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ICC World Cup Qualifier: Dilshan Madushanka Replaces Dushmantha Chameera In Sri Lanka Squad

Sri Lanka have been forced to make a change to their squad for the remainder of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe. Experienced fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera has failed to recover from a shoulder injury that he sustained prior to the tournament, and will fly home for rehabilitation after losing the race to feature in Zimbabwe. Dilshan Madushanka will replace Chameera in the squad for the remainder of the Super Six stage.

R Ashwin's 'Ridiculous' Retort To "Can India End ICC Trophy Drought?" Question

It has been more than 10 years of India's ICC trophy drought. In 2013, the side won the Champions Trophy and since then it has struggled to finish things off. India lost to Sri Lanka in the final of 2014 T20 World Cup before the side lost the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final at the hands of Australia. In the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final, India were defeated by West Indies. They then suffered a loss against arch-rivals Pakistan in the final of Champions Trophy in 2017.

"Lovely Friend": Virender Sehwag Puts On Display Bats With Which He Scored Triple Tons. Internet Amazed

Virender Sehwag on Thursday shared a picture of his collection of bats from which he hit his famous scores of 309, 319 , 219, 119, 254 and 293. "Bat mein hai dum (Bat has power in it) - 309, 319 , 219, 119 , 254. Pyaare saathi (Dear friend). Lost 293 waala," the former India opener captioned his post. In the Multan Test in 2004, Sehwag scored 309 runs in an innings against Pakistan before he hit 319 runs against South Africa in 2008, which till date is the highest runs scored by an Indian player in a Test inning.

Virender Sehwag Names Two Teams Which "Will Surely Be" In World Cup Semis. Not From Sub-Continent

The announcement of the schedule for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 has left everyone excited. The defending champions England will be playing the inaugural match of the tournament against the runners-up of 2019 World Cup, New Zealand on October 5 in Ahmedabad. India, who are also the hosts, will be opening their campaign against Australia on October 8 in Chennai. As only few months are left for the marquee event, discussions have begun in the whole world regarding the preparations of the teams.

"Knew MS Dhoni Would Bat Ahead Because...": Muttiah Muralitharan On 2011 World Cup Final

Former India captain MS Dhoni's decision to bat ahead of an in-form Yuvraj Singh in the 2011 ODI World Cup final against Sri Lanka turned out to be a game-changer. Knowing the Muttiah Muralitharan challenge that awaited the Indian team, Dhoni told the then-India coach Gary Kirsten that he plans to promote himself in the batting order. The rest, as they say, is history. More than a decade after the final, Muralitharan has opened up on the episode, sharing his opinion on why Dhoni did what he did that day.

West Indies in danger of missing out on Cricket World Cup qualification

West Indies enter the Super Six stage of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier with the distinct possibility of not making the cut for the main 50-over event in India.

Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka Target World Cup With West Indies In Danger

Hosts Zimbabwe and former champions Sri Lanka are in prime position to clinch the final two qualifying spots for this year's Cricket World Cup, while two-time winners the West Indies risk missing the tournament for the first time. With four wins from four group matches, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka head into the decisive Super Six stage of the qualifiers with four points apiece -- carrying over the rewards earned for beating the teams that also advanced from the first round.

ICC World Cup 2023: Full Schedule Of Pakistan

ICC announced the schedule for the ODI World Cup 2023 on Tuesday. The defending champions England will take on the runners-up of the 2019 World Cup, New Zealand in the opening match of the tournament in Ahmedabad. The most-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will be played on October 15 at the Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. After a lot of debate regarding the venues, the schedule has finally been announced as Pakistan Cricket Board had made certain requests with the ICC. On their request, the second semi-final of the tournament has been kept in Kolkata and they will be playing their first match on October 6 against the team of Qualifier 1 in Hyderabad.

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ICC World Cup Qualifier: Dilshan Madushanka Replaces Dushmantha Chameera In Sri Lanka Squad

R Ashwin's 'Ridiculous' Retort To "Can India End ICC Trophy Drought?" Question

"Lovely Friend": Virender Sehwag Puts On Display Bats With Which He Scored Triple Tons. Internet Amazed

Virender Sehwag Names Two Teams Which "Will Surely Be" In World Cup Semis. Not From Sub-Continent

"Knew MS Dhoni Would Bat Ahead Because...": Muttiah Muralitharan On 2011 World Cup Final

West Indies in danger of missing out on Cricket World Cup qualification

Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka Target World Cup With West Indies In Danger

ICC World Cup 2023: Full Schedule Of Pakistan