Super four: Cricket News & Match Updates

Dubai International Stadium: As the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup approaches, former India captain Mohammad Azharuddin has expressed serious reservations about the timing and context of the match, given the situation between the two countries.

The BCCI has confirmed that the India vs Pakistan clash in the 2025 Asia Cup will go ahead as scheduled on September 14, despite recent political tensions and speculation of a boycott.

U19 T20 World Cup: Left-arm spinner Aayushi Shukla picked a brilliant four-wicket haul to set the base for India entering the final of the U19 Women’s Asia Cup with four-wicket win over Sri Lanka at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval on Friday.

U19 T20 World Cup: India have been placed with Pakistan and Nepal in Group A of the inaugural Women’s U19 Asia Cup, to be played in the 20-over format at the Bayuemas Cricket Oval in Malaysia from December 15-22. Group B comprises hosts Malaysia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The Women’s U19 Asia Cup will serve as a key preparatory tournament for all Asian teams before the 2025 ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup, to be hosted by Malaysia from January 18 to February 2.

ODI World Cup: Ahead of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka starting on Friday, India skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that choosing between K.L. Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the wicketkeeper’s slot will be a tough call, citing that the duo have won a lot of matches for the country in the past.

Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul, who hasn’t played after the first Test against England at Hyderabad, is reportedly in London to consult a specialist for a quadriceps injury and is all set to miss the fifth Test at Dharamshala, starting on March 7.

Shaheen Shah Afridi: Ahead of India’s Super Four clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup on September 10 in Colombo, former cricketer Robin Uthappa believes the side’s batting line-up can handle the arch-rivals bowling line-up.