<p>Sri Lanka stunned Bangladesh by two wickets to knock them out of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday (September 01). It was a thrilling run-chase as Sri Lanka nailed down the target of 184 runs with four balls to spare at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to secure a spot in the Super Four.</p>

<p>Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne mocked the Bangladesh team by pulling off some bizarre dance moves while celebrating his team's victory. Karunaratne did the famous 'snake dance' also known as 'Naagin dance', which Bangladesh players have previously performed on several occasions.</p>

<p>It was an enthralling battle between the two teams as they locked horns in the virtual knockout clash. Batting first, Bangladesh rode on Mosaddek Hossain's brilliant finishing cameo of 24 off 9 balls and crucial knocks from the likes of Mehidy Hasan (38) and Afif Hossain (39) to post a strong total of 183 runs on the board.</p>

<p>In reply, Sri Lanka got off to a solid start with openers Pathum Nissanka (20) ad Kusal Mendis (60) adding 45 runs for the first wicket. Mendis batted brilliantly as he held the crease strong on one end as the Lankans kept losing wickets at regular intervals on the other end.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/no-scope-of-taking-a-chance-sunil-gavaskar-issues-warning-to-struggling-kl-rahul-ahead-of-t20-wc-2022-512274">'No scope of taking a chance': Sunil Gavaskar issues warning to struggling KL Rahul ahead of T20 WC 2022</a></p>

<p>However, a captain's knock of 45 runs from Dasun Shanaka and Karunaratne's 10-ball 16 helped Sri Lanka prevail in the 184-run chase to keep their Asia Cup dream alive. Following his team's win, Karunaratne was seen doing the 'naagin dance' in the dugout as a&nbsp;clip of his moves went viral.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Happy For <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Srilanka?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Srilanka</a> , Nagin Dance Time<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiaCupT20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AsiaCupT20</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Banvsl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Banvsl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bangladesh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bangladesh</a> <a href="https://t.co/FOSofYopAk">pic.twitter.com/FOSofYopAk</a></p>
— Proud भारतीय (@irahulchitti) <a href="https://twitter.com/irahulchitti/status/1565398432147050496?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 1, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The Naagin dance had first become a symbol of mockery in the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka rivalry when the Bangladesh team toured&nbsp;the Island nation for the Nidahas Trophy in 2018. Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim did the 'snake dance' after smashing an unbeaten 72 in a 215-run chase against the Lankans to take Bangladesh home.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/former-pakistan-skipper-believes-rohit-sharma-will-loose-his-captaincy-claims-he-looks-lost-512144">Former Pakistan skipper believes Rohit Sharma will lose his captaincy, claims he ‘looks lost’</a></p>

<p>Bangladesh had pulled off a similar celebration when they knocked out Sri Lanka from the Asia Cup in 2018. The two teams have since failed to miss any opportunity of having a go at each other by doing the infamous dance move and celebrate their victory.</p>


Sri Lanka stunned Bangladesh by two wickets to knock them out of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday (September 01). It was a thrilling run-chase as Sri Lanka nailed down the target of 184 runs with four balls to spare at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to secure a spot in the Super Four.

Sri Lanka stunned Bangladesh by two wickets to knock them out of the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday (September 01). It was a thrilling run-chase as Sri Lanka nailed down the target of 184 runs with four balls to spare at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai to secure a spot in the Super Four. Sri Lankan all-rounder Chamika Karunaratne mocked the Bangladesh team by pulling off some bizarre dance moves while celebrating his team's victory. Karunaratne did the famous 'snake dance' also known as 'Naagin dance', which Bangladesh players have previously performed on several occasions. It was an enthralling battle between the two teams as they locked horns in the virtual knockout clash. Batting first, Bangladesh rode on Mosaddek Hossain's brilliant finishing cameo of 24 off 9 balls and crucial knocks from the likes of Mehidy Hasan (38) and Afif Hossain (39) to post a strong total of 183 runs on the board. In reply, Sri Lanka got off to a solid start with openers Pathum Nissanka (20) ad Kusal Mendis (60) adding 45 runs for the first wicket. Mendis batted brilliantly as he held the crease strong on one end as the Lankans kept losing wickets at regular intervals on the other end. Also Read: 'No scope of taking a chance': Sunil Gavaskar issues warning to struggling KL Rahul ahead of T20 WC 2022 However, a captain's knock of 45 runs from Dasun Shanaka and Karunaratne's 10-ball 16 helped Sri Lanka prevail in the 184-run chase to keep their Asia Cup dream alive. Following his team's win, Karunaratne was seen doing the 'naagin dance' in the dugout as a clip of his moves went viral. Happy For #Srilanka , Nagin Dance Time#AsiaCupT20 #Cricket #Banvsl #Bangladesh pic.twitter.com/FOSofYopAk — Proud भारतीय (@irahulchitti) September 1, 2022 × The Naagin dance had first become a symbol of mockery in the Bangladesh-Sri Lanka rivalry when the Bangladesh team toured the Island nation for the Nidahas Trophy in 2018. Bangladesh wicket-keeper batter Mushfiqur Rahim did the 'snake dance' after smashing an unbeaten 72 in a 215-run chase against the Lankans to take Bangladesh home. Also Read: Former Pakistan skipper believes Rohit Sharma will lose his captaincy, claims he ‘looks lost’ Bangladesh had pulled off a similar celebration when they knocked out Sri Lanka from the Asia Cup in 2018. The two teams have since failed to miss any opportunity of having a go at each other by doing the infamous dance move and celebrate their victory.

WATCH: Sri Lankan player does bizarre dance to mock Bangladesh after knocking them out of Asia Cup 2022

<p>Mohammad Amir has been brutally trolled by Pakistani fans on social media after he posted a tweet praising Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his match-winning heroics against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Pandya was India's hero as his exceptional all-round performance helped Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in Dubai.</p>

<p>Pandya delivered a brilliant spell with the ball after India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. He went on to pick up a three-wicket haul as the Men in Blue restricted Babar Azam's men on a moderate total of 147 runs. Pandya then went on to score an unbeaten 33 off just 17 balls to pull off a successful run chase for India in what was a thrilling finish.</p>

<p>With 6 runs required off the final three balls, Pandya, who was oozing confidence in the middle, smacked a six against Mohammad Nawaz to seal India's win. Pandya received praise from all corners after his exploits in the game with many lauding the all-rounder, including former Pakistan pacer Amir.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-has-become-like-ms-dhoni-should-lead-india-in-future-harbhajan-singh-511567">Hardik Pandya has become like MS Dhoni, should lead India in future: Harbhajan Singh</a></p>

<p>Responding to a tweet shared by Pandya after the game, Amir wrote -&nbsp;‘Well played brother'. However, his tweet didn't go down well with many Pakistani fans, who lashed out at the former fast bowler for not tweeting for a Pakistani player but praising Hardik after India's victory.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Well played brother <a href="https://t.co/j9QPWe72fR">https://t.co/j9QPWe72fR</a></p>
— Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/iamamirofficial/status/1564300769028980738?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="in">Acha ye bat hy Pakistan team kisi ka leye bhi tweet ni sirf HP ka leye well played wah wah wah chair apke leye bhai</p>
— Khan Sahib (@imwk33) <a href="https://twitter.com/imwk33/status/1564301153579704320?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Tumhara Deen Iman waqae koi nahi ha</p>
— xarlishious (@zarlishious) <a href="https://twitter.com/zarlishious/status/1564301165801738243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">This match fixer is doing every bit to play in IPL,,critisizing PCB,. Praising Indian players and boards,,,,,how dare u speak anything about cricket after selling ur soul</p>
— SameeR (@SameeR444001) <a href="https://twitter.com/SameeR444001/status/1564447930190544896?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Its great to appreciate someone but you should have tweeted for Pakistan team also the way they fought last night. Fixer</p>
— Ihsan Raza (@Ihsantweets30) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ihsantweets30/status/1564311520573620225?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shame on u no wish for Pakistan teAm kmal</p>
— Farhan (@Farhan23854496) <a href="https://twitter.com/Farhan23854496/status/1564302594238980098?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/naseem-shah-cries-while-walking-back-to-dressing-room-after-battling-painful-cramps-against-india-watch-511480">Naseem Shah cries while walking back to dressing room after battling painful cramps against India - WATCH</a></p>

<p>Hardik was the game-changer for India as his calm and composed display with the bat resuced India from a tricky situation towards the end and helped the team secure a comfortable win. He will be looking forward to continue his fine form when India lock horns with Hong Kong in their next game on Wednesday (August 31).</p>


Mohammad Amir has been brutally trolled by Pakistani fans on social media after he posted a tweet praising Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his match-winning heroics against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

Mohammad Amir has been brutally trolled by Pakistani fans on social media after he posted a tweet praising Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya for his match-winning heroics against Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Pandya was India's hero as his exceptional all-round performance helped Rohit Sharma & Co. beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in Dubai. Pandya delivered a brilliant spell with the ball after India won the toss and opted to bowl first in the game. He went on to pick up a three-wicket haul as the Men in Blue restricted Babar Azam's men on a moderate total of 147 runs. Pandya then went on to score an unbeaten 33 off just 17 balls to pull off a successful run chase for India in what was a thrilling finish. With 6 runs required off the final three balls, Pandya, who was oozing confidence in the middle, smacked a six against Mohammad Nawaz to seal India's win. Pandya received praise from all corners after his exploits in the game with many lauding the all-rounder, including former Pakistan pacer Amir. Also Read: Hardik Pandya has become like MS Dhoni, should lead India in future: Harbhajan Singh Responding to a tweet shared by Pandya after the game, Amir wrote - ‘Well played brother'. However, his tweet didn't go down well with many Pakistani fans, who lashed out at the former fast bowler for not tweeting for a Pakistani player but praising Hardik after India's victory. Well played brother https://t.co/j9QPWe72fR — Mohammad Amir (@iamamirofficial) August 29, 2022 × Acha ye bat hy Pakistan team kisi ka leye bhi tweet ni sirf HP ka leye well played wah wah wah chair apke leye bhai — Khan Sahib (@imwk33) August 29, 2022 × Tumhara Deen Iman waqae koi nahi ha — xarlishious (@zarlishious) August 29, 2022 × This match fixer is doing every bit to play in IPL,,critisizing PCB,. Praising Indian players and boards,,,,,how dare u speak anything about cricket after selling ur soul — SameeR (@SameeR444001) August 30, 2022 × Its great to appreciate someone but you should have tweeted for Pakistan team also the way they fought last night. Fixer — Ihsan Raza (@Ihsantweets30) August 29, 2022 × Shame on u no wish for Pakistan teAm kmal — Farhan (@Farhan23854496) August 29, 2022 × Also Read: Naseem Shah cries while walking back to dressing room after battling painful cramps against India - WATCH Hardik was the game-changer for India as his calm and composed display with the bat resuced India from a tricky situation towards the end and helped the team secure a comfortable win. He will be looking forward to continue his fine form when India lock horns with Hong Kong in their next game on Wednesday (August 31).

'Shame on you': Pakistan fans troll Mohammad Amir after his tweet praising Hardik Pandya post India's win

<p>Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu slammed Nike after suffering a wardrobe gaffe during her round 1 clash against Harmony Tan in US Open 2022 on Monday. Andreescu was left in a spot of bother after windy conditions on the court forced her to approach the chair umpire for an extra break to change her dress.</p>

<p>The Canadian star went on to defeat Tan 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 to progress to the second round with a comfortable victory. However, the game was marred with drama as continuous winds ket blowing&nbsp;Andreescu's skirt away and left her disgruntled as she asked the umpire if she can go and change.</p>

<p>However, before leaving the court to change her dress,&nbsp;Andreescu confirmed the break would not be counted as the one allotted bathroom break to each player. As she approached the umpire, she was heard blaming Nike for her 'bad dress'&nbsp;calling it the sponsor's fault.</p>

<p>"Will this not count as one of my changeovers? I mean it's not my fault, it's Nike's fault," she told the chair umpire.</p>

<p>"This dress is so, so bad... I need to go (change), this is really bad," she explained.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">BIANCA ANDREESCU EVERYONE Tell em Bibi tell emmm! <a href="https://t.co/qKHxQDQ6dk">pic.twitter.com/qKHxQDQ6dk</a></p>
— blah (@jumpintoclouds) <a href="https://twitter.com/jumpintoclouds/status/1564339473353023490?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 29, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/going-to-stay-vague-serena-williams-opens-up-on-possible-retirement-after-first-round-win-at-us-open-2022-511508">'Going to stay vague' - Serena Williams opens up on possible retirement after first-round win at US Open 2022</a></p>

<p>The 22-year-old had arrived in a navy blue skirt before the forced break and returned in a different Nike outfit, this time ditching the skirt for a top&nbsp;to get the proceedings underway once again against Tan. The Canadian star later went on to reveal the dress was causing problems on her forehands and also apologised for her outburst against Nike.</p>

<p>"It was just bothering me on some forehands. I just felt like it was kind of coming up a bit. Obviously, the wind didn't help,"&nbsp;Andreescu told reporters after her surprising outfit request during the game sparked confusion.</p>

<p>"But I meant no disrespect with what I said to the umpire. I was trying to convince him to not take away that washroom break because I know we only get two. He was very nice to say it was totally okay.</p>

<p>"I could have definitely used a different choice of wording. So I apologize to anyone I disrespected. I love Nike and I hope I can be with them for the rest of my life," she added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-serena-williams-makes-grand-entry-during-r1-daughter-olympia-clicks-pictures-of-tennis-star-watch-511405">Serena Williams makes grand entry at US Open, daughter Olympia clicks pictures of tennis star - WATCH</a></p>

<p>Andreescu, who won the US Open title in 2019, had a comfortable outing against Tan, who had risen to prominence after defeating Serena Williams at Wimbledon earlier this year. A former world no.4, Andreescu will take on &nbsp;Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round as she aims for her second US Open crown this year.</p>


Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu slammed Nike after suffering a wardrobe gaffe during her round 1 clash against Harmony Tan in US Open 2022 on Monday. Andreescu was left in a spot of bother after windy conditions on the court forced her to approach the chair umpire for an extra break to change her dress.

Former US Open champion Bianca Andreescu slammed Nike after suffering a wardrobe gaffe during her round 1 clash against Harmony Tan in US Open 2022 on Monday. Andreescu was left in a spot of bother after windy conditions on the court forced her to approach the chair umpire for an extra break to change her dress. The Canadian star went on to defeat Tan 6-0, 3-6, 6-1 to progress to the second round with a comfortable victory. However, the game was marred with drama as continuous winds ket blowing Andreescu's skirt away and left her disgruntled as she asked the umpire if she can go and change. However, before leaving the court to change her dress, Andreescu confirmed the break would not be counted as the one allotted bathroom break to each player. As she approached the umpire, she was heard blaming Nike for her 'bad dress' calling it the sponsor's fault. "Will this not count as one of my changeovers? I mean it's not my fault, it's Nike's fault," she told the chair umpire. "This dress is so, so bad... I need to go (change), this is really bad," she explained. BIANCA ANDREESCU EVERYONE Tell em Bibi tell emmm! pic.twitter.com/qKHxQDQ6dk — blah (@jumpintoclouds) August 29, 2022 × Also Read: 'Going to stay vague' - Serena Williams opens up on possible retirement after first-round win at US Open 2022 The 22-year-old had arrived in a navy blue skirt before the forced break and returned in a different Nike outfit, this time ditching the skirt for a top to get the proceedings underway once again against Tan. The Canadian star later went on to reveal the dress was causing problems on her forehands and also apologised for her outburst against Nike. "It was just bothering me on some forehands. I just felt like it was kind of coming up a bit. Obviously, the wind didn't help," Andreescu told reporters after her surprising outfit request during the game sparked confusion. "But I meant no disrespect with what I said to the umpire. I was trying to convince him to not take away that washroom break because I know we only get two. He was very nice to say it was totally okay. "I could have definitely used a different choice of wording. So I apologize to anyone I disrespected. I love Nike and I hope I can be with them for the rest of my life," she added. Also Read: Serena Williams makes grand entry at US Open, daughter Olympia clicks pictures of tennis star - WATCH Andreescu, who won the US Open title in 2019, had a comfortable outing against Tan, who had risen to prominence after defeating Serena Williams at Wimbledon earlier this year. A former world no.4, Andreescu will take on Beatriz Haddad Maia in the second round as she aims for her second US Open crown this year.

'This dress is so bad': Bianca Andreescu criticises Nike after wardrobe gaffe at US Open, apologises later

<p>After defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in their opening encounter on Sunday (August 28), India will take on Hong Kong in their next match on Wednesday. The Men in Blue will be looking to continue their winning run in the tournament after a brilliant start against Pakistan.</p>

<p>Ahead of their all-important clash against India, Hong Kong captain&nbsp;Nizakat Khan has backed Virat Kohli to bounce back to form and has admitted he is a huge fan of the former India skipper. Kohli has endured a lean patch for India across formats for a while now but looked in decent touch in the game against Pakistan.</p>

<p>Khan mentioned how Kohli scored some crucial runs against Pakistan on Sunday and said he really wants to see the superstar batter score big runs in the tournament. Kohli played some brilliant strokes en route to his 35 off 34 balls laced with three fours and one six against Pakistan.</p>

<p>"I am a big fan of Virat Kohli, he played well against Pakistan, we really want him to come back in form &amp; score lots of runs," Khan told&nbsp;News 24 Sports.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hardik-pandya-has-become-like-ms-dhoni-should-lead-india-in-future-harbhajan-singh-511567">Hardik Pandya has become like MS Dhoni, should lead India in future: Harbhajan Singh</a></p>

<p>In their last meeting against India at the Asia Cup in 2018, Hong Kong produced an epic fight to nearly pull off an upset against Rohit Sharma's men. Hong Kong restricted India to 285/7 in 50 overs, bowling first before openers Khan (92) and Anshuman Rath (73) took the Indian bowlers to the cleaners.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/those-shots-were-not-necessary-sunil-gavaskar-criticises-kohli-rohits-performance-against-pakistan-511494">'Those shots were not necessary': Sunil Gavaskar criticises Kohli, Rohit's performance against Pakistan</a></p>

<p>The duo posted a massive 174-run stand for the first wicket and took Hong Kong close to victory. However, they ended up falling short by 26 runs in the end to lose the game. Khan is expecting a similar performance from the team once again this time around.</p>

<p>"We lost by just 20 (26) runs when we last faced India at the Asia Cup in 2018. Anything can happen in a T20 game. You don't when a bowler can deliver a good spell, or a batter hits some quick runs in a couple of overs," said Khan.</p>

<p>"We have seen in the past too how even the top sides have lost against associate teams. We will go with positive body language and will stick to our process," he added.</p>


After defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in their opening encounter on Sunday (August 28), India will take on Hong Kong in their next match on Wednesday.

After defeating arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in their opening encounter on Sunday (August 28), India will take on Hong Kong in their next match on Wednesday. The Men in Blue will be looking to continue their winning run in the tournament after a brilliant start against Pakistan. Ahead of their all-important clash against India, Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan has backed Virat Kohli to bounce back to form and has admitted he is a huge fan of the former India skipper. Kohli has endured a lean patch for India across formats for a while now but looked in decent touch in the game against Pakistan. Khan mentioned how Kohli scored some crucial runs against Pakistan on Sunday and said he really wants to see the superstar batter score big runs in the tournament. Kohli played some brilliant strokes en route to his 35 off 34 balls laced with three fours and one six against Pakistan. "I am a big fan of Virat Kohli, he played well against Pakistan, we really want him to come back in form & score lots of runs," Khan told News 24 Sports. Also Read: Hardik Pandya has become like MS Dhoni, should lead India in future: Harbhajan Singh In their last meeting against India at the Asia Cup in 2018, Hong Kong produced an epic fight to nearly pull off an upset against Rohit Sharma's men. Hong Kong restricted India to 285/7 in 50 overs, bowling first before openers Khan (92) and Anshuman Rath (73) took the Indian bowlers to the cleaners. Also Read: 'Those shots were not necessary': Sunil Gavaskar criticises Kohli, Rohit's performance against Pakistan The duo posted a massive 174-run stand for the first wicket and took Hong Kong close to victory. However, they ended up falling short by 26 runs in the end to lose the game. Khan is expecting a similar performance from the team once again this time around. "We lost by just 20 (26) runs when we last faced India at the Asia Cup in 2018. Anything can happen in a T20 game. You don't when a bowler can deliver a good spell, or a batter hits some quick runs in a couple of overs," said Khan. "We have seen in the past too how even the top sides have lost against associate teams. We will go with positive body language and will stick to our process," he added.

'I am a big fan': Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan wants Virat Kohli to bounce back to form in Asia Cup 2022

<p>The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia is up against former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey in the September 2 polls of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as the three top posts will see straight fights between two candidates.</p>

<p>Former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Chaubey, a BJP leader from Bengal, is believed to be the front-runner with backing from politically important state associations like Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh.</p>

<p>After the deadline of withdrawal of candidature ended at 1pm on Tuesday, returning officer Umesh Sinha released the final list of contestants for each post for the polls. The electoral college of 34 representatives from the state associations have already been issued by the returning officer.</p>

<p>Elections were to be held for the posts of one president, one vice president, one treasurer and 14 executive committee members. Six former players -- four male and two women -- will be co-opted later as executive committee members with voting rights.</p>

<p>As only 14 candidates remain in the fray for as many posts of executive committee members, all of them are set to be declared elected.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/fifa-lifts-ban-on-aiff-opens-the-door-for-u-17-womens-world-cup-to-be-held-in-the-country-as-planned-510488">FIFA lifts ban on AIFF, opens the door for U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in the country as planned</a></p>

<p>They are G P Palguna, Avijit Paul, P Anilkumar, Valanka Natasha Alemao, Maloji Raje Chhatrapati, Menla Ethenpa, Mohan Lal, Arif Ali, K Neibou Sekhose, Lalnghinglova Hmar, Deepak Sharma, Vijay Bali and Syed Imtiaz Husain.</p>

<p>Rasthan association president Manvendra Singh, a Congress politician, entered the fray against N A Haris for the lone vice-president's post. Haris is the president of Karnataka FA and a sitting Congress MLA from the state.<br />
Manvendra's state association had seconded the candidature of Bhutia.</p>

<p>Andhra Pradesh state association president Gopalakrishna Kosaraju and Kipa Ajay of Arunachal Pradesh are the two candidates in the fray for the treasurer's post.</p>

<p>Kosaraju, who had proposed Bhutia as the presidential candidate, had on August 26 written a letter to withdraw his candidature. But sources said he had not filled up a form to withdraw and hence, his candidature remained.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/manchester-united-agree-deal-to-sign-highly-rated-brazilian-winger-antony-from-ajax-511527">Manchester United agree deal to sign highly-rated Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax</a></p>

<p>The polls were earlier to be held under the aegis of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on August 28.</p>

<p>But, in a verdict on August 22, the SC terminated the mandate of the CoA, disallowed the inclusion of 36 former players in the electoral college and postponed the polls by a week in order to salvage the Women's U-17 World Cup whose hosting was jeopardised after FIFA suspended the AIFF.</p>

<p>The FIFA lifted the ban on August 26, clearing the decks for India to host the Women's U-17 World Cup in October.</p>


The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia is up against former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey in the September 2 polls of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as the three top posts will see straight fights between two candidates.

The legendary Bhaichung Bhutia is up against former goalkeeper Kalyan Chaubey in the September 2 polls of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) as the three top posts will see straight fights between two candidates. Former Mohun Bagan and East Bengal goalkeeper Chaubey, a BJP leader from Bengal, is believed to be the front-runner with backing from politically important state associations like Gujarat and Arunachal Pradesh. After the deadline of withdrawal of candidature ended at 1pm on Tuesday, returning officer Umesh Sinha released the final list of contestants for each post for the polls. The electoral college of 34 representatives from the state associations have already been issued by the returning officer. Elections were to be held for the posts of one president, one vice president, one treasurer and 14 executive committee members. Six former players -- four male and two women -- will be co-opted later as executive committee members with voting rights. As only 14 candidates remain in the fray for as many posts of executive committee members, all of them are set to be declared elected. Also Read: FIFA lifts ban on AIFF, opens the door for U-17 Women's World Cup to be held in the country as planned They are G P Palguna, Avijit Paul, P Anilkumar, Valanka Natasha Alemao, Maloji Raje Chhatrapati, Menla Ethenpa, Mohan Lal, Arif Ali, K Neibou Sekhose, Lalnghinglova Hmar, Deepak Sharma, Vijay Bali and Syed Imtiaz Husain. Rasthan association president Manvendra Singh, a Congress politician, entered the fray against N A Haris for the lone vice-president's post. Haris is the president of Karnataka FA and a sitting Congress MLA from the state. Manvendra's state association had seconded the candidature of Bhutia. Andhra Pradesh state association president Gopalakrishna Kosaraju and Kipa Ajay of Arunachal Pradesh are the two candidates in the fray for the treasurer's post. Kosaraju, who had proposed Bhutia as the presidential candidate, had on August 26 written a letter to withdraw his candidature. But sources said he had not filled up a form to withdraw and hence, his candidature remained. Also Read: Manchester United agree deal to sign highly-rated Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax The polls were earlier to be held under the aegis of the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) on August 28. But, in a verdict on August 22, the SC terminated the mandate of the CoA, disallowed the inclusion of 36 former players in the electoral college and postponed the polls by a week in order to salvage the Women's U-17 World Cup whose hosting was jeopardised after FIFA suspended the AIFF. The FIFA lifted the ban on August 26, clearing the decks for India to host the Women's U-17 World Cup in October.

AIFF polls: As expected, straight fight for 3 top posts, Bhaichung Bhutia vs Kalyan Chaubey for president

<p>Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded Hardik Pandya after his brilliant all-round show against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Pandya shone with the bat and ball as India defeated their arch-rivals by five wickets to get off to a winning start in the tournament.</p>

<p>Pandya picked up a three-wicket haul to help India bundle out Pakistan for a moderate total of 147 runs before playing a match-winning knock of unbeaten 33 off just 17 balls to take India home in a thrilling run-chase that went down the wire. While he was aggressive with the ball, Pandya showed great composure with the bat to pull off a successful finish for India.</p>

<p>Heaping praise on the star all-rounder for his match-winning heroics, Harbhajan likened him to the legendary MS Dhoni and backed him to take over as India's captain in the future. Displaying traits of Dhoni in the final over of India's run chase, Hardik was calm under pressure with six runs required off the last three balls.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/i-have-learnt-from-ms-dhoni-hardik-pandya-credits-former-india-skipper-after-his-stunning-finish-vs-pakistan-511271">I have learnt from MS Dhoni: Hardik credits former India skipper after his stunning finish vs Pakistan</a></p>

<p>He nonchalantly slammed a flat six towards the mid-wicket region off the 4th delivery from Mohammad Nawaz to seal a five-wicket win for India. This is not the first time Hardik had earned comparisons with the former India captain as he had been compared to Dhoni after leading Gujarat Titans to their maiden IPL title earlier this year.</p>

<p>"He should become captain, I think he will become captain. He has shown a different avatar in the recent past. He has become like an MS Dhoni, he is very calm and composed. He is batting very well and he trusts his ability very much," Harbhajan Singh said on <em>SportsTak.</em></p>

<p>Hardik, who made his comeback in IPL 2022 earlier this year after taking a break due to his back issues, has been unstoppable ever since. While he has been batting more sensibly and taking fewer risks, his bowling has improved drastically.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-lauds-unreal-hardik-pandya-after-his-all-round-blitz-vs-pakistan-in-asia-cup-511432">Sanjay Manjrekar lauds 'unreal' Hardik Pandya after his all-round blitz vs Pakistan in Asia Cup</a></p>

<p>Lauding him for his hard work and commitment, Harbhajan said there is a different aura to Hardik the batter now as he oozes confidence and believes he can win matches for India.</p>

<p>"When he goes out to bat, there is a different level of swag. He has worked so hard and returned to action that he knows he will be able to do the job and win games for India," Harbhajan said.</p>

<p>"I do see him becoming captain of India. The way he showcased his temperament during the match against Pakistan, and during the IPL as well, was brilliant. I think he has got all the capabilities to be the national team's captain going forward," he added.</p>


Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded Hardik Pandya after his brilliant all-round show against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Pandya shone with the bat and ball as India defeated their arch-rivals by five wickets to get off to a winning start in the tournament.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh lauded Hardik Pandya after his brilliant all-round show against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. Pandya shone with the bat and ball as India defeated their arch-rivals by five wickets to get off to a winning start in the tournament. Pandya picked up a three-wicket haul to help India bundle out Pakistan for a moderate total of 147 runs before playing a match-winning knock of unbeaten 33 off just 17 balls to take India home in a thrilling run-chase that went down the wire. While he was aggressive with the ball, Pandya showed great composure with the bat to pull off a successful finish for India. Heaping praise on the star all-rounder for his match-winning heroics, Harbhajan likened him to the legendary MS Dhoni and backed him to take over as India's captain in the future. Displaying traits of Dhoni in the final over of India's run chase, Hardik was calm under pressure with six runs required off the last three balls. Also Read: I have learnt from MS Dhoni: Hardik credits former India skipper after his stunning finish vs Pakistan He nonchalantly slammed a flat six towards the mid-wicket region off the 4th delivery from Mohammad Nawaz to seal a five-wicket win for India. This is not the first time Hardik had earned comparisons with the former India captain as he had been compared to Dhoni after leading Gujarat Titans to their maiden IPL title earlier this year. "He should become captain, I think he will become captain. He has shown a different avatar in the recent past. He has become like an MS Dhoni, he is very calm and composed. He is batting very well and he trusts his ability very much," Harbhajan Singh said on SportsTak. Hardik, who made his comeback in IPL 2022 earlier this year after taking a break due to his back issues, has been unstoppable ever since. While he has been batting more sensibly and taking fewer risks, his bowling has improved drastically. Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds 'unreal' Hardik Pandya after his all-round blitz vs Pakistan in Asia Cup Lauding him for his hard work and commitment, Harbhajan said there is a different aura to Hardik the batter now as he oozes confidence and believes he can win matches for India. "When he goes out to bat, there is a different level of swag. He has worked so hard and returned to action that he knows he will be able to do the job and win games for India," Harbhajan said. "I do see him becoming captain of India. The way he showcased his temperament during the match against Pakistan, and during the IPL as well, was brilliant. I think he has got all the capabilities to be the national team's captain going forward," he added.

Hardik Pandya has become like MS Dhoni, should lead India in future: Harbhajan Singh

<p>Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Tuesday said he is not focused on the speculations about him floating around in the cricket fraternity while asserting that he is focused on delivering for the team. Jadeja is currently part of India's squad in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 and played a crucial role in the team's five-wicket win against Pakistan in their opening game on Sunday.</p>

<p>Jadeja addressed the pre-match press conference ahead of India's second game against Hong Kong in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, where he spoke about the rumours surrounding him. Jadeja has been garnering the headlines of late for reportedly falling out with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team management.</p>

<p>There have been reports that the all-rounder is not on talking terms with the franchise and is set to leave ahead of the new season. Jadeja's relationship with CSK went downhill after he was sacked from captaincy midway through IPL 2022 before leaving the tournament due to an injury. There were also rumours that Jadeja might not make it to India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad due to his injury.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/those-shots-were-not-necessary-sunil-gavaskar-criticises-kohli-rohits-performance-against-pakistan-511494">'Those shots were not necessary': Sunil Gavaskar criticises Kohli, Rohit's performance against Pakistan</a></p>

<p>Addressing the speculations about him, Jadeja said he remains unperturbed by all the chatter as he once had to deal with a rumour that he has died. The India all-rounder said it can't get worse than that and insisted his only motive currently is to do well for India in the Asia Cup.</p>

<p>"You have mentioned a very minor example (of a rumour) that I won't be available for the World Cup. In between, there was a rumour that I had died. It can't get bigger than this. I don't think about all these (rumours). I focus on going to the ground, playing and performing well for the country," Jadeja said in the presser on Tuesday.</p>

<p>"I want to improve on whatever is needed to perform well for my team. That's it. Day in and day out, I practice bowling, batting and fielding," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/naseem-shah-cries-while-walking-back-to-dressing-room-after-battling-painful-cramps-against-india-watch-511480">Naseem Shah cries while walking back to dressing room after battling painful cramps against India - WATCH</a></p>

<p>The left-hand all-rounder played a key role in India's five-wicket victory against Pakistan in their opening game in Dubai on Sunday. He was promoted to bat at no.4 in Rishabh Pant's absence and played a vital knock of 35 runs to help India chase down the target of 148 runs and kick-off their campaign with a win in the tournament.</p>

<p>India will face Hong Kong in their second match in the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.</p>


Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Tuesday said he is not focused on the speculations about him floating around in the cricket fraternity while asserting that he is focused on delivering for the team.

Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja on Tuesday said he is not focused on the speculations about him floating around in the cricket fraternity while asserting that he is focused on delivering for the team. Jadeja is currently part of India's squad in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 and played a crucial role in the team's five-wicket win against Pakistan in their opening game on Sunday. Jadeja addressed the pre-match press conference ahead of India's second game against Hong Kong in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022, where he spoke about the rumours surrounding him. Jadeja has been garnering the headlines of late for reportedly falling out with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team management. There have been reports that the all-rounder is not on talking terms with the franchise and is set to leave ahead of the new season. Jadeja's relationship with CSK went downhill after he was sacked from captaincy midway through IPL 2022 before leaving the tournament due to an injury. There were also rumours that Jadeja might not make it to India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad due to his injury. Also Read: 'Those shots were not necessary': Sunil Gavaskar criticises Kohli, Rohit's performance against Pakistan Addressing the speculations about him, Jadeja said he remains unperturbed by all the chatter as he once had to deal with a rumour that he has died. The India all-rounder said it can't get worse than that and insisted his only motive currently is to do well for India in the Asia Cup. "You have mentioned a very minor example (of a rumour) that I won't be available for the World Cup. In between, there was a rumour that I had died. It can't get bigger than this. I don't think about all these (rumours). I focus on going to the ground, playing and performing well for the country," Jadeja said in the presser on Tuesday. "I want to improve on whatever is needed to perform well for my team. That's it. Day in and day out, I practice bowling, batting and fielding," he added. Also Read: Naseem Shah cries while walking back to dressing room after battling painful cramps against India - WATCH The left-hand all-rounder played a key role in India's five-wicket victory against Pakistan in their opening game in Dubai on Sunday. He was promoted to bat at no.4 in Rishabh Pant's absence and played a vital knock of 35 runs to help India chase down the target of 148 runs and kick-off their campaign with a win in the tournament. India will face Hong Kong in their second match in the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium on Wednesday.

'There was a rumour that I died': Ravindra Jadeja unfazed by speculations, focused on delivering for India

<p>Anirban Lahiri has become the first Indian to join the LIV Golf Tour and is set to make his debut on the rebel tour with the event in Boston this week. Lahiri could not be contacted on his big switch to Liv from PGA Tour but is said to be in the field of 48 players to be announced late on Tuesday evening here.</p>

<p>Lahiri becomes the first Indian and the first Asian to sign up with Liv Golf. Viraj Madappa played in the opening event after qualifying through an International Series event in Asia. The latest list of joinees on Liv Tour include The Open champion Cameron Smith of Australia, Chile's Joaquin Niemann and Americans Harold Varner and Cameron Tringale.</p>

<p>The financial details of Lahiri's Liv contract are not known yet. However, the figure being floated around in Smith's case is around USD 140m. Almost all the 48 players are expected to tee up at this week's LIV Golf event here.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Welcome to LIV <a href="https://twitter.com/anirbangolf?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anirbangolf</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LIVGolf?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LIVGolf</a> <a href="https://t.co/Z7viqmMp30">pic.twitter.com/Z7viqmMp30</a></p>
— LIV Golf (@LIVGolfInv) <a href="https://twitter.com/LIVGolfInv/status/1564605539795046405?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p>The PGA Tour is expected to take action against them, which would bar them from playing its events. Lahiri has been playing on the PGA Tour since 2015-16. He has however not won on the PGA Tour, but finished second at the Players Championships behind Smith.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/world-no-2-cameron-smith-and-marc-leishman-join-greg-normans-liv-golf-511471">World No. 2 Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman join Greg Norman’s LIV Golf</a></p>

<p>Though Smith is the biggest catch for Liv, the signing up of Lahiri according to sources in Boston, seems to have been done with eye on the growing Asian golf market. Liv is also backing Asian Tour, which is where Lahiri came from and is a former Asian Tour No. 1.</p>

<p>World number two Smith has been the most talked about inductee into the Liv Golf. He won the Open in July and also played the PGA FedEx Cup playoffs. Niemann also played at the FedEx Cup playoffs.</p>

<p>Only Tringale has issued a letter on social media, while Smith has remained tight-lipped as have the others including Lahiri.</p>

<p>LIV Golf Series has been putting up record USD 25 million purses with a 54-hole format and no cut. The purse includes USD 5 million set aside for a team event within the format.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/liv-golf-joins-anti-trust-lawsuit-against-pga-tour-alleges-torturous-interference-510862">LIV Golf joins anti-trust lawsuit against PGA Tour, alleges 'torturous interference'</a></p>

<p>Some big names part of the series include Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter.</p>

<p>Others include South African Branden Grace, who won the Liv Golf Invitational in Portland, Charl Schwartzel, also a winner on Liv Golf, Louis Oosthuizen and Mexico's Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz.</p>


Anirban Lahiri has become the first Indian to join the LIV Golf Tour and is set to make his debut on the rebel tour with the event in Boston this week. Lahiri could not be contacted on his big switch to Liv from PGA Tour but is said to be in the field of 48 players to be announced late on Tuesday evening here.

Anirban Lahiri has become the first Indian to join the LIV Golf Tour and is set to make his debut on the rebel tour with the event in Boston this week. Lahiri could not be contacted on his big switch to Liv from PGA Tour but is said to be in the field of 48 players to be announced late on Tuesday evening here. Lahiri becomes the first Indian and the first Asian to sign up with Liv Golf. Viraj Madappa played in the opening event after qualifying through an International Series event in Asia. The latest list of joinees on Liv Tour include The Open champion Cameron Smith of Australia, Chile's Joaquin Niemann and Americans Harold Varner and Cameron Tringale. The financial details of Lahiri's Liv contract are not known yet. However, the figure being floated around in Smith's case is around USD 140m. Almost all the 48 players are expected to tee up at this week's LIV Golf event here. Welcome to LIV @anirbangolf #LIVGolf pic.twitter.com/Z7viqmMp30 — LIV Golf (@LIVGolfInv) August 30, 2022 × The PGA Tour is expected to take action against them, which would bar them from playing its events. Lahiri has been playing on the PGA Tour since 2015-16. He has however not won on the PGA Tour, but finished second at the Players Championships behind Smith. Also Read: World No. 2 Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman join Greg Norman’s LIV Golf Though Smith is the biggest catch for Liv, the signing up of Lahiri according to sources in Boston, seems to have been done with eye on the growing Asian golf market. Liv is also backing Asian Tour, which is where Lahiri came from and is a former Asian Tour No. 1. World number two Smith has been the most talked about inductee into the Liv Golf. He won the Open in July and also played the PGA FedEx Cup playoffs. Niemann also played at the FedEx Cup playoffs. Only Tringale has issued a letter on social media, while Smith has remained tight-lipped as have the others including Lahiri. LIV Golf Series has been putting up record USD 25 million purses with a 54-hole format and no cut. The purse includes USD 5 million set aside for a team event within the format. Also Read: LIV Golf joins anti-trust lawsuit against PGA Tour, alleges 'torturous interference' Some big names part of the series include Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Patrick Reed, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Sergio Garcia, Henrik Stenson, Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter. Others include South African Branden Grace, who won the Liv Golf Invitational in Portland, Charl Schwartzel, also a winner on Liv Golf, Louis Oosthuizen and Mexico's Abraham Ancer and Carlos Ortiz.

Anirban Lahiri becomes first Indian to sign up with rebel Liv Golf Tour

<p>ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) and Disney Star, today announced that they have entered into a strategic licensing agreement by way of which Disney Star will license the television broadcasting rights of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s and Under 19 (U-19) global events for a period of four years, to ZEE. Disney Star will continue to be the exclusive home for streaming of all ICC tournaments through its digital platform - Disney+ Hotstar.</p>

<p>ICC has in-principle approved this arrangement. This association enables ZEE to be the exclusive television rights holder of ICC men’s events, including the coveted ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (2024, 2026), ICC Men’s Champions Trophy (2025), and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (2027) along with key ICC U-19 events.</p>

<p>Speaking about the strategic development, Mr. Punit Goenka, MD &amp; CEO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “This is a first-of-its-kind partnership in the Indian media &amp; entertainment landscape, and this association with Disney Star reflects our sharp, strategic vision for the sports business in India. As a one-stop television destination for ICC men’s cricket events until 2027, ZEE will leverage the strength of its network to offer a compelling experience for its viewers and a great return on investment for its advertisers. Long-term profitability and value-generation continue to be our areas of focus across the business, and we will always evaluate all the necessary steps that will enable us to make sports a compelling value proposition for the Company. We look forward to working with ICC and Disney Star, to enable this strategic offering for our television viewers in India.”</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/a-look-at-winners-of-last-eight-editions-of-asia-cup-508930">A look at winners of last eight editions of Asia Cup</a></p>

<p>Mr. K Madhavan, Country Manager &amp; President, Disney Star said “By securing the IPL television broadcast rights for 2023-27 and now opting to retain only the digital rights for ICC tournaments for 2024-27, we have in place a balanced and robust cricket offering for our audiences across linear and digital. Over the years, Disney Star has strengthened the appeal of international cricket in India, enabling it to reach diverse age groups and cultural demographics across all parts of the country. As India’s leading media house, we will continue to do so with our strong portfolio of cricket properties across television and digital.”</p>

<p>For over three decades, ZEE has been a leading entertainment company, continually strengthening its position across markets by identifying newer avenues for growth and delivering value to stakeholders across the board. With its strong connect and reach across the country, ZEE reaffirms its commitment of presenting thrilling international<br />
cricket action to viewers and elevating the experience and engagement to unprecedented heights.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-how-india-pakistan-can-square-off-again-in-super-4-round-at-asia-cup-511386">Explained: How India-Pakistan can square off again in Super 4 round at Asia Cup</a></p>

<p>With the ICC digital rights secured for the next four years, Disney Star retains its position as the Home of Sports in India. Its current portfolio also includes the television rights for IPL (2023-27), television and digital rights for Cricket Australia (2023-2030), television and digital BCCI rights (2023) and television and digital rights for Cricket<br />
South Africa (end of 2023-2024).</p>

<p>In addition to cricket, it also offers other major sports properties on its platforms including Pro Kabaddi League, Indian Super League, the Wimbledon Championship and the English Premier League.</p>


ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) and Disney Star, today announced that they have entered into a strategic licensing agreement by way of which Disney Star will license the television broadcasting rights of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s and Under 19 (U-19) global events for a period of four years, to ZEE.

ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE) and Disney Star, today announced that they have entered into a strategic licensing agreement by way of which Disney Star will license the television broadcasting rights of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Men’s and Under 19 (U-19) global events for a period of four years, to ZEE. Disney Star will continue to be the exclusive home for streaming of all ICC tournaments through its digital platform - Disney+ Hotstar. ICC has in-principle approved this arrangement. This association enables ZEE to be the exclusive television rights holder of ICC men’s events, including the coveted ICC Men’s T20 World Cup (2024, 2026), ICC Men’s Champions Trophy (2025), and the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup (2027) along with key ICC U-19 events. Speaking about the strategic development, Mr. Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. said, “This is a first-of-its-kind partnership in the Indian media & entertainment landscape, and this association with Disney Star reflects our sharp, strategic vision for the sports business in India. As a one-stop television destination for ICC men’s cricket events until 2027, ZEE will leverage the strength of its network to offer a compelling experience for its viewers and a great return on investment for its advertisers. Long-term profitability and value-generation continue to be our areas of focus across the business, and we will always evaluate all the necessary steps that will enable us to make sports a compelling value proposition for the Company. We look forward to working with ICC and Disney Star, to enable this strategic offering for our television viewers in India.” Also Read: A look at winners of last eight editions of Asia Cup Mr. K Madhavan, Country Manager & President, Disney Star said “By securing the IPL television broadcast rights for 2023-27 and now opting to retain only the digital rights for ICC tournaments for 2024-27, we have in place a balanced and robust cricket offering for our audiences across linear and digital. Over the years, Disney Star has strengthened the appeal of international cricket in India, enabling it to reach diverse age groups and cultural demographics across all parts of the country. As India’s leading media house, we will continue to do so with our strong portfolio of cricket properties across television and digital.” For over three decades, ZEE has been a leading entertainment company, continually strengthening its position across markets by identifying newer avenues for growth and delivering value to stakeholders across the board. With its strong connect and reach across the country, ZEE reaffirms its commitment of presenting thrilling international cricket action to viewers and elevating the experience and engagement to unprecedented heights. Also Read: Explained: How India-Pakistan can square off again in Super 4 round at Asia Cup With the ICC digital rights secured for the next four years, Disney Star retains its position as the Home of Sports in India. Its current portfolio also includes the television rights for IPL (2023-27), television and digital rights for Cricket Australia (2023-2030), television and digital BCCI rights (2023) and television and digital rights for Cricket South Africa (end of 2023-2024). In addition to cricket, it also offers other major sports properties on its platforms including Pro Kabaddi League, Indian Super League, the Wimbledon Championship and the English Premier League.

ZEE Entertainment & Disney Star sign strategic licensing agreement for exclusive TV rights of ICC men’s events

<p>Manchester United on Tuesday (August 30) confirmed they have agreed a deal with Dutch club Ajax to sign highly-rated Brazilian winger Antony. The Brazil star was continuously pushing to join United and reunite with his former manager Erik Ten Hag, who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax earlier this year.</p>

<p>Antony has been one of the most exciting players in the Eredivisie - the Dutch top flight since joining Ajax from Brazilian club Sao Paulo in 2020. He scored a total of 25 goals in 82 appearances for Ajax across competitions and showcased glimpses of his talent and skills throughout the last two seasons.</p>

<p>Ten Hag had made Antony one of his priority targets after the club missed out on signing ‎Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, who joined Premier League rivals Liverpool. Antony was desperate to join United and had gone on strike at Ajax as he missed training and also didn't feature in the Dutch club's last game against Utrecht on Sunday (August 28).</p>

<p>United on Tuesday announced they have agreed a deal to sign the Brazilian and the deal remains subject to a medical, player terms being finalised, and international clearance.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
<p dir="ltr" lang="en">An agreement has been reached for the transfer of <a href="https://twitter.com/antony00?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Antony00</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a></p>
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1564583777019609088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-must-be-fuming-man-united-icon-on-cristiano-ronaldo-starting-on-the-bench-this-season-at-old-trafford-511489">'He must be fuming' - Man United icon on Cristiano Ronaldo starting on the bench this season at Old Trafford</a></p>

<p>Antony reportedly had already expressed his desire to leave Ajax in February this year and was pushing to join United in the summer. However, the club didn't approve his sale after already selling a host of key players in the form of Lisandro Martinez, Sebastian Haller and Nicolas Tagliafico among others. However, Antony had his heart set on a move to United.</p>

<p>As per BBC, Manchester United are set to pay a staggering fee of £81.3 million for the Brazilian winger, making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Paul Pogba, who left for Juventus earlier this summer. It is also a record fee for any player sold by any club in the&nbsp;Eredivisie.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/paul-pogbas-brother-mathias-makes-shocking-allegations-accuses-juventus-star-of-witchcraft-511251">Paul Pogba's brother Mathias makes shocking allegations, accuses Juventus star of witchcraft</a></p>

<p>Antony becomes Manchester United's fifth signing of the summer after the club signed Christian Eriksen, Martinez, Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia. He is expected to take the right-wing spot while Jadon Sancho might shift to the left-win position with Marcus Rasfhford currently playing as a number nine in Anthony Martial's absence.</p>


Manchester United on Tuesday (August 30) confirmed they have agreed a deal with Dutch club Ajax to sign highly-rated Brazilian winger Antony. The Brazil star was continuously pushing to join United and reunite with his former manager Erik Ten Hag, who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax earlier this year.

Manchester United on Tuesday (August 30) confirmed they have agreed a deal with Dutch club Ajax to sign highly-rated Brazilian winger Antony. The Brazil star was continuously pushing to join United and reunite with his former manager Erik Ten Hag, who arrived at Old Trafford from Ajax earlier this year. Antony has been one of the most exciting players in the Eredivisie - the Dutch top flight since joining Ajax from Brazilian club Sao Paulo in 2020. He scored a total of 25 goals in 82 appearances for Ajax across competitions and showcased glimpses of his talent and skills throughout the last two seasons. Ten Hag had made Antony one of his priority targets after the club missed out on signing ‎Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, who joined Premier League rivals Liverpool. Antony was desperate to join United and had gone on strike at Ajax as he missed training and also didn't feature in the Dutch club's last game against Utrecht on Sunday (August 28). United on Tuesday announced they have agreed a deal to sign the Brazilian and the deal remains subject to a medical, player terms being finalised, and international clearance. An agreement has been reached for the transfer of @Antony00 #MUFC — Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 30, 2022 × Also Read: 'He must be fuming' - Man United icon on Cristiano Ronaldo starting on the bench this season at Old Trafford Antony reportedly had already expressed his desire to leave Ajax in February this year and was pushing to join United in the summer. However, the club didn't approve his sale after already selling a host of key players in the form of Lisandro Martinez, Sebastian Haller and Nicolas Tagliafico among others. However, Antony had his heart set on a move to United. As per BBC, Manchester United are set to pay a staggering fee of £81.3 million for the Brazilian winger, making him the club's second-most expensive signing after Paul Pogba, who left for Juventus earlier this summer. It is also a record fee for any player sold by any club in the Eredivisie. Also Read: Paul Pogba's brother Mathias makes shocking allegations, accuses Juventus star of witchcraft Antony becomes Manchester United's fifth signing of the summer after the club signed Christian Eriksen, Martinez, Casemiro and Tyrell Malacia. He is expected to take the right-wing spot while Jadon Sancho might shift to the left-win position with Marcus Rasfhford currently playing as a number nine in Anthony Martial's absence.

Manchester United agree deal to sign highly-rated Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax

<p>Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was not impressed by captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 clash against Pakistan on Sunday. While India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the game to get off to a winning start, India's top order failed to deliver once again.</p>

<p>KL Rahul was sent packing on a duck in the very first over by young Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah before Rohit Sharma (12) and Virat Kohli (35) added 49 runs for the second wicket. However, the duo looked far from their best. While Rohit was struggling to middle the ball properly, Kohli did play a few dazzling strokes but was rode on luck on a few occasions.</p>

<p>Former India captain Gavaskar said he had always felt luck was not favouring Kohli when he was struggling to score runs in the last few months, however, luck was on his side against Pakistan on Sunday. Kohli did manage to get off to a good start and was settled in the middle but threw away his wicket after poor shot selection against spinner Mohammad Nawaz.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/naseem-shah-cries-while-walking-back-to-dressing-room-after-battling-painful-cramps-against-india-watch-511480">Naseem Shah cries while walking back to dressing room after battling painful cramps against India - WATCH</a></p>

<p>While it was a half-hearted stroke, many felt there was no need for Kohli to go for a big shot immediately after Rohit's dismissal. Gavaskar said both Rohit and Kohli got out to forgettable shots and should have tried to stay longer on the crease and play big knocks as the required rate was not much.</p>

<p>"Today, he had a lot of luck, drop catches, a lot of inside edges, which went so close to the stumps, he had the luck. But he did capitalise on it and played some very fine shots," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today.</p>

<p>"But one had expected that with the kind of start that he had, he should have got around 60-70. He got out immediately after Rohit got out. Both of them got out to forgettable shots. At that stage, those shots were not necessary as the asking rate wasn't 19 or 20 for them to attempt sixes at that stage.</p>

<p>"It was required for them to get going, get to 70-80 and then maybe go for the big shots. That should be learning from this game," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-lauds-unreal-hardik-pandya-after-his-all-round-blitz-vs-pakistan-in-asia-cup-511432">Sanjay Manjrekar lauds 'unreal' Hardik Pandya after his all-round blitz vs Pakistan in Asia Cup</a></p>

<p>India's top three wree back in the hut inside 53 runs in the 10th over as the Men in Bluefound themeselves in a triky spot in the run-chase. However, Hardik Pandya combined with Ravidra Jadeja to steer India through and secure a thrilling five-wicket win for the team in the final over.</p>

<p>While Hardik scored an unbeaten 33 off 17 balls, Jadeja scored 35 off 29 bals. The duo shared a 52-run stand for the 5th wicket before Jadeja was dismissed on the first ball of the fina over. However, Hardik showed nerves of steel as he finished off the run-chase in style with a six.</p>


Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was not impressed by captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 clash against Pakistan on Sunday.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar was not impressed by captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's performance against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 clash against Pakistan on Sunday. While India defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the game to get off to a winning start, India's top order failed to deliver once again. KL Rahul was sent packing on a duck in the very first over by young Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah before Rohit Sharma (12) and Virat Kohli (35) added 49 runs for the second wicket. However, the duo looked far from their best. While Rohit was struggling to middle the ball properly, Kohli did play a few dazzling strokes but was rode on luck on a few occasions. Former India captain Gavaskar said he had always felt luck was not favouring Kohli when he was struggling to score runs in the last few months, however, luck was on his side against Pakistan on Sunday. Kohli did manage to get off to a good start and was settled in the middle but threw away his wicket after poor shot selection against spinner Mohammad Nawaz. Also Read: Naseem Shah cries while walking back to dressing room after battling painful cramps against India - WATCH While it was a half-hearted stroke, many felt there was no need for Kohli to go for a big shot immediately after Rohit's dismissal. Gavaskar said both Rohit and Kohli got out to forgettable shots and should have tried to stay longer on the crease and play big knocks as the required rate was not much. "Today, he had a lot of luck, drop catches, a lot of inside edges, which went so close to the stumps, he had the luck. But he did capitalise on it and played some very fine shots," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today. "But one had expected that with the kind of start that he had, he should have got around 60-70. He got out immediately after Rohit got out. Both of them got out to forgettable shots. At that stage, those shots were not necessary as the asking rate wasn't 19 or 20 for them to attempt sixes at that stage. "It was required for them to get going, get to 70-80 and then maybe go for the big shots. That should be learning from this game," he added. Also Read: Sanjay Manjrekar lauds 'unreal' Hardik Pandya after his all-round blitz vs Pakistan in Asia Cup India's top three wree back in the hut inside 53 runs in the 10th over as the Men in Bluefound themeselves in a triky spot in the run-chase. However, Hardik Pandya combined with Ravidra Jadeja to steer India through and secure a thrilling five-wicket win for the team in the final over. While Hardik scored an unbeaten 33 off 17 balls, Jadeja scored 35 off 29 bals. The duo shared a 52-run stand for the 5th wicket before Jadeja was dismissed on the first ball of the fina over. However, Hardik showed nerves of steel as he finished off the run-chase in style with a six.

'Those shots were not necessary': Sunil Gavaskar criticises Kohli, Rohit's performance against Pakistan

<p>Pakistan's pace attack impressed against India despite Babar Azam &amp; Co.'s five-wicket defeat against their arch-rivals in the opening game of Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. While many believed Pakistan's pace battery will lack the firepower in the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi, the likes of Naseem Shah, Shanawaz Dahani and Haris Rauf all managed to impress with their raw pace and precision.</p>

<p>Naseem was one of the stand-out performers for the Men in Green as the young fast bowler shone on his debut in T20Is. Playing his first T20I for Pakistan, the youngster bowled exceptionally well and got his team off to a flying start with opener KL Rahul's wicket in the very first over.</p>

<p>He made life difficult for the Indian batters with his pace and consistency in their 148-run chase at the Dubai International Stadium. He finished his spell with excellent figures of 2/27 in his four overs but his outing was hampered by regular cramps.</p>

<p>The right-arm fast bowler had clutched his lower shin during his second over but continued bowling at a good pace. However, he looked in complete discomfort when he came out to bowl the final over of his spell. He was limping after completing every delivery and had to be attended to by the team's physio before somehow completing his four overs.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/explained-how-india-pakistan-can-square-off-again-in-super-4-round-at-asia-cup-511386">Explained: How India-Pakistan can square off again in Super 4 round at Asia Cup</a></p>

<p>Naseem was seen crying as he walked off the field after completing his spell while battling painful cramps in hot and humid weather in Dubai. The young fast bowler also refused to take water from his teammate on his way to the dugout and clearly looked dejected for not being able to complete the spell the way he wanted.</p>

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch1xVHvItxN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
<div style="padding:16px;">
<div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;">
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 19% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display:block; height:50px; margin:0 auto 12px; width:50px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch1xVHvItxN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank"><svg height="50px" version="1.1" viewbox="0 0 60 60" width="50px" xmlns="https://www.w3.org/2000/svg" xmlns:xlink="https://www.w3.org/1999/xlink"><g fill="none" fill-rule="evenodd" stroke="none" stroke-width="1"><g fill="#000000" transform="translate(-511.000000, -20.000000)"><g><path d="M556.869,30.41 C554.814,30.41 553.148,32.076 553.148,34.131 C553.148,36.186 554.814,37.852 556.869,37.852 C558.924,37.852 560.59,36.186 560.59,34.131 C560.59,32.076 558.924,30.41 556.869,30.41 M541,60.657 C535.114,60.657 530.342,55.887 530.342,50 C530.342,44.114 535.114,39.342 541,39.342 C546.887,39.342 551.658,44.114 551.658,50 C551.658,55.887 546.887,60.657 541,60.657 M541,33.886 C532.1,33.886 524.886,41.1 524.886,50 C524.886,58.899 532.1,66.113 541,66.113 C549.9,66.113 557.115,58.899 557.115,50 C557.115,41.1 549.9,33.886 541,33.886 M565.378,62.101 C565.244,65.022 564.756,66.606 564.346,67.663 C563.803,69.06 563.154,70.057 562.106,71.106 C561.058,72.155 560.06,72.803 558.662,73.347 C557.607,73.757 556.021,74.244 553.102,74.378 C549.944,74.521 548.997,74.552 541,74.552 C533.003,74.552 532.056,74.521 528.898,74.378 C525.979,74.244 524.393,73.757 523.338,73.347 C521.94,72.803 520.942,72.155 519.894,71.106 C518.846,70.057 518.197,69.06 517.654,67.663 C517.244,66.606 516.755,65.022 516.623,62.101 C516.479,58.943 516.448,57.996 516.448,50 C516.448,42.003 516.479,41.056 516.623,37.899 C516.755,34.978 517.244,33.391 517.654,32.338 C518.197,30.938 518.846,29.942 519.894,28.894 C520.942,27.846 521.94,27.196 523.338,26.654 C524.393,26.244 525.979,25.756 528.898,25.623 C532.057,25.479 533.004,25.448 541,25.448 C548.997,25.448 549.943,25.479 553.102,25.623 C556.021,25.756 557.607,26.244 558.662,26.654 C560.06,27.196 561.058,27.846 562.106,28.894 C563.154,29.942 563.803,30.938 564.346,32.338 C564.756,33.391 565.244,34.978 565.378,37.899 C565.522,41.056 565.552,42.003 565.552,50 C565.552,57.996 565.522,58.943 565.378,62.101 M570.82,37.631 C570.674,34.438 570.167,32.258 569.425,30.349 C568.659,28.377 567.633,26.702 565.965,25.035 C564.297,23.368 562.623,22.342 560.652,21.575 C558.743,20.834 556.562,20.326 553.369,20.18 C550.169,20.033 549.148,20 541,20 C532.853,20 531.831,20.033 528.631,20.18 C525.438,20.326 523.257,20.834 521.349,21.575 C519.376,22.342 517.703,23.368 516.035,25.035 C514.368,26.702 513.342,28.377 512.574,30.349 C511.834,32.258 511.326,34.438 511.181,37.631 C511.035,40.831 511,41.851 511,50 C511,58.147 511.035,59.17 511.181,62.369 C511.326,65.562 511.834,67.743 512.574,69.651 C513.342,71.625 514.368,73.296 516.035,74.965 C517.703,76.634 519.376,77.658 521.349,78.425 C523.257,79.167 525.438,79.673 528.631,79.82 C531.831,79.965 532.853,80.001 541,80.001 C549.148,80.001 550.169,79.965 553.369,79.82 C556.562,79.673 558.743,79.167 560.652,78.425 C562.623,77.658 564.297,76.634 565.965,74.965 C567.633,73.296 568.659,71.625 569.425,69.651 C570.167,67.743 570.674,65.562 570.82,62.369 C570.966,59.17 571,58.147 571,50 C571,41.851 570.966,40.831 570.82,37.631"></path></g></g></g></svg></a></div>

<div style="padding-top: 8px;">
<div style=" color:#3897f0; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch1xVHvItxN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank">View this post on Instagram</a></div>
</div>

<div style="padding: 12.5% 0;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;">
<div>
<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: 8px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<div style="margin-left: auto;">
<div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);">&nbsp;</div>
</div>
</div>

<div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;">
<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;">&nbsp;</div>

<div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;">&nbsp;</div>
</div>

<p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch1xVHvItxN/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank">A post shared by DBTV Sports (@dbtvsports)</a></p>
</div>
</blockquote>
<script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/hope-its-not-long-term-gautam-gambhir-on-indias-decision-to-drop-pant-for-karthik-against-pakistan-511281">'Hope it's not long-term': Gautam Gambhir on India's decision to drop Pant for Karthik against Pakistan</a></p>

<p>Despite being in immense pain, Naseem displayed great heart and bowled extremely well. However, his efforts went in vain as India went on to chase down the target of 148 runs with two balls to spare in the final over. Hardik Pandya was the hero for the Men in Blue with a match-winning knock of unbeaten 33 off 17 balls. India will next face Hong Kong in their second game on Wednesday (August 31).</p>


Pakistan's pace attack impressed against India despite Babar Azam & Co.'s five-wicket defeat against their arch-rivals in the opening game of Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday.

Pakistan's pace attack impressed against India despite Babar Azam & Co.'s five-wicket defeat against their arch-rivals in the opening game of Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. While many believed Pakistan's pace battery will lack the firepower in the absence of Shaheen Shah Afridi, the likes of Naseem Shah, Shanawaz Dahani and Haris Rauf all managed to impress with their raw pace and precision. Naseem was one of the stand-out performers for the Men in Green as the young fast bowler shone on his debut in T20Is. Playing his first T20I for Pakistan, the youngster bowled exceptionally well and got his team off to a flying start with opener KL Rahul's wicket in the very first over. He made life difficult for the Indian batters with his pace and consistency in their 148-run chase at the Dubai International Stadium. He finished his spell with excellent figures of 2/27 in his four overs but his outing was hampered by regular cramps. The right-arm fast bowler had clutched his lower shin during his second over but continued bowling at a good pace. However, he looked in complete discomfort when he came out to bowl the final over of his spell. He was limping after completing every delivery and had to be attended to by the team's physio before somehow completing his four overs. Also Read: Explained: How India-Pakistan can square off again in Super 4 round at Asia Cup Naseem was seen crying as he walked off the field after completing his spell while battling painful cramps in hot and humid weather in Dubai. The young fast bowler also refused to take water from his teammate on his way to the dugout and clearly looked dejected for not being able to complete the spell the way he wanted. View this post on Instagram A post shared by DBTV Sports (@dbtvsports) × Also Read: 'Hope it's not long-term': Gautam Gambhir on India's decision to drop Pant for Karthik against Pakistan Despite being in immense pain, Naseem displayed great heart and bowled extremely well. However, his efforts went in vain as India went on to chase down the target of 148 runs with two balls to spare in the final over. Hardik Pandya was the hero for the Men in Blue with a match-winning knock of unbeaten 33 off 17 balls. India will next face Hong Kong in their second game on Wednesday (August 31).

Naseem Shah cries while walking back to dressing room after battling painful cramps against India - WATCH

Author

Zee News Rajasthan

Editor

Abhishek2 Kumar

Home

Live Tv

Latest

World

India

Business

Entertainment

Sports

Opinions

Videos

Photos

Gravitas

Lifestyle

Science

Tech

Rajasthan News in Hindi: In-depth coverage of Rajasthan Crime, Political News, Education, Rajasthan Weather Update and Latest Rajasthan News on Zee News Rajasthan.