Asia Cup 2023

Bangladesh to host 2027 Asia Cup

Bangladesh will host the Asia Cup in 2027, according to an Invitation for Expression of Interest issued by the Asian Cricket Council.

Towhid Hridoy: The adaptable prodigy

‘You couldn’t hit one boundary!’. In the 2022 BPL final, Towhid Hridoy of the Fortune Barishal was on strike against Comilla Victorians pacer Shohidul Islam for the last three balls of the match with his side seven runs away from victory.

Asian title and fast bowlers boost India's confidence: Rohit

India's crushing victory over Sri Lanka on Sunday for their eighth Asian crown with a bowling masterclass from Mohammed Siraj gives skipper Rohit Sharma confidence ahead of the World Cup.

It’s like a dream, says Siraj

India kept their best reserved, or, Sri Lanka their worst, for Sunday’s one-sided final of the Asia Cup, a tournament played as a prelude to the World Cup in India next month.

Rain, runs and records: Five key Asia Cup moments

India hammered Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the Asia Cup final on Sunday after nearly three weeks of action and rain in the regional tournament. The 50-over competition hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka was a tune-up for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India for five of the six participating teams.

'Unsung heroes': $50,000 for rain-hit Asia Cup groundstaff

All too often ignored in favour of the big name sport stars, cricketing groundstaff who kept the rain-hit Asia Cup running were promised a $50,000 shared bonus by organisers on Sunday.

India crush Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in Asia Cup final

Pace bowler Mohammed Siraj returned figures of 6-21 to lead India's rout of Sri Lanka by 10 wickets as they clinched their eighth Asia Cup title on Sunday.

Siraj wreaks havoc with maiden fifer in Asia Cup final 

India pacer Mohammad Siraj picked up his maiden ODI five-wicket haul to reduce Sri Lanka to 12 runs for the loss of six wickets in the Asia Cup final at the R.Premadasa Stadium on Sunday.

Sri Lanka bat in Asia Cup final

Defending champions Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the Asia Cup in Colombo today.

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

Bangladesh sent in to bat; Tanzim Sakib debuts

Bangladesh were sent in to bat in their final Asia Cup Super Four contest against India at the R.Premadasa Satdium in Colombo on Friday.

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

Injured Naseem doubtful for Pakistan's early World Cup matches

Pakistan speedster Naseem Shah could miss their early Cricket World Cup matches in India next month having injured his bowling shoulder at the Asia Cup.

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

India’s sweet dilemma with bowling depth

India face a "problem of plenty" in their bowling stocks ahead of Sunday's Asia Cup final and the ODI World Cup starting next month, coach Paras Mhambrey said.

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

Shakib emphasises on teamwork to end on a high

Bangladesh’s Asia Cup hopes have already been dashed but with a host of starters unavailable, the Tigers will be keen on trying some new combinations to finish their campaign on a high against India in Colombo today.

September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

Sri Lanka pip Pakistan to make Asia Cup final v India

The Super Four contest between the tournament co-hosts had effectively become a semi-finals after both lost to India.

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

Shakib looks to end Asia Cup on high with win against India

Bangladesh’s Asia Cup hopes have already been dashed but with a host of starters unavailable, the Tigers will be keen on trying a few new combinations to finish their campaign on a high against India in Colombo today.

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

Statbox: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka

Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in their Asia Cup Super Four encounter at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today. It is a must-win affair for both sides, with the forecast of rain looming large. If rain washes out the match, Sri Lanka will qualify for the grand finale. Here are a few stats to show where the teams stand in head-to-head contests.

September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023

Pakistan look to match-winner Zaman against SL

Pakistan bowling coach Morne Morkel on Wednesday said injuries to their premier quicks is a big blow ahead of a must-win Asia Cup match but a "fantastic opportunity" for up-and-coming talent.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Naseem out of Asia Cup with injury

Pakistan fast bowler Naseem Shah has been ruled out of the Asia Cup with a shoulder injury, the team said on Wednesday ahead of their must-win Super Four clash.

September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023

Dealing with a consistently inconsistent Bangladesh

The most optimistic among us rely on the consistent inconsistency of Bangladesh when they play international cricket.