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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England will not overhaul ODI setup despite dismal World Cup, says Jos Buttler
England captain Jos Buttler insisted the ODI setup will not undergo a major overhaul after their dismal World Cup defence came to a conclusion with a consolation victory over Pakistan on Saturday.
"I'll Just Go Back To...": Pak Team Director Mickey Arthur On 'Consequences' Of World Cup Debacle
Babar Azam is a young man on a steep learning curve and someone, who needs to be hand held in this tumultuous journey called international cricket, feels Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur after his team failed to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals. Pakistan's No 1 batter Babar failed to score even a single century in the global showpiece and his captaincy came under the radar with team losing five of its nine league games, playing brand of cricket which former skipper Ramiz Raja termed "very 80s".
"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.
England's poor World Cup doesn't mean 'huge clear-out,' says skipper Buttler
England's One-Day International setup will not undergo a major overhaul despite a dismal World Cup campaign, captain Jos Buttler said after his side's consolation victory over Pakistan on Saturday.
Chris Woakes Surpasses Ian Botham To Become England's Most Successful Bowler In World Cups
Chris Woakes became England's most successful bowler in World Cups as he surpassed former all-rounder Ian Botham after claiming a single wicket during England's 93-run victory over Pakistan at the iconic Eden Gardens. Woakes' 31st wicket was the final dismissal of the night as he bowled a slower off delivery, Haris Rauf slogged it with full strength trying to clear the boundary but his shot went straight to Ben Stokes at mid-on.
"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.
Wasim Akram's Huge 'Afghanistan Remark' On Pakistan's Cricket World Cup Exit
Reflecting on Pakistan's poor show in Cricket World Cup 2023, Wasim Akram and Shoaib Mailk expressed their disappointment. The former international cricketers felt that Afghanistan played better cricket than the Babar Azam-led side at the mega event. Pakistan failed to enter the semi-finals of the tournament after ending at the fifth spot in the ten-team points table. They lost five of their nine matches played in the league stage and that also included one against Afghanistan -- an eight wicket defeat that played a crucial role in Pakistan's elimination.