Afghan fast bowler exiled to Kuwait thrilled by his homeland’s Cricket World Cup success
The fact the T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier is being played at the same time as the 50-over World Cup is a questionable scheduling choice.
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"Indian Fans Had A Donkey With My Name On It": Australia Great Narrates Tale
The Australian team that was led by Ricky Ponting dominated world cricket for nearly a decade. Ponting, who took reigns as captain of the team from the legendary Steve Waugh, led his country to multiple World Cup titles among other accolades. Apart from their aggressive brand of cricket, Australia, under Ponting, were often deemed arrogant on and off the field. One such instance was in 2006 when former Australia batter Damien Martyn pushed the then BCCI President Sharad Pawar off the stage after the team was presented with the Champions Trophy in Mumbai.
"Whether We Have Hardik Pandya Or Not...": Rohit Sharma Lifts Lid On Cricket World Cup Strategy
India captain Rohit Sharma has suggested that the team could be tempted to play three spinners, if required, in the ongoing Cricket World Cup. Rohit's remark came on the eve of India's Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. With vice-captain Hardik Pandya out of the match due to an ankle injury, India face a big selection call, as far as the combination of the team is concerned. Rohit emphasised that even if Hardik is fit to play the remaining games, the team is open to try different combinations.
Australia all-rounder Marsh returns home from Cricket World Cup for 'personal reasons'
Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has returned home due to personal reasons and is out of the Cricket World Cup indefinitely, Cricket Australia said on Thursday.
India vs Sri Lanka, ICC World Cup 2023: Key Player Battles To Watch Out For
Sri Lanka take on hosts India at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai for match no. 33 of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday, November 2. India and Sri Lanka famously played at the same venue in the ICC World Cup 2011 final and earlier this year, they played out a thrilling T20I contest at Wankhede, which India edged by two runs. However, heading into this game in the ongoing tournament, both sides are in very contrasting forms with different ambitions.
"Selfish Ho Jayenge To...": Rohit Sharma Dumbfounded By Batting Suggestion. Then Replies..
The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team is just one win away from sealing a semi-final berth at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. The side can get to that mark if it wins against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Thursday. Rohit Sharma has been one of the top performers with the bat for the Indian cricket team in this World Cup. He has so far scored 334 runs in six matches at an average of 66.33. His strike-rate of 119.16 is best among the specialist Indian cricket team batters. Especially in the Powerplay, Riohit Sharma has been quite effective.
AFC Olympic Qualifiers: Indian Women End Campaign With Defeat Against Uzbekistan
The Indian women's team bowed out of the AFC Olympic Qualifiers Round 2 with a 0-3 loss to Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Wednesday. In the four-team group, India had earlier lost to Japan and Vietnam. Backed by a loud, if not capacity crowd, Uzbekistan immediately applied pressure on India, and started dominating possession. The equation was clear: a win would put Uzbekistan in prime contention for the best second-place team slot. India, meanwhile, were playing for pride. Within two minutes though Uzbekistan took the lead from a set piece.
Cricket World Cup 2023 - India vs Pakistan Semis On? Michael Vaughan Asks. Shoaib Akhtar Throws In Spoiler
The Pakistan cricket team suddenly has got a fresh lease of life in the Cricket World Cup campaign. After four straight losses in the Cricket World Cup, the Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team returned to winning ways against Bangladesh on Tuesday to rise up to the fifth spot in the points table. Then to increase their chances of a semi-final entry further, there was a favourable result. New Zealand lost to South Africa to be come down to the fourth spot. New Zealand are fourth (8 points, 7 matches, NRR +0.484) while Australia are third (8 points, 6 matches, NRR +0.970).