Vikum Sanjaya: From partnering Lasith Malinga for Sri Lanka to starting again in the UAE
Had life worked out a little differently for Vikum Sanjaya, he might have been preparing to play for Sri Lanka at the World Cup in India this week.
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Netherland's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers
For the first time in the history of the tournament, West Indies will take no part in the ICC Cricket World Cup. Giant killers Netherlands take their place in the main draw after winning the tournament in Zimbabwe earlier this year. Netherlands will play their opening match against Pakistan in Hyderabad on Friday. The Dutch have only ever won two matches at the World Cup since their maiden appearance in 1996. Their hopes will rest largely on all-rounders Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek, key performers at the qualifiers.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Pakistan's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers
The Pakistan cricket team is back in the Indian shores after seven years as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 beckons. Pakistan open their World Cup campaign against the Netherlands on Friday, before facing arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad on October 14. However, their preparations for the World Cup haven't been ideal as the Babar Azam-led side failed to reach the Asia Cup final last month. Pakistan also lost both of their World Cup games against New Zealand and Australia, respectively. It will be interesting to see whether Pakistan can turn their fortune around in the World Cup finals.
ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Captains Day Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live
With the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 set to commence on Thursday, October 5, captains of the all 10 participating teams will gather together in front of media personnel to discuss a range of topics. In the opening match of the tournament, defending champions England will play New Zealand in a repeat of the 2019 World Cup final. Meanwhile, the host nation, India, will open their campaign against Australia in Chennai on October 8. The epic tournament features 10 nations playing 48 matches over 46 days at 10 different venues. The Narendra Modi Stadium -- nearly a third bigger than the Melbourne Cricket Ground -- will be host to five matches, including the final on November 19. Ahead of the Captains Day, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam caught up with his Indian counterpart Rohit Sharma in Ahmedabad.
India strike gold in Asian Games archery as world-class duo primed
HANGZHOU: India defeated powerhouses South Korea to win the first archery gold of the 19th Asian Games on Wednesday (Oct 4), before two world stars of track and field look to end their seasons with a bang.
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.