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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.

Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

New Zealand will be opening their World Cup 2023 campaign against England on October 5 in Ahmedabad. Both the teams played in the final match of the 2019 edition of the ODI World Cup, where the Three Lions emerged victorious. With Kane Williamson returning from the injury to lead the team, the Blackcaps will aim to seal the coveted ICC trophy. New Zealand are one of the top contenders to win the ODI World Cup 2023.

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match, Live Score Updates

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, World Cup Warm-Up Match, Live Updates:Afghanistan will be going up against Sri Lanka in their ODI World Cup 2023 warm-up match on Tuesday in Guwahati. Sri Lanka faced a shocking seven-wicket defeat against Bangladesh in their previous warm-up game. On the other hand, Afghanistan's warm-up match against South Africa got abandoned due to rain in Thiruvananthapuram. It will be a tough fight as both the teams will be putting their best foot forward. (Live Scorecard)

Cricketer Sandeep Warrier 'Extremely Happy' To Bask In Roller-Skater Wife Aarathy's Asian Games Glory

Sandeep Warrier has seen better half Aarathy Kasturi Raj's struggles over the years and as her biggest strength and pillar of support, couldn't be more proud seeing the acclaimed roller skating ace win her first Asian Games medal, a team bronze in 3000m relay in Hangzhou. Warrier, a nippy fast medium bowler, who plays for Tamil Nadu in domestic cricket, has played IPL and also luckily got to play a T20 International during the COVID-19 hit tour of Sri Lanka in 2021, where he had gone as a net bowler.

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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

Cricket World Cup 2023: New Zealand's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup Warm-Up Match, Live Score Updates

Cricketer Sandeep Warrier 'Extremely Happy' To Bask In Roller-Skater Wife Aarathy's Asian Games Glory