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Davis Cup Committee Rules India Play Their Tie In Pakistan: Report

The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Thursday claimed that the ITF's Davis Cup Committee had ruled that India has to play its tie in Pakistan as per the original schedule. The PTF claimed that the ITF had ruled in favour of Pakistan after India had said they had security concerns over sending their team to the country. "The ITF has said that Pakistan will retain its hosting rights and has rejected the security concerns raised by India," a senior PTF official said.

Pakistan Players Try To Hit 'No Footwork' Shots Like Glenn Maxwell. Here's The Result

What Glenn Maxwell did against Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Tuesday will definitely be remembered for a long time. The Australian all-rounder scored a stunning 201 not out to help the five-time champions snatch a sensational three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai. The win also sealed a semi-final berth for Australia. At 91 for 7, chasing 292, Australia were all set to join title-holders England, 1996 champions Pakistan and 1992 winners Sri Lanka as yet another notable Afghanistan scalp at this World Cup but Maxwell turned the tables.

New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, put one foot in World Cup semis

BENGALURU :New Zealand returned to winning ways at the World Cup following a four-match slump as they defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday and all but secured their place in the semi-finals.

Sri Lanka Parliament Passes Resolution To Sack Cricket Board After Cricket World Cup 2023 Debacle

In another twist, the Sri Lankan parliament on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution, calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it. The main opposition party leader Sajith Premadasa moved the resolution titled 'the removal of the corrupt SLC (Sri Lanka Cricket) management' which was seconded by the senior government minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. The parliament's approval came two days after the Court of Appeal restored the SLC management headed by Shammi Silva on Tuesday. On Monday, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked the SLC management and appointed former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga as head of a seven-member interim committee to govern the cricket board.

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand All But Through To Semi-Finals With Big Win

Trent Boult's rediscovery of his magic with new ball fuelled New Zealand's frantic five-wicket victory over a wretched Sri Lanka and kept their World Cup semifinals dreams intact in Bengaluru on Thursday. Daryl Mitchell (43 off 31 balls) milked the sound platform given by openers Devon Conway (45 off 42 balls) and Rachin Ravindra (42 off 34 balls) with their 86-run stand as the Kiwis hunted down the target of 172 in 23.2 overs. The result helped them to snap a four-match losing streak in the event, and it was also the perfect culmination of the demolition job started by Boult with his outstanding three-wicket burst (3/37).

Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: How New Zealand's Win Impacts Pakistan And Afghanistan's Top 4 Dreams

Pakistan and Afghanistan were both dealt a massive blow in the race for Cricket World Cup 2023 semi-finals as New Zealand cruised to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka on Thursday. As a result, New Zealand now have 10 points from 9 matches with a Net Run Rate of +0.743. That means Pakistan, who currently are fifth with 8 points from 8 matches, will have to win their final game against England with a massive margin. According to calculations, Pakistan will have to win by 287 runs if they bat first and in case of chasing, they will have to win with 284 balls remaining. Afghanistan (with a NRR of -0.338) is virtually out of the semi-finals race with their NRR being the worst in comparison to New Zealand and Pakistan.

"Not Your Backyard...": India Pacer Blasts Angelo Mathews Over 'Timed Out' Debate. Then Deletes Post

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jaydev Unadkat was extremely critical of Sri Lanka all-rounder Angelo Mathews over the 'Timed Out' controversy in Cricket World Cup 2023. Mathews became the first cricketer ever to be dismissed 'Timed Out' and that led to a massive debate involving the 'spirit of cricket'. Mathews took to social media to give proof that he was able to reach the crease in time but a broken helmet strap did not allow him to take strike. According to an ESPNCricinfo report, umpire Richard Illingworth informed Mathews that he had 30 seconds left when the Sri Lankan batter walked in to bat against Bangladesh.

New Zealand restrict Sri Lanka to 171 in vital World Cup game

BENGALURU :Seamer Trent Boult and spinner Mitchell Santner landed timely blows as New Zealand restricted Sri Lanka to 171 all out in their World Cup encounter at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

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Davis Cup Committee Rules India Play Their Tie In Pakistan: Report

Pakistan Players Try To Hit 'No Footwork' Shots Like Glenn Maxwell. Here's The Result

New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, put one foot in World Cup semis

Sri Lanka Parliament Passes Resolution To Sack Cricket Board After Cricket World Cup 2023 Debacle

New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand All But Through To Semi-Finals With Big Win

Cricket World Cup 2023 Points Table: How New Zealand's Win Impacts Pakistan And Afghanistan's Top 4 Dreams

"Not Your Backyard...": India Pacer Blasts Angelo Mathews Over 'Timed Out' Debate. Then Deletes Post

New Zealand restrict Sri Lanka to 171 in vital World Cup game