In the Asia Cup Super 4 match, Bangladesh have set a target of 266 runs for India after scoring 265/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Shakib Al Hasan top-scored with 80 runs while Towhid Hridoy and Nasum Ahmed made valuable contributions of 54 and 44 runs respectively. For India, Mohammed Shami claimed 2 wickets while Shardul Thakur was the pick of the bowlers with 3/65. Axar Patel and Prasidh Krishna chipped in with 1 wicket each. India now need to chase down the 266 run target at a required run rate of 5.4 to win the match. With a strong batting lineup, India will be confident of overhauling Bangladesh's total but need to be wary of the opposition's spirited performance.

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur affirmed that India will not play bilateral cricket matches with Pakistan until cross-border terrorism from the neighboring country stops completely. Thakur reiterated BCCI's stance of no cricket ties amid an ongoing encounter in J&K that killed 4 security personnel. He stated the BCCI had decided long ago to not resume bilateral cricket with Pakistan until they put an end to terror attacks across the border and infiltration attempts. According to the former BCCI president, India will not reconsider cricketing relations unless Pakistan stops all acts of cross-border terrorism against India. The strong statement underscores India's firm position on linking sports with state-sponsored terrorism from Pakistan.

The Asia Cup Super 4 match between arch rivals India and Bangladesh is more than just a dead rubber despite not affecting the final standings. Bangladesh have achieved some notable wins over India recently. Both teams will come hard despite changes - Mushfiqur Rahim is out for Bangladesh, while India will likely rest Kohli, Rahul and Bumrah and give opportunities to Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer and Mohammed Shami. Rain is forecasted in Colombo. The head-to-head is heavily in India's favor 13-1 in Asia Cup matches. But the rivalry ensures a fierce contest between the two teams.

The BCCI announced that promising young batsman Tilak Varma is set to make his ODI debut for India. Varma was presented his official team India ODI cap by captain Rohit Sharma ahead of the match, signifying his inclusion in the playing eleven. The BCCI shared images of the cap presentation ceremony on Twitter, congratulating the 19-year-old Varma on achieving this significant milestone in his budding career. Varma has impressed in his maiden IPL season and domestic cricket, and now gets the opportunity to showcase his talents in India colors. His ODI call-up is a testament to the team management's belief in Varma's abilities. Fans will be eager to see the stylish left-hander make his mark on the international stage.

Pakistan and Sri Lanka both finished with identical scores of 252 in their Asia Cup match, yet Sri Lanka won. This seemingly paradoxical result was due to the DLS method coming into effect after rain interruptions. Sri Lanka's target was revised to 252 based on Pakistan's 5 wickets down at the rain break. If Pakistan had lost fewer wickets, Sri Lanka's target would have been higher. DLS calculates targets based on wickets lost before stoppages. Sri Lanka chased down their revised target, winning on the last ball thanks to Asalanka's heroics. Though the scores were equal, DLS gave Sri Lanka a 1 run advantage. The dramatic DLS-impacted match deprived fans of the hoped for India-Pakistan final.

Cricket Ireland has apologized after receiving complaints about gambling and betting company ads visible during recent Ireland vs India matches. Fans criticized ads from companies accused of taking bets on kids' sports and promoting sexual content. Sport Ireland contacted Cricket Ireland to discuss the sponsorship agreements. One company promoted a "pornhub casino" with topless croupiers. Cricket Ireland said the associated imagery used by the brands is not in line with their values. Ground advertising rights are sold to an Indian agency which brokers deals with brands. Cricket Ireland says contractual safeguards are in place for jersey and event sponsorships.

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar lashed out at fans accusing that India 'tried to lose' against Sri Lanka to eliminate Pakistan in the Asia Cup match yesterday. Akhtar said India was not trying to lose deliberately after being bowled out for 213, praising Sri Lanka's bowling effort. He questioned why India would want to lose and not confirm a place in the final. Akhtar slammed fans messaging him that India fixed the game, calling it nonsense. He praised India spinner Kuldeep Yadav's 4-wicket haul that helped spin the match in India's favor. Akhtar lauded Sri Lanka's fight and 20-year-old Dunith Wellalage's all-round show in the match. CLICK on the window to watch Akhtar's video message.

Indian men's football team coach Igor Stimac has hinted at major revelations amid the ongoing controversy over his alleged correspondence with an astrologer during the Asian Cup qualifiers. Stimac posted on social media that the time has come to put all cards on the table and see who truly cares about Indian football's betterment. This comes after reports that the AIFF hired an astrologer to advise Stimac on team selection for Rs 16 lakh during the qualifiers. Stimac reiterated his dream of transforming India into a footballing nation and thanked supporters amidst calls for his sacking over the astrologer scandal that has cast a shadow on Indian football.

Indian wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav continues to make waves, becoming the fastest Indian spinner to 150 ODI wickets in just 88 matches. His sensational 4/43 against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup Super Four match on Tuesday helped India win by 41 runs. Overall, Kuldeep is the fourth fastest spinner to 150 ODI wickets after Saqlain, Rashid and Mendis. He overcame a knee injury to return last year and is now a regular in the Indian XI, taking 31 wickets in 2022 - most by any Indian bowler. With the World Cup coming up, 28-year-old Kuldeep remains a pivotal bowler for India.

After India's Super 4 victory over Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2022, BCCI shared an interview of Kuldeep Yadav and Suryakumar Yadav. One of the players who has won hearts is Kuldeep Yadav. The bowler picked five wickets in today's game for 25 runs. Kuldeep said, "I am enjoying my bowling, I have worked hard on my bowling." The duo shed light on the secrets behind their brilliant performances. They credited team environment, practice and self-belief. The insights reflect their hard work and talent driving India's success. Young Kuldeep and Surya promise more stellar shows as they continue their journey with the team.