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Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

Indian cricket team is riding a high now. After a stupendous performance at the Asia Cup 2023, where the Rohit sharma-led side triumphed after a commanding 10-wicket win against hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo, the group will be feeling confident going into the cricket World Cup. Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell shot out the Lankans for a mere 50 in 15.2 overs, aided by fellow pacers Hardik Pandya (3 for 3) and Jasprit Bumrah (1 for 23), while the Indians got the job done with 10 wickets in hand in 6.1 overs.

"Efficiently Using My...": Kuldeep Yadav Reveals His Bowling Mantra After Successful Asia Cup Campaign

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav took home the Man of the Tournament prize in the Asia Cup 2023. He finished the event as India's second-highest wicket-taker, with nine scalps in four innings at an average of 11.44 and an economy of 3.61. His best figures were 5 for 25 against Pakistan. "I don't think a lot; I just read the wicket. It's very important for me to get the length right, and keep bowling at the good length," he said. "I also read the batter, as to what shot is he trying to play. I have been efficiently using my wrong one and flipper, and I'm gaining a lot of confidence from it.

Pace Legend Blasts BCCI's Scheduling, Finds India vs Australia ODIs 'Unnecessary'

The Indian cricket team registered a comprehensive 10-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday. After Sri Lanka opted to bat, Mohammed Siraj ran through their battng order, picking six wickets for just 21 runs in seven overs. Sri Lanka were skittled out for a paltry total of 50 runs, which India chased down in 6.1 overs. Sunday's win is a good confidence booster ahead of next month's World Cup on home soil. However, before their opening game of the tournament on October 8 against Australia, India face the Pat Cummins-led side in a three-match series, starting September 22.

On Rumours Of Verbal Spat Between Babar Azam And Shaheen Afridi, Report Quotes Pakistan Player Saying...

After Pakistan crashed out of the Asia Cup in the Super 4 stage, reports emerged that captain Babar Azam was involved in a verbal spat with star pacer Shaheen Afridi. Babar reportedly questioned the role of the senior players in the Asia Cup 2023 campaign. However, Shaheen interrupted him and said he should not generalise and not criticise those who did well. Babar responded by saying that he is well aware about who is doing well and who's not. The report also claimed that Babar, went to the press conference after the loss, and on his way to the hotel did not talk to anybody.

Gautam Gambhir Questions Role Of BCCI's NCA On Shreyas Iyer Injury, Says Star Won't Be Part Of World Cup

Former India batter Gautam Gambhir feels Shreyas Iyer won't be part of the World Cup squad, having not played much cricket for the entirety of 2023. Iyer has been out of the side since March this year when he had suffered a lower back stress. He returned to the playing XI for the Asia Cup group stage match against Pakistan. However, later in the tournament, Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma said that he had a back spasm. Gambhir urged the management not to pick injury-prone players for a big tournament like World Cup.

Race For Number One Spot In ODI Ranking Heats Up Ahead Of World Cup

The fight to be the top-ranked ODI side at the start of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup heats up in the coming days as the Asia Cup concluded and India, Australia, two of the top three sides will compete in a bilateral series starting from September 22. Despite their early elimination and India's overwhelming triumph over Sri Lanka in the final, Pakistan stayed No. 1 at the end of the Asia Cup 2023. Australia, too, missed their chance to top the rankings with their series loss to South Africa. The Aussies led the series 2-0 before the hosts launched a remarkable comeback and won three straight games to secure a series victory on Sunday.

"Want To Give Tim Southee Every Chance To Prove His Fitness," Says Gary Stead

New Zealand pace ace Tim Southee will be given every chance to prove his fitness ahead of the World Cup in India next month, head coach Gary Stead has said. Southee broke a bone in his right thumb while attempting to take a catch in the fourth ODI against England last week. Stead said a call on the the 34-year-old will be taken after the seamer consults specialists at home. "Until then, we can't make a call around the World Cup. We'll just need to understand the time frames and what that looks like and once we have that information, we will then be able to move forward and make a decision."

"Kick To The Rear End Not The Worst Thing": Sri Lanka Coach Chris Silverwood

Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood was disappointed by his team's meek outing in the Asia Cup final but said it was a timely wake up call for his side ahead of the ODI World Cup next month. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 50 after India pacer Mohammed Siraj grabbed six for 21, and the visitors romped to a 10-wicket win here on Sunday. “We played very good cricket to get to the final. I think we have to regroup and put some confidence into the players.

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Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

"Efficiently Using My...": Kuldeep Yadav Reveals His Bowling Mantra After Successful Asia Cup Campaign

Pace Legend Blasts BCCI's Scheduling, Finds India vs Australia ODIs 'Unnecessary'

On Rumours Of Verbal Spat Between Babar Azam And Shaheen Afridi, Report Quotes Pakistan Player Saying...

Gautam Gambhir Questions Role Of BCCI's NCA On Shreyas Iyer Injury, Says Star Won't Be Part Of World Cup

Race For Number One Spot In ODI Ranking Heats Up Ahead Of World Cup

"Want To Give Tim Southee Every Chance To Prove His Fitness," Says Gary Stead

"Kick To The Rear End Not The Worst Thing": Sri Lanka Coach Chris Silverwood