Why fast bowling remains one of cricket’s most exhilarating spectacles
There is no more exhilarating sight in cricket than that of a fast bowler running in to deliver the ball, except, that is, if you are the person holding the bat.
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Watch: Pakistan Star Hits Dead Ball For Four During County Match, Apologises Later
Azhar Ali hilariously hit a rolling ball during a County Championship Division Two match between Worcestershire and Sussex. The game that ended in a draw caught attention for Ali's action. However, the Pakistan batter was quick to aplogise after his act. During the second innings of Worcestershire, Azhar was batting at the score of 91 when Sussex pacer Henry Crocombe got the ball slipped away from his hand right before he could have delivered it. The ball then went rolling outside the pitch, however, Azhar reached to the delivery and hit it for a four.
With Virat Kohli Analogy, Ex India Star Slams KKR Spinner For Attempt To Deny Yashasvi Jaiswal Ton
Rajasthan Royals youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal missed out on his second hundred of the season in his team's thumping 9-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday. Jaiswal remained unbeaten in 98, leaving his teammates and many fans with an unfulfilling feeling. However, what infuriated a few was the attempt from KKR spinner Suyash Sharma to bowl a wide ball on the final delivery of the 13th over, in what looked like a bid to deny Jaiswal a hundred. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra was left disappointed with Suyash's intent.
For Playing 2023 World Cup Matches, Pakistan Cricket Board Chief Najam Sethi Proposes This
The confusion regarding the host venue of the 2023 Asia Cup still remains. While it was scheduled to be held in Pakistan, the Indian cricket board (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah, who is also the head of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), in October last year said that India won't travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup. After that statement, the deliberations have been going on regarding the host venue of the continental event. A hybrid model has also been proposed, in which the plan is to shift India's Asia Cup matches outside Pakistan, but no final decision has been made regarding that too.
Pakistan May Leave ACC If Asia Cup Moves Out Of Country Completely: Report
In a desperate bid to host some matches of the Asia Cup in Pakistan, the PCB is now trying to convince the Asian Cricket Council to allocate just four first round games in Pakistan or else they would have no option but to pull-out of continental body. PCB chairman Najam Sethi's 'Hybrid Model' of Pakistan playing its home games apart from India encounter, in their own country, has been rejected by other member nations. PCB, in turn, has rejected the idea of hosting Asia Cup games in Sri Lanka.
Why fast bowling remains one of cricket’s most exhilarating spectacles
There is no more exhilarating sight in cricket than that of a fast bowler running in to deliver the ball, except, that is, if you are the person holding the bat.
ICC Rankings: India Slip To 3rd Spot, Australia Remain World No 1 In ODIs
India dropped to third position behind Pakistan and three points adrift off world number one Australia in the latest ICC ODI men's Team rankings announced on Thursday. Five-time world champions Australia improved their rating from 113 to 118 following the annual update, maintaining a slender lead over Pakistan (116 points) and India (115 points). According to the ICC release, "Prior to the annual rankings update, Australia were at the top with 113 points with India behind them on decimal count.
Dubai-based Baseball United to announce 1st franchise
DUBAI: Baseball United, the first-ever professional baseball league focused on the Middle East and Indian subcontinent will reveal its first-ever franchise on May 15.