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'Unsung Hero Of Indian Cricket': Ex-India Star's Massive Take On Rahul Dravid

Indian cricket team broke several records with a magnificent 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023 final on Sunday. The chief architect of India's win was pacer Mohammed Siraj, who mercilessly ripped apart Sri Lanka's top order in the title clash with six wickets to his name. Courtesy Siraj's dream opening spell and vital contributions from Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, Team India bundled out the hosts for just 50 runs. Later, the Rohit Sharma-led side finished off the proceedings in just 6.1 overs.

Asia Cup 2023: "OK Google, Play Mohammed Siraj..." - Ex-India Star's 'Unplayable' Praise For Star Pacer Wins Internet

Mohammed Siraj was in the form of his life as he produced a devastating spell of pace bowling to guide India to the Asia Cup 2023 title on Sunday. Siraj finished with six wickets as the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively by 10 wickets. Siraj looked in brilliant from during the very beginning and he went right through the Sri Lankan top-order with four wickets in a single over. Former Indian cricket team opener Wasim Jaffer lauded Siraj for his effort and came up with a rather witty praise.

After Asia Cup Debacle, Pakistan To Get New Vice-captain Ahead Of Cricket World Cup. Report Names The Star

The Pakistan cricket team had a disappointing run in the Asia Cup 2023 as they were eliminated after losing to India and Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage of the competition. Some star players were not able to perform well for the national side and according to a report on Geo.tv, star fast bowler Shaheen Afridi is all set to replace Shadab Khan as the team's vice-captain for Cricket World Cup 2023. The report further claimed that Pakistan's World Cup squad can look like this - Babar Azam (c), Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Abdulla Shafiq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Haris Rauf, Hassan Ali, Zaman Khan.

"There Are Question Marks...": Gautam Gambhir's Warning For India Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023

The Indian cricket team received a massive boost ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 as the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated Sri Lanka comprehensively to clinch the Asia Cup 2023 title. Mohammed Siraj produced a devastating spell of fast bowling to cap off an impressive campaign by India which saw quite a number of good performances. However, former India opener Gautam Gambhir believes that there is one sector in India's team composition that needs some attention ahead of the World Cup.

Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

Indian cricket team is riding a high now. After a stupendous performance at the Asia Cup 2023, where the Rohit sharma-led side triumphed after a commanding 10-wicket win against hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo, the group will be feeling confident going into the cricket World Cup. Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell shot out the Lankans for a mere 50 in 15.2 overs, aided by fellow pacers Hardik Pandya (3 for 3) and Jasprit Bumrah (1 for 23), while the Indians got the job done with 10 wickets in hand in 6.1 overs.

"Efficiently Using My...": Kuldeep Yadav Reveals His Bowling Mantra After Successful Asia Cup Campaign

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav took home the Man of the Tournament prize in the Asia Cup 2023. He finished the event as India's second-highest wicket-taker, with nine scalps in four innings at an average of 11.44 and an economy of 3.61. His best figures were 5 for 25 against Pakistan. "I don't think a lot; I just read the wicket. It's very important for me to get the length right, and keep bowling at the good length," he said. "I also read the batter, as to what shot is he trying to play. I have been efficiently using my wrong one and flipper, and I'm gaining a lot of confidence from it.

Ravichandran Ashwin Makes ODI Comeback After 20 Months, India Leave Star Trio Out Of First Two Games vs Australia

Seasoned spinner R Ashwin on Monday made a comeback to the Indian ODI team for the three-match series against Australia while senior players including skipper Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli were rested from the first two games. Ashwin, who last played an ODI back in January 2022 in South Africa, could be drafted into the Indian team for the World Cup if Axar Patel doesn't get fit before the September 28 deadline set by the ICC. Axar has sustained a quadriceps tear during the recently held Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

The Mahika Gaur Effect and the rise of UAE women’s cricket

On the day Mahika Gaur was announcing herself on the main stage of women’s international cricket, her ex-teammates with the UAE were also in action.

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'Unsung Hero Of Indian Cricket': Ex-India Star's Massive Take On Rahul Dravid

Asia Cup 2023: "OK Google, Play Mohammed Siraj..." - Ex-India Star's 'Unplayable' Praise For Star Pacer Wins Internet

After Asia Cup Debacle, Pakistan To Get New Vice-captain Ahead Of Cricket World Cup. Report Names The Star

"There Are Question Marks...": Gautam Gambhir's Warning For India Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023

Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

"Efficiently Using My...": Kuldeep Yadav Reveals His Bowling Mantra After Successful Asia Cup Campaign

Ravichandran Ashwin Makes ODI Comeback After 20 Months, India Leave Star Trio Out Of First Two Games vs Australia

The Mahika Gaur Effect and the rise of UAE women’s cricket