next year's tournament is uncertain because of India's position that they won't travel to Pakistan
May 10, 2024
India's home ministry will take call on travelling to Pakistan for 2023 Asia Cup, says sports minister
"I expect all countries to come and compete," says Anurag Thakur on Pakistan potentially having issues with touring India for 2023 World Cup
May 10, 2024
India won't travel to Pakistan for 2023 Asia Cup
The tournament is likely to be moved out of Pakistan, according to BCCI secretary and Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah
May 12, 2024