MS Dhoni’s eleventh hour withdrawal has thrown his new age successor, Virat Kohli, in at the deep end.
The enforced break though could very well be a blessing in disguise for Mahendra Singh Dhoni.
Pakistan bowling coach Muhammad Akram said it was not just about India in the Asia Cup.
The twin hundreds ensured that Indian U-19 side beat Pakistan by a comprehensive margin.
At the Champions Trophy last year,Tirkey made his senior debut after Sreejesh was injured.
India's decision to bat first seemed to have backfired but the bowlers did a splendid job to dismiss Pakistan.
Captain Unmukt Chand slammed a sparkling century as India spanked Sri Lanka by 6 wickets.
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BCB appealed that Aizaz Cheema deliberately blocked Mahmudullah in last over during Asia Cup final.
BCB raised issue over bowler Aizaz Cheema who blocked batsman Mahmudullah during last over.
Pakistan were restricted to 236 for 9 but held their nerve to stop the spirited hosts at 234 for 8.
Bangladesh stand just a win away from history as they take on Pakistan in the Asia Cup final today
History beckons as B'desh aim to rise above minnows tag and notch up their biggest title win.
The hosts have a chance to reach the Asia Cup final for the first time if they beat Sri Lanka.
Kohli and Gambhir cracked sparkling tons while Irfan claimed 4 wickets to give India comfortable win.
Sri Lanka defeated India by seven wickets in an inconsequential match of the Asia Cup cricket tournament.