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"Boycott" India vs Pakistan Match Trends On Social Media Ahead Of World Cup Clash. Here's Why

Ahead of India's blockbuster clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on Saturday, fans have threatened to boycott the match on social media due to Pakistan's involvement in terrorism, once again sparking a 'Boycott' trend and debate that if sports and politics/international relations can be kept separate. Earlier on September 13, an Indian Army Colonel commanding a Rashtriya Rifles Unit along with a Major and a Deputy Superintendent of Police were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in the Kokernag area of Kashmir's Anantnag district.

"Don't Know What Is Going Around The World": Jasprit Bumrah Ahead Of Pakistan Clash

Ahead of representing his country in coloured cricket for the first time before his home crowd, and, that, too, in the ongoing World Cup against traditional rivals Pakistan, India's bowling spearhead Jasprit Bumrah said he backs his strengths and skills and doesn't think much about the results. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the high-octane clash with Pakistan on Saturday, the tearaway said during India's previous match against Afghanistan, the ball was coming really well on the bat from the very first over, which is why the pacers tried to hit hard lengths in a bid to induce batters into playing "difficult shots".

"Virender Sehwag Was Also Similar": India Legend's Humongous Praise For Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket team legend Sunil Gavaskar was all praise for Rohit Sharma after the veteran batter slammed a brilliant century to guide his team to victory over Afghanistan in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday. Rohit failed to score big against Australia in the tournament opener but the India skipper was in fine form against Afghanistan as he went on to score 131 off 84 deliveries. Gavaskar pointed out that Rohit has missed out on a number of centuries in the recent past and it was mainly down to his aggressive demeanor that is useful for the team. However, ahead of the crucial clash against Pakistan, a dominant century will do a world of good for the Indian cricket team star.

Jasprit Bumrah Or Shaheen Afridi? Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Answer On Which Pacer Is More 'Lethal'

Team India is all set to face it's arch-rivals Pakistan in their next ODI World Cup 2023 match on Saturday in Ahmedabad. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be coming to this clash after thrashing thrashing Afghanistan by eight wickets in their previous match. On the other hand, Pakistan registered a stunning six-wicket win over Sri Lanka in a high-scoring encounter. Ahead of the mouth-watering clash, former India opener Gautam Gambhir dismissed all the comparisons between the star pacers of both the teams- Jasprit Bumrah and Shaheen Afridi.

Pakistan Presenter Zainab Abbas Breaks Silence After Leaving India Over Social Media Storm

Pakistani presenter Zainab Abbas, who was part of the ICC digital team covering the Cricket World Cup 2023, broke her silence for the first time since leaving India after facing backlash on social media over her alleged anti-India posts in the past. "I have always felt extremely fortunate and grateful for the opportunities to travel and present the sport I love - this one would have been extra special," Zainab said in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter. Abbas also made it clear that neither was she deported nor was she asked to leave from India.

World Cup 2023 Points Table: South Africa Takes Top Spot With Win Over Australia. India's Position Is...

South Africa brutally thrashed Australia by 134 runs in their second ODI World Cup 2023 match on Thursday in Lucknow. This was South Africa's second victory in the ongoing tournament and with that, they have taken the top spot on the points table. Australia, on the other hand, have faced their second consecutive defeat and have slipped down to the the ninth position. However, the Proteas' victory turned out to be a bad news for Team India as the Rohit Sharma-led side has now slipped to the third position from the second spot.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Overtakes Sachin Tendulkar, Adds Another World Record To His Name

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma on Wednesday became the first Indian to score seven world cup hundreds, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar during their Cricket World Cup 2023 clash against Afghanistan in New Delhi. While Tendulkar recorded six centuries in as many editions of World Cups that he played -- 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2007 and 2011, Rohit achieved the feat in only three: 2015, 2019 and 2023. Rohit also holds the record of scoring most centuries (five) by any batter in a World Cup edition -- a feat that he achieved in 2019 in England.

UK envoy lauds Saudi, UK esports partnership

RIYADH: UK Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Neil Crompton has lauded a Saudi Esports Federation cooperation agreement with its British counterpart, which said the landmark partnership “will set new standards of excellence, education and innovation in the world of esports.”

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"Boycott" India vs Pakistan Match Trends On Social Media Ahead Of World Cup Clash. Here's Why

"Don't Know What Is Going Around The World": Jasprit Bumrah Ahead Of Pakistan Clash

"Virender Sehwag Was Also Similar": India Legend's Humongous Praise For Rohit Sharma

Jasprit Bumrah Or Shaheen Afridi? Gautam Gambhir's Blunt Answer On Which Pacer Is More 'Lethal'

Pakistan Presenter Zainab Abbas Breaks Silence After Leaving India Over Social Media Storm

World Cup 2023 Points Table: South Africa Takes Top Spot With Win Over Australia. India's Position Is...

Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma Overtakes Sachin Tendulkar, Adds Another World Record To His Name

UK envoy lauds Saudi, UK esports partnership