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"They Don't Give Me Enough Credit": KL Rahul's Tongue-In-Cheek DRS Remark

Wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul, who returned to form scoring the fastest century for India in a World Cup, was a relieved man on Sunday, having spent some time in the middle before the big semi-final against New Zealand. Rahul took 62 balls to smash the fastest century for India in a World Cup to better skipper Rohit Sharma's record (63 balls vs Afghanistan) as India posted a massive 410 for 4 against the Netherlands in their last group stage match. "Not gotten a lot of time (in the middle) in the last two games, so it was nice to get some time today," Rahul, who ended up with 102 off 64 balls, said in the mid-innings break. "Batting at No 5, it's important to get that confidence, it was a good knock. Getting that confidence to hit sixes towards the end was important," he said.

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Cheeky Reaction To Own Batting Heroics Leaves Virat Kohli In Splits

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid became the center of attraction during the team's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands for his priceless reaction. During the match in Bengaluru on Sunday, Rahul was sitting in the Indian team's dugout when the big screen showed his batting heroics from Cricket World Cup 1999. The following frame had a live visual of Dravid with a big smile on his face, acknowledging the praise of the team members in Bengaluru. Not only the fans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium but Virat Kohli too was left in splits by the reaction of Dravid.

Watch: After India Fielding Coach's 'Twist', Best Fielder Medal Goes To...

Suryakumar Yadav became the latest recipient of the 'Fielder of the Match' award for his exceptional efforts against the Netherlands as India ended the group stage unbeaten. Surya barely had any time to make an impact with the bat, but on the field, he stood out and made his presence felt. India's fielding coach T Dilip, who has brought memorable innovations to how the prize is awarded, called the team as well as the management out on the field and revealed the name of the contenders on the big screen instead of displaying it on the usual screen.

On Semi-final Clash Against New Zealand, Kuldeep Yadav's Honest Admission

Ahead of their World Cup semifinals against New Zealand, Indian left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday said Wankhede remains a tough venue for bowlers, and the hosts would require early wickets to get on top of the Kiwis. India will face New Zealand in the last four match in Mumbai on Wednesday. “It is a difficult venue to bowl. The bounce is true and batsmen often dominate there. Unlike in T20, of course, the bowlers have plenty of time to come back into the game," said Kuldeep after India defeated the Netherlands by 160 runs to finish their league engagements on an all-win note.

Watch: 'Bowler' Rohit Sharma Claims World Cup Wicket, Wife Ritika Reacts

India captain Rohit Sharma added another feather to his cap, claiming his first wicket in a Cricket World Cup match on Sunday. Rolling his arm as India needed just one wicket to win the contest against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, Rohit delivered having bowled just 5 deliveries. Wife Ritika Sajdeh, who was watching from the stands, was all smiles seeing the India captain do something unique on the 22-yard strip.

"Was Trying To Study Him, Even On Bus": India-Born Netherlands Star On His Preparation To Face Kuldeep Yadav

Netherlands cricketer Teja Nidamanuru disclosed that he was trying to assess and study Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav even on the bus as the Dutch team made their way to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium against the Men in Blue in the World Cup. Nidamanuru on Diwali produced fireworks as he struck six maximums as the Netherlands ended the World Cup campaign with a 160-run defeat. After the game, the right-handed batter talked about the strategy that he used to face the Chinaman spinner.

Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Big World Cup Record With Fifty Against Netherlands

Talismanic batter Virat Kohli failed to score his 50th ODI century but ended up equaling Sachin Tendulkar's record with another half-century during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and Netherlands in Bengaluru on Sunday. This was the 7th half-century for Kohli in this year's Cricket World Cup and he equalled Sachin Tendulkar and Shakib Al Hasan as the batter with the most number of half-centuries in one edition of the tournament. Kohli ended up scoring 51 off 5 deliveries with 5 fours and one six.

The Netherlands' Amersfoort named European City of the Year

The Netherlands' Amersfoort has been named European City of the Year by the Academy of Urbanism in London. The jury praises Amersfoort for its quality of life, progressive urban planning and innovation while preserving the city's character and heritage.

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"They Don't Give Me Enough Credit": KL Rahul's Tongue-In-Cheek DRS Remark

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Cheeky Reaction To Own Batting Heroics Leaves Virat Kohli In Splits

Watch: After India Fielding Coach's 'Twist', Best Fielder Medal Goes To...

On Semi-final Clash Against New Zealand, Kuldeep Yadav's Honest Admission

Watch: 'Bowler' Rohit Sharma Claims World Cup Wicket, Wife Ritika Reacts

"Was Trying To Study Him, Even On Bus": India-Born Netherlands Star On His Preparation To Face Kuldeep Yadav

Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Big World Cup Record With Fifty Against Netherlands

The Netherlands' Amersfoort named European City of the Year