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Rajkumar empathises that if the star batter is not scoring centuries that does not mean that he is out of form.

Hafeez who appeared in the 2011 World Cup in India acknowledged it would be a tough challenge for the Pakistan team.

Bhogle addressed the concerns over Naseem's injury and took to X, formerly known as Twitter and wrote, "Looks like the news about Naseem Shah is worse than it seemed. It will be a huge loss for Pakistan if he misses out." 

Talking to Star Sports, Hayden shared his views on Babar not only as a captain but also as a batter, the expectation he carries.

Messi underwent separate training from his teammates on Sunday. This comes after he was substituted late in Argentina's 1-0 victory over Ecuador in the inaugural South American zone qualifier on Thursday.

Rohit Sharma specifically mentioned that he wanted to return to the mindset that helped him succeed in 2019 before the Asia Cup even began. 

This measure is aimed at accommodating as many passionate cricket fans as possible, ensuring their participation in the event.

The reaction by Rohit is now going viral on social media as it is being shared by cricket enthusiasts and his fans.

Such a schedule could have potentially led to player fatigue and an increased risk of injuries, particularly right before the all-important ICC Cricket World Cup," added Shah.

South Africa and Australia play the first of five One-Day Internationals on Thursday at Bloemfontein in the lead-up to the ICC Cricket World Cup, which starts October 5 in India.

Selectors are likely to prefer KL Rahul, especially with India's openers struggling to provide strong starts.

The Ireland squad will be led by opener Paul Stirling and will play matches against England at Headingley (Leeds), Trent Bridge (Nottingham) and The Seat Unique Stadium (Bristol).

 Ten teams will feature in this biggest Cricket World Cup ever, to be played across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19, with the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad hosting the tournament opener and the final.

And ahead of the marque clash, Pakistani bowlers are working tirelessly to prepare and counter Kohli's threat.

While there will be another round of general sale for the India-Pakistan match on September 3, there is a chance that there would be a complete sell-out within hours, like it happened on Tuesday for all the Mastercard holders

Just before the tournament begins, India will face Netherlands in Thiruvananthapuram. Each World Cup team will have two warm-up matches, and all 15 players can participate.

Addressing his audience on his YouTube channel 'AB de Villiers 360,' a former IPL teammate of Kohli expressed, "The discussion about India's No. 4 batter is ongoing."

The BCCI and ICC had opted for a staggered sale process to offer a smooth experience to the fans.

India have picked a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup and the selectors decision to omit premier leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has raised many eyebrows.

The Rohit-Gill duo will return to the field to face their biggest challenge against the fierce pace bowling attack of Pakistan in the Asia Cup on September 2.