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General Cricket => Latest Matches => Topic started by: Andrew on September 05, 2018, 07:38:17 AM
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Sri Lanka is participating in Asia Cup 2018 and is placed in Group B along with Bangladesh and Afghanistan. They will kick start their campaign with a match against Bangladesh on September 15. Angelo Mathews is leading his team and Lasith Malinga makes a comeback in the international team.
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Pakistan has announced their squad for Asia Cup 2018. They didn't pick Muhammad Hafeez and Imad Wasim in their final 16 member squad. As per the selection committee, Hafeez and imad are were not selected due to fitness concerns.
Pakistan Squad includes few youngsters who may perform well in this tournament. Shaheen Shah Afridi is one of the emerging players from Pakistan Side.
Asia Cup 2018 Pakistan Squad
Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Shan Masood, Sarfraz Ahmed(c), Shoaib Malik, Haris Sohail, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Junaid Khan, Usman Khan, Shaheen Afridi, Asif Ali, Mohammad Amir
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India announced team Squad for clash of giants, Asia Cup 2018. Virat Kohli is not playing and Rohit Sharma will lead the team in this tournament. Will they perform well in absence of their main key player Virat Kohli.
India Squad
Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Ambati Rayudu, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, K Khaleel Ahmed
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Which UK channel will this be shown on ?
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India announced team Squad for clash of giants, Asia Cup 2018. Virat Kohli is not playing and Rohit Sharma will lead the team in this tournament. Will they perform well in absence of their main key player Virat Kohli.
India Squad
Rohit Sharma(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Lokesh Rahul, Ambati Rayudu, Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Shardul Thakur, K Khaleel Ahmed
On concrete roads, expect the Rohit Sharmas, Shikar Dhawans and KL Rahuls to rule the roost..In fact, for flat tracks, the Indian cupboard is overflowing with options from 17 yr olds to 35 yr olds and just about any closed eye, random pick from the cupboard will most likely decimate the bowling..Kohli is absolutely not needed here..
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Any particular reason why Kohli isn't playing though? Is it all a bit beneath him?
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Any particular reason why Kohli isn't playing though? Is it all a bit beneath him?
He has played all the Asia cups since his debut. He deserves a rest for sure due to his aggravating back pain.
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Any particular reason why Kohli isn't playing though? Is it all a bit beneath him?
After the long and tough Eng series consisting of all formats, I dont see how he could play in asia cup starting in 4 days after last test. Good that he is resting.
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It will be a good Asia cup with Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India and Pakistan all have potential to win it all.
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They didn't pick Muhammad Hafeez and Imad Wasim in their final 16 member squad.
These are good drops.
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Hotstar coverage in the UK. So not being shown on tv, what a shame
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Is hot star reliable ? Anyone use it or does it have a reliable app on Android ?
Anyone have a discount code that works
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He has played all the Asia cups since his debut. He deserves a rest for sure due to his aggravating back pain.
After the long and tough Eng series consisting of all formats, I dont see how he could play in asia cup starting in 4 days after last test. Good that he is resting.
Fair enough I suppose, guess we're just lucky that he still prioritises tests
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Is hot star reliable ? Anyone use it or does it have a reliable app on Android ?
Anyone have a discount code that works
I am in canada but yes we do use hotstar, i've got the app on all my devices and tv..work pretty well. watched entire IPL on it.
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Some ridiculously over inflated averages for Pakistan's top 3. Been minnow bashing Zimbabwe minus their best players. Fakar averaging 70+, Imam 70+ and Babar 50+.
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Some ridiculously over inflated averages for Pakistan's top 3. Been minnow bashing Zimbabwe minus their best players. Fakar averaging 70+, Imam 70+ and Babar 50+.
Both Imam and Fakhar have couple of big not outs which help but I guess scoring heavily against Zimbabwe isn't bad for a new comer as it helps their confidence level rise up.
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Babar looked good vs England. Neat and tidy, though seems like he was looking to score a bit quickly.
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Some ridiculously over inflated averages for Pakistan's top 3. Been minnow bashing Zimbabwe minus their best players. Fakar averaging 70+, Imam 70+ and Babar 50+.
Whenever I hear some "associate" captain's interview, they complain about out lack of opportunities against full-fledged member teams. These young associate teams are no match for Pakistan but at least they are getting an opportunity to play against an established setup. I think Pakistan are being a good sport about giving opportunities to the associate teams. Look how well Bangladesh and Afghanistan are playing now. Everyone deserve a brake once in a while.
I know people. Let me know if you are interested in playing against Pakistan. I'd put a good word in for a friendly match between your Chipotle-11 and some Pakistan side.
Just Kidding.
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If that game isn't a sign that the ICC needs to support the associates more I don't know what is...
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Serious going by Hong Kong. Also interesting to see a player my team has played against in the match.
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Fakar and Imam must be dreaming of facing Zimbabwe again in the near future as Kumar grabbed both for ducks in Dubai
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Chalk and cheese for India within the space of 24hrs. Went life and death with Hong Kong and absolutely hammered Pakistan.
Pandya and Shadab seem to have picked up injuries.
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India tweeted that Pandya had an acute lower back injury but was able to stand up. Surely he should be in hospital for scans to make sure there is no serious damage?
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Has Bangladesh done enough in one days and T20 to be considered number 3 side in Asia behind India and Pakistan? They have definitely played better than Bangladesh and Sri Lanka recently and they might be just be half a length behind Pakistan based on the performance in Asia Cup. They destroyed Bangladesh today. Now test cricket is a different story but they have only played one test so far. I get the feeling that they play as a team and are not reliant on any single person to win every game for them other than maybe Rashid.
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Bangladesh are a good side in sub continental conditions, just they got shell shocked by Rashid Khan's swashbuckling half century that essentially took the game away from the Tigers. Their woes are compounded by Tamim getting his wrist broken against Sri Lanka
Elsewhere Hardik Pandya is out of the tournament with back spasms, Shadrul Thakur groin injury and Axar Patel damaged a finger on his bowling hand.
India vs Bangladesh
Afghanistan vs Pakistan
Today's fixtures
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Funny old game cricket, Fakhar must've thought he was a world beater flogging around an under strength Zimbabwe side. Back to earth in the Asia cup consecutive ducks. Fakhar must be hoping Inzy can line up another 5 match series against Zimbabwe so he can dip his bread again...
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So both Hardick and Fakhar are struggling. Their names are catching up with them methinks :D
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India battered Bangladesh in the first 'super 4' match. The Tigers could only muster 173, mainly due to Mehadi getting 40 odd. Jadeja, Bumrah and Kumar took all ten wickets between themselves. Rohit helped himself to 83*.
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Really good match shaping up between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Pakistan need 89 off 79
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Good, competitive matches in the Asia Cup so far.
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Pakistan limp past Afghanistan, the Afghan's will be gutted
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Inexperience cost the Afghans..that half tracker in the last over was pathetic..
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Shoaib Malik the most underrated batsmen. And Pakistans clutch player. Many times he has won Pakistan tight games.
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Funny old game cricket, Fakhar must've thought he was a world beater flogging around an under strength Zimbabwe side. Back to earth in the Asia cup consecutive ducks. Fakhar must be hoping Inzy can line up another 5 match series against Zimbabwe so he can dip his bread again...
lol
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Another day another pair of failures for Zimbabwe minnow bashers Fakhar and Imam. When they going to tour Zimbabwe again? These averages are tumbling
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Third member of the minnow bashers union Babar runs himself out like a fool. Pakistan imploding
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@Mister Le Chiffre, What have you got against the two blokes?
Imam is definitely a minnow basher, but Fakhar scored 550 @45 in his first 13 ODI's. They were against ENG,NZ,SA,SL and IN. Wouldn't call him a minnow basher.
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@Mister Le Chiffre, What have you got against the two blokes?
Imam is definitely a minnow basher, but Fakhar scored 550 @45 in his first 13 ODI's. They were against ENG,NZ,SA,SL and IN. Wouldn't call him a minnow basher.
He’s a troll, bet can’t hold a stick properly himself
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He’s a troll, bet can’t hold a stick properly himself
Don't worry about me pal, I'd be more worried about your inept Pakistani batsmen
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@Mister Le Chiffre, What have you got against the two blokes?
Imam is definitely a minnow basher, but Fakhar scored 550 @45 in his first 13 ODI's. They were against ENG,NZ,SA,SL and IN. Wouldn't call him a minnow basher.
The guy is a sad, lonely individual who uses various usernames to talk utter tripe. His comments aren't worth time of day
The very fact that the admin let him carry on is to the overall detriment of the forum
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Imam is definitely a minnow basher, but Fakhar scored 550 @45 in his first 13 ODI's. They were against ENG,NZ,SA,SL and IN. Wouldn't call him a minnow basher.
Honestly, 13 ODIs are a small sample size as well.
I think Pakistan's bowling lineup with the young Afridi is quite potent and will give this Indian batting some serious trouble if they are all on song. It should be a good chase for the neutrals.
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The Fizz saves Bangladesh's bacon as Afghanistan suffered another final over defeat. Fizz managed to defend 7 off the final over.
India humiliated Pakistan with a 9 wicket trashing. Dhawan and Sharma both got 100s. Shaheen Afridi looks a prospect, shame that the Pakistan fielders drop plenty of catches of his bowling. Sharma was dropped thrice before reaching 100, two of those where absolute dollies.
Bangladesh vs Pakistan basically a semi final
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The guy is a sad, lonely individual who uses various usernames to talk utter tripe. His comments aren't worth time of day
The very fact that the admin let him carry on is to the overall detriment of the forum
1. You stalk me on this forum
2. One and only account
3. You're only comments are aimed at myself...
4. If you don't like the admins, leave.
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1. You stalk me on this forum
2. One and only account
3. You're only comments are aimed at myself...
4. If you don't like the admins, leave.
I see what you did there, very clever. Although points 1&3 are essentially the same despite neither being true.
I used to get involved quite alot discussing thing like (SHOCK HORROR) bats and cricket kit. One thing I have never seen you talk about whichever alias you choose to use.
Your constant bitching about the same players and countries you used to under Gerry and whatever that other username was makes the multiple personality thing pretty obvious to all but hey if thats how you get your kicks. You must be some cricketer yourself to be confident in slating international pros regularly :D
Obviously if you get banned from the forum under one username its ok to come back under another identity - probably in the forum rules. Carry on and enjoy yourself Gerry!
You can have the last say -I wont clog the thread anymore. Apologies to the rest!
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Since when is player bashing a crime on this forum? If you dont like a post, you can either debate it or simply choose to ignore it.
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Honestly, 13 ODIs are a small sample size as well.
I think Pakistan's bowling lineup with the young Afridi is quite potent and will give this Indian batting some serious trouble if they are all on song. It should be a good chase for the neutrals.
Agreed, definitely a small sample size. But at this stage in his career you cant really fault him too much. Sure he's had a couple of failures in this series, but considering all the different openers Pakistan have tried recently and the historically inconsistent nature of their batting, they might have found a long term opener in Fakhar.
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Pakistan has bigger issues in the middle order. Too reliant on Malik, Sarfaraz is definitely not capable of no.4 and the tail starts from no.7.
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Since when is player bashing a crime on this forum? If you dont like a post, you can either debate it or simply choose to ignore it.
Agree..
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Pakistan sadly have a very weak batting line up apart from Fakhar and Malik . Bowling doesn't seem have that viscousness either sadly
Dear for them against Australia
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Pakistan sadly have a very weak batting line up apart from Fakhar and Malik . Bowling doesn't seem have that viscousness either sadly
Dear for them against Australia
Australia got no chance buddy. Azhar Ali, Asad Shafiq and Yasir Shah will comeback for the Tests.
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Afghani slugger Mohamad Shahzad enjoying against the Indians. Rapid fire fifty, some quite extraordinary strokes
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Afghanistan imploding 88-4 of which Shahzad has 74*
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Shahzad blasts a brilliant 88 ball century.
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If Afghanistan rotated the strike better they'd be capable of consistently getting 280+. They hit plenty of monstrous sixes with relative ease
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Afghanistan suffocate India and grab a tie! Incredible match
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^ Whoa!! I haven't checked the scores.
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Crazy match Afghanistan showed Pakistan how to play cricket against India
Here's hoping Pak get to the final and actually compete with India
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Pakistan sometimes play against themselves...could be vitamin B deficiency.
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Pakistan sometimes play against themselves...could be vitamin B deficiency.
Lol.
I think it was a six in the last over. Well played, Afghanistan.
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Afghan wicket keeper batsman
Looks unfit
Carriying way too much weight
Yet runs quick between the wickets
Keep well
And also bats really well.
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Afghan wicket keeper batsman
Looks unfit
Carriying way too much weight
Yet runs quick between the wickets
Keep well
And also bats really well.
Don't think the big lad really cares about singles just smashes boundaries
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India's reserve batsmen or lesser batsmen(whichever you prefer) simply aren't good enough. Dhoni getting a bit long in the tooth. Karthik and Pandey don't exactly seem world beaters. Naturally Kohli, Sharma and Dhawan are outstanding but the rest aren't
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India's reserve batsmen or lesser batsmen(whichever you prefer) simply aren't good enough. Dhoni getting a bit long in the tooth. Karthik and Pandey don't exactly seem world beaters. Naturally Kohli, Sharma and Dhawan are outstanding but the rest aren't
I thought Karthik did pretty well. I believe he is the 3rd highest score under Indian scorecard. He should have continued on but missed a straight one.
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You cannot expect someone who hasnt been regularly playing to just come in and start performing, especially in pressure situations. This is always the problem, especially for a batsman sitting on the bench. I fear Manish Pandey's career might get jeopardized waiting for his turn.
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Poor umpiring decisions against Karthik and Dhoni.
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Pakistan in trouble. Why is Sarfaraz batting at 4?
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Bangladesh fielding like demons. Mortaza just took a screamer at mid wicket. Pakistan 85-4
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Poor umpiring decisions against Karthik and Dhoni.
Blame Rahul for reviewing a plumb LBW
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Bangladesh power into the final by beating Pakistan by 38 runs. Mustafizur 4fer and Mehidy the key bowlers.
Mushfiqur Rahim arguably the most improved player in world cricket his 99 was vital to keeping the Tigers competitive.
All the more incredible considering that Bangladesh are missing Tamim and Shakib
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The difference between India, Bangladesh and Pakistan has been the quality of spin bowling. Shadab and Nawaz simply not threatening compared to the other spinners on display
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Imam giving Asif the lip after getting stumped; and then getting stumped himself in the next over was the funniest thing I have seen in a long long time :D
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India won the Asia cup for the seventh time in a thrilling and absorbing finale in Dubai. Bangladesh will feel like its an opportunity that's once again slipped through their fingers. The Tigers romped off to 120-0, Liton Das smashed the Indian bowlers all over the park, Das reached a dazzling century. But Bangladesh crumbled to 222 all out.
India where cruising to victory 137-3 when Bangladesh applied the squeeze. Jadhav pulled his hamstring for the hundredth time and Bangladesh nearly pulled it off. But a limping Jadhav won it off the final ball.
Asia cup was decent viewing coming down to skill over brute strength due to the incredible heat in the middle east
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Indian middle order issue will not be solved without solving the big issue - that of Dhoni. To get away with need to finish games, he expressed desire to bat higher recently, but he doesn't have the game to bat higher either, either eats too many balls putting pressure on other end batsmen or gets out. This is going to affect India big time in WC..
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This is an interesting issue... the Dhoni one. Pant is an able replacement. but then there are question marks over Rayydu? Karthik? Surely Rahul has to fit into the side too?
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This is an interesting issue... the Dhoni one. Pant is an able replacement. but then there are question marks over Rayydu? Karthik? Surely Rahul has to fit into the side too?
Some geezer called Kohli will probably walk back into the XI as well