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"Why Help Virat Kohli When He Had A Cramp?": Ex-Australia Star Questions New Zealand

Cricket fraternity the world over might be cherishing Virat Kohli's record-setting 50th ODI century but former Australian pacer Simon O'Donnell has flayed New Zealand's gesture of helping the batting great when he was suffering from cramps during the World Cup semifinal. Kohli, 35, was seen struggling with cramps during his 113-ball 117, which powered India into the World Cup final at the Wankhede Stadium here on Wednesday. A few New Zealand players opted to assist the star India batter while he was struggling with cramps, and O'Donnell said he had a "problem" with that gesture.

Rohit Sharma "Fearless Captain, His Body Language Is Infectious": Shreyas Iyer

Following his team's 70-run win over New Zealand in the semifinals of the ICC Cricket World Cup, Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has said that the backing from coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma has been pivotal for him and he faces Jasprit Bumrah in the nets for preparation. Mohammed Shami's seven-wicket haul and Virat Kohli's record 50th ODI century were the highlights as India secured a 70-wicket win over New Zealand in the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup at Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

"It Was Used Wicket, But...": Kane Williamson Shuts Down Pitch Swap Controversy Talks

Right before the start of the Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-final between India and New Zealand, a controversy hit the cricketing world, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) being accused of changing the pitch at the last minute. There were suggestions that India made the change in order to tilt the equation in their favour a little. When New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson was asked about the same in the post-match press conference, he played down the chatter.

"Save The Art Of Reverse Swing": Waqar Younis On ICC's Two-New Balls Rule In ODIs

The league stage of ODI World Cup 2023 has concluded and the tournament has not reached it's knockout stage. In the first semi-final, hosts India will be taking on New Zealand on Wednesday while South Africa will be squaring off against Australia in the second second semi-final match on Thursday. Amid the ongoing ICC event, former Pakistan skipper Waqar Younis came up with an interesting suggestion regarding the council's rule of using two new balls in the ODI cricket.

Holcombe Men beat Cardiff & Met in the Premier Division while the Ladies thrash Canterbury in Vitality Division One South

Holcombe Men have taken their goal tally to 28 in three Premier Division games – but they were outscored by the women’s team last weekend.

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"Why Help Virat Kohli When He Had A Cramp?": Ex-Australia Star Questions New Zealand

Rohit Sharma "Fearless Captain, His Body Language Is Infectious": Shreyas Iyer

"It Was Used Wicket, But...": Kane Williamson Shuts Down Pitch Swap Controversy Talks

"Save The Art Of Reverse Swing": Waqar Younis On ICC's Two-New Balls Rule In ODIs

Holcombe Men beat Cardiff & Met in the Premier Division while the Ladies thrash Canterbury in Vitality Division One South

Knee injury could sideline Springbok hooker Mbonambi for 6 months

New Zealand confident about future after semi-final exit

India blast way to Cricket World Cup final after beating New Zealand