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Cricket World Cup 2023: Yuvraj Singh Picks His Player Of The Tournament. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

Veteran India pacer Mohammed Shami has been India's go-to bowler in Cricket World Cup 2023, where he is currently the top wicket-taker with 23 scalps to his name across six matches at an economy of 5.01. His heroics include three five-wicket hauls and a a four-for. Shami grabbed seven wickets in the semifinal against New Zealand in Mumbai on Tuesday. The right-arm pacer was not picked in the playing XI in India's first four matches in the tournament, but once he made a cut after an unfortunately injury to all-rounder Hardik Pandya, the pace sensation never looked back.

"Expected Babar Azam To Be Top-2 Batter But...": Pakistan Great's Blunt World Cup Admission

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam remains one of the finest batters in the world but his Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign has been far from satisfactory. Babar's poor run of form with the bat has been one of the biggest talking points in the World Cup that saw the Pakistan team put a horror show on the field. Though it is likely that Babar would go on to lose his status as the captain of the team in the coming days, Pakistan legend Wasim Akram doesn't feel Babar should be made scapegoat of the team's World Cup failure. Misbah-ul-Haq, on the other hand, admitted that Babar was expected to be among the top-2 batters in the World Cup but that didn't happen.

PCB's Mistake Led To World Cup Loss? Misbah-ul-Haq Reveals 'Ignored' Advice To Board

Former captain Misbah Ul Haq has claimed the Pakistan Cricket Board ignored his suggestion to have a reassessment of the national team's spin bowling attack in the World Cup upon the insistence of captain Babar Azam and head coach Mickey Arthur. Pakistan, who were facing an improbable situation to make the semifinals, failed to progress into the final four for the third consecutive World Cup on Saturday after England won the toss and opted to bat.

Bhaichung Bhutia Demands Fresh Polls To Save Indian Football, Says Shaji Prabhakaran Made ''Scapegoat''

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia, who lost a lopsided election last year for the post of AIFF president, on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the governing body's incumbent president Kalyan Chaubey while demanding for 'fresh' polls. The former Indian captain's salvo at the AIFF executive committee comes in the wake of the sacking of its secretary general Shaji Prabhakaran, who has been removed on grounds of 'breach of trust'.

Watch: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Record. Then Wows Internet By Singing Chaleya

Star India batter Virat Kohli starred with a century on his 35th birthday as India defeated South Africa by 243 runs in their Cricket World Cup match in Kolkata on Sunday. Kohli marked the occasion by smashing his 49th ODI century, levelling his former teammate Sachin Tendulkar in the all-time list. Kohli slammed an unbeaten 101 while Shreyas Iyer hit a brilliant 77 as India went on to post a total of 326/5 in 50 overs after captain Rohit Sharma opted to bat.

Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli Explains Reason Behind His Approach En Route Record 49th ODI Ton

India's 'chase-master' Virat Kohli donned a different hat in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against South Africa on Sunday, scoring a world record-equalling 49th ODI century while the team opted to bat first. Kohli's 121-ball 101 helped the team post 326 runs on the board, a total that was more than enough on a tricky pitch. However, not everyone was happy with the pace with which Kohli scored runs, especially considering how the likes of Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, and Suryakumar Yadav played. During the innings break, Kohli explained the reason behind his approach.

World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Does India's Win Over South Africa Mean For Its Chances To Finish On Top In Final Standings

World Cup 2023 Points Table: India's winning run over South Africa is going strong and how! The Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team notched its eighth-straight win with a commanding result against South Africa. The match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday was a top of the table clash with both the teams having already sealed a semi-final slot. A proper competition was expected but Indian cricket team thrashed its rivals by a huge 243-run win. Virat Kohli scored a record-equalling 49th ODI ton as India notched a huge total of 326/5. Then, South Africa got dismissed for just 83, with Ravindra Jadeja picking a five wicket-haul.

Sri Lanka Police Deploys Anti-Riot Squad To Protect SLC Premises Fearing Protest

Sri Lanka police's anti-riot squad was on Friday deployed in front of the premises of the country's cricket board (SLC) following fears of a demonstration by enraged fans after the national team's crashing defeat at the hands of India in the ongoing World Cup. The police riot squad, equipped with water cannons, was deployed near the SLC office at Maitland Place after some fans had warned of a demonstration in front of the premises, calling for the resignation of Sri Lanka Cricket's governing body. Irate fans, on social media, demanded the resignation of the entire executive committee headed by president Shammi Silva.

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Yuvraj Singh Picks His Player Of The Tournament. It's Not Virat Kohli Or Rohit Sharma

"Expected Babar Azam To Be Top-2 Batter But...": Pakistan Great's Blunt World Cup Admission

PCB's Mistake Led To World Cup Loss? Misbah-ul-Haq Reveals 'Ignored' Advice To Board

Bhaichung Bhutia Demands Fresh Polls To Save Indian Football, Says Shaji Prabhakaran Made ''Scapegoat''

Watch: Virat Kohli Equals Sachin Tendulkar's Record. Then Wows Internet By Singing Chaleya

Amid Criticism, Virat Kohli Explains Reason Behind His Approach En Route Record 49th ODI Ton

World Cup 2023 Points Table: What Does India's Win Over South Africa Mean For Its Chances To Finish On Top In Final Standings

Sri Lanka Police Deploys Anti-Riot Squad To Protect SLC Premises Fearing Protest