Since IPL 2024, Shashank has scored 377 runs in death overs across 20 innings, averaging 53.85 at a strike rate of 201.60. With 27 fours and 25 sixes in 187 balls, he's been dismissed just seven times, outpacing prominent finishers like Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, and Shivam Dube.
Pakistan's innings got off to a disastrous start as Saim Ayub was dismissed for a golden duck by Hardik Pandya on the very first legal delivery of the match, getting out on the first ball he faced, and Mohammad Haris joined in the middle.
Another fan from Jammu backed the Indian team, saying, "India will win like always. Our entire team is strong. I have maximum hopes from Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah... It seems as if Pakistan cricket is almost over."
The clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will take place on Sunday. This marquee match, usually a big fixture during the Asia Cup/ICC events due to lack of bilateral cricket between these two Asian giants since 2013 due to strained relations, is under huge scrutiny and criticism this
The session began with light warm-ups and stretching before the nets came alive. Young pacer Harshit Rana was spotted in a serious conversation with left-arm quick Arshdeep Singh, while mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav rolled their arms over, working on their rhythm ahead
Even though India boasts some of the most talented stars in its roster across the globe, a constant theme continues to echo across their camp: the absence of former batting bigwigs Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
UAE batter Alishan Sharafu acknowledged the quality of India's players ahead of their Asia Cup opener, highlighting match-winners like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya who can turn the game around single-handedly.
Team India's Asia Cup campaign will kickstart from September 10 onwards against the UAE. The Men in Blue have two in-form all-rounders in Hardik and Axar, who played a crucial role in India's ICC Champions Trophy win with both bat and ball. While Axar's increasing maturity with the bat to
UAE cricket coach Lalchand Rajput is looking forward to meeting his former pupil and India head coach Gautam Gambhir as they hope to stage an upset in their Asia Cup campaign opener against a side that brims with "match-winners".
With the Asia Cup 2025 set to begin on Tuesday, Team India is leaving no stone unturned in its preparations. The squad hit the ground running in Dubai on Sunday, putting in a high-intensity training session ahead of their opening clash against the UAE on Wednesday.