Rohit's record hundred blasts India to World Cup victory over Afghanistan
Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan.
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World Cup 2023: Harbhajan Singh Schools England Great Over "Empty Seats In Delhi" Remark
Former England Michael Vaughan pointed out the empty seats in the World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan in Delhi on Wednesday. However, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh shut Vaughan on social media with a savage one-line remark. In the ongoing World Cup, the stadiums have been empty during the first innings of the matches. However, fans have turned up in huge numbers in the evening to make up for it. The trend has been mainly due to to heat and workday.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Gautam Gambhir Has His Say On Virat Kohli-Naveen-ul-Haq Hug, Slams Crowd For Jeers And Taunts
The face-off between Virat Kohli and Naveen-ul-Haq was one of the biggest talking points going into the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Afghanistan on Wednesday but the two cricketers ended the animosity with a hug during India's innings. Kohli and Naveen were involved in an on-field spat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 but they seemed cordial during the Cricket World Cup match and the Indian cricket team star even asked the crowd in New Delhi to stop taunting the Afghanistan fast bowler.
India vs Afghanistan, ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's Record Century Powers India To Eight-Wicket Win
Captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday surpassed compatriot Sachin Tendulkar with a record seventh World Cup century to lead India to a crushing eight-wicket win over Afghanistan. Chasing 273 for victory in New Delhi, the hosts rode on Rohit's 131 to achieve their target in 35 overs for a second straight win in the 50-over showpiece event. He brought the nearly packed house to its feet with his century off 63 balls to go past Tendulkar's record of six tons in World Cups.
Minella Indo back to winning ways at Punchestown
Minella Indo proved he is no back number as he produced a superb front-running performance in the Irish Daily Star – Best For Racing Coverage Chase at Punchestown.
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Pakistan Chase Down Highest Target In World Cup History To Beat Sri Lanka
Mohammad Rizwan and Abdullah Shafique clubbed centuries as Pakistan chased down the highest target in World Cup history to beat Sri Lanka by six wickets in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The diminutive Rizwan overcame leg cramps to score a 121-ball 131 not out while Shafique hit a 103-ball 113 as Pakistan overhauled their 345-run target in 48.2 overs. The victory gives Pakistan two wins in as many games and a huge boost in confidence ahead of their high-profile clash against India in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
India back Iyer at four despite Chennai duck
NEW DELHI : Shreyas Iyer's number four slot is not under threat from in-form team mate KL Rahul, batting coach Vikram Rathour said on the eve of their World Cup match against Afghanistan on Wednesday.
Yuvraj Singh Calls For 'Better Thinking' From This India Star After Horror Start In Chase vs Australia
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team was successful in starting their ODI Cricket World Cup campaign on a winning not in Chennai on Sunday. India won the match by six wickets with more than eight overs to spare. However, the scoreboard does not tell the full story. Despite India dismissing Australia for a below-par 199 in the Cricket World Cup match, the progress was not smooth. India's chase started on a very shocking note as Rohit Sharma (0), Ishan Kishan (0) and Shreyas Iyer (0) went back to the pavilion by the second over.