Australia captain Aaron Finch got a classy guard of honour from the New Zealand cricket team ahead of his final ODI in Cairns on Sunday. The ongoing third ODI between Australia and New Zealand is Finch's final fifty-over game for his country as he has decided to retire from the format.

Finch will continue leading Australia in T20Is but has decided to quit ODIs to ensure the next captain gets enough time to prepare with the team for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. As the Aussie skipper walked out to open the innings for the hosts in his final ODI, New Zealand came up with a great gesture.

The Kiwis lined up to give Finch a guard of honour and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was seen walking up to him to give him a pat on the back as a mark of appreciation for the Australian captain ahead of his final ODI.

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Finch's final ODI appearance didn't turn out as he would have expected as the Australian skipper was dismissed cheaply after scoring just 5 runs off 13 balls. He was cleaned up by New Zealand pacer Tim Southee in his final game to finish his ODI career with 5401 runs in 145 matches at an average of 39.13 and a strike rate of 87.83.&nbsp;

Finch was first appointed as the stand-in skipper of the Australian team in Matthew Wade's absence ahead of the team's tour of New Zealand in 2017. He led Australia in the 2019 ODI World Cup and helped them script a memorable triumph in the T20 World Cup last year.

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He will continue to play T20Is and will lead the Aussies in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 at home later this year. The defending champions will once again start the tournament as one of the favourites and will be looking to go all the way to bag their second successive title.

Australia captain Aaron Finch got a classy guard of honour from the New Zealand cricket team ahead of his final ODI in Cairns on Sunday. The ongoing third ODI between Australia and New Zealand is Finch's final fifty-over game for his country as he has decided to retire from the format.

Australia captain Aaron Finch got a classy guard of honour from the New Zealand cricket team ahead of his final ODI in Cairns on Sunday. The ongoing third ODI between Australia and New Zealand is Finch's final fifty-over game for his country as he has decided to retire from the format. Finch will continue leading Australia in T20Is but has decided to quit ODIs to ensure the next captain gets enough time to prepare with the team for the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. As the Aussie skipper walked out to open the innings for the hosts in his final ODI, New Zealand came up with a great gesture. The Kiwis lined up to give Finch a guard of honour and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was seen walking up to him to give him a pat on the back as a mark of appreciation for the Australian captain ahead of his final ODI. Classy stuff from the Black Caps as Aaron Finch makes his way to the middle #AUSvNZ pic.twitter.com/LMawJThq7t — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) September 11, 2022 × Also Read: WATCH - England cricket team sings national anthem 'God Save the King', pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth Finch's final ODI appearance didn't turn out as he would have expected as the Australian skipper was dismissed cheaply after scoring just 5 runs off 13 balls. He was cleaned up by New Zealand pacer Tim Southee in his final game to finish his ODI career with 5401 runs in 145 matches at an average of 39.13 and a strike rate of 87.83. Finch was first appointed as the stand-in skipper of the Australian team in Matthew Wade's absence ahead of the team's tour of New Zealand in 2017. He led Australia in the 2019 ODI World Cup and helped them script a memorable triumph in the T20 World Cup last year. Also Read: ‘He is more skilful’- Sourav Ganguly rates Virat Kohli higher than himself He will continue to play T20Is and will lead the Aussies in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 at home later this year. The defending champions will once again start the tournament as one of the favourites and will be looking to go all the way to bag their second successive title.

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The 2022 edition of the Asia Cup saw high-octane action right through to the end. The final of the tournament saw Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan to lay claim to the mantle of Asia Cup champions.

The win marked the sixth time the Sri Lankans have raised the coveted Asia Cup trophy over their heads. Notably, this is their first win since 2014.

Pakistan's tally of runs was bolstered by Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka as he offered the Men in Green a 10-run lead at the start of the innings.

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However, the Sri Lankans maintained an air-tight defence against Pakistan, offering them no room to breathe.&nbsp;Sri Lanka's fielding proved to be too big a challenge&nbsp;for The Shaheens as their batting order found it exceedingly hard to put the ball across the boundary.

In the early stages of the match, Pakistan's bowling order did an impeccable job at holding the Sri Lankans at bay before&nbsp;Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s exceptional unbeaten knock of 71 helped his team put a score of 171 on the board, which proved to be&nbsp;too tall a task for&nbsp;Pakistan.&nbsp;

Mohammad Rizwan managed to put 55 on the board before he was ushered off the pitch by&nbsp;Hasaranga, who bowled and&nbsp;Gunathilaka, who found himself at the receiving end of a catch.&nbsp;

Pramod Madushan and&nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga were the ones who were credited with&nbsp;putting Pakistan on the backfoot by bowling in an absolutely stunning manner.

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Madushan managed to scalp four wickets over the course of his stint in the final. Hasaranga, on the other hand, managed to pick up three wickets in the same over.&nbsp;

In addition to Pakistan's heaviest hitter, Mohammad Rizwan, Hasaranga forced&nbsp;Asif Ali and Khusdil Shah off the pitch, effectively etching his name in Asia Cup folklore.

Madushan managed to send Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman Iftikhar Ahmed and Naseem Shah packing after what can only be described as an absolutely stunning stint.

The 2022 edition of the Asia Cup saw high-octane action right through to the end. The final of the tournament saw Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan to lay claim to the mantle of Asia Cup champions.

The 2022 edition of the Asia Cup saw high-octane action right through to the end. The final of the tournament saw Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan to lay claim to the mantle of Asia Cup champions. The win marked the sixth time the Sri Lankans have raised the coveted Asia Cup trophy over their heads. Notably, this is their first win since 2014. Pakistan's tally of runs was bolstered by Sri Lanka's Dilshan Madushanka as he offered the Men in Green a 10-run lead at the start of the innings. ALSO READ: Indian fans sporting national jerseys barred from entering stadium to watch Asia Cup final between PAK-SL However, the Sri Lankans maintained an air-tight defence against Pakistan, offering them no room to breathe. Sri Lanka's fielding proved to be too big a challenge for The Shaheens as their batting order found it exceedingly hard to put the ball across the boundary. In the early stages of the match, Pakistan's bowling order did an impeccable job at holding the Sri Lankans at bay before Bhanuka Rajapaksa’s exceptional unbeaten knock of 71 helped his team put a score of 171 on the board, which proved to be too tall a task for Pakistan. Mohammad Rizwan managed to put 55 on the board before he was ushered off the pitch by Hasaranga, who bowled and Gunathilaka, who found himself at the receiving end of a catch. Pramod Madushan and Wanindu Hasaranga were the ones who were credited with putting Pakistan on the backfoot by bowling in an absolutely stunning manner. ALSO READ: BCCI official admits Virat Kohli’s spot in India's T20I squad not confirmed after World Cup Madushan managed to scalp four wickets over the course of his stint in the final. Hasaranga, on the other hand, managed to pick up three wickets in the same over. In addition to Pakistan's heaviest hitter, Mohammad Rizwan, Hasaranga forced Asif Ali and Khusdil Shah off the pitch, effectively etching his name in Asia Cup folklore. Madushan managed to send Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman Iftikhar Ahmed and Naseem Shah packing after what can only be described as an absolutely stunning stint.

Pramod Madushan, Wanindu Hasaranga star as Sri Lanka thrash Pakistan by 23 runs to clinch sixth Asia Cup title

India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are all set to make it to the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, said sources.

The sources said that both players are in good shape now after recovering from their injuries and are training regularly in National Cricket Academy (NCA).

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"Jasprit is bowling in nets regularly at NCA. The medical team is keeping a close eye on him, he is looking fine and he will come back most likely. The final test is not done yet but he will clear it.

"On the other hand, Harshal is also doing well and hopefully he will be available for selection as well. Rest all depends on final tests," sources told ANI.

The selection meeting for the ICC T20 World Cup is likely to happen soon. Both Bumrah and Harshal were not included in the Asia Cup squad earlier in August due to injuries and they both started their rehabilitation at NCA.

Notably, Harshal Patel is India`s second-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket this year with 19 scalps, with veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top with 31 wickets. Bumrah has only played three T20Is this year, across which he has taken three wickets.

ICC T20 World Cup is set to take place from October 16 to November 13 this year. Notably, India earned a third-place finish in the Super Four Phase of Asia Cup 2022 and failed to qualify for the final.

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They earned the Super Four qualification after wins against Pakistan and Hong Kong in the Group stage but failed to win against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super Four phase, though they won their final game against Afghanistan.

But it was not enough to earn them qualification to the final. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be squaring off in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.&nbsp;

India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are all set to make it to the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, said sources. The sources said that both players are in good shape now after recovering from their injuries and are training regularly in National Cricket Academy (NCA).

India pacers Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel are all set to make it to the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2022, said sources. The sources said that both players are in good shape now after recovering from their injuries and are training regularly in National Cricket Academy (NCA). ALSO READ: BCCI official admits Virat Kohli’s spot in India's T20I squad not confirmed after World Cup "Jasprit is bowling in nets regularly at NCA. The medical team is keeping a close eye on him, he is looking fine and he will come back most likely. The final test is not done yet but he will clear it. "On the other hand, Harshal is also doing well and hopefully he will be available for selection as well. Rest all depends on final tests," sources told ANI. The selection meeting for the ICC T20 World Cup is likely to happen soon. Both Bumrah and Harshal were not included in the Asia Cup squad earlier in August due to injuries and they both started their rehabilitation at NCA. Notably, Harshal Patel is India`s second-highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket this year with 19 scalps, with veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar at the top with 31 wickets. Bumrah has only played three T20Is this year, across which he has taken three wickets. ICC T20 World Cup is set to take place from October 16 to November 13 this year. Notably, India earned a third-place finish in the Super Four Phase of Asia Cup 2022 and failed to qualify for the final. ALSO READ: Indian fans sporting national jerseys barred from entering stadium to watch Asia Cup final between PAK-SL They earned the Super Four qualification after wins against Pakistan and Hong Kong in the Group stage but failed to win against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the Super Four phase, though they won their final game against Afghanistan. But it was not enough to earn them qualification to the final. Sri Lanka and Pakistan will be squaring off in the Asia Cup final on Sunday.

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In what can only be described as a shocking turn of events, Indian fans, sporting their national colours, were denied entry into the stadium to watch the&nbsp;action unfold between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the final of the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup.

Footage of disgruntled fans standing outside the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was shared by the official social media handle of Indian fans called Bharat Army.

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Fans alleged that fans wearing Indian jerseys&nbsp;were barred from entering the stadium. They declared that only those wearing Pakistani and Sri Lankan jerseys were allowed entry into the grounds to watch the match live.

They further revealed that they had been pushed around by the police force providing security&nbsp;at the stadium. In addition, the fans claimed that they had been heckled by both other fans and the security personnel on duty.

The post also tagged the social media handles of ICC and ACC Media, demanding justice for those members who travelled all the way from India to enjoy cricket being played in the Asia Cup

"SHOCKING TREATMENT as The Bharat Army and other Indian Cricket Fans told they can not enter the stadium wearing ‘India jerseys’!

"The (ICC)&nbsp;&amp; (<a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/ACCMedia1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1568967055054934021%7Ctwgr%5E20a906e48c179e3f931c5723ea7676b435c60338%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesnownews.com%2Fsports%2Fcricket%2Fcops-are-pushing-us-indian-fans-turned-away-for-wearing-team-indias-jersey-for-asia-cup-final-share-ordeal-article-94136060" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" role="link" target="_blank">ACC Media)</a>&nbsp;we urge you to investigate as our members travelled all they way from India to watch the (<a dir="ltr" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AsiaCup2022?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1568967055054934021%7Ctwgr%5E20a906e48c179e3f931c5723ea7676b435c60338%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.timesnownews.com%2Fsports%2Fcricket%2Fcops-are-pushing-us-indian-fans-turned-away-for-wearing-team-indias-jersey-for-asia-cup-final-share-ordeal-article-94136060&amp;src=hashtag_click" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" role="link" target="_blank">Asia Cup 2022)</a> and have been told they can’t enter the stadium by local officials and the police! Absolutely shocking treatment!" wrote Bharat Army on Twitter.

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Pakistan and Sri Lanka locked horns with each other with the mantle of the Asia Cup champions hanging in the balance. India, on the other hand, dropped out of the tournament in the Super Four stage after they suffered two losses.&nbsp;

In what can only be described as a shocking turn of events, Indian fans, sporting their national colours, were denied entry into the stadium to watch the action unfold between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the final of the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup.

In what can only be described as a shocking turn of events, Indian fans, sporting their national colours, were denied entry into the stadium to watch the action unfold between Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the final of the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup. Footage of disgruntled fans standing outside the Dubai International Cricket Stadium was shared by the official social media handle of Indian fans called Bharat Army. ALSO READ: Virat is close to my heart: Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Kohli vs Babar debate Fans alleged that fans wearing Indian jerseys were barred from entering the stadium. They declared that only those wearing Pakistani and Sri Lankan jerseys were allowed entry into the grounds to watch the match live. They further revealed that they had been pushed around by the police force providing security at the stadium. In addition, the fans claimed that they had been heckled by both other fans and the security personnel on duty. The post also tagged the social media handles of ICC and ACC Media, demanding justice for those members who travelled all the way from India to enjoy cricket being played in the Asia Cup "SHOCKING TREATMENT as The Bharat Army and other Indian Cricket Fans told they can not enter the stadium wearing ‘India jerseys’! "The (ICC) & (ACC Media) we urge you to investigate as our members travelled all they way from India to watch the (Asia Cup 2022) and have been told they can’t enter the stadium by local officials and the police! Absolutely shocking treatment!" wrote Bharat Army on Twitter. 😡 SHOCKING TREATMENT as The Bharat Army and other Indian Cricket Fans told they can not enter the stadium wearing ‘India jerseys’! #BharatArmy #PAKvSL pic.twitter.com/5zORYZBcOy — The Bharat Army (@thebharatarmy) September 11, 2022 × ALSO READ: BCCI official admits Virat Kohli’s spot in India's T20I squad not confirmed after World Cup Pakistan and Sri Lanka locked horns with each other with the mantle of the Asia Cup champions hanging in the balance. India, on the other hand, dropped out of the tournament in the Super Four stage after they suffered two losses.

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Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen took a career-best 5-35 as South Africa bowled England out for 158 just 13 minutes into day four of the decisive third and final test at The Oval on Sunday.&nbsp;

England lead the tourists by 40 runs ahead of South Africa's second innings, with 20 wickets falling in a little over three sessions after day one was washed out by rain and the second was cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth.

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Both teams' first innings lasted exactly 36.2 overs as the seamers made hay on a helpful wicket, with a positive result either way now looking the likeliest outcome. &nbsp;

The series is poised at 1-1 after both sides won by an innings inside three days in the first two games. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen took a career-best 5-35 as South Africa bowled England out for 158 just 13 minutes into day four of the decisive third and final test at The Oval on Sunday.

Left-arm seamer Marco Jansen took a career-best 5-35 as South Africa bowled England out for 158 just 13 minutes into day four of the decisive third and final test at The Oval on Sunday. England lead the tourists by 40 runs ahead of South Africa's second innings, with 20 wickets falling in a little over three sessions after day one was washed out by rain and the second was cancelled as a mark of respect following the death of Queen Elizabeth. Also Read: Virat is close to my heart: Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq on Kohli vs Babar debate Both teams' first innings lasted exactly 36.2 overs as the seamers made hay on a helpful wicket, with a positive result either way now looking the likeliest outcome. The series is poised at 1-1 after both sides won by an innings inside three days in the first two games.

Marco Jansen takes career best 5-35 as South Africa bowl out England for 158 in 3rd Test

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are all set to collide with each other in the penultimate match of the Asia Cup tournament, which has kept fans enthralled for quite some time now.&nbsp;

As the highly anticipated match draws close, Wasim Akram weighed in on both teams' prospects, in addition to offering fans some insight into his pick for the win.

Although Akram admitted that The Shaheens would enter the final as the favourites to outperform the Sri Lankans and lay claim to the title of Asia Cup champions, he admitted that it may not be as easy as one would like it to be.

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He advised Babar Azam and Co. to exercise caution against the Sri Lankans, who boast of a young and rather exciting team. Sri Lanka bounced back after an initial loss at the hands of Afghanistan to record four wins on the trot against the likes of India and Pakistan.

While in conversation with&nbsp;BBN Sports, Akram asserted that although Sri Lanka will enter the match as the underdogs, the Men in Green will have to be wary as they seem to be in red-hot form.

"The performance of the Pakistan team has been fabulous in this Asia Cup. However, in the game against Sri Lanka, the intent was missing in their batting.

"The bowling was decent though. Hopefully, they will learn from their mistakes. But still, I think, Pakistan are the favourite in the finals. But the exciting and young Sri Lanka team cannot be taken easy,” said Akram.

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He subsequently singled out Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam, admitting that he had spent enough time training after a less than impressive outing in the Asia Cup to learn from his mistakes and put in a&nbsp;better performance in the final.

“Babar is one of the best players in the world and needs just one good innings. He struggled a bit because he might be worried about the lack of runs.

"But the good thing is, he has spent time on the crease and for any great player, that matters as well. I think he’ll do well in the final,” said Akram.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are all set to collide with each other in the penultimate match of the Asia Cup tournament, which has kept fans enthralled for quite some time now.

Sri Lanka and Pakistan are all set to collide with each other in the penultimate match of the Asia Cup tournament, which has kept fans enthralled for quite some time now. As the highly anticipated match draws close, Wasim Akram weighed in on both teams' prospects, in addition to offering fans some insight into his pick for the win. Although Akram admitted that The Shaheens would enter the final as the favourites to outperform the Sri Lankans and lay claim to the title of Asia Cup champions, he admitted that it may not be as easy as one would like it to be. ALSO READ: 'Have they lost their minds': Javed Miandad slams Afghanistan for bad behaviour against Pakistan in Asia Cup He advised Babar Azam and Co. to exercise caution against the Sri Lankans, who boast of a young and rather exciting team. Sri Lanka bounced back after an initial loss at the hands of Afghanistan to record four wins on the trot against the likes of India and Pakistan. While in conversation with BBN Sports, Akram asserted that although Sri Lanka will enter the match as the underdogs, the Men in Green will have to be wary as they seem to be in red-hot form. "The performance of the Pakistan team has been fabulous in this Asia Cup. However, in the game against Sri Lanka, the intent was missing in their batting. "The bowling was decent though. Hopefully, they will learn from their mistakes. But still, I think, Pakistan are the favourite in the finals. But the exciting and young Sri Lanka team cannot be taken easy,” said Akram. ALSO READ: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022 final: Live streaming details, head to head record and predicted XIs He subsequently singled out Pakistan's skipper Babar Azam, admitting that he had spent enough time training after a less than impressive outing in the Asia Cup to learn from his mistakes and put in a better performance in the final. “Babar is one of the best players in the world and needs just one good innings. He struggled a bit because he might be worried about the lack of runs. "But the good thing is, he has spent time on the crease and for any great player, that matters as well. I think he’ll do well in the final,” said Akram.

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Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (September 11). While Sri Lanka will be aiming to win their seventh title, Pakistan will be looking to lift their third trophy. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan comprehensively in the Super Four meeting between the two teams on Friday and will be aiming to repeat their feat in the final showdown on Sunday.

Sri Lanka have arguably been the best team in the tournament so far having lost just once. They got off to a shaky start with an 8-wicket loss at the hands of Afghanistan but have since won their next four matches in a row to make it to the final. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be aiming to bounce back after losing their last encounter against Sri Lanka in Super Four.

Pakistan have had a topsy-turvy run in the tournament as they started with a morale-crushing defeat against arch-rivals India in their opener but were quick to bounce back and thrashed Hong Kong ruthlessly in their next game. Babar Azam &amp; Co. then&nbsp;went on to avenge their loss by beating India in the Super Four before surviving a mighty scare to beat Afghanistan in a thriller next to make it to the final.

Their five-wicket loss against Sri Lanka n Friday was an eye-opener for Pakistan, who saw their batting collapse once again after the top order failed to deliver. Pakistan's middle-order hasn't been tested much in the tournament and Sri Lanka can once again put them under pressure in the final f they can get their openers early.

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Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana both bowled exceptionally well against Pakistan and will be hoping to continue their fine form in the final. The Lankan batters will also have to be ready for a stern test against the in-form Pakistan pace attack.

Here is all you need to know about the Asia Cup 2022 final:

Head-to-head record

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have met thrice in the Asia Cup final with the Men in Green winning twice. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the finals of the 1986 and the 2014 editions of the tournament while Sri Lanka emerged victorious in 2000. Sri Lanka have been the most consistent team in the Asia Cup with 11 final appearances under their belt.

The toss factor

Teams batting second have enjoyed a massive advantage over the teams batting first on the Dubai surface in T20Is over the last few months. 26 out of the last 30 T20Is in Dubai have been won by teams chasing. In the Asia Cup 2022, India's victory against Hong Kong is the only game in Dubai which has been won by the team batting first. Winning the toss will thus be crucial to the chances of both teams in the final on Sunday.

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Live streaming details

The Asia Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming of the final will be available on the Hotstar website and mobile app.

Predicted playing XIs

Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain

Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka

Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (September 11). While Sri Lanka will be aiming to win their seventh title, Pakistan will be looking to lift their third trophy.

Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the blockbuster final of the Asia Cup 2022 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday (September 11). While Sri Lanka will be aiming to win their seventh title, Pakistan will be looking to lift their third trophy. Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan comprehensively in the Super Four meeting between the two teams on Friday and will be aiming to repeat their feat in the final showdown on Sunday. Sri Lanka have arguably been the best team in the tournament so far having lost just once. They got off to a shaky start with an 8-wicket loss at the hands of Afghanistan but have since won their next four matches in a row to make it to the final. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be aiming to bounce back after losing their last encounter against Sri Lanka in Super Four. Pakistan have had a topsy-turvy run in the tournament as they started with a morale-crushing defeat against arch-rivals India in their opener but were quick to bounce back and thrashed Hong Kong ruthlessly in their next game. Babar Azam & Co. then went on to avenge their loss by beating India in the Super Four before surviving a mighty scare to beat Afghanistan in a thriller next to make it to the final. Their five-wicket loss against Sri Lanka n Friday was an eye-opener for Pakistan, who saw their batting collapse once again after the top order failed to deliver. Pakistan's middle-order hasn't been tested much in the tournament and Sri Lanka can once again put them under pressure in the final f they can get their openers early. Also Read: 'Have they lost their minds': Javed Miandad slams Afghanistan for bad behaviour against Pakistan in Asia Cup Sri Lankan spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana both bowled exceptionally well against Pakistan and will be hoping to continue their fine form in the final. The Lankan batters will also have to be ready for a stern test against the in-form Pakistan pace attack. Here is all you need to know about the Asia Cup 2022 final: Head-to-head record Sri Lanka and Pakistan have met thrice in the Asia Cup final with the Men in Green winning twice. Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in the finals of the 1986 and the 2014 editions of the tournament while Sri Lanka emerged victorious in 2000. Sri Lanka have been the most consistent team in the Asia Cup with 11 final appearances under their belt. The toss factor Teams batting second have enjoyed a massive advantage over the teams batting first on the Dubai surface in T20Is over the last few months. 26 out of the last 30 T20Is in Dubai have been won by teams chasing. In the Asia Cup 2022, India's victory against Hong Kong is the only game in Dubai which has been won by the team batting first. Winning the toss will thus be crucial to the chances of both teams in the final on Sunday. Also Read: 'Painful for us'- Pakistan spinner hopes to win Asia Cup for those devastated by floods at home Live streaming details The Asia Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be telecasted live on the Star Sports network in India. The live streaming of the final will be available on the Hotstar website and mobile app. Predicted playing XIs Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Fakhar Zaman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Asif Ali, Khushdil Shah, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain Sri Lanka: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Charith Asalanka, Danushka Gunathilaka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Pramod Madushan, Dilshan Madushanka

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Asia Cup 2022 final: Live streaming details, head to head record and predicted XIs

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad has lashed out at Afghanistan for their 'bad behaviour' against Pakistani players during the clash between the two sides in the Asia Cup 2022 earlier this week. Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 1 wicket in a thrilling contest to secure a spot in the final of the tournament.

There was drama on the field during Pakistan's run chase in the game as the players from both sides were involved in some heated moments. It all started in the 19th over of Pakistan's innings when Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmad dismissed Asif Ali on 16.

Fareed celebrated wildly after Ali's dismissal prompting the Pakistan batter to walk up to him and exchange a few words with him. Asif then raised his bat threatening to hit the Afghanistan pacer before hitting him with his elbow. Asif was criticised by many on social media for his reaction but several former Pakistan players have been blaming Afghanistan for provoking Asif.

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Miandad is the latest former Pakistan cricketer to join the bandwagon and has slammed Afghanistan players for their behaviour.

"Pakistan played well but I’m disappointed with the team (Afghanistan)&nbsp;they defeated. Just because their behaviour is so bad nowadays. We brought them into the picture, they used to practice in Pakistan. And now, just see their language. How older are they? They haven’t played that much cricket, have they lost their minds?" Miandad said while speaking to 'Events &amp; Happenings Sports'.

"Pakistan have been playing the game for 20 years now. They came here and learned the game. I’m the witness because I coached them. But I was baffled to see how they behaved as if they were superstars. Your cricket is nothing. Learn how to play the game. There are numerous aspects of cricket. If you are sincere, humble and give respect (to each other), your game will get better," he added.

It was a must-win clash for Afghanistan and they produced a brilliant fight against Pakistan before going down. Afghanistan almost had the game in their bag at one stage during Pakistan's run chase when the Men in Green were reduced to 118/9 on the penultimate delivery of the 19th over.

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With 11 runs to get off the last over, many backed Afghanistan to defend it and win the game. However, Pakistan's no.10 Naseem Shah slammed back-to-back sixes to play a match-winning cameo for his team and wrap up the run-chase comfortably with four balls to spare.

Pakistan secured a spot in the final of the tournament with their thrilling victory and will now face Sri Lanka in the title clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad has lashed out at Afghanistan for their 'bad behaviour' against Pakistani players during the clash between the two sides in the Asia Cup 2022 earlier this week.

Pakistan legend Javed Miandad has lashed out at Afghanistan for their 'bad behaviour' against Pakistani players during the clash between the two sides in the Asia Cup 2022 earlier this week. Pakistan defeated Afghanistan by 1 wicket in a thrilling contest to secure a spot in the final of the tournament. There was drama on the field during Pakistan's run chase in the game as the players from both sides were involved in some heated moments. It all started in the 19th over of Pakistan's innings when Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmad dismissed Asif Ali on 16. Fareed celebrated wildly after Ali's dismissal prompting the Pakistan batter to walk up to him and exchange a few words with him. Asif then raised his bat threatening to hit the Afghanistan pacer before hitting him with his elbow. Asif was criticised by many on social media for his reaction but several former Pakistan players have been blaming Afghanistan for provoking Asif. Also Read: WATCH - Aaron Finch gets guard of honour from New Zealand players ahead of his final ODI for Australia Miandad is the latest former Pakistan cricketer to join the bandwagon and has slammed Afghanistan players for their behaviour. "Pakistan played well but I’m disappointed with the team (Afghanistan) they defeated. Just because their behaviour is so bad nowadays. We brought them into the picture, they used to practice in Pakistan. And now, just see their language. How older are they? They haven’t played that much cricket, have they lost their minds?" Miandad said while speaking to 'Events & Happenings Sports'. "Pakistan have been playing the game for 20 years now. They came here and learned the game. I’m the witness because I coached them. But I was baffled to see how they behaved as if they were superstars. Your cricket is nothing. Learn how to play the game. There are numerous aspects of cricket. If you are sincere, humble and give respect (to each other), your game will get better," he added. It was a must-win clash for Afghanistan and they produced a brilliant fight against Pakistan before going down. Afghanistan almost had the game in their bag at one stage during Pakistan's run chase when the Men in Green were reduced to 118/9 on the penultimate delivery of the 19th over. Also Read: 'Painful for us'- Pakistan spinner hopes to win Asia Cup for those devastated by floods at home With 11 runs to get off the last over, many backed Afghanistan to defend it and win the game. However, Pakistan's no.10 Naseem Shah slammed back-to-back sixes to play a match-winning cameo for his team and wrap up the run-chase comfortably with four balls to spare. Pakistan secured a spot in the final of the tournament with their thrilling victory and will now face Sri Lanka in the title clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Sunday.

'Have they lost their minds': Javed Miandad slams Afghanistan for bad behaviour against Pakistan in Asia Cup

Prince Charles found himself shouldering the responsibility of being the monarch of the United Kingdom shortly after the demise of Queen Elizabeth II.&nbsp;

Following his accession, the ownership of his assets was passed on to his eldest son and heir apparent,&nbsp;Prince William. It also earned him the title of&nbsp;the 25th Duke of Cornwall.

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Along with the title, Prince William also inherited&nbsp;the Duchy of Cornwall. The Duchy is a private estate which was founded by King Edward III in 1337, with the aim of offering his son Prince Edward a source of income.&nbsp;It has since been passed on as an inheritance. The website of The Duchy describes&nbsp;The Oval as its historical asset.

The Oval has been leased Surrey county cricket club since 1874. The Duchy has been involved with works of refurbishment ever since its inception.

In addition to The Oval, the Duchy also owns unusual holdings like Dartmoor prison, a garden centre at Lostwithiel in Cornwall and&nbsp;a third of the Dartmoor national park.

The Duchy was a source of income for King Charles III for over half a century. The Duchy covers a massive expanse of land, which is spread across a whopping&nbsp;52,000 hectares (128,000 acres).&nbsp;

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Ownership of the Duchy has effectively made Prince William one of the biggest landowners in England. The Duchy of Cornwall has ownership of land across&nbsp;20 counties in&nbsp;Wales and England.

At the end of March, the value of the Duchy's net assets were valued at more than&nbsp;£1bn, with a majority of them being investment property assets.

Prince Charles found himself shouldering the responsibility of being the monarch of the United Kingdom shortly after the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. Following his accession, the ownership of his assets was passed on to his eldest son and heir apparent, Prince William.

Prince Charles found himself shouldering the responsibility of being the monarch of the United Kingdom shortly after the demise of Queen Elizabeth II. Following his accession, the ownership of his assets was passed on to his eldest son and heir apparent, Prince William. It also earned him the title of the 25th Duke of Cornwall. ALSO READ: WATCH: England cricket team sings national anthem 'God Save the King', pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth Along with the title, Prince William also inherited the Duchy of Cornwall. The Duchy is a private estate which was founded by King Edward III in 1337, with the aim of offering his son Prince Edward a source of income. It has since been passed on as an inheritance. The website of The Duchy describes The Oval as its historical asset. The Oval has been leased Surrey county cricket club since 1874. The Duchy has been involved with works of refurbishment ever since its inception. In addition to The Oval, the Duchy also owns unusual holdings like Dartmoor prison, a garden centre at Lostwithiel in Cornwall and a third of the Dartmoor national park. The Duchy was a source of income for King Charles III for over half a century. The Duchy covers a massive expanse of land, which is spread across a whopping 52,000 hectares (128,000 acres). ALSO READ: FIFA World Cup final stadium passes assessment with first sell-out crowd ahead of high-profile competition Ownership of the Duchy has effectively made Prince William one of the biggest landowners in England. The Duchy of Cornwall has ownership of land across 20 counties in Wales and England. At the end of March, the value of the Duchy's net assets were valued at more than £1bn, with a majority of them being investment property assets.

Prince William acquires ownership of The Oval after King Charles III's accession to the throne

England and South Africa have been involved in a three-match Test cricket series recently. While the series has been marred by a number of unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, the team recently recorded in an inspiring moment&nbsp;before the match.

Ahead of the commencement of play on the third day of the Test against South Africa, The Oval echoed with chants of the English national anthem, 'God Save the King'.

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English soprano Laura Wright appeared at the grounds to lead the chants shortly after the players had made their way onto the field through a guard of honour in memory of their monarch.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

In addition, the players and fans jointly participated in a minute of silence as a mark of respect towards the Queen, which was flawlessly observed at The Oval.

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Before the players got down to business, England skipper Ben Stokes released a statement opening up about the team's mindset ahead of the game, which is being conducted shortly after the demise of their monarch.

He asserted that the entire team felt a great deal of honour to be offered the opportunity to play the match in the Queen's memory.

“It’s obviously been a sad couple of days not only for us but the whole nation and the world as well. It’s great to be here knowing that we’re going to be playing this game, not just for us but in memory of the Queen so it’s a very special occasion for us."

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"We were still waiting for confirmation of what was going to happen this week so the lads were just sitting around waiting for that yesterday."

"Once we heard the news it was good to hear from our point of view. There wasn’t much going on for us yesterday to be honest,” said Stokes.

England and South Africa have been involved in a three-match Test cricket series recently. While the series has been marred by a number of unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, the team recently recorded in an inspiring moment before the match.

England and South Africa have been involved in a three-match Test cricket series recently. While the series has been marred by a number of unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances, the team recently recorded in an inspiring moment before the match. Ahead of the commencement of play on the third day of the Test against South Africa, The Oval echoed with chants of the English national anthem, 'God Save the King'. ALSO READ: I don't know who she is: Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah on questions over Urvashi Rautela after viral video English soprano Laura Wright appeared at the grounds to lead the chants shortly after the players had made their way onto the field through a guard of honour in memory of their monarch. In addition, the players and fans jointly participated in a minute of silence as a mark of respect towards the Queen, which was flawlessly observed at The Oval. God Save The King sung for the first time at the Cricket this morning to great respect. Wish Football had been allowed to do the same this weekend but as so often its virtue signalling above actions. RIP Queen Elizabeth II. #ENGvSA #QueenElizabeth #GodSaveTheKing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 pic.twitter.com/kuTKEytUSq — CFC Making History ⭐️⭐️ (@CFC_MH) September 10, 2022 × Before the players got down to business, England skipper Ben Stokes released a statement opening up about the team's mindset ahead of the game, which is being conducted shortly after the demise of their monarch. He asserted that the entire team felt a great deal of honour to be offered the opportunity to play the match in the Queen's memory. “It’s obviously been a sad couple of days not only for us but the whole nation and the world as well. It’s great to be here knowing that we’re going to be playing this game, not just for us but in memory of the Queen so it’s a very special occasion for us." ALSO READ: Experiment in bilateral series not Asia Cup: Former World Cup-winner after India's dismal show "We were still waiting for confirmation of what was going to happen this week so the lads were just sitting around waiting for that yesterday." "Once we heard the news it was good to hear from our point of view. There wasn’t much going on for us yesterday to be honest,” said Stokes.

WATCH: England cricket team sings national anthem 'God Save the King', pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth

What went wrong for Rohit Sharma-led India in Asia Cup 2022?

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah came up with a cheeky response to questions over Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela after a video of them recently went viral on social media. Urvashi had recently taken to her Instagram story to share an edited video of her with Naseem where the duo can be seen smiling at each other.

The video was from India's clash against Pakistan in the group stage of the ongoing Asia Cup on August 28. While Urvashi was present in the stands to watch the game, Naseem was in action for the Pakistan team. The video went viral on social media soon after Urvashi shared it her on her Insta story, sparking rumours.

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Naseem addressed the pre-match press conference on Sunday ahead of the Asia Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. During the presser, he was asked by a reporter about the video shared by Urvashi and why he was smiling. The Pakistan pacer&nbsp;came up with a cheeky response and said he didn't know who Urvashi is and why such videos are made.

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"Smile toh aapke question pe aa raha hai (I am smiling at your question.) I don't know who Urvashi Rautela is. I only focus on my match. People usually send me videos but I have no idea. I have nothing special in me but I thank people who come to watch cricket and give a lot of respect," Naseem said during the presser.

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This is not the first time Urvashi has been garnering headlines for her involvement&nbsp;with cricketers as she was recently involved in an ugly war of words with Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. The duo even exchanged a few posts taking a dig at each other on social media.

The feud started after Urvashi claimed in an interview that Pant once waited for hours to meet her in Delhi. The two were reportedly dating in the past but not all seems to be well between them now.

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Naseem, on the other hand, has been in terrific form with the ball for Pakistan throughout the tournament so far. In the absence of premier pacer Shaheen Afridi, Naseem has been the pace spearhead for Pakistan and has done well for the team. He has six wickets in four games and also played a match-winning cameo against Afghanistan with the bat in the final.

Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the all-important final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 11).

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah came up with a cheeky response to questions over Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela after a video of them recently went viral on social media.

Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah came up with a cheeky response to questions over Bollywood actress Urvashi Rautela after a video of them recently went viral on social media. Urvashi had recently taken to her Instagram story to share an edited video of her with Naseem where the duo can be seen smiling at each other. The video was from India's clash against Pakistan in the group stage of the ongoing Asia Cup on August 28. While Urvashi was present in the stands to watch the game, Naseem was in action for the Pakistan team. The video went viral on social media soon after Urvashi shared it her on her Insta story, sparking rumours. Urvashi Rautela has shared a video of herself and Naseem Shah on her Instagram story pic.twitter.com/zbHQnlUFP1 — Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) September 6, 2022 × Naseem addressed the pre-match press conference on Sunday ahead of the Asia Cup 2022 final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka. During the presser, he was asked by a reporter about the video shared by Urvashi and why he was smiling. The Pakistan pacer came up with a cheeky response and said he didn't know who Urvashi is and why such videos are made. Also Read: Others wouldn't have survived: Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli being in Indian team for 3 years without a ton "Smile toh aapke question pe aa raha hai (I am smiling at your question.) I don't know who Urvashi Rautela is. I only focus on my match. People usually send me videos but I have no idea. I have nothing special in me but I thank people who come to watch cricket and give a lot of respect," Naseem said during the presser. Naseem shah smiles ones again on question about Urvashi Rautela @UrvashiRautela @BCCI #NaseemShah pic.twitter.com/RvpWxajnYX — Haseeb Arslan (@haseebArslanUK) September 10, 2022 × This is not the first time Urvashi has been garnering headlines for her involvement with cricketers as she was recently involved in an ugly war of words with Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant. The duo even exchanged a few posts taking a dig at each other on social media. The feud started after Urvashi claimed in an interview that Pant once waited for hours to meet her in Delhi. The two were reportedly dating in the past but not all seems to be well between them now. Also Read: This is crunch time for Dravid: Ex-BCCI selector after India's disappointing exit from Asia Cup 2022 Naseem, on the other hand, has been in terrific form with the ball for Pakistan throughout the tournament so far. In the absence of premier pacer Shaheen Afridi, Naseem has been the pace spearhead for Pakistan and has done well for the team. He has six wickets in four games and also played a match-winning cameo against Afghanistan with the bat in the final. Pakistan will lock horns with Sri Lanka in the all-important final at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 11).

I don't know who she is: Pakistan pacer Naseem Shah on questions over Urvashi Rautela after viral video

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly recently offered fans insight into his take on Virat Kohli's athletic prowess and prospects on the field.&nbsp;

Ganguly waxed lyrical about Kohli in a recently surfaced video on YouTube. He admitted that even&nbsp;though they had competed on the field in&nbsp;different generations, Kohli had the makings of surpassing Ganguly owing to his unique set of skills.

Ganguly also admitted that although he had featured in more matches than Kohli over the course of his lengthy career, the 33-year-old is well on his way to overcome him in that regard.

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“The comparison should be in terms of skill as a player. I think he is more skilful than I’m. We played in different generations, and we played a lot of cricket."

"I played in my generation, and he will continue playing, probably playing more games than I did. Currently, I have played more than what he has but he’ll get past that. He is tremendous.”&nbsp;

He subsequently went on to admit that he was counting on Kohli to make his way back to his former glory, which he seems like he has as the former Indian skipper managed to record his first international ton against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup.

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“Let him practice, let him play matches. He is a big player and has scored plenty of runs. I am hopeful that he will make a comeback. He is just not being able to score a century and I believe he will find his form in the Asia Cup,” said Ganguly.

Having recorded the international century that had remained extremely elusive for over 1000 days, Virat Kohli will hope to carry the same form into his upcoming outings alongside the Men in Blue.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly recently offered fans insight into his take on Virat Kohli's athletic prowess and prospects on the field. Ganguly waxed lyrical about Kohli in a recently surfaced video on YouTube.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly recently offered fans insight into his take on Virat Kohli's athletic prowess and prospects on the field. Ganguly waxed lyrical about Kohli in a recently surfaced video on YouTube. He admitted that even though they had competed on the field in different generations, Kohli had the makings of surpassing Ganguly owing to his unique set of skills. Ganguly also admitted that although he had featured in more matches than Kohli over the course of his lengthy career, the 33-year-old is well on his way to overcome him in that regard. ALSO READ: Others wouldn't have survived: Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli being in Indian team for 3 years without a ton “The comparison should be in terms of skill as a player. I think he is more skilful than I’m. We played in different generations, and we played a lot of cricket." "I played in my generation, and he will continue playing, probably playing more games than I did. Currently, I have played more than what he has but he’ll get past that. He is tremendous.” He subsequently went on to admit that he was counting on Kohli to make his way back to his former glory, which he seems like he has as the former Indian skipper managed to record his first international ton against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup. ALSO READ: Experiment in bilateral series not Asia Cup: Former World Cup-winner after India's dismal show “Let him practice, let him play matches. He is a big player and has scored plenty of runs. I am hopeful that he will make a comeback. He is just not being able to score a century and I believe he will find his form in the Asia Cup,” said Ganguly. Having recorded the international century that had remained extremely elusive for over 1000 days, Virat Kohli will hope to carry the same form into his upcoming outings alongside the Men in Blue.

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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Virat Kohli and said the batting maestro will be feeling much lighter after bringing an end to his long-standing century drought against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday. Kohli brought an end to a wait of 1020 days to notch up his 71st century in international cricket.

It was brilliant knock from the former India captain, who had headed into the tournament amid massive criticism over his lean patch. Kohli seemed to have found his lost mojo in the tournament as he scored runs consistently before shattering his century drought against Afghanistan on Thursday.

It was a brilliant knock of 122 runs off 61 balls for Kohli as he slammed his maiden hundred in T20Is and set up a comfortable 101-run win for India. Even though, Kohli never spoke about his century drought bothering him, Shastri said the India batter would be feeling five kilos lighter as the monkey is off his back now.

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"You mentioned 1020 days, I can say 700 days I was in that dressing room when that happened. It's a long time. The monkey is off his back now. When you had astounding success like he has, when 70 hundreds come like this, then you go through a patch of one, two years, two-and-half years, two-and-three quarter years, and then everyday people start reminding - 'It's been that long'. He is human. It would have been eating him up. He would be getting up every morning, whether thinking of it or not, subconsciously being reminded," Shastri said on Star Sports.

"Today, I think he will be five kilos less. Don't ask me where the weight has gone from, five kilos less at least from the head. You could see from the last 40 runs of his innings. It was Virat Kohli. His trade mark shots, the confidence, the poise, the utter disdain for bowling is back. It took a long time coming," he added.

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Kohli seems to have now rediscovered his form and will be keen to continue his purple patch in India's upcoming assignments ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia later this year. His return to form is crucial for India's chances in the tournament as Kohli is expected to play a big role for India in the World Cup Down Under.

Kohli has now joined the legendary Ricky Ponting on the second spot in the list of batters with most centuries in international cricket. He is only behind batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who remains the only man to have slammed 100 centuries in international cricket. 
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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Virat Kohli and said the batting maestro will be feeling much lighter after bringing an end to his long-standing century drought against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri lauded Virat Kohli and said the batting maestro will be feeling much lighter after bringing an end to his long-standing century drought against Afghanistan in Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday. Kohli brought an end to a wait of 1020 days to notch up his 71st century in international cricket. It was brilliant knock from the former India captain, who had headed into the tournament amid massive criticism over his lean patch. Kohli seemed to have found his lost mojo in the tournament as he scored runs consistently before shattering his century drought against Afghanistan on Thursday. It was a brilliant knock of 122 runs off 61 balls for Kohli as he slammed his maiden hundred in T20Is and set up a comfortable 101-run win for India. Even though, Kohli never spoke about his century drought bothering him, Shastri said the India batter would be feeling five kilos lighter as the monkey is off his back now. Also Read: This is crunch time for Rahul Dravid: Ex-BCCI selector after India's disappointing exit from Asia Cup 2022 "You mentioned 1020 days, I can say 700 days I was in that dressing room when that happened. It's a long time. The monkey is off his back now. When you had astounding success like he has, when 70 hundreds come like this, then you go through a patch of one, two years, two-and-half years, two-and-three quarter years, and then everyday people start reminding - 'It's been that long'. He is human. It would have been eating him up. He would be getting up every morning, whether thinking of it or not, subconsciously being reminded," Shastri said on Star Sports. "Today, I think he will be five kilos less. Don't ask me where the weight has gone from, five kilos less at least from the head. You could see from the last 40 runs of his innings. It was Virat Kohli. His trade mark shots, the confidence, the poise, the utter disdain for bowling is back. It took a long time coming," he added. Also Read: 'Unhappy' BCCI admonish Ravindra Jadeja for irresponsibility towards fitness and health ahead of World Cup Kohli seems to have now rediscovered his form and will be keen to continue his purple patch in India's upcoming assignments ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia later this year. His return to form is crucial for India's chances in the tournament as Kohli is expected to play a big role for India in the World Cup Down Under. Kohli has now joined the legendary Ricky Ponting on the second spot in the list of batters with most centuries in international cricket. He is only behind batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who remains the only man to have slammed 100 centuries in international cricket.

Virat Kohli will be five kilos less: Ravi Shastri lauds India batter after his 71st international century

Team India approached the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup with a bit of creativity, trying different playing XI combinations to figure out the most effective lineup, which would eventually be utilized at the forthcoming ICC T20 Men's World Cup.&nbsp;

In a recent interaction with Khaleej Times, the former Indian cricketer and administrator&nbsp;Dilip Vengsarkar offered fans his candid take on India's decision to conduct experiments in a high-profile tournament like the Asia Cup.&nbsp;

"The team is going ahead with their experiments. They picked&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/666-dinesh-karthik-playerprofile" title="Dinesh Karthik">Dinesh Karthik</a>, but they haven't played him, and then they played&nbsp;<a href="https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/1109-ravichandran-ashwin-playerprofile" title="Ravichandran Ashwin">Ravichandran Ashwin</a>&nbsp;for the first time yesterday (Tuesday) against Sri Lanka.

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"Obviously, the team management wants to give all the players a chance as they are trying to find their best XI for next month's World Cup. But then this event is also very important. The Asia Cup is a very big tournament.

"Winning matches in a tournament like this is very important for the morale of the team. Also, I think it's important to have the winning combination.

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"As I said, the Asia Cup is a very big event. You can experiment maybe in a bilateral series, but the Asia Cup and the World Cup, these are major tournaments. In these tournaments, you need to win, that's very important," said Vengsarkar.&nbsp;

Up until now, the Men in Blue have tried out multiple combinations, none of which have seemed to work out very well as far as bagging results are concerned.

After managing to cruise past the Group Stage of the Asia Cup with wins against Pakistan and Hong Kong, India suffered&nbsp;a series of losses in the Super Fours stage at the hands of Sri Lanka and arch-nemeses and former foes Pakistan.&nbsp;

Team India approached the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup with a bit of creativity, trying different playing XI combinations to figure out the most effective lineup, which would eventually be utilized at the forthcoming ICC T20 Men's World Cup.

Team India approached the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup with a bit of creativity, trying different playing XI combinations to figure out the most effective lineup, which would eventually be utilized at the forthcoming ICC T20 Men's World Cup. In a recent interaction with Khaleej Times, the former Indian cricketer and administrator Dilip Vengsarkar offered fans his candid take on India's decision to conduct experiments in a high-profile tournament like the Asia Cup. "The team is going ahead with their experiments. They picked Dinesh Karthik, but they haven't played him, and then they played Ravichandran Ashwin for the first time yesterday (Tuesday) against Sri Lanka. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli will be five kilos less: Ravi Shastri lauds India batter after his 71st international century "Obviously, the team management wants to give all the players a chance as they are trying to find their best XI for next month's World Cup. But then this event is also very important. The Asia Cup is a very big tournament. "Winning matches in a tournament like this is very important for the morale of the team. Also, I think it's important to have the winning combination. ALSO READ: Others wouldn't have survived: Gautam Gambhir on Virat Kohli being in Indian team for 3 years without a ton "As I said, the Asia Cup is a very big event. You can experiment maybe in a bilateral series, but the Asia Cup and the World Cup, these are major tournaments. In these tournaments, you need to win, that's very important," said Vengsarkar. Up until now, the Men in Blue have tried out multiple combinations, none of which have seemed to work out very well as far as bagging results are concerned. After managing to cruise past the Group Stage of the Asia Cup with wins against Pakistan and Hong Kong, India suffered a series of losses in the Super Fours stage at the hands of Sri Lanka and arch-nemeses and former foes Pakistan.

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Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes no one would have survived for three years in the Indian crickt team without a century in international cricket. Gambhir believes Kohli got a long rope despite not scoring a hundred for over 1,000 days but no other batter would have earned that luxury.

Kohli, who brought an end to his long-standing century drought on Thursday, had scored his last ton for India in November 2019. He went without scoring a century for a staggering 1020 days between November 2019 to September 2022 before finnaly ending the drought with a stunning 122-run knock against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022 earlier this week.

Kohli's lean patch with the willow saw him face crictisim from all corners in the build up to the Asia Cup with many also questioining his spot in the India's T20I squad. However, he had the continuous backing of the team management despite not delivering consistently.

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"You have to realise that it is three years, not three months. Three years is a very long time. And I'm not trying to be critical of him, but he has earned that just because he has got loads of runs in the past. But I don't think so that any of the younger batters would have survived in international cricket had they not got a hundred in last three years," Gambhir said on Star Sports.

The former India opener cited the example of the likes of current skipper Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and R Ashwin among others who have all been droped under Kohli's captaincy in the past for not performing consistently. Gambhir believes only Kohli could have survived without a century for three years as he has earned that cushion with his past performances.

"Eventually it had to happen and it happened at the right time as well. You are just approaching the T20 World Cup and he's got a hundred so he has got the monkey off his back. But let's be fair and absolutely honest, I don't think any one in the dressing room would have survived three years without a hundred," said Gambhir.

People like Ashwin, Rahane, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul have been dropped. I don't know one guy who hasn't been dropped after not having scored a hundred in three years. It is only Virat Kohli and probably he has earned that," he added.

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Kohli brought an end to a long wait for his 71st hundred in style with a magnificent knock against Afghanistan. He scored 122 off 61 balls laced with 12 fours and two sixes. It was Kohli's maiden ton in T20Is as he registered the highest score by an Indian batter in the shortest format to power India to a 101-run victory in the game.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes no one would have survived for three years in the Indian crickt team without a century in international cricket. Gambhir believes Kohli got a long rope despite not scoring a hundred for over 1,000 days but no other batter would have earned that luxury.

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes no one would have survived for three years in the Indian crickt team without a century in international cricket. Gambhir believes Kohli got a long rope despite not scoring a hundred for over 1,000 days but no other batter would have earned that luxury. Kohli, who brought an end to his long-standing century drought on Thursday, had scored his last ton for India in November 2019. He went without scoring a century for a staggering 1020 days between November 2019 to September 2022 before finnaly ending the drought with a stunning 122-run knock against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup 2022 earlier this week. Kohli's lean patch with the willow saw him face crictisim from all corners in the build up to the Asia Cup with many also questioining his spot in the India's T20I squad. However, he had the continuous backing of the team management despite not delivering consistently. Also Read: Virat Kohli will be five kilos less: Ravi Shastri lauds India batter after his 71st international century "You have to realise that it is three years, not three months. Three years is a very long time. And I'm not trying to be critical of him, but he has earned that just because he has got loads of runs in the past. But I don't think so that any of the younger batters would have survived in international cricket had they not got a hundred in last three years," Gambhir said on Star Sports. The former India opener cited the example of the likes of current skipper Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul and R Ashwin among others who have all been droped under Kohli's captaincy in the past for not performing consistently. Gambhir believes only Kohli could have survived without a century for three years as he has earned that cushion with his past performances. "Eventually it had to happen and it happened at the right time as well. You are just approaching the T20 World Cup and he's got a hundred so he has got the monkey off his back. But let's be fair and absolutely honest, I don't think any one in the dressing room would have survived three years without a hundred," said Gambhir. People like Ashwin, Rahane, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul have been dropped. I don't know one guy who hasn't been dropped after not having scored a hundred in three years. It is only Virat Kohli and probably he has earned that," he added. Also Read: This is crunch time for Rahul Dravid: Ex-BCCI selector after India's disappointing exit from Asia Cup 2022 Kohli brought an end to a long wait for his 71st hundred in style with a magnificent knock against Afghanistan. He scored 122 off 61 balls laced with 12 fours and two sixes. It was Kohli's maiden ton in T20Is as he registered the highest score by an Indian batter in the shortest format to power India to a 101-run victory in the game.

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Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja`s knee injury has disturbed the team combination and the Board of Control for Cricket in India big time and the BCCI is not happy about it.

"We are not happy with Jadeja`s injury. He should have kept the world cup in mind while doing adventurous activities. But he was not responsible and did not think that the World Cup is on the way. We are not happy with this action of Jadeja," a source to ANI.

Jadeja had injured his right knee and was ruled out of Asia Cup 2022 after playing the first two games of the event against Pakistan and Hong Kong. Earlier on Tuesday, it was revealed that&nbsp;Jadeja's knee surgery was successful and the all-rounder will start rehabilitation soon.

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Jadeja took to Instagram on Tuesday to offer fans some insight into the same. "The surgery was successful. There are many people to thank for their support and involvement - BCCI, my teammates, support staff, physios, doctors and the fans.

"I will start my rehab soon and try to get back to soon as I can. Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes," said Jadeja in a post.

Jadeja was having a solid Asia Cup 2022 till he got injured. In the first match against Pakistan, he played a match-winning knock of 35 and registered figures of 0/11 in two overs. In the next match against Hong Kong, he did not bat but took 1/15 with the ball and fielded really well.

The star all-rounder is having a good 2022 so far, both with bat and ball. In nine T20Is this year, Jadeja has scored 201 runs in eight innings at an average of 50.25. His best individual score is 46* this year in the format. Besides this, he has taken five wickets, with best figures of 1/15.

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In three Tests this year, he has scored 328 runs in five innings at an average of 82.00. He has smashed two centuries in the longer format of the sport this year. His best score is 175* which he scored against Sri Lanka earlier this year. He has also taken 10 wickets in this format with best figures of 5/41.

In three ODIs this year, he has scored 36 runs in two innings at an average of 36.00. His best score in format this year is 29. He has also taken a wicket in the format this year.

Earlier on Saturday before India`s Super Four clash with Pakistan, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid had announced that Jadeja sustained an injury in his knee and as a result, was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022. Axar Patel, another bowling all-rounder was announced as his replacement.

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja`s knee injury has disturbed the team combination and the Board of Control for Cricket in India big time and the BCCI is not happy about it.

Star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja`s knee injury has disturbed the team combination and the Board of Control for Cricket in India big time and the BCCI is not happy about it. "We are not happy with Jadeja`s injury. He should have kept the world cup in mind while doing adventurous activities. But he was not responsible and did not think that the World Cup is on the way. We are not happy with this action of Jadeja," a source to ANI. Jadeja had injured his right knee and was ruled out of Asia Cup 2022 after playing the first two games of the event against Pakistan and Hong Kong. Earlier on Tuesday, it was revealed that Jadeja's knee surgery was successful and the all-rounder will start rehabilitation soon. ALSO READ: India's World Cup-winning captains MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev attend US Open QFs, video goes viral - WATCH Jadeja took to Instagram on Tuesday to offer fans some insight into the same. "The surgery was successful. There are many people to thank for their support and involvement - BCCI, my teammates, support staff, physios, doctors and the fans. "I will start my rehab soon and try to get back to soon as I can. Thank you to everyone for your kind wishes," said Jadeja in a post. Jadeja was having a solid Asia Cup 2022 till he got injured. In the first match against Pakistan, he played a match-winning knock of 35 and registered figures of 0/11 in two overs. In the next match against Hong Kong, he did not bat but took 1/15 with the ball and fielded really well. The star all-rounder is having a good 2022 so far, both with bat and ball. In nine T20Is this year, Jadeja has scored 201 runs in eight innings at an average of 50.25. His best individual score is 46* this year in the format. Besides this, he has taken five wickets, with best figures of 1/15. ALSO READ: Asia Cup 2022: Pathum Nissanka leads Sri Lanka's impressive chase beating Pakistan by five wickets In three Tests this year, he has scored 328 runs in five innings at an average of 82.00. He has smashed two centuries in the longer format of the sport this year. His best score is 175* which he scored against Sri Lanka earlier this year. He has also taken 10 wickets in this format with best figures of 5/41. In three ODIs this year, he has scored 36 runs in two innings at an average of 36.00. His best score in format this year is 29. He has also taken a wicket in the format this year. Earlier on Saturday before India`s Super Four clash with Pakistan, Indian head coach Rahul Dravid had announced that Jadeja sustained an injury in his knee and as a result, was ruled out of the Asia Cup 2022. Axar Patel, another bowling all-rounder was announced as his replacement.

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Afghan fans broke chairs and hurled insults at Pakistani supporters after their team was defeated on Wednesday. Cricket administrators and ex-cricketers have waded into the controversy. Molly Gambhir gets you a report.

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Sri Lanka took on Pakistan in what can only be described as a prequel to the penultimate match of the Asia Cup after which, one side will be crowned champions of the prestigious tournament.&nbsp;

Although the first innings of the final match of the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup featured some exhilarating performances from the Sri Lankan bowling order, it is perhaps the incident involving Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman that overshadowed everything else.

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While facing&nbsp;Pramod Madushan in the sixth over, the No. 3 batsman for the Men in Green found himself in a unique predicament. In the final delivery of the over, the ball clipped the inside edge of Zaman's bat before proceeding to roll back to the stumps, making impact.

However, to everyone's surprise, including Zaman, he managed to escape getting bowled from the delivery as&nbsp;the impact was not strong enough to knock the bails off the wicket, offering the 32-year-old a new lease on life on the pitch.

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Zaman's stint on the field, however, did not last too long after this incident as he was promptly dismissed in the 9th over after&nbsp;Wanindu Hasaranga took a fantastic catch inches away from the boundary on Chamika Karunaratne's delivery, sending Zaman packing.

His performance on the pitch was nothing to write home about as he could only manage to put&nbsp;13 runs on the board off of 18 balls, barely bolstering The Shaheens' charge against Sri Lanka. Of the 13 runs he scored, he could only find the boundary once as he scored a four. Over the course of their innings, Pakistan could only score a total of 121.

Sri Lanka took on Pakistan in what can only be described as a prequel to the penultimate match of the Asia Cup after which, one side will be crowned champions of the prestigious tournament.

Sri Lanka took on Pakistan in what can only be described as a prequel to the penultimate match of the Asia Cup after which, one side will be crowned champions of the prestigious tournament. Although the first innings of the final match of the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup featured some exhilarating performances from the Sri Lankan bowling order, it is perhaps the incident involving Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman that overshadowed everything else. ALSO READ: Pakistan's Asif Ali, Afghanistan pacer Fareed Ahmad fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct While facing Pramod Madushan in the sixth over, the No. 3 batsman for the Men in Green found himself in a unique predicament. In the final delivery of the over, the ball clipped the inside edge of Zaman's bat before proceeding to roll back to the stumps, making impact. However, to everyone's surprise, including Zaman, he managed to escape getting bowled from the delivery as the impact was not strong enough to knock the bails off the wicket, offering the 32-year-old a new lease on life on the pitch. Fakhar Zaman luckily ball was very slow when hit the stumps 🥺#PAKvsSL #QueenElizabeth #FakharZaman pic.twitter.com/sE7PRpCWkS — صابر (@iamsabir325) September 9, 2022 × ALSO READ: VIRAL: Elderly fan bows down to Virat Kohli as he slams 71st int'l ton in India-Afghanistan tie - WATCH Zaman's stint on the field, however, did not last too long after this incident as he was promptly dismissed in the 9th over after Wanindu Hasaranga took a fantastic catch inches away from the boundary on Chamika Karunaratne's delivery, sending Zaman packing. His performance on the pitch was nothing to write home about as he could only manage to put 13 runs on the board off of 18 balls, barely bolstering The Shaheens' charge against Sri Lanka. Of the 13 runs he scored, he could only find the boundary once as he scored a four. Over the course of their innings, Pakistan could only score a total of 121.

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Indian cricketing royalty MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev were seen enjoying the action unfolding in the quarterfinal stage of the high-octane US Open. The duo were in attendance to watch&nbsp;Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner lock horns with each other in a bid to consolidate their position in the semi-final of the Grand Slam.

Footage of the duo enjoying the action unfolding at the&nbsp;Arthur Ashe Stadium&nbsp;was shared by&nbsp;<a href="https://indianexpress.com/about/sony/">Sony</a>&nbsp;Sports Network on social media. In the video, renowned chef Vikas Khanna was also seen seated right next to Dhoni.&nbsp;

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Two former Indian World Cup winning captains, <a href="https://twitter.com/msdhoni?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@msdhoni</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/therealkapildev?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@therealkapildev</a> graced the stands at Arthur Ashe yesterday as two young future Champions battled it out for 5 hours and 15 minutes 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GoBigOrGoHome?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GoBigOrGoHome</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SonySportsNetwork?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SonySportsNetwork</a> <a href="https://t.co/e7CCgHJOMZ">pic.twitter.com/e7CCgHJOMZ</a>
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The exhilarating encounter between&nbsp;&nbsp;third seed Alcaraz and&nbsp;11th seed Sinner was a&nbsp;&nbsp;five-set thriller after which, Alcaraz managed to overcome the challenge presented by the Italian, recording a score of&nbsp;6-3, 6-7 (7/9), 6-7 (0/7), 7-5, 6-3, effectively booking his spot in the&nbsp;US Open semifinals.

The enthralling match went on for a whopping&nbsp;&nbsp;5hr 15min. With the win against Sinner, the 19-year-old Spaniard currently finds himself on a collision course with&nbsp;Frances Tiafoe of the United States.&nbsp;

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"Honestly, I still don't know I did it. I always say that you have to believe in yourself all the time. Hope is the last thing that you lose. I just believed in myself and believed in my game.

"At five hours 15 minutes, from the first ball to the last, there was immense quality from both Jannik and me. In all the sets there were goals and we were very close to winning or losing...it was a match that Jannik and I will remember for the rest of our lives," said Alcaraz, looking back at his performance in the aftermath of their clash.

Indian cricketing royalty MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev were seen enjoying the action unfolding in the quarterfinal stage of the high-octane US Open. The duo were in attendance to watch Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner lock horns with each other in a bid to consolidate their position in the semi-final of the Grand Slam.

Indian cricketing royalty MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev were seen enjoying the action unfolding in the quarterfinal stage of the high-octane US Open. The duo were in attendance to watch Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner lock horns with each other in a bid to consolidate their position in the semi-final of the Grand Slam. Footage of the duo enjoying the action unfolding at the Arthur Ashe Stadium was shared by Sony Sports Network on social media. In the video, renowned chef Vikas Khanna was also seen seated right next to Dhoni. ALSO READ: World No. 1 Iga Swiatek's bathroom break sets up Ons Jabeur US Open title showdown Indian cricketing royalty at the #USOpen 🇮🇳🏏🎾 Two former Indian World Cup winning captains, @msdhoni and @therealkapildev graced the stands at Arthur Ashe yesterday as two young future Champions battled it out for 5 hours and 15 minutes 🤩#GoBigOrGoHome #SonySportsNetwork pic.twitter.com/e7CCgHJOMZ — Sony Sports Network (@SonySportsNetwk) September 9, 2022 × The exhilarating encounter between third seed Alcaraz and 11th seed Sinner was a five-set thriller after which, Alcaraz managed to overcome the challenge presented by the Italian, recording a score of 6-3, 6-7 (7/9), 6-7 (0/7), 7-5, 6-3, effectively booking his spot in the US Open semifinals. The enthralling match went on for a whopping 5hr 15min. With the win against Sinner, the 19-year-old Spaniard currently finds himself on a collision course with Frances Tiafoe of the United States. ALSO READ: US Open men’s singles SF live streaming: When and where to watch Frances Tiafoe vs Carlos Alcaraz tie? "Honestly, I still don't know I did it. I always say that you have to believe in yourself all the time. Hope is the last thing that you lose. I just believed in myself and believed in my game. "At five hours 15 minutes, from the first ball to the last, there was immense quality from both Jannik and me. In all the sets there were goals and we were very close to winning or losing...it was a match that Jannik and I will remember for the rest of our lives," said Alcaraz, looking back at his performance in the aftermath of their clash.

India's World Cup-winning captains MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev attend US Open QFs, video goes viral - WATCH

As the entire nation mourns the unfortunate demise of its monarch, the&nbsp;England and Wales Cricket Board announced plans to resume the three-match Test series between England and South Africa. This comes shortly after play was suspended on&nbsp;Friday in the aftermath of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's passing.

This seemingly comes as the direct result of the Government's latest update, allowing sporting authorities to resume or halt active play based on their personal discretion. However, it is interesting to note that footballing action across the country has come to a stop.

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The first day of the 3rd Test was washed out due to incessant rain. Friday's play at the Oval was postponed after news of Queen Elizabeth II's death broke. It was subsequently declared that Saturday's play will be considered as Day 3 of the series decider.

“Cricket will resume on Saturday to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honour her remarkable life and service,” the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said.

“Play will resume from Saturday including international, domestic, and recreational fixtures. The decision has been taken after consultation with DCMS and in line with Official National Mourning guidance.

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“This means the Men's Test match between England and South Africa will begin at The Oval and the Women's IT20 match between England and India will also go ahead at the Riverside in Durham. The scheduled match between England and Sri Lanka Men's U19 along with recreational cricket fixtures will also take place as planned.

“Before each match, a minute's silence will be observed followed by the national anthem. All players and coaches will wear black armbands. Branded inventory will be replaced with messaging paying cricket's respects to The Queen.”

<nav>England's skipper Ben Stokes also offered fans some insight into his mindset going into the deciding match of the series, admitting that he is honoured to be in a position to be able to play in the Queen's memory.</nav>

As the entire nation mourns the unfortunate demise of its monarch, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced plans to resume the three-match Test series between England and South Africa.

As the entire nation mourns the unfortunate demise of its monarch, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced plans to resume the three-match Test series between England and South Africa. This comes shortly after play was suspended on Friday in the aftermath of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's passing. This seemingly comes as the direct result of the Government's latest update, allowing sporting authorities to resume or halt active play based on their personal discretion. However, it is interesting to note that footballing action across the country has come to a stop. ALSO READ: Throwback: When Queen Elizabeth II met Virat Kohli and other captains ahead of 2019 ODI World Cup The first day of the 3rd Test was washed out due to incessant rain. Friday's play at the Oval was postponed after news of Queen Elizabeth II's death broke. It was subsequently declared that Saturday's play will be considered as Day 3 of the series decider. “Cricket will resume on Saturday to pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and honour her remarkable life and service,” the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said. “Play will resume from Saturday including international, domestic, and recreational fixtures. The decision has been taken after consultation with DCMS and in line with Official National Mourning guidance. ALSO READ: VIRAL: Elderly fan bows down to Virat Kohli as he slams 71st int'l ton in India-Afghanistan tie - WATCH “This means the Men's Test match between England and South Africa will begin at The Oval and the Women's IT20 match between England and India will also go ahead at the Riverside in Durham. The scheduled match between England and Sri Lanka Men's U19 along with recreational cricket fixtures will also take place as planned. “Before each match, a minute's silence will be observed followed by the national anthem. All players and coaches will wear black armbands. Branded inventory will be replaced with messaging paying cricket's respects to The Queen.” England's skipper Ben Stokes also offered fans some insight into his mindset going into the deciding match of the series, admitting that he is honoured to be in a position to be able to play in the Queen's memory.

England and South Africa to resume third test on Saturday to 'pay tribute' to Queen Elizabeth II, says ECB

India ended their Asia Cup 2022 campaign with a big win over Afghanistan on Thursday evening (September 8). The biggest takeaway from India's consolation win was Virat Kohli's much-awaited 71st international century as the former skipper slammed a mouth-watering 61-ball 122 not out, laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes at a whopping strike-rate of 200.

Kohli hadn't scored a century across formats since late 2019. Since then, he contributed with a lot of crucial knocks but failed to get to the triple-figure mark. Against Afghanistan, India's star batter Virat went all-out, after settling in, as he opened the innings with stand-in captain KL Rahul in Rohit Sharma's absence. With his ton, the whole of India breathed a sigh of relief despite the national side's forgettable Asia Cup campaign. Rohit &amp; Co. will now hope for Kohli to continue in a similar stead and go bonkers in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, from October-November in Australia.

After mauling Afghanistan, Indian captain Rohit and Virat got together for a special interaction, on BCCI tv, where Hitman told his predecessor that his 'form is very critical to Team India'.&nbsp;

When Rohit asked about his brilliant ton, Kohli said,&nbsp;&nbsp;"I did not expect this. Even you mentioned after the match that nobody would have expected me to score a century, especially in this format. I am pleasantly surprised and I am grateful and honoured right now." Later in the chat, Rohit told, "Your form is very critical to our team. We all understand that. And also, you being around certain guys, does help a lot as well."

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Kohli further highlighted the team goal and added, "It was a very special day for us as a team. After the last game, we had spoken about the kind of attitude with which we need to play this match. This was an important tournament for us. We got the exposure of knockout matches, we got the exposure of facing pressure situations. But we know what's our main goal, which is the World Cup in Australia and we all are improving in several areas for the same. We will learn from our mistakes from the matches which didn't go well for us."

India will now shift their focus to hosting Australia and later South Africa, in white-ball series, where they will look to iron out their flaws ahead of the T20 WC Down Under.

India ended their Asia Cup 2022 campaign with a big win over Afghanistan on Thursday evening (September 8). The biggest takeaway from India's consolation win was Virat Kohli's much-awaited 71st international century as the former skipper slammed a mouth-watering 61-ball 122 not out, laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes at a whopping strike-rate of 200.

India ended their Asia Cup 2022 campaign with a big win over Afghanistan on Thursday evening (September 8). The biggest takeaway from India's consolation win was Virat Kohli's much-awaited 71st international century as the former skipper slammed a mouth-watering 61-ball 122 not out, laced with 12 fours and 6 sixes at a whopping strike-rate of 200. Kohli hadn't scored a century across formats since late 2019. Since then, he contributed with a lot of crucial knocks but failed to get to the triple-figure mark. Against Afghanistan, India's star batter Virat went all-out, after settling in, as he opened the innings with stand-in captain KL Rahul in Rohit Sharma's absence. With his ton, the whole of India breathed a sigh of relief despite the national side's forgettable Asia Cup campaign. Rohit & Co. will now hope for Kohli to continue in a similar stead and go bonkers in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, from October-November in Australia. After mauling Afghanistan, Indian captain Rohit and Virat got together for a special interaction, on BCCI tv, where Hitman told his predecessor that his 'form is very critical to Team India'. When Rohit asked about his brilliant ton, Kohli said, "I did not expect this. Even you mentioned after the match that nobody would have expected me to score a century, especially in this format. I am pleasantly surprised and I am grateful and honoured right now." Later in the chat, Rohit told, "Your form is very critical to our team. We all understand that. And also, you being around certain guys, does help a lot as well." ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma-led Team India's T20 World Cup squad likely to be announced on September 16: Report What happens when @ImRo45 interviews @imVkohli ☺️ 👏 Laughs, mutual admiration & a lot of respect 😎- by @ameyatilak Full interview 📽️https://t.co/8bVUaa0pUw #TeamIndia | #AsiaCup2022 | #INDvAFG pic.twitter.com/GkdPr9crLh — BCCI (@BCCI) September 9, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'Because we lost few games, doesn't mean we're a terrible team'- Rahul Dravid defends under-fire Team India Kohli further highlighted the team goal and added, "It was a very special day for us as a team. After the last game, we had spoken about the kind of attitude with which we need to play this match. This was an important tournament for us. We got the exposure of knockout matches, we got the exposure of facing pressure situations. But we know what's our main goal, which is the World Cup in Australia and we all are improving in several areas for the same. We will learn from our mistakes from the matches which didn't go well for us." India will now shift their focus to hosting Australia and later South Africa, in white-ball series, where they will look to iron out their flaws ahead of the T20 WC Down Under.

'Your form is very critical' - Rohit Sharma tells Virat Kohli as duo interact post latter's 71st int'l ton

The No. 1 ranked Indian team entered the Asia Cup 2022 edition -- being played in the shortest format as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup -- as favourites and were expected to win the trophy for the third time in a row. Despite topping their group, India lost their opening two games in the Super Four round and bowed out of the multi-nation tournament with Pakistan-Sri Lanka making it to the final.&nbsp;

Thrashing Afghanistan by 101 runs on Thursday evening (September 8), India settled for the penultimate spot in the Super Four by signing off from the tournament with a total of three wins and two defeats (versus Pakistan and Sri Lanka,&nbsp; respectively). Losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last over, India have been slammed left, right and centre with many taking a dig at their preparations for the upcoming ICC event. Nonetheless, head coach Rahul Dravid came in India's defence and has reckoned that 'losing a couple of games doesn't make them a terrible team.'

"Irrespective of whether we would have won those games, you got to keep things in perspective. In T20s, the margins are so small. It's not that because we won that tight game against Pakistan, everything becomes perfect. We lost a couple of games, which had gone down on a wicket that wasn't easy to defend," Dravid said in an interview on Star Sports.

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"We've taken the games down to the last ball. I'm not using that as an excuse. I still think we should have gotten over the line in at least one of those games. But we would have to still learn. We haven't been perfect. Just because we lost a couple of games, it doesn't mean we are a terrible team. We have been playing good cricket over the past 8-9 months."

"A couple of injuries and illnesses means your balance the team goes whack. In tournaments such as these, the margins become very small. The whole point is not to overreact, we can tend to go to extremes at some time. The kind of environment we want to create is very balanced," the former Indian captain-turned-coach added.

India will now shift their focus to their twin T20I series, at home, versus Australia and South Africa, respectively. After that, the Rohit-led side will head to Australia in a bid to win their second T20 WC trophy.
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The No. 1 ranked Indian team entered the Asia Cup 2022 edition -- being played in the shortest format as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup -- as favourites and were expected to win the trophy for the third time in a row.

The No. 1 ranked Indian team entered the Asia Cup 2022 edition -- being played in the shortest format as a dress rehearsal for the T20 World Cup -- as favourites and were expected to win the trophy for the third time in a row. Despite topping their group, India lost their opening two games in the Super Four round and bowed out of the multi-nation tournament with Pakistan-Sri Lanka making it to the final. Thrashing Afghanistan by 101 runs on Thursday evening (September 8), India settled for the penultimate spot in the Super Four by signing off from the tournament with a total of three wins and two defeats (versus Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively). Losing to arch-rivals Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the last over, India have been slammed left, right and centre with many taking a dig at their preparations for the upcoming ICC event. Nonetheless, head coach Rahul Dravid came in India's defence and has reckoned that 'losing a couple of games doesn't make them a terrible team.' "Irrespective of whether we would have won those games, you got to keep things in perspective. In T20s, the margins are so small. It's not that because we won that tight game against Pakistan, everything becomes perfect. We lost a couple of games, which had gone down on a wicket that wasn't easy to defend," Dravid said in an interview on Star Sports. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma-led Team India's T20 World Cup squad likely to be announced on September 16: Report "We've taken the games down to the last ball. I'm not using that as an excuse. I still think we should have gotten over the line in at least one of those games. But we would have to still learn. We haven't been perfect. Just because we lost a couple of games, it doesn't mean we are a terrible team. We have been playing good cricket over the past 8-9 months." "A couple of injuries and illnesses means your balance the team goes whack. In tournaments such as these, the margins become very small. The whole point is not to overreact, we can tend to go to extremes at some time. The kind of environment we want to create is very balanced," the former Indian captain-turned-coach added. India will now shift their focus to their twin T20I series, at home, versus Australia and South Africa, respectively. After that, the Rohit-led side will head to Australia in a bid to win their second T20 WC trophy.

'Because we lost few games, doesn't mean we're a terrible team'- Rahul Dravid defends under-fire Team India

After hitting his much anticipated 71st century in international cricket, star Indian batter Virat Kohli dedicated his ton to his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and their daughter.

Star Indian batter Virat Kohli completed his much-anticipated 71st international century and powered India to a massive 212/2 in their 20 overs during their last Super Four clash against Afghanistan at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday.

"Last two and a half years have taught me a lot. I am going to turn 34 in a month. So those angry celebrations are a thing of the past. Actually, I was shocked. This is the last format I thought.

"It was an accumulation of a lot of things. The team has been open and helpful. I know there was a lot of stuff going outside," said Virat after his innings to broadcasters."And I kissed my ring. You see me standing here because one person has put things in perspective for me. That`s Anushka. This hundred is for her and for our little daughter Vamika as well.

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"When you have someone next to you having conversations putting things in perspective, like Anushka has been... when I came back I was not desperate. Six weeks off I was refreshed. I realised how tired I was. Competitiveness doesn`t allow it, but this break allowed me enjoy the game again," he added.

Put to bat first by Afghanistan, openers KL Rahul and Virat Kohli got Team India off to a great start. The running between the wickets by the duo was good as usual. Openers really started to open their arms in the third over, with Virat smashing pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi for two fours.

From that point on, KL and Virat feasted on Afghan bowlers. Virat Kohli looked in really good touch and hit spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman for two fours and a six in the sixth over. At the end of six overs and the powerplay, India stood at 52/0, with Virat (25*) and Rahul (26*) unbeaten.

Virat and KL continued their domination over Afghanistan, even after the powerplay. The duo kept the scoreboard running at a good speed. At the end of 10 overs, India stood at 87/0, with Rahul (42*) and Virat (44*). Virat brought up his 33rd half-century in the format with a single.

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KL Rahul helped the team cross the 100-run mark with a four in 11.2 overs and scored another four on the next ball to bring up his fifty. Medium-pacer Fareed Malik ended the 119-run stand between the duo in the 13th over, dismissing Rahul for 62 off 41 balls after the batter was caught by Najibullah Zadran at long-on.

Suryakumar Yadav was next and he started his innings with a six on the very first ball, but Fareed got his wicket on the very next ball. Rishabh Pant was up on the crease. He continued to tick the scoreboard with Virat and took India into the final five without further damage. At the end of 15 overs, India was at 134/2, with Pant (6*) and Virat (59*).

Pant and Virat continued their assault on Afghanistan bowlers. Virat was the aggressor and mercilessly hit boundaries. With two overs to go, Pant-Virat brought up their 50-run stand. Virat also entered into the 90s. Finally, he completed his much-anticipated 71st international century and his first in T20Is.

India finished its innings at 212/2, with Virat Kohli (122*) and Rishabh Pant (20*). Fareed Malik took 2/57 for Afghanistan.

After hitting his much anticipated 71st century in international cricket, star Indian batter Virat Kohli dedicated his ton to his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and their daughter.

After hitting his much anticipated 71st century in international cricket, star Indian batter Virat Kohli dedicated his ton to his wife and Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and their daughter. Star Indian batter Virat Kohli completed his much-anticipated 71st international century and powered India to a massive 212/2 in their 20 overs during their last Super Four clash against Afghanistan at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday. "Last two and a half years have taught me a lot. I am going to turn 34 in a month. So those angry celebrations are a thing of the past. Actually, I was shocked. This is the last format I thought. "It was an accumulation of a lot of things. The team has been open and helpful. I know there was a lot of stuff going outside," said Virat after his innings to broadcasters."And I kissed my ring. You see me standing here because one person has put things in perspective for me. That`s Anushka. This hundred is for her and for our little daughter Vamika as well. ALSO READ: Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli becomes only second Indian player to smash 100 T20I sixes "When you have someone next to you having conversations putting things in perspective, like Anushka has been... when I came back I was not desperate. Six weeks off I was refreshed. I realised how tired I was. Competitiveness doesn`t allow it, but this break allowed me enjoy the game again," he added. Put to bat first by Afghanistan, openers KL Rahul and Virat Kohli got Team India off to a great start. The running between the wickets by the duo was good as usual. Openers really started to open their arms in the third over, with Virat smashing pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi for two fours. From that point on, KL and Virat feasted on Afghan bowlers. Virat Kohli looked in really good touch and hit spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman for two fours and a six in the sixth over. At the end of six overs and the powerplay, India stood at 52/0, with Virat (25*) and Rahul (26*) unbeaten. Virat and KL continued their domination over Afghanistan, even after the powerplay. The duo kept the scoreboard running at a good speed. At the end of 10 overs, India stood at 87/0, with Rahul (42*) and Virat (44*). Virat brought up his 33rd half-century in the format with a single. ALSO READ: Asia Cup 2022: Massive fire breaks out outside the Dubai International Stadium ahead of India vs Afghanistan KL Rahul helped the team cross the 100-run mark with a four in 11.2 overs and scored another four on the next ball to bring up his fifty. Medium-pacer Fareed Malik ended the 119-run stand between the duo in the 13th over, dismissing Rahul for 62 off 41 balls after the batter was caught by Najibullah Zadran at long-on. Suryakumar Yadav was next and he started his innings with a six on the very first ball, but Fareed got his wicket on the very next ball. Rishabh Pant was up on the crease. He continued to tick the scoreboard with Virat and took India into the final five without further damage. At the end of 15 overs, India was at 134/2, with Pant (6*) and Virat (59*). Pant and Virat continued their assault on Afghanistan bowlers. Virat was the aggressor and mercilessly hit boundaries. With two overs to go, Pant-Virat brought up their 50-run stand. Virat also entered into the 90s. Finally, he completed his much-anticipated 71st international century and his first in T20Is. India finished its innings at 212/2, with Virat Kohli (122*) and Rishabh Pant (20*). Fareed Malik took 2/57 for Afghanistan.

Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli dedicates maiden T20I ton during IND vs AFG to wife Anushka and daughter Vamika

Virat Kohli on Thursday completed 100 sixes in T20I cricket, becoming the second Indian batter to hit a century of sixes and the tenth overall player to achieve this landmark. Virat accomplished this landmark during India`s final Super Four clash against Afghanistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022.

Virat finally completed his much-anticipated 71st century. He smashed an unbeaten 122 in just 61 balls with 12 balls and six sixes. Now, Virat has a total of 104 sixes, which in the ninth-highest in T20I cricket. New Zealand`s Martin Guptill has the highest number of sixes in the format, with a total of 172 sixes.

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He is followed by Rohit Sharma (171), Chris Gayle of West Indies (124), England`s Eoin Morgan (120) and Australian opener Aaron Finch (117). Coming to the match, Star Indian batter Virat Kohli completed his much-anticipated 71st international century and powered India to a massive 212/2 in their 20 overs during their last Super Four clash against Afghanistan at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday.

Put to bat first by Afghanistan, openers KL Rahul and Virat Kohli got Team India off to a great start. The running between the wickets by the duo was good as usual. Openers really started to open their arms in the third over, with Virat smashing pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi for two fours.

From that point on, KL and Virat feasted on Afghan bowlers. Virat Kohli looked in really good touch and hit spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman for two fours and a six in the sixth over. At the end of six overs and the powerplay, India stood at 52/0, with Virat (25*) and Rahul (26*) unbeaten.

Virat and KL continued their domination over Afghanistan, even after the powerplay. The duo kept the scoreboard running at a good speed. At the end of 10 overs, India stood at 87/0, with Rahul (42*) and Virat (44*). Virat brought up his 33rd half-century in the format with a single.

KL Rahul helped the team cross the 100-run mark with a four in 11.2 overs and scored another four on the next ball to bring up his fifty. Medium-pacer Fareed Malik ended the 119-run stand between the duo in the 13th over, dismissing Rahul for 62 off 41 balls after the batter was caught by Najibullah Zadran at long-on.

Suryakumar Yadav was next and he started his innings with a six on the very first ball, but Fareed got his wicket on the very next ball. Rishabh Pant was up on the crease. He continued to tick the scoreboard with Virat and took India into the final five without further damage. At the end of 15 overs, India was at 134/2, with Pant (6*) and Virat (59*).

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Pant and Virat continued their assault on Afghanistan bowlers. Virat was the aggressor and mercilessly hit boundaries. With two overs to go, Pant-Virat brought up their 50-run stand. Virat also entered into the 90s.

Finally, he completed his much-anticipated 71st international century and his first in T20Is. India finished its innings at 212/2, with Virat Kohli (122*) and Rishabh Pant (20*). Fareed Malik took 2/57 for Afghanistan.

Virat Kohli on Thursday completed 100 sixes in T20I cricket, becoming the second Indian batter to hit a century of sixes and the tenth overall player to achieve this landmark.

Virat Kohli on Thursday completed 100 sixes in T20I cricket, becoming the second Indian batter to hit a century of sixes and the tenth overall player to achieve this landmark. Virat accomplished this landmark during India`s final Super Four clash against Afghanistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2022. Virat finally completed his much-anticipated 71st century. He smashed an unbeaten 122 in just 61 balls with 12 balls and six sixes. Now, Virat has a total of 104 sixes, which in the ninth-highest in T20I cricket. New Zealand`s Martin Guptill has the highest number of sixes in the format, with a total of 172 sixes. ALSO READ: Asia Cup: Virat Kohli finally ends century drought with maiden T20I ton in Afghanistan clash He is followed by Rohit Sharma (171), Chris Gayle of West Indies (124), England`s Eoin Morgan (120) and Australian opener Aaron Finch (117). Coming to the match, Star Indian batter Virat Kohli completed his much-anticipated 71st international century and powered India to a massive 212/2 in their 20 overs during their last Super Four clash against Afghanistan at the ongoing Asia Cup 2022 on Thursday. Put to bat first by Afghanistan, openers KL Rahul and Virat Kohli got Team India off to a great start. The running between the wickets by the duo was good as usual. Openers really started to open their arms in the third over, with Virat smashing pacers Fazalhaq Farooqi for two fours. From that point on, KL and Virat feasted on Afghan bowlers. Virat Kohli looked in really good touch and hit spinner Mujeeb ur Rahman for two fours and a six in the sixth over. At the end of six overs and the powerplay, India stood at 52/0, with Virat (25*) and Rahul (26*) unbeaten. Virat and KL continued their domination over Afghanistan, even after the powerplay. The duo kept the scoreboard running at a good speed. At the end of 10 overs, India stood at 87/0, with Rahul (42*) and Virat (44*). Virat brought up his 33rd half-century in the format with a single. KL Rahul helped the team cross the 100-run mark with a four in 11.2 overs and scored another four on the next ball to bring up his fifty. Medium-pacer Fareed Malik ended the 119-run stand between the duo in the 13th over, dismissing Rahul for 62 off 41 balls after the batter was caught by Najibullah Zadran at long-on. Suryakumar Yadav was next and he started his innings with a six on the very first ball, but Fareed got his wicket on the very next ball. Rishabh Pant was up on the crease. He continued to tick the scoreboard with Virat and took India into the final five without further damage. At the end of 15 overs, India was at 134/2, with Pant (6*) and Virat (59*). ALSO READ: Asia Cup 2022: Massive fire breaks out outside the Dubai International Stadium ahead of India vs Afghanistan Pant and Virat continued their assault on Afghanistan bowlers. Virat was the aggressor and mercilessly hit boundaries. With two overs to go, Pant-Virat brought up their 50-run stand. Virat also entered into the 90s. Finally, he completed his much-anticipated 71st international century and his first in T20Is. India finished its innings at 212/2, with Virat Kohli (122*) and Rishabh Pant (20*). Fareed Malik took 2/57 for Afghanistan.

Asia Cup 2022: Virat Kohli becomes only second Indian player to smash 100 T20I sixes

Former India skipper Virat Kohli showed signs of having returned to his former self after he put up&nbsp;a highly anticipated century on the board in merely&nbsp;53 balls against Afghanistan towards the tail end of India's innings against them in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup.&nbsp;

With a series of back-to-back boundaries, Kohli stormed to a total of 122* runs off 61 balls. In addition to being his first century in international cricket since&nbsp;November 2019, his latest haul of runs also marked his maiden ton in the shortest format of the game.&nbsp;

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With his jaw-dropping century at the Dubai International Stadium, Kohli bolstered India's charge against the Afghanis setting up a target of a whopping 213 for them to chase. Kohli had increasingly shown signs of his former glory since the start of India's Asia Cup campaign, scoring an impressive 59* against Hong Kong and 60 against Pakistan.&nbsp;

Up until the start of the Asia Cup, Kohli had found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of flak, having gone over 1000 days without scoring an international century across formats. However, with his latest haul of runs, Kohli managed to shut his detractors down for good.

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The century could not have come at a better time as the Men in Blue inch closer to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Having tumbled out of contention for the Asia Cup title, Kohli's renewed vigour and resurgent form will work to reinforce the fans' faith in the team's prospects in the forthcoming World Cup.&nbsp;

Furthermore, it will most certainly have done wonders for Kohli's confidence and morale as he had been ruled out of active competition for a matter of months, citing mental health issues until before the start of the Asia Cup.

Former India skipper Virat Kohli showed signs of having returned to his former self after he put up a highly anticipated century on the board in merely 53 balls against Afghanistan towards the tail end of India's innings against them in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup.

Former India skipper Virat Kohli showed signs of having returned to his former self after he put up a highly anticipated century on the board in merely 53 balls against Afghanistan towards the tail end of India's innings against them in the Super Fours of the Asia Cup. With a series of back-to-back boundaries, Kohli stormed to a total of 122* runs off 61 balls. In addition to being his first century in international cricket since November 2019, his latest haul of runs also marked his maiden ton in the shortest format of the game. Virat Kohli an international century after 1020 days 2 years, 9 months, 16 days 33 months, 16 days 145 weeks and 5 days#AsiaCup2022 #AsiaCupT20 #AsiaCup2022 #IndvAfg — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) September 8, 2022 × ALSO READ: Asia Cup 2022: Massive fire breaks out outside the Dubai International Stadium ahead of India vs Afghanistan With his jaw-dropping century at the Dubai International Stadium, Kohli bolstered India's charge against the Afghanis setting up a target of a whopping 213 for them to chase. Kohli had increasingly shown signs of his former glory since the start of India's Asia Cup campaign, scoring an impressive 59* against Hong Kong and 60 against Pakistan. Up until the start of the Asia Cup, Kohli had found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of flak, having gone over 1000 days without scoring an international century across formats. However, with his latest haul of runs, Kohli managed to shut his detractors down for good. ALSO READ: 'Visuals were gruesome'- PCB chairman to write to ICC to complain about row during Pakistan vs Afghanistan The century could not have come at a better time as the Men in Blue inch closer to the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Having tumbled out of contention for the Asia Cup title, Kohli's renewed vigour and resurgent form will work to reinforce the fans' faith in the team's prospects in the forthcoming World Cup. Furthermore, it will most certainly have done wonders for Kohli's confidence and morale as he had been ruled out of active competition for a matter of months, citing mental health issues until before the start of the Asia Cup.

Asia Cup: Virat Kohli finally ends century drought with maiden T20I ton in Afghanistan clash

Chaos ensued outside the Dubai International Stadium even before the first ball of the match was bowled. A building situated near the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which is set to host the Asia Cup Super Four clash between India and Afghanistan, was engulfed in flames&nbsp;merely hours before the start of the match.

The incident took place as eager fans were making their way into the stadium to watch the two teams lock horns with each other. The fumes from the flame were visible from inside the stadium as fans looked on in horror. However, it was brought to heel by the quick response of the concerned authorities shortly after the issue was brought to their attention.

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Reports suggest that the flame did not affect the timeline of the match as the teams were allowed to approach the venue and initiate their pre-match rituals per the pre-existing schedule. It was a makeshift building outside the stadium that saw itself going up in flames.

As things stand in the tournament, both India and Afghanistan find themselves out of the race to compete for the Asia Cup title in the finals. However, their match will determine the third and fourth positions in the tournament.

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The Men in Blue kicked off their Asia Cup campaign swimmingly, overcoming the challenges presented by Pakistan and Hong Kong on the trot to earn a spot in the Super Four of the tournament. However, they were subsequently dealt a poor hand, succumbing to Pakistan by a margin of five wickets and then Sri Lanka by a margin of six.&nbsp;

Despite these losses Team India still had hopes of appearing in the finals had Afghanistan outclassed Pakistan in their recent clash. However,&nbsp;Mohammad Nabi and Co. suffered a hard-fought loss at the hands of The Shaheens by a margin of one wicket in what was a final-over affair.

Chaos ensued outside the Dubai International Stadium even before the first ball of the match was bowled. A building situated near the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which is set to host the Asia Cup Super Four clash between India and Afghanistan, was engulfed in flames merely hours before the start of the match.

Chaos ensued outside the Dubai International Stadium even before the first ball of the match was bowled. A building situated near the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, which is set to host the Asia Cup Super Four clash between India and Afghanistan, was engulfed in flames merely hours before the start of the match. The incident took place as eager fans were making their way into the stadium to watch the two teams lock horns with each other. The fumes from the flame were visible from inside the stadium as fans looked on in horror. However, it was brought to heel by the quick response of the concerned authorities shortly after the issue was brought to their attention. ALSO READ: 'Visuals were gruesome'- PCB chairman to write to ICC to complain about row during Pakistan vs Afghanistan Reports suggest that the flame did not affect the timeline of the match as the teams were allowed to approach the venue and initiate their pre-match rituals per the pre-existing schedule. It was a makeshift building outside the stadium that saw itself going up in flames. As things stand in the tournament, both India and Afghanistan find themselves out of the race to compete for the Asia Cup title in the finals. However, their match will determine the third and fourth positions in the tournament. ALSO READ: Kathmandu District Court issues arrest warrant for Nepal skipper Sandeep Lamichhane on rape chargees The Men in Blue kicked off their Asia Cup campaign swimmingly, overcoming the challenges presented by Pakistan and Hong Kong on the trot to earn a spot in the Super Four of the tournament. However, they were subsequently dealt a poor hand, succumbing to Pakistan by a margin of five wickets and then Sri Lanka by a margin of six. Despite these losses Team India still had hopes of appearing in the finals had Afghanistan outclassed Pakistan in their recent clash. However, Mohammad Nabi and Co. suffered a hard-fought loss at the hands of The Shaheens by a margin of one wicket in what was a final-over affair.

Asia Cup 2022: Massive fire breaks out outside the Dubai International Stadium ahead of India vs Afghanistan

A harrowing incident recently came to light after it was revealed that Nepal cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane had been accused of sexual assault, according to an update the police shared on Thursday.&nbsp;The Kathmandu district court has now moved to issue an arrest warrant against him.

Details of the same were revealed by a police officer involved in the investigation of the case, who requested to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the case. “The district court has issued an arrest warrant for Lamichhane who has been accused of raping a minor,” said the anonymous officer as reported by The Kathmandu Post.

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The accusations were levelled at the cricketer by a 17-year-old minor girl, who revealed that she had been assaulted by Lamichhane in a hotel room in Kathmandu. The report was filed in the&nbsp;Gaushala Metropolitan Police Circle in Kathmandu about three weeks after the incident took place.

In her report, the teen-aged girl revealed that the 22-year-old cricketer had taken her around to multiple spots in the city of Kathmandu and&nbsp;Bhaktapur for a visit before eventually forcing himself on her in a hotel room later that same night.&nbsp;Lamichhane, however, maintained his innocence in the matter while in conversation with the&nbsp;Cricket Association of Nepal during a telephonic interaction.

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It is also interesting to note that Lamichhane was handed the big break in his career when he became the first Nepalese player to be called upon to represent a franchise in the renowned Indian Premier League. He made his IPL debut for the Delhi Capitals way back in 2018.&nbsp;

He is currently playing in the&nbsp;Caribbean Premier League. Furthermore, he was appointed as the captain of the Nepalese outfit by the CAN only recently and was on course to make his way back to the country soon. The change in his circumstances will most certainly expedite the timeline of his return so that justice can prevail.

A harrowing incident recently came to light after it was revealed that Nepal cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane had been accused of sexual assault, according to an update the police shared on Thursday.

A harrowing incident recently came to light after it was revealed that Nepal cricket team captain Sandeep Lamichhane had been accused of sexual assault, according to an update the police shared on Thursday. The Kathmandu district court has now moved to issue an arrest warrant against him. Details of the same were revealed by a police officer involved in the investigation of the case, who requested to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the case. “The district court has issued an arrest warrant for Lamichhane who has been accused of raping a minor,” said the anonymous officer as reported by The Kathmandu Post. ALSO READ: Ex-India selector makes bold claim on Ravindra Jadeja, explains why his return to action won't be easy The accusations were levelled at the cricketer by a 17-year-old minor girl, who revealed that she had been assaulted by Lamichhane in a hotel room in Kathmandu. The report was filed in the Gaushala Metropolitan Police Circle in Kathmandu about three weeks after the incident took place. In her report, the teen-aged girl revealed that the 22-year-old cricketer had taken her around to multiple spots in the city of Kathmandu and Bhaktapur for a visit before eventually forcing himself on her in a hotel room later that same night. Lamichhane, however, maintained his innocence in the matter while in conversation with the Cricket Association of Nepal during a telephonic interaction. ALSO READ: 'Visuals were gruesome'- PCB chairman to write to ICC to complain about row during Pakistan vs Afghanistan It is also interesting to note that Lamichhane was handed the big break in his career when he became the first Nepalese player to be called upon to represent a franchise in the renowned Indian Premier League. He made his IPL debut for the Delhi Capitals way back in 2018. He is currently playing in the Caribbean Premier League. Furthermore, he was appointed as the captain of the Nepalese outfit by the CAN only recently and was on course to make his way back to the country soon. The change in his circumstances will most certainly expedite the timeline of his return so that justice can prevail.

Kathmandu court issues arrest warrant for Nepal skipper Sandeep Lamichhane on rape charge

As an immediate reaction to the widescale&nbsp;bust-up that took place in the stands in the aftermath of Pakistan's Asia Cup clash against Afghanistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has moved to issue a formal complaint with ICC.&nbsp;

Raja detailed plans to lodge a protest against the conduct of the fans, citing danger to the health and safety of the Pakistani fans and the team itself while in conversation with the media in the aftermath of the match.

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“You don't identify hooliganism with cricket. You don't want such things happening in cricket. We will draft a letter to ICC, we will raise our voice against this. We will do whatever we can. Because the visuals were gruesome and this isn't the first time it has happened. Win or loss is a part of the game. It was a gruelling contest, it was a great match.

"But you need to keep your emotions in check because if you can't do that, you can't grow as a cricket-playing nation. So, we will definitely write a letter (to ICC), and we will show our concern.&nbsp;They are our fans. Anything could have happened. Our cricket team could have been in danger. We will lodge our protest while following all protocols."

The match went down to the wire with the Men in Green walking away with a one-wicket victory. Pakistan found themselves in murky waters with a score of&nbsp;118/9 in 18.5 overs until&nbsp;Naseem Shah's pair of sixes carried Pakistan&nbsp;to victory.&nbsp;

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This thrilling game of cricket, however, was marred by a series of ill-tempered run-ins between the players and the fans in attendance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmed reportedly hurled abuses at&nbsp;Pakistan batter Asif Ali after dismissing him in the last over of the game, after which the duo had to be pulled apart to prevent them from going to blows.

These flaring tempers subsequently influenced the fans in attendance as multiple brawls broke out in the stadium with Afghani fans vandalising the premises and even going as far as to hurl chairs at Pakistani fans.

As an immediate reaction to the widescale bust-up that took place in the stands in the aftermath of Pakistan's Asia Cup clash against Afghanistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has moved to issue a formal complaint with ICC.

As an immediate reaction to the widescale bust-up that took place in the stands in the aftermath of Pakistan's Asia Cup clash against Afghanistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ramiz Raja has moved to issue a formal complaint with ICC. Raja detailed plans to lodge a protest against the conduct of the fans, citing danger to the health and safety of the Pakistani fans and the team itself while in conversation with the media in the aftermath of the match. ALSO READ: Asia Cup: Shoaib Akhtar, ex-ACB chief at loggerheads after unruly scene between Pakistan-Afghanistan fans “You don't identify hooliganism with cricket. You don't want such things happening in cricket. We will draft a letter to ICC, we will raise our voice against this. We will do whatever we can. Because the visuals were gruesome and this isn't the first time it has happened. Win or loss is a part of the game. It was a gruelling contest, it was a great match. "But you need to keep your emotions in check because if you can't do that, you can't grow as a cricket-playing nation. So, we will definitely write a letter (to ICC), and we will show our concern. They are our fans. Anything could have happened. Our cricket team could have been in danger. We will lodge our protest while following all protocols." The match went down to the wire with the Men in Green walking away with a one-wicket victory. Pakistan found themselves in murky waters with a score of 118/9 in 18.5 overs until Naseem Shah's pair of sixes carried Pakistan to victory. ALSO READ: Ex-India selector makes bold claim on Ravindra Jadeja, explains why his return to action won't be easy This thrilling game of cricket, however, was marred by a series of ill-tempered run-ins between the players and the fans in attendance. Afghanistan's Fareed Ahmed reportedly hurled abuses at Pakistan batter Asif Ali after dismissing him in the last over of the game, after which the duo had to be pulled apart to prevent them from going to blows. These flaring tempers subsequently influenced the fans in attendance as multiple brawls broke out in the stadium with Afghani fans vandalising the premises and even going as far as to hurl chairs at Pakistani fans.

'Visuals were gruesome'- PCB chairman to write to ICC to complain about row during Pakistan vs Afghanistan

Team India will face Australia and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup Warm-Up matches, International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.ICC on Thursday announced the warm-up fixtures for all 16 teams ahead of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in Australia in October. First Round teams will commence their preparations in Melbourne, with matches split between the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Junction Oval from 10-13 October. Teams starting in the Super 12 stage will play all warm-up fixtures over two match days in Brisbane on October 17 and 19.

These matches will be played at The Gabba and Allan Border Field. India will take on Australia on October 17 and New Zealand on 19th October in their warm-up fixture matches. The first warm-up fixture is between West Indies and UAE at the Junction Oval on October 10. Scotland then takes on the Netherlands and Sri Lanka to play Zimbabwe in the two other games on the same day at the same venue.

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Hosts and reigning champions Australia play their first and only warm-up game against India on October 17 at The Gabba. India, though, are also due to play New Zealand two days later at the same venue.

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 begins on October 16 when Sri Lanka faces Namibia at Kardinia Park Stadium in Geelong.

Team India will face Australia and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup Warm-Up matches, International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.ICC on Thursday announced the warm-up fixtures for all 16 teams ahead of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in Australia in October.

Team India will face Australia and New Zealand in the T20 World Cup Warm-Up matches, International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Thursday.ICC on Thursday announced the warm-up fixtures for all 16 teams ahead of the ICC Men`s T20 World Cup in Australia in October. First Round teams will commence their preparations in Melbourne, with matches split between the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Junction Oval from 10-13 October. Teams starting in the Super 12 stage will play all warm-up fixtures over two match days in Brisbane on October 17 and 19. These matches will be played at The Gabba and Allan Border Field. India will take on Australia on October 17 and New Zealand on 19th October in their warm-up fixture matches. The first warm-up fixture is between West Indies and UAE at the Junction Oval on October 10. Scotland then takes on the Netherlands and Sri Lanka to play Zimbabwe in the two other games on the same day at the same venue. ALSO READ | No better option than Md. Shami: Irfan Pathan on how India can fix bowling woes ahead of T20 World Cup Hosts and reigning champions Australia play their first and only warm-up game against India on October 17 at The Gabba. India, though, are also due to play New Zealand two days later at the same venue. The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 begins on October 16 when Sri Lanka faces Namibia at Kardinia Park Stadium in Geelong.

India to lock horns with Australia, New Zealand in T20 World Cup warm-up matches

Team India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar has recently found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of hate after recording a series of disappointing performances in the death overs of two consecutive Super Four clashes that the Men in Blue participated in, during their 2022 Asia Cup campaign.

After making their way into the Super Four stage of the latest edition of the Asia Cup, Team India failed to show out, recording two losses on the trot at the hands of Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively.&nbsp;

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While the team was plagued with a whole host of problems that led to India failing to emerge triumphant, fans have taken to social media in hordes, blaming pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the loss, courtesy of his uninspiring performance during those particular matches.

Kumar, during his most recent outing against Sri Lanka, gave away&nbsp;30 runs in 4 overs. While playing against arch-rivals Pakistan in their Super Four clash, on the other hand, Kumar leaked&nbsp;19 runs in the 19th over, effectively aiding The Shaheens' bid to skip away with the win.

However, while discussing the team's performances and their prospects in forthcoming tournaments during the post-fight media interaction, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma absolved Kumar of any wrongdoing, asserting that even the most experienced bowlers often concede a massive tally of runs.&nbsp;

"Even experienced bowlers go for runs. Bhuvi has been playing for us for so many years and has won us so many matches in death overs," he added.

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He subsequently went on to say that the team was not in a troubled space with respect to their performance. Describing their fateful match against the Islanders, Sharma declared that the fault did not lie in Kumar alone.

"We did not bat and score runs in the first six overs the way we wanted. But we got momentum after that. But we failed to capitalise on it and finish the game. I think we were 10-12 runs short, but 175 runs are defendable too. The way spinners bowled, they gave us hope and brought us into the match again. But we could not close the match the way we wanted to," asserted Rohit Sharma.

Team India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar has recently found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of hate after recording a series of disappointing performances in the death overs of two consecutive Super Four clashes that the Men in Blue participated in, during their 2022 Asia Cup campaign.

Team India's Bhuvneshwar Kumar has recently found himself at the receiving end of a significant amount of hate after recording a series of disappointing performances in the death overs of two consecutive Super Four clashes that the Men in Blue participated in, during their 2022 Asia Cup campaign. After making their way into the Super Four stage of the latest edition of the Asia Cup, Team India failed to show out, recording two losses on the trot at the hands of Pakistan and Sri Lanka, respectively. ALSO READ: EXPLAINED! After losing to Pakistan & Sri Lanka, how India can still qualify for Asia Cup 2022 final While the team was plagued with a whole host of problems that led to India failing to emerge triumphant, fans have taken to social media in hordes, blaming pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar for the loss, courtesy of his uninspiring performance during those particular matches. Kumar, during his most recent outing against Sri Lanka, gave away 30 runs in 4 overs. While playing against arch-rivals Pakistan in their Super Four clash, on the other hand, Kumar leaked 19 runs in the 19th over, effectively aiding The Shaheens' bid to skip away with the win. However, while discussing the team's performances and their prospects in forthcoming tournaments during the post-fight media interaction, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma absolved Kumar of any wrongdoing, asserting that even the most experienced bowlers often concede a massive tally of runs. "Even experienced bowlers go for runs. Bhuvi has been playing for us for so many years and has won us so many matches in death overs," he added. ALSO READ: Watch: MS Dhoni trends on Twitter after Rishabh Pant misses direct hit in final over during India-SL clash He subsequently went on to say that the team was not in a troubled space with respect to their performance. Describing their fateful match against the Islanders, Sharma declared that the fault did not lie in Kumar alone. "We did not bat and score runs in the first six overs the way we wanted. But we got momentum after that. But we failed to capitalise on it and finish the game. I think we were 10-12 runs short, but 175 runs are defendable too. The way spinners bowled, they gave us hope and brought us into the match again. But we could not close the match the way we wanted to," asserted Rohit Sharma.

Rohit Sharma comes to Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s defence following underwhelming Asia Cup outing

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