Yasim Murtaza

A crucial match of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy was abandoned on Monday after members of the competing teams in the tournament suffered trauma and injuries when a fire broke out in their hotel early morning.

Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan opted to bowl against India after winning the toss in their Asia Cup match on Wednesday. Fresh from his all-round exploits in the five-wicket win over Pakistan, India's star all-rounder Hardik Pandya was rested, and Rishabh Pant returned to the playing XI as the team's only change.

Hong Kong qualified for the Asia Cup on Wednesday, where they will face India and Pakistan, after defeating the United Arab Emirates by eight wickets in the final qualifying round.

It's time for India's second match at the ongoing 2022 Asia Cup. The Men in Blue will play Hong Kong this evening in Dubai, who beat the UAE to qualify for the tournament.

Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, defeating Hong Kong by 94 runs. Sediqullah Atal's unbeaten 73 and Azmatullah Omarzai's quickfire 53 propelled Afghanistan to 188/6. Hong Kong's chase crumbled under the pressure of Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack, led by Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib, ultimately restricting them to just 94/9.

Bangladesh kicked off their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a dominant seven-wicket victory over Hong Kong. Litton Das led from the front with a composed half-century, supported by Towhid Hridoy's unbeaten 35. Bangladesh's disciplined bowling attack, spearheaded by Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed, restricted Hong Kong to 143.

Afghanistan's captain, Rashid Khan, acknowledged the challenge of managing their spin-heavy team but highlighted the depth it provides, following their dominant 94-run victory against Hong Kong in the Asia Cup opener. Despite early batting struggles, Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive innings propelled them to a formidable total.

Captains of the Asia Cup participating nations, including India's Suryakumar Yadav and Afghanistan's Rashid Khan, gathered in Dubai ahead of the tournament. Afghanistan faces Hong Kong in the opener, a logistical challenge acknowledged by Rashid. Sri Lanka's captain Charith Asalanka also expressed concerns about fatigue after a recent Zimbabwe tour.

Bangladesh begin their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi, aiming for a strong start after Hong Kong's heavy loss to Afghanistan. Led by Litton Das, Bangladesh seeks to capitalize on recent series wins and overcome past Asia Cup disappointments. The team blends experienced players with youthful talents, hoping to convert potential into silverware.

The Mumbai-born vice-captain Kinchit Shah, who proposed to his girlfriend after the match in Dubai on Wednesday, is part of an eclectic mix of pizza delivery men and university students representing Hong Kong against Asia's cricket giants in the UAE.

Afghanistan started their Asia Cup campaign strongly, securing a 94-run victory against Hong Kong. Sediqullah Atal and Azmatullah Omarzai's explosive batting helped Afghanistan post a competitive total. Hong Kong's batting struggled against Afghanistan's disciplined bowling attack. Fazalhaq Farooqi and Gulbadin Naib led the bowling attack, restricting Hong Kong to a low score.

Defending champions India defeated Hong Kong by 40 runs in their Asia Cup match, registering their second successive win in the continental tournament. Sent into bat, India scored 192/2 with Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Suryakumar Yadav (68 not out) being the team's main contributors. In reply, Hong Kong were stopped at 152/5in their allotted 20 overs as India entered the Super 4 stage of the tournament.

KL Rahul couldn't have wished for an easier opposition to get his rhythm back as a buoyant India get ready to steamroll minnows Hong Kong in their second and final group league game of the Asia Cup on Wednesday.

Afghanistan begin their Asia Cup campaign against Hong Kong, entering as a dark horse title contenders. Their strength lies in a formidable spin attack led by Rashid Khan, but they face batting challenges with inconsistent performances and limited match practice compared to other participating nations. Despite recent struggles, Ibrahim Zadran has emerged as a batting positive for the team.

Qatar hosts the Asia Cup Rising Stars 2025, formerly the ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, from November 14-23. This seventh edition showcases emerging talent with eight teams, including India A and Pakistan Shaheens. Matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network and live-streamed on SonyLIV, offering fans a glimpse into Asia's future cricketing stars.

The unpredictability of the T20 format and the growth of the game in the region could make the 2022 Asia Cup, beginning Saturday, the most closely fought edition ever. The tournament, which is being staged in the T20 format after six years, had to be moved to the UAE after hosts Sri Lanka expressed their inability to organise it back home amid the economic crisis faced by the island nation.

The 15th edition of cricket's Asia Cup begins on Saturday, August 27, with a clash between Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. But, the match that everyone is looking forward to is of course India vs Pakistan. The two cricketing heavyweights begin their Asia Cup campaign this time with this clash on Sunday, August 28. This time the Asia Cup is being played in the T20 format as a preparatory tournament for the T20 World Cup at the end of the year in Australia.

Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament will be held from September 9 to 28. It will feature eight teams competing in the T20I format. India have announced their 15-member team. Pakistan have also revealed its squad. Other teams are yet to announce their squads.

Suryakumar Yadav-led India will launch their Asia Cup 2025 title defense against hosts UAE on September 10 in Dubai. Missing stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, the defending champions will look to secure a record ninth crown. The tournament begins on September 9 with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong, while the marquee India-Pakistan showdown is set for September 14.

Suryakumar Yadav-led India will kick off their Asia Cup 2025 campaign against hosts UAE on September 10, eyeing a record-extending ninth title. The tournament opens a day earlier, on September 9, with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong. India’s much-awaited clash with Pakistan is scheduled for September 14. All matches will be televised on Sony Sports Network and streamed live on Sony LIV.