Suryakumar: “This is not a rivalry anymore” after India’s win over Pakistan
India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Fours in Dubai sparked as much chatter off the field as it did on it.
India’s six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup Super Fours in Dubai sparked as much chatter off the field as it did on it.
The Asia Cup Super Four clash in Dubai on Sunday finally lived up to its billing, not only for the cricket but also for the tension between India and Pakistan players.
India made a strong statement in the Asia Cup Super Fours, chasing down 172 runs in just 18.5 overs to beat Pakistan by six wickets in Dubai.
Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav sidestepped the no-handshake issue ahead of the Asia Cup rematch against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, choosing to focus instead on the bat and ball.
Bangladesh began their Asia Cup Super Four campaign on a high note, defeating Sri Lanka by four wickets. The victory was shaped by Saif Hassan’s fluent 61 off 45 balls, which set the tone early, and Towhid Hridoy’s 58 off 37, which guided the chase home.
Pakistan’s team management has decided to avoid media interaction before their Asia Cup Super Four clash against India. A tournament source confirmed that the pre-match press conference was cancelled to steer clear of questions regarding Andy Pycroft’s appointment and the ongoing handshake controversy.
India and Pakistan clash again in the Asia Cup on Sunday, renewing one of cricket's fiercest rivalries a week after their last match was overshadowed by a handshake row.
India defeated Oman by 21 runs in the 12th match of the T20 Asia Cup in a high-scoring encounter at Abu Dhabi.
Bangladesh’s passage to the Super Four was confirmed after Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by six wickets in the final Group B clash.
Bangladesh will begin their Super Four campaign on 20 September against Sri Lanka as Litton Das and his teammates will then face India on 24 September, followed by a clash against Pakistan on the very next day, 25 September.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly issued a letter and sent emails to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), highlighting several breaches of protocol during Pakistan’s Asia Cup match against the UAE on September 17.
In the final Group B clash, Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan by 6 wickets, a result that also confirmed Bangladesh’s place in the Super Four.