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Mohammed Siraj Reclaims No. 1 Spot In ICC ODI Rankings After Asia Cup 2023 Final Heroics

Indian speedster Mohammed Siraj on Wednesday climbed eight places to reclaim the number one spot in the ODI bowler's rankings ahead of the ICC World Cup which begins on October 5. Siraj's onslaught in the Asia Cup final bundled out Sri Lanka on 50 and helped him top the bowling rankings chart. With the Asia Cup-winning spell of 6/21, Siraj has got back No 1 position which he lost in March this year to Josh Hazlewood.

Six and sinking: 'Difficult to see the light' says perplexed Bartlett as Spurs left reeling

As badges of honour go, Shaun Bartlett certainly wouldn't have wished that his Cape Town Spurs would, on a rainy Tuesday at Athlone Stadium, mirror a rather ignominious feat set by Umtata Bush Bucks during the 1999/2000 season.

Caelan Doris: 7:1 'Boks bench split won't affect Ireland plan

Caelan Doris doesn't believe South Africa’s 7:1 bench split means Ireland have to adjust their game plan.

Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match

Ireland prop Finlay Bealham has been cleared to face reigning world champions South Africa after passing his head injury assessments.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Returns Home In Mercedes, Obliges Police Officers For Selfies Even After Tiring Journey

The Indian cricket team management on Monday announced the squad for the three-ODI series against Australia. The contest is being seen as a dress rehearsal ahead of the World Cup. Senior players including skipper Rohit Sharma, senior batter Virat Kohli, all-rounder Hardik Pandya and in-form spinner Kuldeep Yadav were rested from the first two games, giving them a chance to get mentally fresh for the mega event. KL Rahul will lead the side in the first two games against Australia before Rohit returns to lead a full-strength squad in the third and final ODI ahead of the World Cup beginning October 5.

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Mohammed Siraj Reclaims No. 1 Spot In ICC ODI Rankings After Asia Cup 2023 Final Heroics

Six and sinking: 'Difficult to see the light' says perplexed Bartlett as Spurs left reeling

Caelan Doris: 7:1 'Boks bench split won't affect Ireland plan

Fully-fit squad for Ireland with Finlay Bealham available for South Africa match

Watch: Rohit Sharma Returns Home In Mercedes, Obliges Police Officers For Selfies Even After Tiring Journey

Springboks name team to face Ireland in Pool B showdown

Crowley focusing on here and now and not Sexton record

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