Author: Divyansh Mishra

The Asia Cup has always been a big tournament for cricket in the subcontinent. Indian batsmen have always performed well under pressure in this intense tournament. Over time, some innings have become famous not just for the runs scored but also for how they changed the game and for their quality when the pressure was on. 1. Virat Kohli – 183 vs Pakistan (2012, ODI Asia Cup – Dhaka) This is probably the most talked about innings in Asia Cup history. Kohli scored 183 while chasing a big total against their arch rivals Pakistan. When they needed 330, Kohli held…

Former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth feels that 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi should not be held back with phrases like he needs to mature before joining the senior Indian team. Instead, Srikkanth wants the youngster to be considered for India’s Asia Cup squad. The selection meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 19 in Mumbai and is expected to be a big one. Before that, Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors has been told to consider Suryavanshi in the team. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been in the limelight since his debut in IPL 2025 for Rajasthan Royals. As a left-handed batter, Suryavanshi became the…

India has had some amazing bowling performances in the Asia Cup (ODI format). These have often turned the match around in big games. Here are the top 5 bowling performances by Indian players in the tournament’s history. 1. Mohammed Siraj – 6/21 against Sri Lanka (Colombo, 2023 Final) In the 2023 Asia Cup final, Mohammed Siraj destroyed Sri Lanka with an incredible spell, taking 6 wickets for 21 runs. He took 4 wickets in an over, matching Chaminda Vaas’s record for the fastest 5 wicket haul in ODIs, in just 16 balls. Sri Lanka was bowled out for 50. India…

Shoaib Bashir’s 2025 Test series against India was all about grit, learning and a moment at Lord’s he’ll never forget. The young England off-spinner made a big impact, especially in the third Test, despite bowling with a broken non-bowling hand. During India’s chase of 193 at Lord’s with the game in the balance, Bashir was given the ball by captain Ben Stokes. With a fractured finger strapped up, he delivered a turning ball that spun sharply and bowled Mohammed Siraj—winning England the game by 22 runs. “I couldn’t see the bail come off clearly so I just reacted to how…

Kwena Maphaka is part of the South African team for the three-match ODI series against Australia starting on Tuesday. Maphaka got into the 17-man ODI squad after he did well in the T20I series against Australia. The left-arm bowler took 9 wickets and was the top wicket-taker in the series. He had a 4-wicket haul according to the ICC. The 19-year-old might get more than his two ODI games in the series against Australia which starts in Cairns on Tuesday. Batter Dewald Brevis is also likely to make his ODI debut after doing well in the T20 series which Australia…

The announcement of India’s team for the 2025 Asia Cup is making headlines but the BCCI hasn’t clarified how they will announce the squad. The selection committee, headed by Ajit Agarkar, will meet in Mumbai on Tuesday to finalise the 15 players who will represent India in the Asia Cup. According to TOI, the BCCI hasn’t decided whether to hold a press conference or just post the squad on the website. The team selection is already generating buzz. A plus is that Jasprit Bumrah is fit and ready to play in the tournament. Bumrah, 31, played in the Test series…

Aaqib Javed, the high performance director of Pakistan cricket team, is optimistic about their chances against India in the upcoming Asia Cup. The much awaited match is on September 14 at Dubai International Stadium. Pakistan’s T20I team is in transition. After leaving out key players like Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, the team’s performance has been inconsistent, including a series loss to Bangladesh. Everyone agrees Pakistan’s current team is not as strong as India in terms of skill and form. They will have to play out of their skin to win. But Javed thinks an upset is possible. This team…

As the Asia Cup 2025 approaches, the question on everyone’s mind is will India and Pakistan play each other? The current schedule suggests three matches between these arch rivals. But will India even play Pakistan? Especially after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed over 20 civilians? In response to this attack, the Indian government took strong diplomatic action against Pakistan and launched Operation Sindoor. The announcement of the Asia Cup along with the matches between India and Pakistan has created a huge debate in India. While it’s not yet confirmed if the two teams will meet in the tournament, Kedar…

Irfan Pathan, the former Indian all-rounder, spoke about being dropped from the ODI team by then-captain MS Dhoni in 2009. Pathan said he doesn’t question Dhoni’s decision but he felt he was doing well enough to be in the team. He said coach Gary Kirsten didn’t name Dhoni but implied the decision was beyond his control. This comes after Virender Sehwag shared a similar story of being dropped in 2008, also under Dhoni’s captaincy. Sachin Tendulkar had to stop Sehwag from retiring and he came back to the team after a few months. Pathan waited two years for his recall…

Before the 2025 Duleep Trophy, Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur spoke about the tournament and said he wants to make the most of the opportunity to play. The tournament will start from August 28 to September 15 and will kickstart the Indian domestic season for 2025-26. Last year the format changed from the usual zonal structure to four Indian teams—A, B, C and D—picked by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Shardul told Revsportz, “Duleep Trophy is a tournament where a player is rewarded for how he played in past seasons. Top 15 players from each zone play…