Rain threat adds element of unknown to NZ's semi-final bid
A forecast for rain has added an unknown element to New Zealand's final World Cup group stage match against Sri Lanka in Chennai on Thursday, captain Kane Williamson said.
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Shubman Gill, Mohammed Siraj Make History In ICC Rankings. Babar Azam Dethroned As No. 1 Batter
India batter Shubman Gill's excellent run in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has earned him the top-batter's spot in the ICC ODI Rankings for men. His teammate Mohammed Siraj, on the other hand, has taken the No. 1 spot in ODI Rankings for bowlers. Gill claimed the numero uno spot by dislodging Pakistan skipper Babar Azam off the perch. Gill is now only the fourth player from his country to hold the No.1 ODI batter position, joining the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, MS Dhoni, and Virat Kohli. Siraj took the top spot in the standings for bowlers courtesy of his stupendous performances in the last couple of matches for India in the World Cup.
Old Video Of Shakib Al Hasan's On-Field Outburst Is Viral Amid 'Timed Out' Debate During Cricket World Cup 2023
Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan was in the middle of a massive controversy after Sri Lanka batter Angelo Mathews became the first cricketer ever to be dismissed 'timed out' in international cricket. During the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between the two teams in New Delhi on Monday, Mathews failed to get ready for his first ball within the stipulated two minutes after the fall of a wicket and was given 'timed out' after Shakib's appeal. While Mathews insisted that the delay happened due to some malfunction with the strap of his batting helmet, the Bangladesh skipper was not moved by the argument and the umpire had no other option than to send Mathews back to the dugout.
Shakib Al Hasan's Blunt Response When Angelo Mathews Asked If He Would Withdraw 'Timed Out' Appeal
The Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka World Cup match produced one of the most controversial events of the campaign after Angelo Mathews was given 'timed out'. It was Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan who appealed after the Sri Lanka all-rounder missed the 2-minute timeline to be ready for the next delivery of the over. Mathews even asked Shakib if he would consider withdrawing the appeal as the delay was down to a helmet issue, the Bangladesh captain outrightly refused, saying he doesn't want to.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Match Preview, Pitch Report, Head-to-Head, Weather Report
New Zealand and Sri Lanka will face off in their last match of the ICC World Cup 2023 league phase on Thursday, November 9. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host this clash, scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. The New Zealand cricket team has won and lost four matches apiece. Following a breathtaking start to the tournament with four wins on the trot, their form has gone downhill with defeats in each of their next four games.
New Zealand vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks
Sri Lanka is set to clash against New Zealand in their final match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 group phase on November 9. The match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Sri Lanka's exit from the tournament was confirmed on Monday after a defeat to Bangladesh by three wickets. It was their sixth defeat in eight matches. The Kusal Mendis-led side's only victories came against Netherlands and England.
Watch: After 'Timed Out' Controversy, Another Unusual Dismissal Rocks Sri Lanka Against Bangladesh
The series of unusual dismissals continued during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh following Angelo Mathews becoming the first international batter ever to be ruled 'timed out'. Dhananjaya De Silva looked in good touch but he also ended up losing his wicket in a rare dismissal as Mushfiqur Rahim showed superb presence of mind to complete the stumping. On the final delivery of the 38th over, Dhananjaya stepped out of the wicket but the ball brushed his thigh and rolled towards the wicket-keeper. The batter was far away from the crease but Mushfiqur failed to collect it cleanly and ended up disturbing the stumps. However, the veteran cricketer did not lose his calm and quickly uprooted the stump to make sure that the stumping was completely properly.
Court stays sacking of Sri Lanka board
Sri Lanka's Court of Appeal restored the country's cricket board on Tuesday, staying sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe's decision to sack them.