Afghanistan spinners main threat to Pakistan in Chennai
Pakistan will be preparing for trial by spin when they face Afghanistan at Chennai in their World Cup clash on Monday.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill Surpasses Hashim Amla To Achieve World Record Feat In ODIs
Shubman Gill added a massive milestone to his name as the Indian cricket team batter became the youngest cricketer to score 2000 runs in ODI cricket. Gill surpassed South Africa legend Hashim Amla to claim the feat during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand on Sunday. Gill took just 38 innings to score 2000 runs in ODIs - two fewer than Amla and seven fewer than Pakistan legend Zaheer Abbas. Kevin Pietersen, Babar Azam and Rassie van der Dussen complete the Top 5 as all three achieved the feat in 45 innings.
India vs New Zealand: "Had Those Catches..." - Ravi Shastri's Blunt Take On India's Fielding Mistakes During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash
Legendary Indian cricket team star Ravi Shastri was not pleased with India's fielding display during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against New Zealand on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led side dropped three catches including the important catches of Rachin Ravindra and Daryl Mitchell - two batters who scored big for the Kiwis. Shastri pointed out that a target of 274 is quite tricky on the Dharamsala pitch and had India held on to the catches, they would have restricted New Zealand to a score below 240.
Watch: Rohit Sharma And Virat Kohli's Animated Chat During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash vs New Zealand Leaves Internet Curious
India captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were seen engaged in an animated chat during the team's fielding against New Zealand in their ODI World Cup 2023 match at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Sunday. In between the overs, Kohli was seen telling something to skipper Rohit before the latter also takes the discussion further. The video was shared by the International Cricket Council on Instagram, leaving the fans curious about what discussion actually took place between the two. "The two India seniors have an animated chat," the apex cricket body captioned the post.
India vs New Zealand: Ravindra Jadeja Drops Simple Catch vs NZ. Wife Rivaba's Reaction Goes Viral During Cricket World Cup 2023 - Watch
Ravindra Jadeja is considered to be one of the best fielders in world cricket right now and his brilliant catches have become a regular affair for the Indian cricket team. However, both fans and experts were left stunned as Jadeja dropped a sitter to hand Rachin Ravindra a huge lifeline during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand on Sunday. Ravindra slammed it straight to Jadeja at backward point but the all-rounder was unable to complete the catch as the ball popped out of his hands. The crowd were left disappointed and his wife Rivaba's reaction has gone viral.
'Worst In History': Gautam Gambhir Slams India's 2019 World Cup Selection Panel
The Indian cricket team's selection committee has never been away from criticism and the MSK Prasad-led panel was no exception. The team selection during the 2019 ODI World Cup put the committee under scanner as it dropped an experienced player Ambati Rayudu, India's number 4 batter, and included all-rounder Vijay Shankar in the squad instead. Gautam Gambhir, while commentating during the India vs New Zealand 2023 Cricket World Cup match in Dharamsala on Sunday, criticised the MSK Prasad-led panel by calling it the "worst selection committee".
Afghanistan Coach Jonathan Trott Hopeful Of Win vs Under-Pressure Pakistan
Head coach Jonathan Trott is hopeful Afghanistan can keep their World Cup campaign alive by pulling off a win against an under-pressure Pakistan, having come agonisingly close to defeating them earlier this year. The 42-year-old added that the passionate rivalry between the two teams, who are desperate to win, would make it an enthralling contest here on Monday.
South Africa have 'homework to do' before Rugby World Cup final against All Blacks
The Springboks’ poor start to the semi-final victory almost cost them before they rallied to win 16-15 on Saturday.