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Watch: Nepal Bowler's Surprising Strategy Leaves Yashasvi Jaiswal Flabbergasted During Asian Games 2023

Cricket experts and fans were all left surprised as Nepal fast bowler Karan KC came up with a surprising strategy against Indian cricket team opener Yashasvi Jaiswal during the Asian Games 2023 men's cricket quarterfinal clash on Tuesday. During the ninth over of the Indian innings, Karan decided to bowl a delivery from a position which was just next to where the umpire stands and well behind the popping crease. Jaiswal was surprised by the delivery and he ended up missing it as the wicket-keeper collected him behind the stumps. The expression on Jaiswal's face said it all as he stood still for a moment with his hand on his hips as the commentators were also left stunned.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherland's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

For the first time in the history of the tournament, West Indies will take no part in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Giant killers Netherlands take their place in the main draw after winning the tournament in Zimbabwe earlier this year. Netherlands will play their opening match against Pakistan in Hyderabad on Friday. The Dutch have only ever won two matches at the World Cup since their maiden appearance in 1996. Their hopes will rest largely on all-rounders Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek, key performers at the qualifiers.

"Slightly Spicy Though...": Babar Azam's Honest Verdict On Hyderabadi Biryani

The Pakistan cricket team are currently in Hyderabad as they played two of their warm-up matches in the city and also held their practice camp ahead of Cricket World Cup 2023. Since arriving in India after seven years, the welcome has been huge from Indian cricket fans and one thing that has featured regularly on the social media accounts of the Pakistan cricketers was the Hyderabadi Biryani. In a video made by the International Cricket Council (ICC), Pakistan cricketers were asked to pick between Hyderabadi Biryani and Karachi Biryani and skipper Babar Azam had a rather interesting answer.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Hit by injuries to crucial players, Sri Lanka will make yet another attempt to end the "curse" and win the ICC Cricket World Cup for the first time since 1996. Eighth in the ODI rankings, Sri Lanka warmed up for the tournament with a 10-wicket humiliation at the hands of India in the Asia Cup final. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 51 with India pacer Mohammed Siraj picking up six wickets in a sever-over spell. Bowling all-rounder Wanidu Hasaranga is still recovering from injury and was not included in the squad but could still play in the tournament if his condition improves, the board said.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Bangladesh have always been a competitive side in the white ball formats but face a huge reality check as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 begins on Thursday, October 4. Like some of their rivals, Bangladesh too would have liked to face that pleasant problem of plenty but right now they are dealing with plenty of problems from injuries to in-house fights. Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan has been at loggerheads with opening batter Tamim Iqbal, and branded the former skipper as "childish". Considered the backbone of Bangladesh's golden generation, Shakib, Mushfiqur Rahim and Mahmudullah are expected to make their swansong at the World Cup.

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Watch: Nepal Bowler's Surprising Strategy Leaves Yashasvi Jaiswal Flabbergasted During Asian Games 2023

Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherland's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

"Slightly Spicy Though...": Babar Azam's Honest Verdict On Hyderabadi Biryani

Cricket World Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Cricket World Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

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