Rishabh Pant's omission from Team India's playing XI for their Asia Cup 2022 opener, versus arch-rivals Pakistan, made a lot of noise. While Pant hasn't taken the shortest format by a storm so far in his brief career, his returns in Tests and maiden ODI century during the England tour continue to keep him in the scheme of things&nbsp;in T20Is.

Pant's power-hitting is well known, with good numbers in the IPL, and&nbsp;his stocks are rising at regular intervals at the international arena. However, Dinesh Karthik was preferred over Pant&nbsp;--&nbsp;who has done well as a finisher in the format following his comeback into the national setup since the South Africa home T20Is in June.

Ahead of India's match versus Hong Kong, in Dubai on Wednesday evening (August 31), all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was asked to elaborate on Pant's non-selection in the high-voltage Indo-Pak clash, where Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. won by five wickets. To this, Jadeja gave an epic reaction.

He replied saying, "I absolutely don't know this. This is a question out of my book," he said. Here's the viral video from the India-Hong Kong pre-match press conference in Dubai:

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Talking about Rohit-led India's run in the Asia Cup, being held in the shortest format in the UAE, the Men in Blue will look to go past Hong Kong and cement their spot in the Super Four round. The seven-time champions&nbsp;beat&nbsp;Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday (August 28) in an encounter that went down to the wire. Hardik's 3/25 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 4-26 dismissed Men in Green for 147 in 19.5 overs after they were asked to bat first.

In reply, Jadeja's 29-ball 35 and Hardik's 17-ball 33 not out took India past the finish line.

Rishabh Pant's omission from Team India's playing XI for their Asia Cup 2022 opener, versus arch-rivals Pakistan, made a lot of noise. While Pant hasn't taken the shortest format by a storm so far in his brief career, his returns in Tests and maiden ODI century during the England tour continue to keep him in the scheme of things in T20Is.

Rishabh Pant's omission from Team India's playing XI for their Asia Cup 2022 opener, versus arch-rivals Pakistan, made a lot of noise. While Pant hasn't taken the shortest format by a storm so far in his brief career, his returns in Tests and maiden ODI century during the England tour continue to keep him in the scheme of things in T20Is. Pant's power-hitting is well known, with good numbers in the IPL, and his stocks are rising at regular intervals at the international arena. However, Dinesh Karthik was preferred over Pant -- who has done well as a finisher in the format following his comeback into the national setup since the South Africa home T20Is in June. Ahead of India's match versus Hong Kong, in Dubai on Wednesday evening (August 31), all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was asked to elaborate on Pant's non-selection in the high-voltage Indo-Pak clash, where Rohit Sharma & Co. won by five wickets. To this, Jadeja gave an epic reaction. He replied saying, "I absolutely don't know this. This is a question out of my book," he said. Here's the viral video from the India-Hong Kong pre-match press conference in Dubai: pic.twitter.com/XqQb1vcbiU — Guess Karo (@KuchNahiUkhada) August 30, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'There was a rumour that I died': Ravindra Jadeja unfazed by speculations, focused on delivering for India Talking about Rohit-led India's run in the Asia Cup, being held in the shortest format in the UAE, the Men in Blue will look to go past Hong Kong and cement their spot in the Super Four round. The seven-time champions beat Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday (August 28) in an encounter that went down to the wire. Hardik's 3/25 and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 4-26 dismissed Men in Green for 147 in 19.5 overs after they were asked to bat first. In reply, Jadeja's 29-ball 35 and Hardik's 17-ball 33 not out took India past the finish line.

WATCH: 'This is a question out of my book' - Jadeja on Pant's omission from India's XI vs Pakistan

India are set to take on Hong Kong in their second game in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 edition, being held in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (August 31). Team India is coming into this match on the back of a humdinger versus arch-rivals Pakistan, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday evening (August 28).&nbsp;

India opened their campaign versus Babar Azam-led Men in Green and the match went down to the wire. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. dismissed the opposition in 19.5 overs for 147. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4/26) and Hardik Pandya (3/25) stood tall with the ball before Hardik's 17-ball 33 not out and Ravindra Jadeja's crucial 29-ball 35 took India past the finish line in the last over, after being 89-4 at one stage.&nbsp;

For Hong Kong, they have qualified for the main draw of the tournament but has a herculean task to challenge India and Pakistan in their upcoming group stage encounters. Will they be as competitive as they were in 2018 edition&nbsp;versus the Men in Blue, where they lost by only 26 runs in pursuit of 286? Here's everything to know about the live streaming details of the clash:

Here is all you need to know about the India-Hong Kong clash in Asia Cup 2022:

When will India face Hong Kong&nbsp;in Asia Cup 2022?

India will take on Hong Kong in their second game of the Asia Cup 2022 on Wednesday (August 31).

At what time will the Asia Cup 2022 clash between India and Hong Kong get underway?

The India-Hong Kong tie in Asia Cup 2022 will commence&nbsp;at 7:30 PM IST.

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What are the predicted playing XIs for the India-Hong Kong&nbsp;tie in Asia Cup 2022?

India -&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik/Rishabh Pant (wk), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan/R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Hong Kong -&nbsp;Nizakat Khan (c), Yasim Murtaza, Babar Hayat, Kinchit Shah, Aizaz Khan, Scott McKechnie (wk), Zeeshan Ali, Haroon Arshad, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Ayush Shukla

How to watch the Asia Cup 2022 clash between India and Hong Kong?

Star Sports will broadcast the&nbsp;clash in India and the live streaming will be available on the Hotstar app and website.

India are set to take on Hong Kong in their second game in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 edition, being held in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (August 31). Team India is coming into this match on the back of a humdinger versus arch-rivals Pakistan, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday evening (August 28).

India are set to take on Hong Kong in their second game in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 edition, being held in the UAE, on Wednesday evening (August 31). Team India is coming into this match on the back of a humdinger versus arch-rivals Pakistan, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday evening (August 28). India opened their campaign versus Babar Azam-led Men in Green and the match went down to the wire. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma & Co. dismissed the opposition in 19.5 overs for 147. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (4/26) and Hardik Pandya (3/25) stood tall with the ball before Hardik's 17-ball 33 not out and Ravindra Jadeja's crucial 29-ball 35 took India past the finish line in the last over, after being 89-4 at one stage. For Hong Kong, they have qualified for the main draw of the tournament but has a herculean task to challenge India and Pakistan in their upcoming group stage encounters. Will they be as competitive as they were in 2018 edition versus the Men in Blue, where they lost by only 26 runs in pursuit of 286? Here's everything to know about the live streaming details of the clash: Here is all you need to know about the India-Hong Kong clash in Asia Cup 2022: When will India face Hong Kong in Asia Cup 2022? India will take on Hong Kong in their second game of the Asia Cup 2022 on Wednesday (August 31). At what time will the Asia Cup 2022 clash between India and Hong Kong get underway? The India-Hong Kong tie in Asia Cup 2022 will commence at 7:30 PM IST. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'This is a question out of my book' - Ravindra Jadeja on Rishabh Pant's absence from Pakistan clash What are the predicted playing XIs for the India-Hong Kong tie in Asia Cup 2022? India - Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik/Rishabh Pant (wk), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan/R. Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh Hong Kong - Nizakat Khan (c), Yasim Murtaza, Babar Hayat, Kinchit Shah, Aizaz Khan, Scott McKechnie (wk), Zeeshan Ali, Haroon Arshad, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Ayush Shukla How to watch the Asia Cup 2022 clash between India and Hong Kong? Star Sports will broadcast the clash in India and the live streaming will be available on the Hotstar app and website.

Asia Cup 2022, IND vs HK live streaming: When and where to watch India vs Hong Kong match?

Naomi Osaka's hopes of a third US&nbsp;Open&nbsp;title were dashed in the first round itself on Tuesday as the Japanese star slumped to a straight sets loss against Danielle Collins.

Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, a winner at Flushing Meadows in 2018 and 2020, was beaten 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 by 19th-seeded American Collins in a battle of two big hitters. Collins, the finalist at this year's Australian&nbsp;Open, now advances to a second-round clash with Spain's Cristina Bucsa.

The 28-year-old right-hander from Florida will head into that assignment brimming with confidence after showing great composure to put away Osaka at Arthur Ashe Stadium. No one was more surprised at the victory than Collins, who had skipped tournaments in Silicon Valley and Toronto to allow herself time to recuperate from a neck injury.

"I'm just really still kind of speechless in a way because I took the summer off," Collins said. "To kind of come out here, play a tough opponent first round, someone that's won two Grand Slams here, it's not easy."

"Just really over the moon about being able to get through this first round because I don't think most players want to face Naomi in the first round."

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Former world number one Osaka, whose ranking has fallen to 44 after an inconsistent year, made a smooth start with an early break to take a 3-0 lead. But Collins battled back into the match and took the first set after winning a hard-fought tie-break. With both players producing some booming groundstrokes, the second set was a question of who would blink first.

Collins put herself on the threshold of victory after breaking Osaka for a 5-3 lead in the eighth game. Osaka, 24, came within touching distance of securing the break of serve needed to keep the match alive after taking a 15-40 lead in the ninth game.

But Collins rallied back to deuce and then seized victory on her first match point when Osaka hit a return long. Osaka later said she had been bothered by a niggling back problem. "I tried as hard as I could. I wanted to play without my back being in pain. I only really started serving two days ago," she said.

Naomi Osaka's hopes of a third US Open title were dashed in the first round itself on Tuesday as the Japanese star slumped to a straight sets loss against Danielle Collins.

Naomi Osaka's hopes of a third US Open title were dashed in the first round itself on Tuesday as the Japanese star slumped to a straight sets loss against Danielle Collins. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka, a winner at Flushing Meadows in 2018 and 2020, was beaten 7-6 (7/5), 6-3 by 19th-seeded American Collins in a battle of two big hitters. Collins, the finalist at this year's Australian Open, now advances to a second-round clash with Spain's Cristina Bucsa. The 28-year-old right-hander from Florida will head into that assignment brimming with confidence after showing great composure to put away Osaka at Arthur Ashe Stadium. No one was more surprised at the victory than Collins, who had skipped tournaments in Silicon Valley and Toronto to allow herself time to recuperate from a neck injury. "I'm just really still kind of speechless in a way because I took the summer off," Collins said. "To kind of come out here, play a tough opponent first round, someone that's won two Grand Slams here, it's not easy." "Just really over the moon about being able to get through this first round because I don't think most players want to face Naomi in the first round." ALSO READ | US Open: Rafael Nadal rallies back to beat Rinky Hijikata in first round Former world number one Osaka, whose ranking has fallen to 44 after an inconsistent year, made a smooth start with an early break to take a 3-0 lead. But Collins battled back into the match and took the first set after winning a hard-fought tie-break. With both players producing some booming groundstrokes, the second set was a question of who would blink first. Collins put herself on the threshold of victory after breaking Osaka for a 5-3 lead in the eighth game. Osaka, 24, came within touching distance of securing the break of serve needed to keep the match alive after taking a 15-40 lead in the ninth game. But Collins rallied back to deuce and then seized victory on her first match point when Osaka hit a return long. Osaka later said she had been bothered by a niggling back problem. "I tried as hard as I could. I wanted to play without my back being in pain. I only really started serving two days ago," she said.

Naomi Osaka bows out of US Open first round, goes down in straight sets to Danielle Collins

Serena Williams dropped a major retirement hint last month, in an article on Vogue, by revealing that she is evolving away from the game. Williams, a winner of 23 Grand Slams, entered the US Open 2022 edition -- which is considered to be her last appearance at a major event -- and received a rousing welcome on the court while facing Danka Kovinic on Tuesday (August 30).

Coming on court at the&nbsp;Grand Slam event at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, Serena was welcomed by a jam-packed crowd which also included her daughter Olympia. As soon as she entered the court, she was lauded by the crowd who came in large numbers to cheer for the American superstar. It is to be noted that the 40-year-old Serena had won her first-ever Grand Slam in the US Open -- back in 1999 -- and, hence, she will like to sign off on a high infront of the home crowd.&nbsp;

"Now that is an entrance,@serenawilliams," the official Twitter handle of the US Open shared the special moment of Serena's entry, where her daughter was thrilled to see her mother and took pictures of her arrival at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.&nbsp;

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Talking about Serena's first-round clash, she outclassed&nbsp;Kovinic&nbsp;6-3, 6-3 to storm ahead in the showpiece event. After the match, she made a big claim on her retirement.&nbsp;

"I`ve always just got to do the best that I can," Williams told the audience during her on-court interview. "I feel so comfortable on this court and in front of everyone here. When I step out on the court I just want to do the best that I can do on that particular day," she said. Further, Serena was asked&nbsp;during her post-match news conference if this US Open would be her last tournament, and the former World No. 1 said "I`ve been pretty vague about it. I`m going to stay vague because you never know," according to the Washington Post.&nbsp;

Serena Williams dropped a major retirement hint last month, in an article on Vogue, by revealing that she is evolving away from the game. Williams, a winner of 23 Grand Slams, entered the US Open 2022 edition -- which is considered to be her last appearance at a major event -- and received a rousing welcome on the court while facing Danka Kovinic on Tuesday (August 30).

Serena Williams dropped a major retirement hint last month, in an article on Vogue, by revealing that she is evolving away from the game. Williams, a winner of 23 Grand Slams, entered the US Open 2022 edition -- which is considered to be her last appearance at a major event -- and received a rousing welcome on the court while facing Danka Kovinic on Tuesday (August 30). Coming on court at the Grand Slam event at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium, Serena was welcomed by a jam-packed crowd which also included her daughter Olympia. As soon as she entered the court, she was lauded by the crowd who came in large numbers to cheer for the American superstar. It is to be noted that the 40-year-old Serena had won her first-ever Grand Slam in the US Open -- back in 1999 -- and, hence, she will like to sign off on a high infront of the home crowd. "Now that is an entrance,@serenawilliams," the official Twitter handle of the US Open shared the special moment of Serena's entry, where her daughter was thrilled to see her mother and took pictures of her arrival at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. ALSO READ | US Open: Serena Williams starts farewell campaign with win over Danka Kovinic Now that is an entrance, @serenawilliams.#USOpen pic.twitter.com/vpdNSWcTes — US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 29, 2022 × We ❤️ Serena#USOpen pic.twitter.com/MJCCWgrzDT — US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 30, 2022 × Talking about Serena's first-round clash, she outclassed Kovinic 6-3, 6-3 to storm ahead in the showpiece event. After the match, she made a big claim on her retirement. "I`ve always just got to do the best that I can," Williams told the audience during her on-court interview. "I feel so comfortable on this court and in front of everyone here. When I step out on the court I just want to do the best that I can do on that particular day," she said. Further, Serena was asked during her post-match news conference if this US Open would be her last tournament, and the former World No. 1 said "I`ve been pretty vague about it. I`m going to stay vague because you never know," according to the Washington Post.

US Open: Serena Williams makes grand entry during R1, daughter Olympia clicks pictures of tennis star - WATCH

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other on Sunday (August 28) in their respective opening games in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Both the senior men's team met after their 2021 T20 World Cup clash, also held at the same venue, where Babar Azam &amp; Co. thrashed India by ten wickets to achieve their first-ever World Cup win versus their arch-rivals.

In the recently-held encounter, Rohit Sharma-led India won the toss and opted to bowl first. Riding on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 4 for 26 and Hardik Pandya's 3-25, India dismissed Pakistan for a modest 147 in 19.5 overs. This became the first instance of the Indian seamers picking up all ten wickets in a T20I. In reply, India had lost KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early in the run-chase and were tottering at 89-4 before Hardik Pandya's 17-ball 33 not out and Ravindra Jadeja's 29-ball 35 propelled the Men in Blue to a thrilling five-wicket win in the last over.

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The cricket fans are, however, in for a treat as India and Pakistan are very likely to meet each other as many as two more times in the ongoing Asian championship, in the UAE.&nbsp;

Here's how India-Pakistan can once again meet in the Super Four round

Given the format of the Asia Cup -- being held in the shortest format for only the second time in the tournament history --&nbsp;the six teams are divided into two groups of three. The top two teams from each group will make it to the Super Four round, where all sides will play each other once. If India and Pakistan end as the top two sides -- with both the Asian giants expected to romp past minnows Hong Kong in Group A -- it can see the two heavyweights battle it out once again on September 4 (Sunday) when A1 vs A2 clash will take place in the next round.

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Who qualifies for the final?

The top-two sides in the Super 4 round will meet each other in the final, to be held on September 11. Given India and Pakistan are the two strongest sides in the tournament, they can lock horns in the summit clash as well. It is to be noted that there has never been an Indo-Pak finale in the Asia Cup history. However, this might be the edition that can see the two teams clash in the final.&nbsp;

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other on Sunday (August 28) in their respective opening games in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

India and Pakistan locked horns with each other on Sunday (August 28) in their respective opening games in the Asia Cup 2022 edition, played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Both the senior men's team met after their 2021 T20 World Cup clash, also held at the same venue, where Babar Azam & Co. thrashed India by ten wickets to achieve their first-ever World Cup win versus their arch-rivals. In the recently-held encounter, Rohit Sharma-led India won the toss and opted to bowl first. Riding on Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 4 for 26 and Hardik Pandya's 3-25, India dismissed Pakistan for a modest 147 in 19.5 overs. This became the first instance of the Indian seamers picking up all ten wickets in a T20I. In reply, India had lost KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli early in the run-chase and were tottering at 89-4 before Hardik Pandya's 17-ball 33 not out and Ravindra Jadeja's 29-ball 35 propelled the Men in Blue to a thrilling five-wicket win in the last over. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli gifts signed jersey to Pakistan pacer, wins hearts with his heartwarming gesture - WATCH The cricket fans are, however, in for a treat as India and Pakistan are very likely to meet each other as many as two more times in the ongoing Asian championship, in the UAE. Here's how India-Pakistan can once again meet in the Super Four round Given the format of the Asia Cup -- being held in the shortest format for only the second time in the tournament history -- the six teams are divided into two groups of three. The top two teams from each group will make it to the Super Four round, where all sides will play each other once. If India and Pakistan end as the top two sides -- with both the Asian giants expected to romp past minnows Hong Kong in Group A -- it can see the two heavyweights battle it out once again on September 4 (Sunday) when A1 vs A2 clash will take place in the next round. ALSO READ | WATCH: Afghanistan fan goes bonkers, kisses Hardik Pandya on TV after India's Asia Cup win vs Pakistan Who qualifies for the final? The top-two sides in the Super 4 round will meet each other in the final, to be held on September 11. Given India and Pakistan are the two strongest sides in the tournament, they can lock horns in the summit clash as well. It is to be noted that there has never been an Indo-Pak finale in the Asia Cup history. However, this might be the edition that can see the two teams clash in the final.

Explained: How India-Pakistan can square off again in Super 4 round at Asia Cup

The&nbsp;Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga has remained in the headlines for a long period. While Ronaldo remains desperate to leave Manchester United, his agent Jorge Mendes is working hard to fulfill his client's demand of finding him a new and suitable club. As per reports, the Portuguese striker wants to make a move as he is eager to play the Champions League (CL) and, thus, remains adamant about exiting the club at Old Trafford.&nbsp;

Mendes has reportedly been in talks with many top clubs such as Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich, Athletico Madrid, etc. for Ronaldo's transfer. However, nothing emerged out of these discussions. As per a report, he has once again reopened talks with Chelsea after they failed to acquire the services of Barcelona striker&nbsp;Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.&nbsp;Pierre-Emerick reportedly isn't keen on signing a one-year contract being offered by the Blues and wants a longer deal. Hence, the Man United striker Ronaldo has once again come into the picture for the Thomas Tuchel-led club, who are in need of an aggressive striker post the departure of&nbsp;Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner.

Earlier, Mendes had first held talks with Chelsea about signing Ronaldo. Back then, Tuchel had his apprehensions and decided against it after unimpressive feedback about the superstar striker from Erik Ten Hag, manager at Old Trafford. Despite Chelsea owner&nbsp;Todd Boehly reportedly being interested in acquiring the Portugal captain's services, the deal went down the drain. Nonetheless, it seems with Aubameyang's deal getting stalled, Ronaldo has a chance to make a switch and enter Chelsea.

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Recently, Erik Ten Hag was asked about Ronaldo's future at Man United. In this regard, the Dutchman commented on the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner, "I can’t say that. We plan with him. We stick to the plan. We want him to stay. That is what I want."

So far, Ronaldo has failed to create any impact for the Red Devils in the ongoing EPL 2022/23 edition, where he has only made limited appearances on the field. After four games, United have won and lost two each.&nbsp;

The Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga has remained in the headlines for a long period. While Ronaldo remains desperate to leave Manchester United, his agent Jorge Mendes is working hard to fulfill his client's demand of finding him a new and suitable club.

The Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga has remained in the headlines for a long period. While Ronaldo remains desperate to leave Manchester United, his agent Jorge Mendes is working hard to fulfill his client's demand of finding him a new and suitable club. As per reports, the Portuguese striker wants to make a move as he is eager to play the Champions League (CL) and, thus, remains adamant about exiting the club at Old Trafford. Mendes has reportedly been in talks with many top clubs such as Chelsea, PSG, Bayern Munich, Athletico Madrid, etc. for Ronaldo's transfer. However, nothing emerged out of these discussions. As per a report, he has once again reopened talks with Chelsea after they failed to acquire the services of Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Pierre-Emerick reportedly isn't keen on signing a one-year contract being offered by the Blues and wants a longer deal. Hence, the Man United striker Ronaldo has once again come into the picture for the Thomas Tuchel-led club, who are in need of an aggressive striker post the departure of Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner. Earlier, Mendes had first held talks with Chelsea about signing Ronaldo. Back then, Tuchel had his apprehensions and decided against it after unimpressive feedback about the superstar striker from Erik Ten Hag, manager at Old Trafford. Despite Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly being interested in acquiring the Portugal captain's services, the deal went down the drain. Nonetheless, it seems with Aubameyang's deal getting stalled, Ronaldo has a chance to make a switch and enter Chelsea. ALSO READ | Paul Pogba's brother Mathias makes shocking allegations, accuses Juventus star of witchcraft Recently, Erik Ten Hag was asked about Ronaldo's future at Man United. In this regard, the Dutchman commented on the 5-time Ballon d'Or winner, "I can’t say that. We plan with him. We stick to the plan. We want him to stay. That is what I want." So far, Ronaldo has failed to create any impact for the Red Devils in the ongoing EPL 2022/23 edition, where he has only made limited appearances on the field. After four games, United have won and lost two each.

Ronaldo's agent reopens talks with Chelsea after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turns down deal: Report

Serena Williams is set to play her last Grand Slam event when she enters the court in the US Open 2022 edition on Monday (August 30). Having revealed last month that the countdown to her retirement has begun, Serena will kickoff her campaign in the women's singles by facing&nbsp;Montenegrin and World number 80&nbsp;Danka Kavinic in her opening round.&nbsp;

Given that Serena is entering the US Open -- where she won her first-ever Grand Slam title (out of 23) in 1999 -- on the back of a first-round exit at Wimbledon 2022 and a defeat at the hands of Emma Raducanu in the Cincinnati Masters' Round of 64 clash, the pressure will be on the 40-year-old. Nonetheless, she has a wealth of experience under her belt and the American will leave no stone unturned to make the most of her last-ever appearance at a Grand Slam event, infront of home fans.&nbsp;

Both Serena and Danka will be facing each other for the first time ever. Who will emerge on top? Will Danka bring an end to Serena's glorious run in women's singles?

Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2022 clash between Serena Williams and Danka Kovinic:

What time will the US Open 2022 women's singles clash between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic&nbsp;start?

The US 2022 women's singles first-round clash between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic will kick off at 4:30 AM IST on Tuesday, August 30.

Where will US Open 2022 women's singles match&nbsp;between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic be played?

The US Open 2022 women's singles opening round match between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic will be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Which TV channel will have the live telecast of the US Open 2022 women's singles match between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic in India?

The first round of the US Open&nbsp;2022 women's singles fixture between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic will be live on Sony Six and Sony Ten channels.

How to catch the live streaming of the US Open 2022 women's singles encounter between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic?

The live streaming of the US Open 2022 women's singles Round 1 clash between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic will be available on the Sony Liv app in India.

Serena Williams is set to play her last Grand Slam event when she enters the court in the US Open 2022 edition on Monday (August 30). Having revealed last month that the countdown to her retirement has begun, Serena will kickoff her campaign in the women's singles by facing Montenegrin and World number 80 Danka Kavinic in her opening round.

Serena Williams is set to play her last Grand Slam event when she enters the court in the US Open 2022 edition on Monday (August 30). Having revealed last month that the countdown to her retirement has begun, Serena will kickoff her campaign in the women's singles by facing Montenegrin and World number 80 Danka Kavinic in her opening round. Given that Serena is entering the US Open -- where she won her first-ever Grand Slam title (out of 23) in 1999 -- on the back of a first-round exit at Wimbledon 2022 and a defeat at the hands of Emma Raducanu in the Cincinnati Masters' Round of 64 clash, the pressure will be on the 40-year-old. Nonetheless, she has a wealth of experience under her belt and the American will leave no stone unturned to make the most of her last-ever appearance at a Grand Slam event, infront of home fans. Both Serena and Danka will be facing each other for the first time ever. Who will emerge on top? Will Danka bring an end to Serena's glorious run in women's singles? Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2022 clash between Serena Williams and Danka Kovinic: What time will the US Open 2022 women's singles clash between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic start? The US 2022 women's singles first-round clash between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic will kick off at 4:30 AM IST on Tuesday, August 30. Where will US Open 2022 women's singles match between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic be played? The US Open 2022 women's singles opening round match between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic will be played at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. ALSO READ | Biggest controversies involving tennis legend Serena Williams Which TV channel will have the live telecast of the US Open 2022 women's singles match between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic in India? The first round of the US Open 2022 women's singles fixture between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic will be live on Sony Six and Sony Ten channels. How to catch the live streaming of the US Open 2022 women's singles encounter between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic? The live streaming of the US Open 2022 women's singles Round 1 clash between Serena Williams and Danka Kavinic will be available on the Sony Liv app in India.

Serena Williams vs Danka Kovinic live streaming: When and Where to Watch US Open 2022 R1 clash in India?

Rafael Nadal will begin his quest for his 5th US Open title when he faces Australia's Ricky Hijikata in his opening round clash on Wednesday (August 31). Nadal has won the US Open in 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2019. With no Novak Djokovic -- due to his Covid-19 vaccination status -- the onus is now on Nadal to stretch his lead in terms of most Grand Slam titles in men's singles (22). He is one ahead of the Serbian and the Spaniard will look to add another title under his belt.&nbsp;

Nadal is a frontrunner to lift the US Open 2022 title in the men's singles. While he still has a lot to play for despite Djokovic's absence, the 36-year-old will aim to start off on a good note and not give any chances to the Australian wildcard Hijikata. Given that the US Open has already seen some upsets -- with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Iga Swaitek bowing out with their respective opening round defeats -- Nadal will aim to make a strong start on the hardcourt event.&nbsp;

Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2022 match between Rafael Nadal and Rinky Hijikata:

At what time will the US Open 2022 men's singles clash between Rafael Nadal and Rinky Hijikata&nbsp;kick-off?

The US 2022 men's singles first-round clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will start at 4:30 AM IST on Wednesday, August 31.

Where will US Open men's singles match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata be played?

The US Open 2022 men's singles opening round match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be held at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium.

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Which TV channel will have the live telecast of US Open men's singles clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata in India?

The first round of the US Open&nbsp;2022 men's singles fixture between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be available on Sony Six and Sony Ten channels.

How to catch the live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata?

The live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles Round 1 clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be available on the Sony Liv app in India.

Rafael Nadal will begin his quest for his 5th US Open title when he faces Australia's Ricky Hijikata in his opening round clash on Wednesday (August 31). Nadal has won the US Open in 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2019.

Rafael Nadal will begin his quest for his 5th US Open title when he faces Australia's Ricky Hijikata in his opening round clash on Wednesday (August 31). Nadal has won the US Open in 2010, 2013, 2017, and 2019. With no Novak Djokovic -- due to his Covid-19 vaccination status -- the onus is now on Nadal to stretch his lead in terms of most Grand Slam titles in men's singles (22). He is one ahead of the Serbian and the Spaniard will look to add another title under his belt. Nadal is a frontrunner to lift the US Open 2022 title in the men's singles. While he still has a lot to play for despite Djokovic's absence, the 36-year-old will aim to start off on a good note and not give any chances to the Australian wildcard Hijikata. Given that the US Open has already seen some upsets -- with Stefanos Tsitsipas and Iga Swaitek bowing out with their respective opening round defeats -- Nadal will aim to make a strong start on the hardcourt event. Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2022 match between Rafael Nadal and Rinky Hijikata: At what time will the US Open 2022 men's singles clash between Rafael Nadal and Rinky Hijikata kick-off? The US 2022 men's singles first-round clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will start at 4:30 AM IST on Wednesday, August 31. Where will US Open men's singles match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata be played? The US Open 2022 men's singles opening round match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be held at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium. ALSO READ | 'Going to stay vague' - Serena Williams opens up on possible retirement after first-round win at US Open 2022 Which TV channel will have the live telecast of US Open men's singles clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata in India? The first round of the US Open 2022 men's singles fixture between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be available on Sony Six and Sony Ten channels. How to catch the live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles match between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata? The live streaming of the US Open 2022 men's singles Round 1 clash between Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata will be available on the Sony Liv app in India.

Rafael Nadal vs Rinky Hijikata live streaming: When and Where to Watch US Open 2022 R1 match in India?

Serena Williams had dropped a major hint about her retirement in an article on Vogue last month. Since then, the tennis fraternity is gearing up to bid farewell to one of the greatest players ever. Serena -- a winner of 23 Grand Slam titles -- faced&nbsp;Danka Kovinic in her opening round match at the US Open 2022 edition on Tuesday (August 30) at the iconic&nbsp;Arthur Ashe Stadium.

As soon as Serena came to the court, she was welcomed by a thunderous response from the spectators who came in large numbers to cheer for her. Even her daughter Olympia was present in the stands and clicked pictures of her mother who made a grand entry infront of her home fans. After easily going past Kovinic -- 6-3, 6-3 -- the American superstar was asked whether the US Open will be her final tournament in her glittering career. Much to the surprise of her fans, Serena said in an on-court interview,&nbsp;"I’m going to stay vague, because you never know."

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"At this point, honestly, everything is a bonus for me, I feel. It’s good that I was able to get this under my belt.... I’m just not even thinking about that. I’m just thinking about this moment. I think it’s good for me just to live in the moment now. Just keep supporting me as long as I’m here," she further asserted.

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The former world number one added, "I just want people to think how hard one tried and it is so important to give your all no matter what obstacles you face. I have had ups and downs but no matter what you are going through out there, I just want people to be inspired. I am from Compton, California - and I made it."

For now, Serena will be eyeing her 24th Grand Slam title -- which will she her level with Margaret Court (24) with the most-ever titles in singles -- by winning the US Open. If she calls it quits from the sport post the tournament, it will be a fitting end to what has been a sensational and inspiring career.

Will Serena battle her poor form and clinch the title? Only time will tell...
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Serena Williams had dropped a major hint about her retirement in an article on Vogue last month. Since then, the tennis fraternity is gearing up to bid farewell to one of the greatest players ever.

Serena Williams had dropped a major hint about her retirement in an article on Vogue last month. Since then, the tennis fraternity is gearing up to bid farewell to one of the greatest players ever. Serena -- a winner of 23 Grand Slam titles -- faced Danka Kovinic in her opening round match at the US Open 2022 edition on Tuesday (August 30) at the iconic Arthur Ashe Stadium. As soon as Serena came to the court, she was welcomed by a thunderous response from the spectators who came in large numbers to cheer for her. Even her daughter Olympia was present in the stands and clicked pictures of her mother who made a grand entry infront of her home fans. After easily going past Kovinic -- 6-3, 6-3 -- the American superstar was asked whether the US Open will be her final tournament in her glittering career. Much to the surprise of her fans, Serena said in an on-court interview, "I’m going to stay vague, because you never know." "At this point, honestly, everything is a bonus for me, I feel. It’s good that I was able to get this under my belt.... I’m just not even thinking about that. I’m just thinking about this moment. I think it’s good for me just to live in the moment now. Just keep supporting me as long as I’m here," she further asserted. ALSO READ | US Open: Serena Williams makes grand entry during R1, daughter Olympia clicks pictures of tennis star - WATCH The former world number one added, "I just want people to think how hard one tried and it is so important to give your all no matter what obstacles you face. I have had ups and downs but no matter what you are going through out there, I just want people to be inspired. I am from Compton, California - and I made it." For now, Serena will be eyeing her 24th Grand Slam title -- which will she her level with Margaret Court (24) with the most-ever titles in singles -- by winning the US Open. If she calls it quits from the sport post the tournament, it will be a fitting end to what has been a sensational and inspiring career. Will Serena battle her poor form and clinch the title? Only time will tell...

'Going to stay vague' - Serena Williams opens up on possible retirement after first-round win at US Open 2022

Cristiano Ronaldo isn't having the best of time at Manchester United. Reportedly, he is desperate to move out of the Old Trafford club, however, his agent Jorge Mendes has still not been able to find a suitable club for his superstar client. While the superstar striker has no option but to continue with the Red Devils till the time his agent finds him a new club, the 37-year-old has started most of his game on the bench for Man United in the ongoing EPL 2022/23 season.

Ronaldo started on the bench in two of the last three games for the Erik Ten Hag-led Man United in the current EPL season. The former Real Madrid and Juventus superstar was made to warm the bench and wasn't named in the starting XI by the new manager in Man United's clash versus rivals Liverpool and minnows Southampton as well. Thus, the premier club's icon and&nbsp;former England defender Rio Ferdinand opined on Ronaldo's situation at the club.&nbsp;

Speaking on his YouTube channel&nbsp;Vibe with Five, Ferdinand said, "Whether he stays or not, none of us know. But knowing Cristiano, I know for a fact that he will be absolutely fuming right now. You don't get to do what he's done in his career over this amazing amount of time at the levels he's been playing by being someone who's going to accept not starting for a team that isn't in the UEFA Champions League,"

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"Ronaldo is not built like that. You can't expect him to change at 37. He'd have been the same at 21. We were talking before the game with [Paul] Scholes – I remember when [David] Beckham got dropped a couple of games, he [was] fuming. Superstars are built differently. They don't believe they have bad games, they don't believe they don't play well [and] they don't believe they get things wrong in their game because they are so hell-bent on success and their belief in their skills and themselves that they don't see failures," the 43-year-old further added.

As far as Ronaldo's transfer saga is concerned, the Portugal captain's agent has reportedly got in talks with Chelsea once again to sign the superstar footballer after Barcelona striker&nbsp;Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was unwilling to pen a one-year-contract being offered by the Blues. Not getting enough game time at Man United, Ronaldo will be eager to make a move at the earliest.

Cristiano Ronaldo isn't having the best of time at Manchester United. Reportedly, he is desperate to move out of the Old Trafford club, however, his agent Jorge Mendes has still not been able to find a suitable club for his superstar client.

Cristiano Ronaldo isn't having the best of time at Manchester United. Reportedly, he is desperate to move out of the Old Trafford club, however, his agent Jorge Mendes has still not been able to find a suitable club for his superstar client. While the superstar striker has no option but to continue with the Red Devils till the time his agent finds him a new club, the 37-year-old has started most of his game on the bench for Man United in the ongoing EPL 2022/23 season. Ronaldo started on the bench in two of the last three games for the Erik Ten Hag-led Man United in the current EPL season. The former Real Madrid and Juventus superstar was made to warm the bench and wasn't named in the starting XI by the new manager in Man United's clash versus rivals Liverpool and minnows Southampton as well. Thus, the premier club's icon and former England defender Rio Ferdinand opined on Ronaldo's situation at the club. Speaking on his YouTube channel Vibe with Five, Ferdinand said, "Whether he stays or not, none of us know. But knowing Cristiano, I know for a fact that he will be absolutely fuming right now. You don't get to do what he's done in his career over this amazing amount of time at the levels he's been playing by being someone who's going to accept not starting for a team that isn't in the UEFA Champions League," ALSO READ | Ronaldo's agent reopens talks with Chelsea after Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang turns down deal: Report "Ronaldo is not built like that. You can't expect him to change at 37. He'd have been the same at 21. We were talking before the game with [Paul] Scholes – I remember when [David] Beckham got dropped a couple of games, he [was] fuming. Superstars are built differently. They don't believe they have bad games, they don't believe they don't play well [and] they don't believe they get things wrong in their game because they are so hell-bent on success and their belief in their skills and themselves that they don't see failures," the 43-year-old further added. As far as Ronaldo's transfer saga is concerned, the Portugal captain's agent has reportedly got in talks with Chelsea once again to sign the superstar footballer after Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was unwilling to pen a one-year-contract being offered by the Blues. Not getting enough game time at Man United, Ronaldo will be eager to make a move at the earliest.

'He must be fuming' - Man United icon on Cristiano Ronaldo starting on the bench this season at Old Trafford

Greg Norman's LIV Golf continues to make heads turn.&nbsp;So far, Norman has roped in a plethora of high-profile players from the United States' PGA Tour such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. However, he was yet to include a player from the world's top 10. There had been speculations of World number two Cameron Smith becoming a part of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. Now, the&nbsp;LIV Golf circuit has achieved its biggest deal by signing Smith and&nbsp;Australia's&nbsp;Marc Leishman.

Sources have told&nbsp;The Age&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Herald&nbsp;that an official announcement regarding the signing of Smith and Leishman is set to take place soon. Thus, the duo&nbsp;will join two-time Australian Open champion Matt Jones in defecting to LIV Golf, which has sent employees to Australia in recent weeks to look at potential venues for a tournament Down Under in the next calendar year.

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Talking about The Open champion Smith, the 29-year-old&nbsp;will be announced as the highest-ranked player to join the controversial LIV Golf. Ahead of the British Open winner Smith's signing, FedEx Cup champion and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy had opined on the LIV Golf and made a strong claim.&nbsp;

As per a report in Fox Sports, the 33-year-old had slammed LIV Golf and stated, “If you believe in something I think you have to speak up, and I believe very strongly about this. I really do.&nbsp;I hate what it’s doing to the game of golf. I hate it. I really do. Like it’s going to be hard for me to stomach going to Wentworth in a couple of weeks’ time and seeing 18 of them there. That just doesn’t sit right with me." He added, "I believe what I‘m saying are the right things, and I think when you believe that what you’re saying is the right things, you’re happy to stick your neck out on the line."

On the other hand, Tiger Woods also reportedly rejected LIV's offer to feature in the event and said at The Open Championship last month, "I know what the PGA Tour stands for and what we have done and what the Tour has given us, the ability to chase after our careers and to earn what we get and the trophies we have been able to play for and the history that has been a part of this game. I know Greg tried to do this back in the early ’90s. It didn’t work then, and he’s trying to make it work now. I still don’t see how that’s in the best interests of the game."

Despite the heavy criticism against Norman's LIV Golf, it is continuing to attract some big players from PGA Tour's roster. Smith's signing is surely a big step in the right direction for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit.&nbsp;

Greg Norman's LIV Golf continues to make heads turn. So far, Norman has roped in a plethora of high-profile players from the United States' PGA Tour such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.

Greg Norman's LIV Golf continues to make heads turn. So far, Norman has roped in a plethora of high-profile players from the United States' PGA Tour such as Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau. However, he was yet to include a player from the world's top 10. There had been speculations of World number two Cameron Smith becoming a part of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf series. Now, the LIV Golf circuit has achieved its biggest deal by signing Smith and Australia's Marc Leishman. Sources have told The Age and the Herald that an official announcement regarding the signing of Smith and Leishman is set to take place soon. Thus, the duo will join two-time Australian Open champion Matt Jones in defecting to LIV Golf, which has sent employees to Australia in recent weeks to look at potential venues for a tournament Down Under in the next calendar year. ALSO READ | LIV Golf joins anti-trust lawsuit against PGA Tour, alleges 'torturous interference' Talking about The Open champion Smith, the 29-year-old will be announced as the highest-ranked player to join the controversial LIV Golf. Ahead of the British Open winner Smith's signing, FedEx Cup champion and four-time major winner Rory McIlroy had opined on the LIV Golf and made a strong claim. As per a report in Fox Sports, the 33-year-old had slammed LIV Golf and stated, “If you believe in something I think you have to speak up, and I believe very strongly about this. I really do. I hate what it’s doing to the game of golf. I hate it. I really do. Like it’s going to be hard for me to stomach going to Wentworth in a couple of weeks’ time and seeing 18 of them there. That just doesn’t sit right with me." He added, "I believe what I‘m saying are the right things, and I think when you believe that what you’re saying is the right things, you’re happy to stick your neck out on the line." On the other hand, Tiger Woods also reportedly rejected LIV's offer to feature in the event and said at The Open Championship last month, "I know what the PGA Tour stands for and what we have done and what the Tour has given us, the ability to chase after our careers and to earn what we get and the trophies we have been able to play for and the history that has been a part of this game. I know Greg tried to do this back in the early ’90s. It didn’t work then, and he’s trying to make it work now. I still don’t see how that’s in the best interests of the game." Despite the heavy criticism against Norman's LIV Golf, it is continuing to attract some big players from PGA Tour's roster. Smith's signing is surely a big step in the right direction for the Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit.

World No. 2 Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman join Greg Norman’s LIV Golf

Hardik Pandya's all-round blitz took India past the finish line in a riveting clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday (August 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue dismissed Babar Azam's Pakistan for 147 in 19.5 overs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning with 4 for 26 along with Hardik's 3 for 25.

In reply, India were in a spot of bother at 89-4 in 14.2 overs, in pursuit of 148, when Hardik joined Ravindra Jadeja in the middle. While Jadeja contributed with a handy 29-ball 35, Hardik led the charge from his end, remained calm and composed as ever and took India to the target with a six, over long-on, in the final over. He remained unbeaten on 33, off 17 deliveries, to return with the Player-of-the-Match award. After the encounter, Hardik's consistency in all departments and his self-belief is being praised by many in the cricketing fraternity.

Sharing his views on the&nbsp;Sports 18&nbsp;show&nbsp;Sports Over the Top, former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar joined the bandwagon and lauded Pandya's ability to remain calm in difficult situations. "Just this calmness. Everything about him is currently unreal. His bowling returns are unreal, which is something that you get with others as well, but his ability to keep calm and get runs under pressure," Manjrekar said.

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"That last over was a tricky one because Hardik was in there and played the faster bowlers mostly, so there was a rhythm of hitting against the quicker bowlers and suddenly the situation was such that Pakistan had to bring in the left-arm spinner. Jadeja got out to the first ball and then he had four balls to get those runs. The pressure is immense but the kind of shots also that he played to get those winning runs under pressure is just outstanding," Manjrekar added.

Hardik credited former captain MS Dhoni for his calmness in crunch situations while speaking to the broadcasters after the epic match between India and Pakistan.&nbsp;"I try to keep things simple as much as I can. Obviously, I have learnt this from Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) while playing with him. I learn from all the cricketers I play with. I believe that if you want to take any decision in life if you are calm it will help you take better decision. I apply the same during batting and keep my options ready," Pandya told&nbsp;Star Sports.

"In a chase like this, you always plan over-by-over. I always knew that there is one young bowler and also one left-arm spinner. We only needed 7 off the last over but even if we needed 15, I'd have fancied myself. I know the bowler is under more pressure than me in the 20th over. I try to keep things simple," the 28-year-old added.&nbsp;

He will now shift his focus to India's next match where Rohit &amp; Co. will face Hong Kong at the same venue on Wednesday evening (August 31).

Hardik Pandya's all-round blitz took India past the finish line in a riveting clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday (August 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Hardik Pandya's all-round blitz took India past the finish line in a riveting clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on Sunday (August 28) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue dismissed Babar Azam's Pakistan for 147 in 19.5 overs with Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning with 4 for 26 along with Hardik's 3 for 25. In reply, India were in a spot of bother at 89-4 in 14.2 overs, in pursuit of 148, when Hardik joined Ravindra Jadeja in the middle. While Jadeja contributed with a handy 29-ball 35, Hardik led the charge from his end, remained calm and composed as ever and took India to the target with a six, over long-on, in the final over. He remained unbeaten on 33, off 17 deliveries, to return with the Player-of-the-Match award. After the encounter, Hardik's consistency in all departments and his self-belief is being praised by many in the cricketing fraternity. Sharing his views on the Sports 18 show Sports Over the Top, former Indian batter-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar joined the bandwagon and lauded Pandya's ability to remain calm in difficult situations. "Just this calmness. Everything about him is currently unreal. His bowling returns are unreal, which is something that you get with others as well, but his ability to keep calm and get runs under pressure," Manjrekar said. ALSO READ | Explained: How India-Pakistan can square off again in Super 4 round at Asia Cup "That last over was a tricky one because Hardik was in there and played the faster bowlers mostly, so there was a rhythm of hitting against the quicker bowlers and suddenly the situation was such that Pakistan had to bring in the left-arm spinner. Jadeja got out to the first ball and then he had four balls to get those runs. The pressure is immense but the kind of shots also that he played to get those winning runs under pressure is just outstanding," Manjrekar added. Hardik credited former captain MS Dhoni for his calmness in crunch situations while speaking to the broadcasters after the epic match between India and Pakistan. "I try to keep things simple as much as I can. Obviously, I have learnt this from Mahi bhai (MS Dhoni) while playing with him. I learn from all the cricketers I play with. I believe that if you want to take any decision in life if you are calm it will help you take better decision. I apply the same during batting and keep my options ready," Pandya told Star Sports. "In a chase like this, you always plan over-by-over. I always knew that there is one young bowler and also one left-arm spinner. We only needed 7 off the last over but even if we needed 15, I'd have fancied myself. I know the bowler is under more pressure than me in the 20th over. I try to keep things simple," the 28-year-old added. He will now shift his focus to India's next match where Rohit & Co. will face Hong Kong at the same venue on Wednesday evening (August 31).

Sanjay Manjrekar lauds 'unreal' Hardik Pandya after his all-round blitz vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

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