Young Ishan Kishan along with Hardik Pandya pulled the Indian team out of a tough situation to register a record stand against Pakistan during their Asia Cup encounter on Saturday.
Imam combined with Saud Shakeel to steady the ship
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said the massive 238-run win over Nepal in the Asia Cup opener will give his side confidence.
An outdated batting approach, dismal performance of the spinners, lack of back-up options and selection blunders have led to another early World Cup exit for the forever unpredictable Pakistan unit.
When the discussion veered towards Kohli, Babar was effusive in his praise.
Game 19 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see Pakistan take on Namibia at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi beginning 1930 IST.
Zimbabwe shocked Pakistan by one run in a thrilling T20 World Cup Super 12 match at Perth Stadium, in Perth, on Thursday.
If rain leads to a shortened game, Babar and his boys are ready.
Pakistan tailender Naseem Shah cut down Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi in the final over of a cliff-hanger once again on Thursday.
Pakistan team director Mickey Arthur feels the "boys" of 2019 batch have become grown up men four years later and promised an aggressive brand of cricket from them over the course of the ODI World Cup.
'Our middle order stepped up in the last two matches'
Australia make solid start to Boxing Day Test in rainy Melbourne
The Pakistan cricket team arrived in Hyderabad on Wednesday, its first visit to India in seven years, to compete in the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5.
However, confusion remained in the Pakistan camp over the grant of visa.
The source added that team officials and selectors had discussed Afridi's case with Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf.
Star batter Virat Kohli, who is the second leading run-getter in the World Cup with 354 runs after five matches, has improved three spots to be on joint fifth spot with Aussie left-handed opener David Warner (up two spots).
Kohli has elevated one spot to secure the third position in the latest ODI Player Rankings
Pakistan were stunned by the co-hosts USA in a thrilling nail-biting clash, settled in the Super Over.
'We tried to be positive and play our shots. The team needed this knock, so I tried to bat for as long as I could.'
Latif said India have superior spinners and based on current form, Rohit Sharma's men are favourites for a win on Sunday.
Suryakumar Yadav, who scored a 44-ball 76 in the third T20 International against the West Indies on Tuesday, moved within two rating points of top-ranked Pakistan captain Babar Azam.
Rohit Sharma jumped five places to sixth in the ICC ODI ranking for batters.
A group of fans shouted 'Jai Shri Ram' (Hail Lord Ram) multiple times when Rizwan was walking back to the pavilion after being dismissed by pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
David Warner made 34 in what is likely to be his penultimate innings in the long form of cricket as Australia reached 116 for two on the rain-disrupted second day of the third Test against Pakistan on Thursday.
Babar Azam said that the partnership between Mohammed Rizwan and Mohammad Nawaz was the turning point of the match
Pakistan's Shoaib Malik, captain Babar Azam among others were seen listening intently while Dhoni shared his thoughts with them.
Some of the top cricketers are contemplating terminating their central contracts with the Pakistan Cricket Board after some were refused NOCs to go and play in foreign T20 leagues.
Babar Azam now leads the Indian captain by eight points
Indian batters Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan made significant improvements in the latest ICC ODI Rankings for men's batters after their impressive performances in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023.
Babar Azam stood firm amid a batting collapse to compile his seventh Test hundred
PTI has learnt that the game will not move out of the Narendra Modi Stadium but the fans will still need to change their travel plans.
Prabath Jayasuriya and Ramesh Mendis snared nine wickets between them
USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance
Pace legend Waqar Younis is backing Pakistan to win the T20 World Cup to be held in Australia later this year, saying the pitches Down Under could favour their potent bowling attack.
Pat Cummins leads Australia fightback after Pakistan take early honours
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup match played between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Adelaide on Sunday.
Shaheen Shah Afridi lashed out at those who leaked pictures and videos of his wedding on social media.
India will enter the Asia Cup as a seven-time champions, most by any team, but adding an eighth title might just not feature on top of their bucket list.
Shadab Khan doesn't shy away from expressing his love for Bollywood movies and local food.
'His focus is like that only, he will give his 100 per cent in whatever he takes up, be it studying or be it playing cricket.'
