Author: Divyansh Mishra

Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Afghanistan’s mystery spinner and a very stingy bowler, has played Hong Kong only once in T20Is but that game showed how good he is. Known for his variations, great control and early breakthroughs, Mujeeb is still a key part of Afghanistan’s bowling attack. He hasn’t played Hong Kong in an Asia Cup game yet but he should be in the squad for Asia Cup 2025 where he can again prove how good he is against associate nations. Mujeeb Ur Rahman’s Bowling and Records Stats vs Hong Kong Mujeeb’s only T20I against Hong Kong was in 2018 and…

Gulbadin Naib, the Afghan all-rounder, hasn’t always shone in T20Is. He’s known for hitting hard and bowling a bit, but his matches against Hong Kong weren’t as good as some others. Between 2014 and 2016, Naib played Hong Kong in four T20Is, including one at the 2016 Asia Cup, where Afghanistan played against other up-and-coming Asian teams. Gulbadin Naib  Batting Stats and Records vs Hong Kong When batting, Naib didn’t get a chance to make a big score. In 3 innings over 4 matches, he scored 8 runs, with his best being 4 not out. These numbers aren’t great, but…

Maheesh Theekshana has become a go to bowler for Sri Lanka in the shorter formats of the match. He’s known for his carrom balls and changes of pace which has troubled even the best batsmen. His games against Bangladesh stand out especially in important matches like the Asia Cup. He may not always grab the headlines but his numbers against Bangladesh shows how valuable he is to the team in both ODIs and T20Is. Let’s break down his record against Bangladesh in different formats. ODI Stats and Records vs Bangladesh Since 2023, Maheesh Theekshana has played 8 ODIs against Bangladesh…

Maheesh Theekshana is one of the most important bowlers in Sri Lanka’s limited-overs setup due to his variations. When he plays Afghanistan, a team full of big hitters and spin friendly pitches, he has to be at his best. His record against Afghanistan shows he’s tough and always learning. He may not get many wickets but he keeps the runs down which makes him very important for Sri Lanka. Let’s see how he’s done in ODIs, T20Is and the Asia Cup. ODI Stats and Records vs Afghanistan From 2022 to 2024 Maheesh Theekshana played 9 ODIs against Afghanistan. He took…

In the Asia Cup, it’s not always about scoring runs: bowlers must handle immense pressure. When it comes to bowling, a good yorker is tough to deal with in the dying moments of a match-it really tests how precise, well-timed, and cool a bowler can be. The years have seen very few fast bowlers rise to the title of Yorker Kings because they deliver this tough ball when it counts.  Here are five of the Yorker kings in the Asia Cup’s history. 1. Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) Lasith Malinga changed the game for death bowling. He had a weird, round-arm…

The Asia Cup 2025 is going to have some great cricketing talent from the continent. While the players are important, the head coaches will shape the tournament’s strategy. This year’s coaching lineup has experienced leaders, former stars and new coaching talent. Each coach has their own way of doing things which will be important in matches where quick thinking can make a difference. Here’s the list of team coaches for the Asia Cup 2025. Asia Cup 2025 Coaches – Team List TeamHead CoachBangladeshPhil SimmonsIndiaGautam GambhirPakistanMike HessonSri LankaSanath JayasuriyaAfghanistanJonathan TrottUAELalchand RajputOmanDuleep MendisHong KongKaushal Silva Coach-by-Coach Review Bangladesh – Phil Simmons Simmons,…

Wanindu Hasaranga keeps proving why he’s so important to Sri Lanka in limited overs cricket. He’s a player who can change the game with bat and ball and his stats against Afghanistan – a team that’s getting better and better – shows how good he is. Hasaranga has been consistent whether he’s keeping Afghanistan’s batsmen quiet or attacking their top spinners. He hasn’t played against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup yet but he’s in Sri Lanka’s team for the 2025 Asia Cup so people have high hopes for him. Let’s see how he’s done in different formats. ODI Stats and…

Wanindu Hasaranga is one of Sri Lanka’s most exciting cricketers – a leg-spinner who can also score runs when needed. He’s played Bangladesh in different formats, and it’s been a mixed bag. Whether he’s challenging batters with his googlies or adding runs late in the innings, Hasaranga shows his all-round ability. He hasn’t played Bangladesh in the Asia Cup yet, but he’s on the Sri Lanka team for the 2025 tournament, so people will be watching him. Here’s a breakdown of his record in each format. Test Stats and Records vs Bangladesh Wanindu Hasaranga has only played one Test match…

Sri Lanka cricketing history is vested with talent and indomitable spirit. Following the ICC ODI World Cup 2027, a team of young talent and experience seems to emerge from Sri Lanka. While things were a bit in flux during the last few years, this 2027 set appears to be a band of men put together to relive the good old winning days.  With the tournament in South Africa and Zimbabwe, pace, bounce, and clever tactics will be at top priority – and have been things Sri Laos has really been grinding on. Check this out for a rundown of each…

New Zealand head into the ICC ODI World Cup 2027 as one of the most respected teams in the world. Known for their discipline, teamwork and calmness under pressure the Black Caps are off to South Africa and Zimbabwe with a squad that has a mix of old and new. They’ve come so close to winning an ODI World Cup before and 2027 could be their year. With conditions expected to be pace and bounce friendly the Kiwis have picked a well rounded team that can handle it. Let’s break down the full squad and what each player brings to…