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BENGALURU : Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell will miss their World Cup match with England due to concussion after falling off a golf cart this week, but head coach Andrew McDonald said on Wednesday he expects the player to make a full recovery.
New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner surpassed India's stalwart batter Virat Kohli to become the player to have the biggest impact in the field at the ongoing World Cup as per the ICC rankings. The New Zealand all-rounder only has four catches in six matches at the ongoing World Cup, his impact on the field isn't restricted to his ability to take catches. The experienced Kiwi spinner has made his presence felt in different fielding categories as well. His one-handed catch in Afghanistan clash is mere reflection of the efforts that he puts in the field for the Blackcaps.
Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who is recovering from an ankle injury, is unlikely to return to action before the team's World Cup match against the Netherlands on November 12. Pandya had hurt his left ankle while fielding on his own bowling in the game against Bangladesh in Pune on October 19. He missed the games against New Zealand and England and is also set to miss the fixtures against Sri Lanka on Thursday and South Africa on November 5.
India and Sri Lanka will face off in Match 33 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India, on November 2. The match commences at 02:00 PM IST. India and Sri Lanka have faced contrasting fortunes in the ongoing tournament. Team India has been on an upward trajectory and appears set to secure a spot in the knockout stage. In contrast, Sri Lanka is grappling to break into the top four following their recent loss to Afghanistan, which has significantly dented their chances. The last encounter between India and Sri Lanka took place at the Wankhede Stadium during the 2011 World Cup final. In that match, the Men in Blue emerged victorious, by six wickets.
New Zealand vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: New Zealand will take on South Africa in a clash of heavyweights of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023. Kiwi skipper Kane Williamson has been ruled out of the clash which will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. The Blackcaps lost a high-scoring encounter to Australia by just five runs and with four wins, two losses and eight points sit at the third spot in the points table. South Africa, on the other hand, occupy the second spot with 10 points from six matches. South Africa have not defeated New Zealand in a World Cup match since 1999. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has planned a special celebration for Virat Kohli's birthday during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and South Africa at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5, according to a report by Revsportz. CAB President Snehasish Ganguly said that they have plans for the occasion and considering India have somewhat booked their spot in the Cricket World Cup semifinals, the CAB is confident about a positive result for the Rohit Sharma-led side.
Warren Gatland has backed Andy Farrell to be the next British and Irish Lions head coach after ruling himself out of the running for the 2025 tour of Australia.
A thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has certainly uplifted the mood in Pakistan's camp and opener Fakhar Zaman on Tuesday said they're firmly focused on making the semifinals, despite all the ifs and buts. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi led the pace attack brilliantly to bowl out Bangladesh for a paltry 204 before they cantered home in 32.3 overs to hugely boost their net run-rate.