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Shahidi's game awareness earns Afghanistan free-hit

The batter spotted India bowling with one fewer fielder in the ring than mandated, and alerted the umpires to it

11-Oct-2023•Matt Roller

Back in fashion: fingerspin's resurgence in ODIs

In 2015, wristspinners bowled a fourth of all spin bowled in ODIs, but since 2021, the fingerspinners have made a comeback

10-Oct-2023•Sidharth Monga

Attack with the new ball, don't lose momentum in the middle: where the 2023 World Cup could be won

No clear favourites and the vast range of conditions in India mean the 2023 edition is deliciously set up to intrigue - but there remain some things that have brought teams success of late. Here's a rundown

04-Oct-2023•Sidharth Monga

Afghanistan's fortunes once again hinge on spin

They have lost 14 of their 15 matches across ODI World Cups but could pose a challenge in Indian conditions

29-Sep-2023•Hemant Brar

World Cup FAQs - Who are the favourites? Which games should you call in sick for?

Also, everything you needed to know about venues, reserve days, and... checks notes ... boundary countbacks

29-Sep-2023•Karthik Krishnaswamy

A fair and insightful review of the only tournament in cricket that matters - the Asia Cup

Featuring a look ahead to forthcoming editions of the competition where the rules are made up and the points don't matter

19-Sep-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando

Did your top picks make it to ESPNcricinfo's Asia Cup team of the tournament?

There are six Indians in the XI, reflecting their dominance in the tournament, but who else made the cut?

18-Sep-2023•ESPNcricinfo staff

What is the highest partnership in an ODI defeat?

And is Javagal Srinath the only bowler to take two wickets in the first over of a Test on two occasions?

05-Sep-2023•Steven Lynch

Stump Mic - Are there any favourites in the 2023 Asia Cup?

From Pakistan and Sri Lanka splitting hosting duties to breaking down all six participating teams, we discuss everything about the tournament

29-Aug-2023•ESPNcricinfo staff

Why the Asia Cup is better than the World Cup

Heated rivalries, a brazenly contrived format, and an often topless cricketing rockstar are among the ingredients that make the Asia Cup so compelling

28-Aug-2023•Sidharth Monga

Are Pakistan building some muscle in the middle?

Afghanistan had their chances in all three games of the series but couldn't capitalise against Pakistan

27-Aug-2023•Andrew Fidel Fernando

An Asia Cup XI featuring the best from the subcontinent

Our correspondents from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka put on their selector hats and pick their composite Asia Cup XIs

26-Aug-2023

Are Pakistan undercooked? Will India perfect their balancing act?

With the ODI World Cup looming, our correspondents weigh in on the big questions facing the teams during the Asia Cup

25-Aug-2023

Gurbaz and Zadran pile up records in vain

Pakistan, meanwhile, brought up their eighth ODI win by a one-wicket margin

25-Aug-2023•Sampath Bandarupalli

Naseem vs Farooqi, the sequel: Same old storyline brings same old thrills

A year after a pulsating finish at the Asia Cup, the same protagonists delivered another blockbuster climax

25-Aug-2023•Danyal Rasool

Asia Cup 2023 - Where, when, who, what, and everything else

All you need to know about the upcoming tournament in Pakistan and Sri Lanka

24-Aug-2023•Ashish Pant

Afghanistan's 59 all out - lowest total by a team against Pakistan in men's ODIs

Afghanistan just about avoided the ignominy of being dismissed for their lowest-ever ODI total

22-Aug-2023•Sampath Bandarupalli

Polo-shaped Pakistan look to shake off ODI rust against Afghanistan

Pakistan have played just eight ODIs all year, and must fast come up with a winning formula ahead of the long hard grind of the season

21-Aug-2023•Danyal Rasool

Bangladesh openers and approach in focus against potent Afghanistan attack

Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back in the two T20Is in Sylhet after Afghanistan came up trumps in the ODI series

13-Jul-2023•Mohammad Isam

It's time for Shakib vs Rashid as Afghanistan return to full strength

The three-match ODI series in Chattogram promises a fascinating contest but rain could play spoilsport

04-Jul-2023•Mohammad Isam

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