Therefore, the Asia Cup centenary Shikhar Dhawan's decision to be discharged from the team

Shikhar Dhawan was recently flamboyant in the Test team played in England. However, Dhawan has been the highest run scorer with two centuries in the ongoing Asia Cup, but now the selectors have made a separate plan for Dhawan. Suppose sources, then instead of Dhawan, one of both Prithvi Shaw or Mayank Agarwal can be included in the team, who have been knocking the national team for a long time

After playing the finals of Asia Cup (match preview) from Bangladesh on Friday, Team India will be busy playing against the West Indies in Rajkot on 4 October. The Indian cricket team will be announced for these two test matches on Friday or late on Saturday, but the national selection committee has decided to drop Gabbar from these two Test matches.

Shikhar Dhawan was recently flamboyant in the Test team played in England. However, Dhawan has been the highest run scorer with two centuries in the ongoing Asia Cup, but now the selectors have made a separate plan for Dhawan. Suppose sources, then Dhawan's place can be included in both the team of Prithvi Shaw or Mayank Agarwal, who have been knocking the national team for a long time.

It is a matter of repeated failure of Dhawan's foreign land, which is going against him. However, Earth Shaw was included in the team for the last two Tests played in England. But despite team management again giving a chance to Dhawan, the Delhi batsman did not succeed in making the run again. The problem is that there is a constant pressure on the selectors of Mandir Angrajwal and Prithvi Shaw, which is very difficult to ignore. In England Dhawan scored only 162 runs in eight innings at an average of 20.25. And due to consistent failure in foreign tours, his test career is now going to end.

At present, Prithvi Shaw is at the forefront of the race. Earth has consistently run for domestic cricket and India A. At the same time, Mayank Agarwal's stance is also looking great. And hope is that in place of Murali Vijay and Dhawan, India can now be seen playing a new salami pair. Both Shaw and Agarwal are part of the Board President XI, who will play a practice match against the West Indies from Saturday.

Asia Cup 2018: This tweet made by Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar, unhappy with the Pakistan team's defeat ...

The defeat of the Pakistan team, led by Sarfraj Ahmed, has also brought great disappointment to the cricket fans who had hoped to get the final of the tournament between the traditional rival India and Pakistan. The performance of the Pakistan team in the entire tournament was very weak and the team against India had to face defeat by a big difference in both the matches.

Pakistan's cricket team in Asia Cup 2018 could not reach the final. The Pakistani team suffered a 37-run loss to Bangladesh in the Super-4 match here yesterday, and the dream of reaching the finals of the team was shattered. The defeat of the Pakistan team led by Sarfraj Ahmed has also led to deep disappointment to those cricket lovers who had hoped to get the final of the tournament between the traditional rival India and Pakistan. The performance of the Pakistan team in the entire tournament was very weak and the team against India had to face defeat by a big difference in both the matches.

Former Pakistan players Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Akhtar have expressed regret for not reaching the final of the Pakistan team. However, both of them admitted that the performance of the Pakistan team was extremely low and the players could not meet the expectations. Afridi wrote in his tweet after the defeat of the Pakistan team, "Congratulations Bangladesh. I am extremely disappointed with the overall performance of the Pakistan team. It saw a lack of aggressive ability in all areas of the game of cricket. This is a young team which has done well in the last tournament. The team needs to pay more attention to the practice for a strong return. Earlier, Afridi had given a tweet to the Pakistan team by tweeting before the Super-4 match against Bangladesh. He said that for the respectable score of the Pakistan team, there will be a good batting for the injured Zaas. It is a different thing that even before the fierce match was out in the over and Shahid Afridi's hopes were not fulfilled

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar also described the team's performance disappointing. Popularly known as 'Rawalpindi Express', Shoaib tweeted, "It is very regrettable to see the Pakistan team shatter like this. I hope the team management, selectors and players will work well together before the next series. Still standing in support of the Pakistan team. '

"Arrogant" PM Modi Doesn't Lead, He Dictates: Congress's Counter-Attack

During the BJP's National Executive meeting, party president Amit Shah attacked

 Mr Singh saying "Manmohan Singh follows his party, while PM Modi leads".

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Taking strong objection to BJPs criticism of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Congress on Saturday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling him arrogant and one who had no respect for democracy.

During the BJP's National Executive meeting, party president Amit Shah attacked Mr Singh saying "Manmohan Singh follows his party, while PM Modi leads".

Congress leader Anand Sharma said Manmohan Singh was far better prime minister than PM Modi is.

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"We take strong objection to the kind of language that has been used by BJP against Singh," Mr Sharma said.

"He (Singh) was far better prime minister than Modi. The difference is that Manmohan Singh had humility, decency and grace, he upheld the dignity of his office. It is the reverse in case of Modi.

"He is arrogant and doesn't behave as a prime minister who respects parliamentary democracy. He is not leading, he is dictating. He doesn't have the capacity to listen or even respond to bona fide questions," said Mr Sharma.

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"The Modi government has been a failure on all fronts. Today what is happening the country is matter of shame, things like mob-lynchings, rapes, an environment of fear and violence.

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"All these should have been reflected in the national executive. The responsibility is theirs about the non- performance and bad performance of the government. They cannot escape the responsibility by just criticising the Congress," said Mr Sharma.

US Open 2018: Naomi Osaka Wins US Open After Serena Williams Meltdown

Osaka, 20, triumphed 6-2, 6-4 in the match marred by Williams' second set outburst.

Naomi Osaka became the first Japanese to win a Grand Slam singles title on Saturday as her idol Serena Williams angrily imploded, calling the chair umpire in the US Open final "a thief". Osaka, 20, triumphed 6-2, 6-4 in the match marred by Williams' second set outburst, the American enraged by umpire Carlos Ramos's warning for receiving coaching from her box. She tearfully accused him of being a "thief" and angrily demanded an apology from the official.

When a second code violation for racquet abuse was handed out to her - along with a point penalty - Williams exploded.

"You're attacking my character," she said. "You will never, ever be on another court of mine. You are the liar," she fumed and Ramos handed her a game penalty that put Osaka one game from victory at 5-3 in the second set.

Williams won the next game and continued her tearful remonstrations with a supervisor on the changeover but Osaka - who displayed not only a stellar game but remarkable poise throughout - held serve to seal a historic win for her country.

Williams, seeking a first Grand Slam title since the birth of her daughter Olympia on September 1 2017, was denied a 24th Grand Slam title that would have matched Margaret Court's all-time record.

As the pro-Williams crowd booed the announcers at the trophy presentation, Osaka was tearing up herself, but Williams urged the spectators to show the young champion respect.

"She played well," Williams said, pausing to compose herself. "This is her first Grand Slam. "I know you guys were here rooting, but let's make this the best moment we can. Let's give everyone the credit where credit is due. Let's not boo anymore. Congratulations Naomi."

When it was Osaka's turn she seemed at a loss.

"I know everyone was cheering for her and I'm sorry it had to end like this," she said.

"It was always my dream to play Serena in the US Open finals," she added, turning to Williams herself. "I'm really grateful I was able to play with you, thank you."

Williams' tantrum overshadowed an outstanding performance from Osaka, who made her second career title a Grand Slam after winning her first at Indian Wells in March.

A match with history at stake for both players got off to a tense start. 

Williams blinked first, double-faulting on break point to give Osaka a 2-1 lead.

After a confident hold punctuated by a 106 mph ace Osaka broke again to lead 4-1, silencing the Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd.

They came to life again as Williams gained her first break chance, which Osaka saved with a 117 mph service winner. Williams squandered one more chance before Osaka sealed the hold with another big serve, offering a Serena-style "C'mon!"

It was in the second game of the second set that Williams was warned for receiving coaching, a charge she vigorously denied.

"I don't cheat to win," she said. "I'd rather lose."

She was up 2-1 on the changeover when she spoke again with Ramos appearing to smooth things over, and she finally found a way to break Osaka for a 3-1 lead.

The tranquility didn't last long. When Osaka broke back with the aid of two double faults and a backhand into the net from Williams, the American smashed her racquet to the court. A second code violation came with a point penalty to start the next game that sent her into orbit.

"I didn't get coaching. I haven't cheated in my life. I stand for what's right," insisted Williams as they headed into the sixth game - in which Osaka held at love.

After Osaka broke for a 4-3 lead Williams continued her verbal assault on Ramos, who docked her a game for a third violation that put Osaka up 5-3.

It's not the first time emotional outbursts have cost Williams at the US Open. Her ugly rant at a line judge marred Kim Clijsters's semi-final win over her in 2009 and she infamously called chair umpire Eva Asderaki "unattractive inside" in a tantrum during her 2011 final loss to Samantha Stosur.

Williams said she didn't know if she would have managed to turn things around if the dispute with Ramos had not occurred.

"I feel like she was playing really well, but I feel like I really needed to do a lot to change in that match to try to come out front, to try to come out on top," she said.

"It's hard to say because I always fight till the end and I always try to come back, no matter what."

India vs England: Virat Kohli Aims To Win, Says "Numbers Are Inconsequential"

India have lost back-to-back Test series in South Africa and England.

Team India skipper Virat Kohli, who is the leading run-scorer in the ongoing five-match Test series against England, has said that numbers are inconsequential for him and what he brings onto the field is of utmost importance. "I didn't start playing to have numbers and they are inconsequential. People remember your attitude and what you brought onto the field," Kohli said during an interview with Michael Holding on Saturday. Having scored nearly 600 runs in four Tests, Kohli once again validated the fact that he is one of the finest batsmen in the world right now. When he was questioned on how he handles the on and off-field pressures, the 29-year-old said that he doesn't care about perceptions. 

"I am more focussed on having a very solid life, being happy with life and doing the right things on a daily basis and then everything else seems to be an enjoyable journey as a part of the larger process," he said.

"For me, the larger picture is always going to be life. If I am solid and doing the right things, then I am much more confident on the field. I don't play for perceptions, for people or for reputation, I only play to make the team win and that's why I started playing the sport."

India have lost back-to-back Test series in South Africa and England, when asked where exactly things went wrong for his team, Kohli pointed out two crucial phases - the second innings chase at the Edgbaston (1st Test) and the first innings at Southampton (fourth Test). 

"Sitting right now, two things - the second innings at Birmingham and first innings at Southampton. Sitting here, I am not thinking of anything else. The key was to make the team win and twice I could have contributed more. "I know Trent Bridge was great but I remember second innings at Birmingham and first innings at Southampton and I am thinking about that. I am thinking so that if I am in the same position once again, I won't let the team down," the Indian captain said.

He also said that as a leader, he is the first one to own up mistakes.    

"I am always focused on where my mistakes are and how I can improve upon them. I am willing to accept mistakes even in the best of times so that I can keep on improving. 

"It's important for the team that my mindset stays good so that I can lead from the front and if I am only thinking about my performances, then I am not doing justice to the responsibility that I am given."    

"It was a competitive series and we have already understood and admitted the things that we haven't done well. That's something we are keen to improve on as to get into competitive positions, you understand that you have the ability. But ability only takes you to a certain extent and then your mental toughness comes into play when you have to win Test series in difficult conditions and difficult countries, something that we aspire to do," he said. 

"When you don't do that being in winning positions, obviously hurts more than anything. Probably, that's frustrating, we have shown skill sets to get into winning positions and not capitalise on them. Try and get better as a team. Provided we are mentally tougher than the opposition in difficult situations." 

US Open 2018: Six-Time Champion Serena Williams Into Semi-Finals, Defending Champion Sloane Stephens Exits

Six-time champion Serena Williams shook off a sluggish start to power past eighth-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday and into the US Open semi-finals.

Six-time champion Serena Williams shook off a sluggish start to power past eighth-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-3 on Tuesday and into the US Opensemi-finals. The US superstar, chasing a record-equalling 24th major title, surrendered an early break to Pliskova, but she roared back with a streak of eight straight games to put away the opening set and take a 4-0 lead in the second against the woman who beat her in the semi-finals at Flushing Meadows in 2016. "I just wanted to play better," Williams said of her mindset as she trailed 3-1 in the first. "I was thinking, you know, I can play better, so that was the good news."

Williams did indeed cut down on the errors, and came up with the big serves when she needed them.

She finished the match with 13 aces and will take on Anastasija Sevastova for a place in the final after the 19th-seeded Latvian toppled defending champion Sloane Stephens 6-2, 6-3.

Pliskova, who managed to convert just two of 12 break point chances in the contest, said Williams was simply too good in the important moments.

"She hit all first serves on the break points, which is always a little bit tougher to return," Pliskova said.

"The second set, she was just mixing the serve. She was going a lot of wide. Not much that I could do on the break points."

Williams did drop her serve once in the second, coughing up one of her five double faults on break point as Pliskova narrowed the gap to 4-1.

But when she fell behind 0-40 in the seventh game she rescued herself with 112 mph (180 Km/h) service winner followed by a another service winner and an ace.

Pliskova got another chance when Williams batted a forehand into the net, but another booming serve, a backhand winner and an unreturnable serve saw her safely through the danger.

Serving for the match at 5-3 Williams didn't allow any room for doubt, holding at love with two aces and an overhead smash followed by one last ace.

"I really feel like right now I'm playing free because I was having a baby this time last year, so I have nothing to prove," said Williams, who is seeking her first major title since her daughter Olympia was born on September 1 of 2017.

With a win she would break out of a tie with Chris Evert for most US Open titles, and equal Margaret Court's all-time record for Grand Slams.

Stephens 'not connecting'

World number three Stephens, refused to blame the punishing afternoon heat and humidity for her lapses against Sevastova, including an inability to convert any of seven break chances in the opening set.

"When you don't play big points well, the match can get away from you," she said. "Mentally, physically, I just wasn't connecting."

Sevastova herself relies on variety more than power, and she caught a slow-moving Stephens with a number of drop shots and drop shot-lob combinations.

After taking a 4-1 lead in the second set, Sevastova admitted she had flash backs to last year's quarter-finals, when an 83rd-ranked Stephens rallied from a break down in the third to upset Sevastova in a tiebreaker.

Indeed Stephens fought back to narrow the gap to 4-3, but Sevastova grabbed another break with a well-timed drop shot for a 5-3 lead and sealed the victory on her third match point when a weary Sephens put a backhand into the net.

"I lost my nerves a little bit," Sevastova admitted. "I think she lost also her nerves a little bit, it's normal. It's for semi-finals of US Open."

The defeats of Stephens and Pliskova completed the exodus of top 10 seeds, although Pliskova noted that Williams' 17th seeding -- nine spots above her world ranking as she continues her post-baby comeback -- was not reflective of her true abilities.

"She's 17, but she's not a player which should be 17," Pliskova said.

The semi-final lineup will be completed on Wednesday when Spain's Carla Suarez Navarro takes on 2017 runner-up Madison Keys and Japan's Naomi Osaka faces Ukraine's Lesia Tsurenko.