Asia Cup 2016 Live score, cricket score: India take on bitter rivals Pakistan
Asia Cup live cricket updates: India take on Pakistan in an age-old rivalry in new T20 format. (Source: AP)
India take on bitter rivals Pakistan in Asia Cup on Saturday. In a show of bat against the ball, India boast of a strong and deep batting lineup versus Pakistan’s pace attack. Their head-to-head in the tournament stands a five wins apiece but today its a complete slate as veterans MS Dhoni and Shahid Afridi lead their respective teams on to the field.
LIVE UPDATES and COMMENTARY:
Battle of the old guards: MS Dhoni vs Shahid Afridi
MS Dhoni and Shahid Afridi are treading the final phase of their careers, but they still have retained their charm. And they will be up against each other in a new setting of an Asia Cup T20.
FOCUS NOW ON THE GAME VERSUS PAKISTAN: ROHIT SHARMA
Rohit Sharma starred in the Asia Cup opener and now he’s set his eyes firmly on the Indo-Pak clash. (Source: AP)
Rohit Sharma feels the Indian team will focus on their core strength, which is batting rather than think about Pakistan’s four-pronged pace attack.
Happy to see Mohammad Amir return, says Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is one of the few international cricketers who have welcomed Mohammad Amir’s comeback. (Source: AP)
Virat Kohli lauded Mohammad Amir for his courage after he made a successful return to international cricket.
When money talks, PSL and IPL are leagues apart
Wahab Riaz was picked up by the Peshawar Zalmi in PSL auction for $140,000. (Source: File)
Indian Premier League (IPL) and Pakistan Super League (PSL) are money churners but the quantification of both is miles apart.
India are capable of handling Pakistan’s pace attack: Sunil Gavaskar
Former India captain expects India’s well-balanced team to counter Pakistan’s bowling might.
India’s Asia Cup contest against Pakistan will set the tone for their clash in the World T20 opener, feels Sunil Gavaskar.
Ravichandran Ashwin’s precision will be key in the game
Ravichandran Ashwin was unplayable in the opener against Bangladesh and that trend is expected to continue against Pakistan too.
Turning tracks in India or on flat decks in Australia, R Ashwin has honed his skills to become MS Dhoni’s go-to man.
It is critical that Yuvraj Singh gets plenty of time in the middle, says Harsha Bhogle
Yuvraj Singh, on comeback trail, is part of India’s World T20 squad too. (Source: AP)
It is critical too that Yuvraj Singh gets lots of time in the middle because he instils fear in the opposition too. And he showed glimpses of that in the win over Bangladesh.
VIDEO: What to expect from the game
The focus is clearly on the India-Pakistan game and we try to sum up what one can expect from the game.
India started their Asia Cup campaign with a 45-run win
On a lively wicket with grass covering Rohit Sharma and medium-pacers fashion India’s 45-run win over Bangladesh.
WATCH: India’s game changers
PREVIEW: Pakistan have much to prove
Pakistan have a very young look to their squad for the Asia Cup and World T20. (Source: PCB)
Two-time Asia Cup champions Pakistan have a squad tipped on the younger side.
WATCH: Pakistan’s game changers
WATCH: Five things to look forward to at the Asia Cup
