Luus, Kapp centuries help Proteas women to clinical ODI win in Karachi
Centuries by Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp helped the Proteas women clinch a clinical win against Pakistan in the opening ODI on Friday in Karachi.
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Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul Keeps Wickets At Nets Ahead Of Pakistan Clash
Can KL Rahul keep wickets for the entire duration of an ODI? That question has gathered steam after his inclusion in the India squad for ongoing Asia Cup and the upcoming World Cup. But on Friday, Rahul might have answered a few sceptics while keeping for nearly 45 minutes at nets. Even though Rahul has been batting quite fluently at the NCA match simulation process and at nets here, his wicketkeeping remained a subject of speculation. Rahul's intense keeping drill at nets might have also brightened his chance of getting included in India's playing 11 for the Super 4 match against Pakistan on Sunday. Rahul last played for India in an ODI match against Australia in Chennai in March this year.
Asia Cup 2023 Stand-By Player Sanju Samson Leaves Team India Squad: Report
In what comes as the latest update from Sri Lanka, India batter Sanju Samson has left the Team India squad amid the ongoing Asia Cup Super Four stage, as per sources. Samson was a travelling reserve player in India's 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023. KL Rahul, who had missed the first two matches -against Pakistan and Nepal- in the Asia Cup after he picked up a niggle, joined India and practised with the team's nets on Thursday. The sources said after Rahul joined India, Samson was released from the squad as he travelled with the team as a stand-by player.
Virat Kohli Plays With Puppy During Asia Cup 2023 Practice - Video Wins Hearts
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2023 with their first game against Pakistan on Sunday. The group stage match between the two traditional rivals was abandoned due to rain but the Rohit Sharma-led side booked their berth in the Super 4 with a comfortable win over Nepal. With intensity running high ahead of the match, some players had a light moment when a puppy entered the stadium during their practice session. The cricketers were playing football and once they noticed the puppy, they included it in their games. In a picture which has gone viral on social media, Virat Kohli can be seen petting and playing with the puppy.
"Why KL Rahul All The Time...": Ex-India Opener Name-Drops 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' To Drill Home Point Over World Cup 2023 Selection Debate
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has opened up on the Rohit Sharma-led side's fascination over KL Rahul, who hasn't been in the best of forms so far this year. Rahul, who missed the two group matches of the Asia Cup, is likely to be back for the Super 4 game against Pakistan on Sunday. He is also included in India's 15-man preliminary squad for the World Cup on home soil, starting October 5. However, several current and former players suggested that India should continue to back the in-form players, instead of Rahul, who has been out of action for a while.
India Crush Maldives 8-0 To Make SAFF U-16 Championship Final
India produced a dominant show to crush Maldives 8-0 in the semifinal and qualify for the SAFF U-16 Championship summit clash on Friday. While Aiborlang Kharthangmaw and Mohammad Arbash scored a brace each, Vishal Yadav, Mohammed Kaif, Levis Zangminlun and Manbhakupar Malngiang scored one goal apiece. The Blue Colts controlled the proceedings from the beginning and created several chances before taking the lead in the 21st minute, when Karish Soram's aerial assist saw Yadav go past a couple of defenders to shoot the ball in.
"When We Meet Series To Series...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Camaraderie With Virat Kohli
Ahead of their Asia Cup Super 4 match against arch-rivals Pakistan, India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up on his equation with former skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Rahul Dravid. Rohit took over from Kohli as full-time captain of the Indian team last year, months after Dravid replaced Ravi Shastri as the head coach. Under Rohit, India reached the semi-final of the T20 World Cup last year, and also made it to the final of the World Test Championship, where they lost to Australia this year.
A World Cup Pill To Solve Pakistan's 'Critical Financial Situation, Economic Struggles': Pace Great Predicts Dream Scenario
The Cricket World Cup is just round the corner. After the Asia Cup 2023, the focus will shift to the October 5 to November 19 mega event. Along with hosts India, Pakistan are among the favourites to go the distance. The India vs Pakistan Cricket World Cup is among their matches which will be closely watched. Pakistan has won the ODI World Cup only once. This time all eyes will be on the Babar Azam-led side. Former Pakistan great Shoaib Akhtar has said that a cricket World Cup victory will help the nation beyond the cricket field.