Carse to replace injured Topley as England aim for World Cup turnaround
Pacer Brydon Carse will replace injured Reece Topley in England's World Cup squad, the ICC announced on Monday.
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Babar Azam Isolated, Physical Altercation In Pakistan Team? PCB Breaks Silence
The Pakistan cricket team isn't in the best of mental state, having lost their last two matches in a derailing Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign. As reports of there being altercations within the team emerged, the Pakistan Cricket Board took to social media to quash rumours of discord and infighting in the national team, competing in the World Cup in India. In a press release, the PCB strongly denied recent speculations about any internal discord in the Babar Azam-led side. The PCB has been forced to act after increasing rumours about disunity in the team.
Watch: Australian Spinner Adam Zampa Visits Taj Mahal With Family
Australian spinner Adam Zampa along with his family on Monday visited the Taj Mahal in Agra ahead of Australia's clash against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After playing a crucial hand in Australia's triumph over Pakistan with a four-wicket haul at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Zampa was enjoying a pleasant walk with his wife Harriet Palmer, and his son. His spell especially during the climax of the game Zampa turned the tides to inspire Australia to a much-needed victory. Even against Sri Lanka, Zampa was controlling the flow of the game to ensure that the Baggy Greens walked away with a victory.
Australia optimistic for Head to start World Cup against Netherlands
Australia batsman Travis Head is a good chance to be recalled for the World Cup clash against the Netherlands as he recovers from a broken hand, coach Andrew McDonald said on Monday.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Formidable South Africa Wary Of Bangladesh Threat
South Africa will look to build on their superlative performance against the defending champions when they take on a struggling Bangladesh in their World Cup match in Mumbai on Tuesday, knowing well that taking the foot off the pedal at this stage could spell trouble. South Africa were off to a flier when they thrashed Sri Lanka and Australia by 100-plus margins, but a shocking defeat against the Netherlands pegged them back before they demolished England by 229 runs to put their campaign back on track.
England's Topley ruled out of World Cup after fracturing finger
England fast bowler Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup after fracturing his left index finger in their 229-run defeat by South Africa, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Sunday.
Afghanistan spinners main threat to Pakistan in Chennai
Pakistan will be preparing for trial by spin when they face Afghanistan at Chennai in their World Cup clash on Monday.
Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Cricket World Cup: Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Prediction, Weather Report, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips
Pakistan will be up against Afghanistan in Match 22 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on October 23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India. The match is scheduled to begin at 02:00 PM IST. Pakistan made a winning start to their campaign with back-to-back victories over the Netherlands and Sri Lanka. However, they have stumbled in the last two matches with defeats against arch-rivals India and Australia. A win over Afghanistan will put the Babar Azam-led team's campaign back on track.