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Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Tally In This Unwanted Record List

After narrowly missing out on his century last week, which would've put him on level terms with Sachin Tendulkar as the batter with the most number of tons, India batter Virat Kohli was expected to deliver a good show against England in Lucknow on Sunday. However, the India star had a rare bad day as he was dismissed for 0. His stay at the crease was limited to just nine balls during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against England in Lucknow. This was Kohli's 34th duck in international cricket, the same as Tendulkar, who played 664 match during his illustrious career. Meanwhile, the game against England is Kohli's 513th international match.

Lower-Placed Teams In World Cup Under Pressure With New Rules In Place For Champions Trophy 2025 Qualification: Report

Following the end of the league stage of the ongoing ODI World Cup, the top seven sides will directly qualify for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy along with hosts Pakistan to compete in the eight-team event. According to ESPNcricinfo, the ICC Board approved the qualification system for the 2025 Champions Trophy in 2021, when the tournament was brought back. For the 2013 and 2017 editions of the Champions Trophy, the top eight teams in the ODI rankings qualified for the event.

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

Afghanistan are set to battle Sri Lanka in the 20th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday, October 30 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Fantasy cricket punters can pick their players and form their own teams for the Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka cricket match. Afghanistan have registered two wins in five matches in the World Cup 2023. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led team beat reigning champions England and arch-rivals Pakistan to collect four points, taking them to seventh in the points table. They were defeated by Bangladesh, India and New Zealand earlier in the tournament.

Watch: Frustrated Bangladesh Fan Beats Himself Up With Shoe After Disappointing Loss To Netherlands

As Bangladesh collapsed to a disappointing defeat against Netherlands in their World Cup match on Saturday, a fan was seen beating himself up with a shoe at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Bangladesh fans had made a short trip across the border to support their team, which is also scheduled to play Pakistan at the same venue on Tuesday, October 31. As frustration creeped in on the faces of the Bangladesh supporters, a fan took his anger out by slapping himselft with his shoe.

Virat Kohli Names One Shot He Wants To Borrow From England Batter Joe Root

India's 'Chase Master' Virat Kohli revealed "reverse slap" as the shot that he would like to borrow from England's consistent batter Joe Root. England have, so far, failed to live up to their pre-tournament billing in the ongoing World Cup, as they sit at the bottom of the table with just two points. However, they will back themselves to pull off a victory against the hosts as the defending champions hold a 4-3 lead over the Men in Blue in head-to-head encounters in ODI World Cups.

India Defeat Hosts Malaysia 3-1 In Sultan Of Johor Cup Hockey Tournament

Goals from Aditya Lalage, Amandeep Lakra and Rohit helped Indian colts decimate hosts Malaysia 3-1 in the Sultan of Johor Cup tournament in Johor Bahru, Malaysia on Saturday. After drawing their opening match against Pakistan, the Uttam Singh-led India junior side was in its elements and took the lead in the 28th minute through Lalage, which was followed by goals from Amandeep (37th) and Rohit (54th) as the defending champions earned three full points. India had a confident start with forward Angad Bir Singh leading the charge and working in tandem with Aditya to set up goal-scoring chances. However, an alert Malaysian goalkeeper Rafaizul Mohamad kept India from taking an early lead.

World Cup Star Accused Of 'Faking Injury' By Former Pakistan Stars

Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul has slammed all-rounder Shadab Khan for going off the field during a crucial juncture of the team's World Cup match against South Africa in Chennai. Pakistan suffered a fourth straight defeat on Friday to all but bow out of the tournament. During the South African innings, Shadab took a blow to the head while diving to stop the ball. He went off temporarily, only to return after a while. However, he was soon withdrawn from the game, with Usama Mir replacing him as a concussion substitute.

"Best Thing I Like About Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Is...": Babar Azam On His 'Favourite Batters'

Rivalries exist in every sport but it isn't often that fans see rivals respecting each other's game. Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam expressed his admiration for India's Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while also hailing New Zealand's Kane Williamson as some of the top batters he admires. Babar, who himself is considered as one of the finest batters in the world, explained what he likes the most about superstars like Kohli, Rohit, and Williamson who have been serving their respective countries for a long time.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Tally In This Unwanted Record List

Lower-Placed Teams In World Cup Under Pressure With New Rules In Place For Champions Trophy 2025 Qualification: Report

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

Watch: Frustrated Bangladesh Fan Beats Himself Up With Shoe After Disappointing Loss To Netherlands

Virat Kohli Names One Shot He Wants To Borrow From England Batter Joe Root

India Defeat Hosts Malaysia 3-1 In Sultan Of Johor Cup Hockey Tournament

World Cup Star Accused Of 'Faking Injury' By Former Pakistan Stars

"Best Thing I Like About Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Is...": Babar Azam On His 'Favourite Batters'