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South Africa's new Twenty20 competition is to be called SA20 with the six teams having already begun the process of recruiting and a player auction to finalise the squads to be held later this month, the league announced on Wednesday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/south-africas-new-t20-competition-gets-name-and-auction-date/articleshow/93904761.cms

The activities of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are commercial in nature and can be termed as a "shop" for the purposes of attracting the provisions of the Employees State Insurance Act, the Supreme Court has said. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/bcci-is-a-shop-provisions-of-esi-act-applicable-sc/articleshow/93902887.cms

England named an unchanged 14-man squad Wednesday for next week's third and deciding Test against South Africa at the Oval. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/england-name-unchanged-squad-for-south-africa-decider/articleshow/93902298.cms

Skipper Mohammad Nabi said Afghanistan is ready for the big guns after they became the first team to qualify for the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup following victories over Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/quality-afghanistan-ready-for-asia-cup-heavyweights/articleshow/93901668.cms

The Pakistan Cricket Board has decided to manage all six teams of the Pakistan Junior League T20 after failing to sell the team rights. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/pcb-to-manage-all-six-teams-of-its-junior-t20-league-after-failing-to-attract-bids-for-team-rights/articleshow/93897741.cms

Uncapped power-hitters Kiran Prabhu Navgire and Dayalan Hemalatha, who are in the Indian squad for the upcoming white ball tour of England, can fill the "gaps the team was lacking" in slog overs, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur said on Tuesday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/power-hitters-kiran-prabhu-hemalatha-can-fill-gaps-team-was-lacking-in-slog-overs-harmanpreet-kaur/articleshow/93883361.cms

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur on Tuesday paid a glowing tribute to Jhulan Goswami, saying the veteran pacer's passion for the sport is unmatched and "nobody can fill her shoes". The 39-year-old, who is leading wicket-taker in international cricket in a career spanning more than two decades, is set to retire after the third and final ODI against England at Lord's on September 24. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/nobody-can-fill-jhulan-goswamis-shoes-her-passion-for-cricket-is-unmatched-harmanpreet-kaur/articleshow/93881252.cms

Indian star batter Virat Kohli might have gotten out after getting a decent start against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022, but he is leaving no stone unturned to gear up for the next clash in the showpiece event. Kohli, who returned to the national side after a month-long break, scored a valuable 35 off 34 balls as India defeated Pakistan by five wickets on Sunday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-virat-kohli-sweats-it-out-ahead-of-match-against-hong-kong/articleshow/93879455.cms

Former England batsman Gary Ballance will be welcomed to play for Zimbabwe should he decide to return to the country of his birth, Zimbabwe coach Dave Houghton said on Tuesday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/gary-ballance-welcome-to-play-for-zimbabwe-dave-houghton/articleshow/93876930.cms

KL Rahul couldn't have wished for an easier opposition to get his rhythm back as a buoyant India get ready to steamroll minnows Hong Kong in their second and final group league game of the Asia Cup on Wednesday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-experimental-india-get-ready-to-steamroll-hong-kong/articleshow/93875222.cms

Hardik has often been criticised for not having played a role of an all-rounder when the team needed him the most. But since he made his comeback from injury to the national side in June this year, bowling again at full tilt, Hardik has emerged as a serious match-winner with both bat and ball ahead of the T20 World Cup in Australia. For many, he is the most valuable player in the Indian team currently. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/hardik-pandya-2-0-all-rounder-emerges-as-indias-most-valuable-player-in-t20is/articleshow/93875007.cms

Veteran Steve Smith is enjoying his revamped batting role and believes he can play a part in Australia's title defence at the T20 World Cup to be held at home later this year, if he continues in the same vein. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/free-of-mr-fix-it-tag-steve-smith-eyes-t20-world-cup-spot/articleshow/93873520.cms

After Arjun Tendulkar and Siddesh Lad, former Mumbai captain Aditya Tare too has quit Mumbai. The experienced wicketkeeper, who led the 41-time Ranji Trophy champions to their last Ranji title in the 2015-16 season, will play for the hilly state of Uttarakhand as a ‘Professional’ in the upcoming season. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/hurt-aditya-tare-quits-mumbai-for-uttarakhand/articleshow/93857569.cms

With a strong build overall, clearly very strong shoulders and the ability to generate raw pace, Naseem Shah is yet another reminder of the seemingly endless factory line of pace bowlers from Pakistan. The commentators were all praise for the way he bowled his heart out in the match vs India on Sunday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-how-teenager-naseem-shah-wowed-everyone/articleshow/93853977.cms

When it comes to India vs Pakistan cricket, there is of course an intense on-pitch rivalry that goes back decades. There have been multiple instances of player face-offs in India-Pakistan matches over the years. However, off the ground, many of the players have been known to have cordial relationships and have spent a lot of time socialising with each other, when on tour earlier. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/javed-miandad-and-i-got-along-well-off-the-ground-kiran-more/articleshow/93854426.cms

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, one of the architects of India's famous win over Pakistan in Asia Cup, feels having a solid game plan against each of the opposition player is as important as executing "your skills on the field". source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-thinking-about-the-game-while-bowling-as-important-as-skills-says-bhuvneshwar-kumar/articleshow/93851427.cms

Former India skipper Virat Kohli hailed Team India's "special win" against arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2022 on Sunday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-virat-kohli-hails-indias-special-win-on-special-day-against-pakistan/articleshow/93850191.cms

Stretchered off the field due to a career-threatening back injury against the same opponents at the same venue four years back, Hardik Pandya feels a "sense of achievement" after guiding India to a five-wicket win over Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-hardik-pandya-felt-a-sense-of-achievement-after-life-came-full-circle-for-him/articleshow/93849729.cms

Hardik put up an all-round effort to help India register a five-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan in their Asia Cup opener on Sunday. With the ball he snared three wickets, including that of the dangerous Mohammad Rizwan, before dazzling with a 17-ball unbeaten 33, showing his high value under extreme pressure. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-hardik-pandya-understands-his-game-better-since-his-comeback-says-rohit-sharma/articleshow/93847371.cms

Pakistan team was earlier dealt with a blow ahead of the clash against India with their fast bowler Mohammad Wasim ruled out of the tournament due to a left side strain. Ali was named as his replacement. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-2022-pacer-hasan-ali-joins-pakistan-squad-ahead-of-blockbuster-clash/articleshow/93833248.cms

The top order comprises KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav, who Pujara describes as one of India's top T20 batters currently. They are followed by the likes of Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja, leaving space for only one player among Pant and Karthik. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/india-vs-pakistan-impossible-to-play-both-rishabh-pant-and-dinesh-karthik-at-the-same-time-in-asia-cup-says-cheteshwar-pujara/articleshow/93831990.cms

A lot was said after India lost the last T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan and India's erstwhile team management did cop a lot of flak for its archaic batting approach in shortest format of the game. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-post-2021-world-t20-loss-to-pakistan-a-lot-has-changed-in-the-indian-team/articleshow/93831599.cms

Tragic that people on both sides are being denied the joy of watching these top cricketers play on their soil, writes former Pakistan captain Asif Iqbal source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/its-sad-talented-youngsters-of-india-pakistan-are-not-getting-to-play-bilaterals-asif-iqbal/articleshow/93830990.cms

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With the teams ranked World number 1 (India) and 3 (Pakistan) getting ready to lock horns on Sunday (August 28), TimesofIndia.com here compares the strengths of both the teams across all the departments which are likely to be match-winning factors: source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-swot-analysis-of-all-departments/articleshow/93814483.cms

Skipper Aaron Finch said on Saturday that Australia plan to test a new structure that provides greater batting depth and more bowling options in their opening ODI against Zimbabwe, with Marnus Labuschagne dropped. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/labuschagne-dropped-as-australia-opt-for-all-rounders-against-zimbabwe/articleshow/93818440.cms

Kohli has been out without an international hundred for nearly three years but his poor run of form did affect him as he revealed that at times he was "faking intensity" in trying to show that he is an epitome of mental strength. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-was-not-able-to-get-that-high-intensity-naturally-pushed-myself-to-do-it-says-virat-kohli/articleshow/93815708.cms

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have been the two pillars of India's white-ball team for the past decade but having received a rude jolt at this very venue 10 months back against Pakistan during the T20 World Cup, the duo exactly know where they stand and what they need to do to turn the tables. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-indias-old-guard-ready-with-new-approach-against-unfamiliar-foes-pakistan/articleshow/93816620.cms

The stage is all set, captains - Babar Azam and Rohit Sharma - have chalked out their plans, anticipation is sky high, and the fans are waiting eagerly to witness the next chapter of the mother of all cricket battles. Yes, it's almost time for the latest chapter of India vs Pakistan cricket and the stakes, in many ways, are higher than ever before, especially for specific players. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/india-vs-pakistan-asia-cup-could-be-a-career-changing-tournament-for-virat-kohli-danish-kaneria/articleshow/93813647.cms

Sridharan Sriram said he has clarity about his role with the Bangladesh squad after the former India all-rounder was effectively put in charge of the Twenty20 squad until the end of the World Cup in Australia this year. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-sridharan-sriram-says-he-is-clear-about-his-role-with-bangladesh/articleshow/93793755.cms

India spin legend Anil Kumble's stint as head coach at Punjab Kings has ended after the IPL franchise decided against renewing his contract. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/punjab-kings-decide-not-to-renew-head-coach-anil-kumbles-contract-report/articleshow/93784438.cms

Azeem Rafiq said former teammate Gary Ballance has done cricket and the fight against racism a "great service" by apologising in person to him for using racist language while the pair played for Yorkshire. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/rafiq-welcomes-ballance-apology-for-unacceptable-racist-language/articleshow/93783109.cms

Domestic batting stalwart Sitanshu Kotak will be in charge of the India A team in the upcoming series against New Zealand A starting September 1. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/sitanshu-kotak-to-be-in-charge-of-india-a-for-nz-series/articleshow/93781823.cms

Trent Boult has not given up hope of playing Test cricket again despite declining a central contract with New Zealand Cricket (NZC), the left-arm seamer said on Thursday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/trent-boult-retains-test-hopes-after-declining-nz-contract/articleshow/93778435.cms

One of the most celebrated rivalries in the cricketing world is the clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. However India vs Pakistan cricket clashes are a rare commodity now with no bilateral contest for almost a decade. The two teams play each other exclusively in the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) tournaments these days. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-india-vs-pakistan-how-the-t20i-numbers-stack-up/articleshow/93776912.cms

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The 15th edition of cricket's Asia Cup begins on Saturday, August 27, with a clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. But, the match that everyone is looking forward to is of course India vs Pakistan. The two cricketing heavyweights begin their Asia Cup campaign this time with this clash on Sunday, August 28. This time the Asia Cup is being played in the T20 format as a preparatory tournament for the T20 World Cup at the end of the year in Australia. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-2022-full-schedule-of-matches-timings-venues-team-squads-head-to-head-most-titles-live-stream-details/articleshow/93773857.cms

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India's Virat Kohli has the chance to find form before the World Cup while Babar Azam will look to keep Pakistan's psychological edge when the rival countries clash as the headline acts of the Asia Cup starting this weekend. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/asia-cup-form-bragging-rights-on-the-line-in-india-pakistan-clash/articleshow/93769329.cms

Indian opener Shubman Gill has jumped a whopping 45 places to be ranked 38th in the ICC ODI rankings released on Wednesday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/icc-odi-rankings-shubman-gill-jumps-45-places-to-38th-virat-kohli-remains-static-at-fifth/articleshow/93752670.cms

Fast bowler Ollie Robinson has returned to the England team in place of Matthew Potts for the second Test against South Africa which will begin at Old Trafford on Thursday. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/robinson-returns-to-englands-team-for-second-south-africa-test/articleshow/93753008.cms

Indian batter Mayank Agarwal, who had a disappointing run in Indian Premier League 2022 while leading Punjab Kings, has been working on his white-ball performance by "opening up four-five areas". source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/not-going-to-give-up-mayank-agarwal-on-his-international-future/articleshow/93751385.cms

Earlier this week, speculations were rife in the media that Mayank Agarwal, the captain of the side in IPL 2022, would be replaced by England wicketkeeper-batter Jonny Bairstow. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl/top-stories/ipl-punjab-kings-quash-rumours-on-possible-change-in-captaincy/articleshow/93749624.cms

Global accounting and auditing firm PriceWaterHouseCoopers UK (PWC), advising the International Cricket Council (ICC) on the sale of media rights for the next cycle beginning with the India market, are learnt to have quit the process. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/icc-media-rights-audit-firm-pwc-opts-out-of-bid-process-cricket-body-says-they-were-on-board-for-due-diligence/articleshow/93750700.cms

The head of the global cricketers union (FICA) warns the drain of talent from the international game to Twenty20 leagues is a bigger concern than ever and the official 2023-2027 calendar will do nothing to address the issue. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/players-body-flags-talent-drain-from-international-game-to-t20-leagues/articleshow/93750115.cms

After breaking new ground in the Caribbean, New Zealand have little time to rest before heading to Australia for a one-day international series that was repeatedly shelved due to COVID-19. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/caribbean-conquered-new-zealand-turn-focus-to-australia/articleshow/93748749.cms

The advent of multiple T20 leagues might have led to a paradigm shift in priorities for some leading international cricketers but England Test captain Ben Stokes is very categorical that his participation in the 2023 IPL will depend on the national team's calendar. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/ben-stokes-to-decide-on-ipl-2023-participation-based-on-english-calendar-suggests-40-over-odi-format/articleshow/93729051.cms

Days before India's opening campaign in the Asia Cup T20 tournament in the UAE, the team has suffered a big blow with a report saying that head coach Rahul Dravid has tested positive for Covid-19. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/team-india-coach-rahul-dravid-tests-positive-for-covid-19-report/articleshow/93722939.cms

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson says it has been "tough" for him to remain on the sidelines throughout his international career but he prefers to stay positive. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/its-tough-not-being-india-regular-but-i-prefer-staying-positive-sanju-samson/articleshow/93712812.cms

Bangladesh stripped head coach Russell Domingo of his role overseeing the Twenty20 side and told him to focus on Test and one-day international cricket, just days before the Asia Cup. source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup/bangladesh-strip-head-coach-domingo-of-t20-role-days-before-asia-cup/articleshow/93712292.cms