India women`s team vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has joined young opener Shafali Verma in the International Cricket Council`s "100 per cent Cricket Superstars" list released on Friday

Both Kohli and Rahul are coming back to India`s T20I side for the Asia Cup. But the challenge for the duo is to adapt themselves to the new, attacking approach with the bat India has embraced

The unpredictability of the T20 format and the growth of the game in the region could make the 2022 Asia Cup, beginning Saturday, the most closely fought edition ever

With Virat Kohli and KL Rahul set to return to India`s playing eleven ahead of their Asia Cup campaign opener against Pakistan on Sunday, it means that there is only one batting slot left for the wicketkeeper, implying a toss-up between Pant and Karthik

"Coming back to the Sri Lankan side, I have brought in a lot of positivity after speaking to a lot of the IPL players, like Shikhar Dhawan, Mayank Agarwal and KG (Kagiso Rabada). there were a lot of positive vibes," said Rajapaksa

Pakistan`s leg-spin all-rounder Shadab Khan has been a vital cog in the wheel for the Babar Azam-led side. He is a genuine wicket-taker in the shortest format of the game, especially with his googly and can get the big hits with the bat, apart from being a superb fielder

Wasim picked up a side strain while bowling in Pakistan`s practice session for the Asia Cup on Wednesday. He will be replaced by Hasan Ali

"For now we are all very excited as players. We always look forward to this India versus Pakistan clash. As we all know there is a huge history and rivalry between India and Pakistan as these games are always been high intensity," said Rahul ahead of the Asia Cup

Teams resume rivalry in Asia Cup Twenty20 event starting today in UAE