The Pakistan Cricket Board has confirmed Nida Dar as captain for the upcoming Asia Cup despite recent defeats in England. The team will feature new additions like Iram Javed, Omaima Sohail, Syeda Aroob Shah, and Tasmia Rubab, while some players from the England tour have been left out. The team will undergo a training camp in Karachi before departing for Sri Lanka.
With the T20 World Cup fast approaching, Indian cricket selectors face the challenge of choosing the most effective team. Commentator Irfan Pathan suggests a bold move of opening with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma for a dynamic right-hand and left-hand combination. Pathan also highlights the need for five proper bowlers and the option of Jaiswal as a sixth bowling option, as the current batting order lacks bowlers in the top six. Former Australian cricketer Tom Moody emphasizes the importance of experienced players, particularly given the unfamiliar conditions in the United States and the West Indies.
Former India cricketer Virendra Sehwag recently announced his playing XI for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. His selections sparked discussion and debate, as he made some bold choices, including axing Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Sehwag opted for Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Sandeep Sharma in their place.
Arsenal faces Chelsea on Tuesday in their sixth game within 21 days, with Arteta expected to make changes to his lineup. Left-back options include Zinchenko and Kiwior, while Jorginho and Havertz may return to the starting XI. Martinelli is another potential addition to the team after coming off the bench against Wolves. Arsenal aims to extend their lead in the Premier League title race with a win at Emirates Stadium.
