Pakistan begin first India visit in seven years for ODI World Cup 2023
Pakistan's players undertook their most significant journey in years when they departed for the ODI World Cup in India.
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India's Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd ODI: With Only 13 Players Available, What Will Be India's Playing XI?
India will be facing Australia in the third ODI match against Australia on Wednesday in Rajkot. The hosts have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and will now play for a clean sweep. In the third ODI, Rohit Sharma will return as the skipper while the likes of Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav will also be back. On the other hand, Rohit also informed on Tuesday that certain players will be missing out from the third match as some of them have caught viral fever while few of them are travelling back home.
Tim Southee Continues Recovery, To Join New Zealand 2023 ODI World Cup Squad
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee will be joining New Zealand's upcoming ODI World Cup squad as the player continues to recover after surgery for his fractured right thumb. Southee dislocated the finger while attempting a catch during New Zealand's fourth and final ODI against England at Lord's earlier this month. He subsequently went through surgery, and will now fly to India to take part in the ODI World Cup 2023.
"There's No Ill Will...": Babar Opens Up About Rumoured Rift In Pakistan Dressing Room
Pakistan cricket team had a good start in the recently-concluded Asia Cup tournament but failed to carry the momentum and bowed out of the event in the Super 4 stage, following a disappointing loss to Sri Lanka. After their shocking exit, rumours emerged that Pakistan captain Babar Azam and team's ace pacer Shaheen Afridi were engaged in a war of words. According to a report in Bol News, Babar, after the loss to Sri Lanka, questioned the role of the senior players in the Asia Cup 2023 campaign. Shaheen interrupted him and said he should not generalise and not criticise those who did well, added the report.
"It's Cricket And Not War": Pakistan Star Haris Rauf's Explosive Statement Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023
Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf gave an explosive reply to a journalist when asked about the supposed lack of aggression among the Pakistan cricketers during the Asia Cup 2023 matches against India. Pakistan were defeated comprehensively by India in the Super 4 stage of the competition after their group stage game was abandoned due to rain. Ahead of Pakistan cricket team's departure for the Cricket World Cup in India, Rauf was addressing a press conference where he was questioned about a lack of aggression in the side. The fast bowler was not pleased and he have a clear answer for the journalist.
Asian Games 2023: Indians Make Winning Starts In Team Events In Squash
The Indian squash contingent began its Asian Games campaign with comfortable victories in the men's and women's team competitions respectively on Tuesday. The women's team comprising 15-year-old Anahat Singh, veteran Joshna Chinappa and Tanvi Khanna blanked Pakistan 3-0 in its opening Pool B match, while the men's side defeated Singapore and Qatar with an identical 3-0 margin. In the women's event, the first singles saw Asian Games debutant Anahat getting past Sadia Gul 11-6, 11-6, 11-3 in 16 minutes.
Volleyball At Asian Games 2023: India Lose 0-3 To Pakistan, Finish Sixth
The Indian men's volleyball team finished sixth at the Asian Games after going down 0-3 to arch-rivals Pakistan on Tuesday. The Pakistani team dominated all three sets and outplayed India 25-21 25-20 25-23 in just one hour and 14 minutes. It was a mixed campaign for the men's team, who had topped their pool after beating Cambodia by 3-0 and stunning 2018 silver medallist South Korea 3-2. India also defeated 2018 bronze medallist Chinese Taipei in the top 12 match by 3-0.
Cricket World Cup - "Not Taking Too Much Pressure": Babar Azam On Pakistan Team Visiting India
Most of the Pakistan squad members have not played in India before but skipper Babar Azam on Tuesday exuded confidence, saying his team has done its homework for the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5. Pakistan team's visas were finally cleared on Monday night and the side will be reaching Hyderabad via Dubai on Wednesday. Only Mohammad Nawaz and Agha Salman have played in India before. Babar could not travel to India for the T20 World Cup in 2016 due to an injury.