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"This Is Nonsense": Ex-Pakistan Star Tears Into The Country's Cricket Board Over 2023 World Cup Venue Fuss

Former Pakistan batter Basit Ali has urged the country's not to create unnecessary fuss over the venues of the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. Pakistan are scheduled to take on arch rivals India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 15. However, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly expressed its unwillingness to play at the venue. They had also, according to a PTI report, said that they would not want to face Afghanistan in Chennai. However, Basit Ali feels that playing at the world's biggest cricket stadium might actually be beneficial for Pakistan as the pressure will be on the home side instead of them.

"Don't Understand The Thought Process": Ex-BCCI President's Blunt Take On Ajinkya Rahane's Elevation To Test Vice Captaincy

Sourav Ganguly finds it extremely baffling that Ajinkya Rahane has been handed Test vice captaincy after spending nearly 18 months on the sidelines as the former India skipper demanded "consistency and continuity" in the selection process. Rahane, 35, was out of favour for one-and-a-half years but was India's best batter in the World Test Championship final against Australia, with scores of 89 and 46 at the Oval, earlier this month.

"Lovely Friend": Virender Sehwag Puts On Display Bats With Which He Scored Triple Tons. Internet Amazed

Virender Sehwag on Thursday shared a picture of his collection of bats from which he hit his famous scores of 309, 319 , 219, 119, 254 and 293. "Bat mein hai dum (Bat has power in it) - 309, 319 , 219, 119 , 254. Pyaare saathi (Dear friend). Lost 293 waala," the former India opener captioned his post. In the Multan Test in 2004, Sehwag scored 309 runs in an innings against Pakistan before he hit 319 runs against South Africa in 2008, which till date is the highest runs scored by an Indian player in a Test inning.

"Don't See...": Chris Gayle's Big Statement On Virat Kohli's Likely Form At 2023 World Cup

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle expects star India batter Virat Kohli to dominate proceedings at the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup on home soil. Kohli has been in stellar form with the bat since ending his century drought last year during the Asia Cup in UAE. He has score four tons across formats since then. The 34-year-old also hit two back-to-back centuries during the recently-concluded Indian Premier League season.

Bowled over: Women cricketers prove why they deserve better pay, equal rights

It would be a surprise if any of the spectators at Trent Bridge, Nottingham, were not highly impressed by the quality of cricket played by the women chosen to represent England and Australia over five days between June 22 and 26.

Champion Rybakina under the radar ahead of Wimbledon

LONDON : Elena Rybakina will not be shouting her odds from the rooftops as she prepares for the defence of her Wimbledon title, that is just not the Moscow-born 24-year-old's style.

Sports Ministry Clears Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia's Overseas Training Proposals

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat, who had sought time till August 10 to prepare for Asian Games and World Championship trials, are set to leave for Kyrgystan and Hungary respectively for training with Sports Ministry approving their tours. The two wrestlers, who were at the forefront of the protest against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, had sent their proposals a few days back.

Watch: Batter's Unique Scoop Shot From Behind The Stumps Leaves Netizens Shocked

Cricket is becoming more fascinating with every passing day. Earlier, there was a time when teams used to easily defend a target like 150 in 20 overs but now, 200 runs are also being easily chased. Batters have adapted many different techniques like switch hit, square cut, scoop shot, etc to score quick runs. India batter Suryakumar Yadav and South Africa legend AB de Villiers are the biggest example of the players, who are known for their unconventional shots. However, a video is getting viral on social media, where a batter has invented a very unique type of shot.

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"This Is Nonsense": Ex-Pakistan Star Tears Into The Country's Cricket Board Over 2023 World Cup Venue Fuss

"Don't Understand The Thought Process": Ex-BCCI President's Blunt Take On Ajinkya Rahane's Elevation To Test Vice Captaincy

"Lovely Friend": Virender Sehwag Puts On Display Bats With Which He Scored Triple Tons. Internet Amazed

"Don't See...": Chris Gayle's Big Statement On Virat Kohli's Likely Form At 2023 World Cup

Bowled over: Women cricketers prove why they deserve better pay, equal rights

Champion Rybakina under the radar ahead of Wimbledon

Sports Ministry Clears Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia's Overseas Training Proposals

Watch: Batter's Unique Scoop Shot From Behind The Stumps Leaves Netizens Shocked