Australia's Head says Coetzee hit a 'blessing in disguise'
Australia opener Travis Head made a late entry into the World Cup after recovering from a fractured hand but on Tuesday said the injury was a "blessing in disguise".
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"We Don't Need To Do Anything Different": Rohit Sharma Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final vs New Zealand
Over the past few weeks, his team has transformed into an unstoppable force vanquishing everyone on its path to glory. But, in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against New Zealand, India skipper Rohit Sharma also wants "luck to favour" his squad. "Now, the time has come that you need a little bit of luck as well to favour you, go your way. Obviously, we are going to be brave enough. And hopefully, fortune favours the brave," Rohit said on the eve of the big-ticket game.
Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals: India Go Through Light Training Drills Ahead Of New Zealand Match
It was an optional training session for Indian players in Mumbai on Tuesday ahead of their World Cup semifinal against New Zealand and some of the key members including fast bowling pair of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami decided to stay away to rest and recuperate. Having played their last league match a couple of nights ago in Bengaluru followed by travel to Mumbai on Monday, Indian players did not go full steam ahead in the training session here ahead of the final four clash on Wednesday.
Evan Ferguson among Republic of Ireland’s injury doubts for Netherlands clash
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson is among a number of players who are injury doubts for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifier against the Netherlands on Saturday.
India vs New Zealand, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semifinal: "We Weren't Even Born..." - On World Cup Semis Pressure, Rohit Sharma's '1983' Statement
The Indian cricket team will take on New Zealand in a much-anticipated Cricket World Cup 2023 semifinal encounter in Mumbai on Wednesday. When the two teams last met in the knockout stages of Cricket World Cup, New Zealand emerged victorious and both experts and fans have expressed their concern regarding the pressure that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be under in front of a home crowd. However, ahead of the match, Rohit made it clear that the focus of the side is completely on winning and even came up with a 1983 World Cup reference to point out that past records will not play a major role.
Mohammed Siraj Replaced As Number 1 ODI Bowler By Keshav Maharaj
Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj's reign as the world's number one bowler in ODIs lasted barely a week as he was on Tuesday replaced by South African spinner Keshav Maharaj. While the Indian had reclaimed the number one position in place of Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi on November 8, the updated rankings on Tuesday showed the South African spinner as the top-ranked bowler. Since November 1, Maharaj has taken seven wickets in three matches in the World Cup, including a four-for versus New Zealand in Pune.
Who Will Enter Final If India vs New Zealand Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final Is Washed Out?
Rohit Sharma-led India will take on New Zealand in the first semi-final of Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The hosts ended at the top spot in the points table by winning nine out of nine games in the league stage. Under Rohit Sharma's captaincy, Team India displayed a commanding performance in every match. The Indian team appears well-balanced, with all facets of their game performing at a high level. When the two teams met in the semi-final of Cricket World Cup in 2019, New Zealand defeated India by 18 runs. This time, India must be hoping to produce a different result.
Watch: Ex-New Zealand Star Copies Ravi Shastri's Commentary Style, Leaves Everyone In Splits
Former India captain Ravi Shastri is also famous for his lively commentary and presentation during cricket matches. In that case, there is no wonder that many aspire to develop communication skills like that of Shastri. Copying the commentary style of the ex-India star is not an easy task but it seems that former New Zealand player Ian Smith has mastered the art. During India's Cricket World Cup match against Netherlands, Smith, while sitting in the commentary box, copied the style of Shastri leaving the latter and another ex-India player Anjum Chopra in splits.