India win toss, opt to bat against Netherlands in World Cup
BENGALURU : India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat first against the Netherlands in their final World Cup pool stage game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.
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Campbell birdies last to win Hong Kong Open title from Smith
HONG KONG : New Zealand's Ben Campbell sunk a 10-foot birdie putt at the last to win the Hong Kong Open by a shot from former British Open champion Cameron Smith in a dramatic finish to the Asian Tour event at Fanling on Sunday.
"A Quality Side Like New Zealand...": Ex-England Star's Cricket World Cup 2023 Warning For India
Former England cricket team fast bowler Steve Harmison warned India ahead of their potential Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal match against New Zealand and reminded them about the 'character' that the side has shown in the recent past. India were defeated by New Zealand in the semifinals of the 2019 World Cup and although they ended up losing to England in a close-fought final, the Kiwis were praised by experts and fans alike for their showing. Harmison said that India will be under pressure considering the magnitude of the situation and in that scenario, New Zealand can turn out to be a tricky opposition.
"Keep Believing Pakistan": Michael Vaughan Trolls Babar Azam And Co. Over Their Semi-Final Hopes
Pakistan will be needing a miracle to make it to the semi-finals of Cricket World Cup 2023 when they face a charged-up England at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Saturday. New Zealand's net run-rate boosting five wicket-win over Sri Lanka on Thursday has virtually shattered Pakistan's semifinal hopes. The 1992 champions now have to beat England by an improbable margin to make it to the knockout round. New Zealand's NRR is +0.743 while Pakistan's is +0.036, and for the Babar Azam-led side to eclipse the former to qualify as the fourth side, it has to win by around 287 runs batting first. While chasing, Pakistan need to win with 284 balls to spare. That is an impractical task.
New Zealand's Ravindra relishing 'dream' World Cup clash with India
New Zealand's in-form batsman Rachin Ravindra is relishing the prospect of going head-to-head with World Cup hosts India in Mumbai on Wednesday when the Black Caps take on Rohit Sharma's side with a place in next Sunday's final at stake.
England's Curry stands by Mbonambi racism claim: 'I heard what I heard'
England flanker Tom Curry boldly stands by his claim that Springbok hooker Bongi Mbonambi racially abused him during the Rugby World Cup semi-final.
Waqar Younis, Shahid Afridi May Get Roles In PCB And National Team After Cricket World Cup 2023: Report
Former cricketers Waqar Younis, Aqib Javed and Shahid Afridi are under consideration for important posts in the Pakistan Board and team set-up after the World Cup, it has been learnt. The names of Younis Khan and Azhar Ali are also doing the rounds as a new set up will be in place as soon as the interim arrangement ends. The Zaka Ashraf-led 12-member committee, running the PCB, has got a three-month extension which will end in February next year. A PCB insider said important positions including chief selector, Director of cricket and coaching staff of the national side will be up for grabs.
Cricket World Cup 2023: England Thrash Pakistan By 93 Runs To End Campaign On A High
England joined the party after everything was done and dusted, finding enough reasons to smile while humiliating a demotivated Pakistan by 93 runs in their final World Cup game in Kolkata on Saturday. By virtue of winning their last two games, England finished seventh in the 10-team table and qualified for the Champions Trophy, scheduled in Pakistan in 2025. Pakistan's improbable hopes of a semi-final qualification were dashed the moment England batted first and scored 337 for nine in 50 overs.