In Case You Missed it: The Asia Cup brings the heat, England look for redemption
Our best content from the week gone by
ESPNcricinfo staff
27-Aug-2022
Neighbourly love: what fans are really hoping to see at the Asia Cup • AFP/Getty Images
As the Asia Cup kicks off this week in the blistering heat of the UAE summer, fans will be salivating at the thought of seeing India and Pakistan go up against each other twice, or possibly thrice, more so after India's defeat at the hands of Pakistan in the T20 World Cup last year. An equally scintillating contest is playing out at Old Trafford where England are determined to take the second Test back from South Africa after losing the first. Here's a round-up of the week's top stories.
All you need to know about the 2022 Asia Cup
When does it start? What's the format? Hemant Brar has all your questions covered in this easy primer. Alagappan Muthu maps the contests to watch: Babar Azam vs Rashid Khan, Virat Kohli vs Wanindu Hasaranga, and more. Karthik Krishnaswamy looks at the tournament's most storied rivalry and where India stand vs Pakistan after their World Cup stumble last year. How well do you remember Asia Cups past? Take our quiz and find out.
When does it start? What's the format? Hemant Brar has all your questions covered in this easy primer. Alagappan Muthu maps the contests to watch: Babar Azam vs Rashid Khan, Virat Kohli vs Wanindu Hasaranga, and more. Karthik Krishnaswamy looks at the tournament's most storied rivalry and where India stand vs Pakistan after their World Cup stumble last year. How well do you remember Asia Cups past? Take our quiz and find out.
President in control, cricket in chaos - the Bangladesh story
Bangladesh head into the Asia Cup seemingly trapped in an ever worsening spiral. Mohammad Isam says Shakib Al Hasan is currently in charge of a team that isn't performing well, and the scrutiny - and interference - from the BCB bigwigs won't help.
Bangladesh head into the Asia Cup seemingly trapped in an ever worsening spiral. Mohammad Isam says Shakib Al Hasan is currently in charge of a team that isn't performing well, and the scrutiny - and interference - from the BCB bigwigs won't help.
Ben Stokes on his new documentary: 'I said, I want everything in there - the good and the not-such-good stuff'
Last week saw the release of the Sam Mendes doco that showcases the highs and lows of Stokes' life and career. Vithushan Ehantharajah spoke to Stokes about the opportunity to tell his story on his own terms and if the film was a way to find catharsis.
Last week saw the release of the Sam Mendes doco that showcases the highs and lows of Stokes' life and career. Vithushan Ehantharajah spoke to Stokes about the opportunity to tell his story on his own terms and if the film was a way to find catharsis.
Kohli's slump: two factors that might have had a role to play
Aakash Chopra analyses the batter's current rough patch has lasted a lot longer than anyone might have imagined.
Aakash Chopra analyses the batter's current rough patch has lasted a lot longer than anyone might have imagined.
How many bowlers have taken 100 Test wickets or more at a single venue?
And which Test spinner was nicknamed "Muscles"? Steven Lynch knows.
And which Test spinner was nicknamed "Muscles"? Steven Lynch knows.
A brief history of Zimbabwe in Australia: beating England, Streak's day at the SCG, and Marillier's near-miss
This week Zimbabwe will play their first bilateral series in Australia after nearly 20 years. Andrew McGlashan looks back at the notable clashes between the two teams.
This week Zimbabwe will play their first bilateral series in Australia after nearly 20 years. Andrew McGlashan looks back at the notable clashes between the two teams.