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"Bachon Ki Tarah Mara": Shoaib Akhtar's Blunt Take On Pakistan's World Cup Defeat Against India

Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar stated he believes that India are on the right path to repeat the heroics of 2011 as they are strong contenders for lifting the ODI World Cup 2023. Akhtar's comments came after Team India thrashed Pakistan by seven wickets in their World Cup match on Saturday in Ahmedabad. Put to bat first, Pakistan were bundled out for just 191 with Babar Azam scoring a half-century. Later, the hosts chased down the target in 30.3 overs after Rohit Sharma played a knock of 86 runs.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Priceless Reaction After KL Rahul Wins 'Best Fielder Award' vs Pakistan

India dominated their arch-rivals Pakistan in what was supposed to be war minus the shooting, blowing the Babar Azam-led side by seven wickets in an ODI World Cup face-off at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday. In what is seen as the pinnacle of cricket by fans in the subcontinent, Indian captain Rohit Sharma emerged as the undisputed star of the match, scoring a 63-ball 86 to power his team to the modest target of 192 with as many as 19.3 overs to spare.

"You Can't Get Away With This": Wasim Akram's Sharp Attack At Mickey Arthur On 'BCCI Event' Remark

Pakistan's team director Mickey Arthur, under fire over his team's embarrassing show against India in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Saturday, left a few scratching their heads with his comments in the press conference after the match. Arthur's remark suggesting that the India vs Pakistan clash in Ahmedabad seemed like a BCCI event over ICC as he didn't hear 'Dil Dil Pakistan' enough in the stadium didn't go down well with fans and a few former cricketers. Wasim Akram, a legend of the game, took a swipe at Arthur, suggesting he should be talking more about what Pakistan's plans for the match were than diverting attention with such comments.

Pakistan aim to get Cricket World Cup bid back on track after 'timid' defeat to India

Pakistan team director Micky Arthur said the team will bounce back at the Cricket World Cup, despite admitting his concern with their "timid" batting performance in the seven-wicket thrashing by rivals India.

ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan Arrive In Bengaluru; Team Celebrates Babar Azam's Birthday

Pakistan players chose to confine themselves to their hotel rooms upon their arrival in Bengaluru from Ahmedabad on Sunday, but the relatively low-key touchdown did not prevent them from celebrating the birthday of captain Babar Azam. The players cut a cake at the team hotel as Babar turned 29 on Sunday. "It was a small function attended by the players and support staff. There were not many activities today as it was a travel day, and the team will soon start preparations for the upcoming matches," said an official travelling with the team.

World Cup Points Table: Does Defeat Against Afghanistan Put England's Semi-Final Chances In Jeopardy?

Afghanistan pulled off one of the greatest World Cup shocks on Sunday as they defeated holders England by 69 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium Delhi. Chasing 285 to win, after Rahmanullah Gurbaz struck a blistering 80, England were bowled out for 215, despite Harry Brook scoring a gritty 66. Spinners Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan claimed three wickets each. The win allowed Afghanistan to move out from the foot of the points table.

Mendis happy to take over as Sri Lanka captain

LUCKNOW, India : Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis will not change his aggressive batting approach after taking over the captaincy two games into the World Cup when team mate Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the tournament with injury.

World Cup 2023: Indian Team Arrives In Pune Ahead Of Bangladesh Clash

Following their convincing victory over traditional rival Pakistan, the Indian men's cricket team on Sunday arrived in Pune ahead of their ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against Bangladesh. After registering back-to-back three victories in their World Cup campaign, the Rohit Sharma-led side will face Bangladesh on Thursday at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. As the members of Men in Blue walked out of the terminal, many fans, who had gathered outside the airport, chanted 'India, India.'

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"Bachon Ki Tarah Mara": Shoaib Akhtar's Blunt Take On Pakistan's World Cup Defeat Against India

Watch: Virat Kohli's Priceless Reaction After KL Rahul Wins 'Best Fielder Award' vs Pakistan

"You Can't Get Away With This": Wasim Akram's Sharp Attack At Mickey Arthur On 'BCCI Event' Remark

Pakistan aim to get Cricket World Cup bid back on track after 'timid' defeat to India

ODI World Cup 2023: Pakistan Arrive In Bengaluru; Team Celebrates Babar Azam's Birthday

World Cup Points Table: Does Defeat Against Afghanistan Put England's Semi-Final Chances In Jeopardy?

Mendis happy to take over as Sri Lanka captain

World Cup 2023: Indian Team Arrives In Pune Ahead Of Bangladesh Clash