India’s Blades of Glory Museum highlights value of bringing cricket memorabilia to life
There are no signs. In fact, there are no clues that within the given address at the top of a residential street, lies a cricket museum.
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S Africa bat v Australia in second semi-final in overcast Kolkata
KOLKATA : South Africa captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat against Australia under an overcast sky in Kolkata in the second semi-final match of the 50-overs World Cup on Thursday.
Springbok front rowers Koch, Mbonambi face lengthy layoffs
DURBAN : South Africa's Vincent Koch and Bongi Mbonambi face lengthy spells on the sidelines after injuries picked up on the way to winning the World Cup turned out to be more serious than initially anticipated.
"People Like Virat Deserve Respect": Ex-Pakistan Star's Ultimate Praise For India Batter
Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar showered praises on Virat Kohli for his record-breaking ton against New Zealand during the World Cup semi-final match at the Wankhede Stadium. Kohli surpassed 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar and became the first player in the history of ODI cricket to score 50 centuries. Moments later Virat's gesture stole the show as he bowed to Sachin who was applauding in the stands witnessing the star batter surpassing his record. The "Rawalpindi Express" hailed Kohli's gesture and called him the number-one player in the world.
Battle-hardened by tough win over New Zealand, India await final test
MUMBAI: Unbeaten India passed their first real test in the World Cup in the semi-final against New Zealand on Wednesday (Nov 16) and the hosts will hope that the win over their bogey team will make them battle-hardened for the final.
"One Of The Top Operators": Kane Williamson's Heartfelt Praise For Mohammed Shami
New Zealand captain Kane Williamson doffed his cap to pacer Mohammed Shami and the India team after his side was outplayed in the World Cup semifinal, saying that the bowling stalwart was one of the best in the world and Rohit Sharma's side the "best team". India crushed New Zealand by 70 runs to book their place in the final to be played on Sunday, with their opponents in the summit clash to be decided after the Australia-South Africa showdown in Kolkata on Thursday. New Zealand could only manage 327 in 48.5 overs chasing 398, with Shami producing a magical seven-wicket spell for his unprecedented third five-wicket haul in World Cup matches.
"He Understands Cricket, We Just Let Him Be": India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour Praises Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli understands his role in the team perfectly and does not require a lot of attention from the coaches, said India batting coach Vikram Rathour. Kohli on Wednesday scaled unprecedented heights when he smacked his 50th ODI century and went past the legendary Sachin Tendulkar in terms of getting most tons in the format. Kohli scored 117 here at the Wankhede Stadium to fire India to a massive 397 for 4, the highest-ever total for any team in the history of World Cup semifinals.
Eden Gardens Hourly Weather: What Happens If Rain Washes Out Australia vs South Africa World Cup Semi-final?
After India defeated New Zealand in the first semi-final of the Cricket World Cup 2023 to book a spot in the final, the focus shifted to the Australia vs South Africa encounter at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The battle between the two cricketing giants, however, wouldn't just be decided on the basis of a contest between the bat and the ball, but also the conditions at the venue. Rain threat has been looming large on the second semi-final. In fact, it did rain at the Eden Gardens in the morning on Thursday, prompting the groundsmen to cover the field.