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Cricket World Cup 2023: Team India Practice In Front Of Sanju Samson's Poster. His Post Is Viral

Sanju Samson has been the topic of several discussions among fans and experts alike after the wicket-keeper batter was left out of India's Cricket World Cup 2023 squad. He was a part of the Asia Cup 2023 squad as a back-up but he did not play any matches and had to return before the final against Sri Lanka. Ahead of the Cricket World Cup, India were in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala for their practice match against the Netherlands and there was a huge poster of Samson where the team was practicing. The cricketer posted the picture on his social media accounts along with a heartwarming message for his teammates - "With Team India @ Gods own country !!".

Asian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhary Wins Gold In Women's 5000m, Mohammed Afsal And Vithya Ramraj Claims Silver And Bronze

India's Parul Chaudhary displayed tenacity and tremendous temperament to clinch a gold medal in the women's 5000m at the Asian Games on Tuesday. The 28-year-old stayed in the top two before stepping up in the final moments to pip Japan's Ririka Hironaka for the top position with a timing of 15:14.75. Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath fetched a silver in the men's 800m with a timing 1:48.43. For Parul, it was a second medal at the continental championships after she had claimed a silver in the women's 3000m Steeplechase on Monday. Earlier, Vithya Ramraj, 25, came up with a timing of 55.68s to claim a bronze medal in women's 400m hurdles.

Cricket World Cup Warm-up: Australia Edge Pakistan As India Go 3,400km For World Cup Washout

Australia edged out Pakistan by 14 runs in a high-scoring World Cup warm-up on Tuesday as India travelled 3,400km from one corner of the country to another only to be defeated by torrential rain. In Hyderabad, Australia made 351-7 from their 50 overs with Glenn Maxwell particularly ruthless on Pakistan's bowlers. Maxwell cracked 77 off 71 balls with four boundaries and six sixes. Cameron Green was undefeated on 50, David Warner clubbed three sixes in his 48 while Josh Inglis also made 48. Marnus Labuschagne, a late call-up by the five-time World Cup winners, contributed 40.

No Jasprit Bumrah! Two Indians In Faf Du Plessis' List Of Bowlers To Watch Out For During Cricket World Cup 2023

Out-of-favour South Africa batter Faf du Plessis picked four bowlers to look for during the Cricket World Cup 2023. Surprisingly, India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah failed to make a cut on the list despite the South African star naming two Indian bowlers in it. While du Plessis left out Bumrah, he picked Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav among the four bowlers. South Africa's ace pacer Kagiso Rabada and New Zealand's pace spearhead Trent Boult completed the list. Du Plessis added that the performance of all the four bowlers will depend on the kind of surfaces they play on.

ICC Names Sachin Tendulkar As 'Global Ambassador' For ODI World Cup 2023

The ICC on Tuesday named legendary Sachin Tendulkar as the 'Global Ambassador' for the men's Cricket World Cup 2023 beginning Thursday in Ahmedabad. Tendulkar, who has an enviable record of featuring in six 50 over World Cups in his decorated career, will walk out with the World Cup trophy before the opening match between England and New Zealand, declaring the tournament open. "From being a ball boy in 1987 to representing the country in six editions, World Cups have always held a special place in my heart. Winning the World Cup in 2011 is the proudest moment of my cricketing journey," Tendulkar was quoted as saying in a press release.

Asian Games 2023: Annu Rani Secures Gold In Women's Javelin Throw, Praveen Chitravel Wins Bronze In Men's Triple Jump

Indian women's javelin ace Annu Rani, with her season-best throw, claimed India's 15th gold medal in the final in the ongoing Hangzhou Asian Games, on Tuesday. Annu touched 62.92m, which was her season's best throw and topped the chart to win the country its 15th gold in the ongoing Asian Games. Her best throw of the evening came in her fourth attempt. Sri Lankan javelin thrower, Nadeesha Dilhan, claimed the second spot with her personal best throw of 61.57m while China's Huihui Lyu claimed the bronze medal with a throw of 61.29m.

Asian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhary Wins Gold In Women's 5000m, Mohammed Afsal And Vithya Ramraj Claims Silver And Bronze

India's Parul Chaudhary displayed tenacity and tremendous temperament to clinch a gold medal in the women's 5000m at the Asian Games on Tuesday. The 28-year-old stayed in the top two before stepping up in the final moments to pip Japan's Ririka Hironaka for the top position with a timing of 15:14.75. Mohammed Afsal Pulikkalakath fetched a silver in the men's 800m with a timing 1:48.43. For Parul, it was a second medal at the continental championships after she had claimed a silver in the women's 3000m Steeplechase on Monday. Earlier, Vithya Ramraj, 25, came up with a timing of 55.68s to claim a bronze medal in women's 400m hurdles.

Asian Games 2023: Vithya Ramraj Wins Bronze Medal In Women's 400m Hurdles

India's Vithya Ramraj could not produce her best show but it was good enough to secure her a bronze medal in women's 400m hurdles at the Asian Games on Tuesday.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Team India Practice In Front Of Sanju Samson's Poster. His Post Is Viral

Asian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhary Wins Gold In Women's 5000m, Mohammed Afsal And Vithya Ramraj Claims Silver And Bronze

Cricket World Cup Warm-up: Australia Edge Pakistan As India Go 3,400km For World Cup Washout

No Jasprit Bumrah! Two Indians In Faf Du Plessis' List Of Bowlers To Watch Out For During Cricket World Cup 2023

ICC Names Sachin Tendulkar As 'Global Ambassador' For ODI World Cup 2023

Asian Games 2023: Annu Rani Secures Gold In Women's Javelin Throw, Praveen Chitravel Wins Bronze In Men's Triple Jump

Asian Games 2023: Parul Chaudhary Wins Gold In Women's 5000m, Mohammed Afsal And Vithya Ramraj Claims Silver And Bronze

Asian Games 2023: Vithya Ramraj Wins Bronze Medal In Women's 400m Hurdles