Babar Azam shines for Pakistan in high-scoring World Cup warm-up loss against Australia
Pakistan captain Babar Azam stole the show in a high-scoring World Cup warm-up defeat to Australia in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
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Batsmen make merry as Australia edge Pakistan in World Cup warm-up
BENGALURU : Pakistan batsman Babar Azam scored a breezy 90 against Australia while Iftikhar Ahmed sparkled at the top of the order with an 83 but the 1992 world champions could not prevent a 14-run defeat in their World Cup warm-up game in Hyderabad on Tuesday.
No Virat Kohli! Just One Indian Star Included As Jos Buttler Picks Dream ODI Team
England cricket team star Jos Buttler picked his dream five-a-side ODI team and just one Indian cricket team batter was able to make the cut. Buttler did not include Virat Kohli but instead went with the India skipper Virat Kohli. When it comes to the batters, Buttler included South Africa's Quinton De Kock along with Rohit and picked Australia's Glenn Maxwell as the all-rounder option. In the bowling department, he went for South Africa pacer Andrich Nortje and his England teammate Adil Rashid.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Australia's Squad, Match Schedule, Top Performers
The ODI World Cup 2023 is just around the corner and the fans are eager to witness the biggest cricket battle. All the ten teams are ready to give their best and fight for the coveted ICC trophy. Five-time champions Australia will be opening their World Cup campaign against hosts India on October 8 in Chennai. The Pat Cummins-led side had a tough year in terms of ODI cricket as they played 11 matches and lost six of them. However, they will now aim to deliver to strong performance in search of their sixth title. With the likes of David Warner, Steve smith, Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins, Australia are one of the top contenders of the trophy.
Classy Australia look to find form at World Cup
Although history has taught cricket fans never to write off Australia at a World Cup, sceptics of their chances of winning the trophy for a sixth time in India in November have more than a little ammunition to call on.
Australia backing Maxwell as frontline spinner at World Cup
Australia will head into the 50-over World Cup in India with only one specialist spinner in Adam Zampa, but chief selector George Bailey said on Friday that all-rounder Glenn Maxwell could also be considered a frontline option.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Complete Squads Of All 10 Teams In The Tournament
The Cricket World Cup 2023 is just round the corner and the ten competing teams have officially submitted their final squads for the competition. India and Australia made late changes to their 15-member squads as Ravichandran Ashwin replaced the injured Axar Patel while Marnus Labuschagne was rewarded for his brilliant run of form in the recently concluded ODI series against India. The tournament will begin on October 5 with England taking on New Zealand. Hosts India will begin their campaign in the competition against Australia in Chennai on October 8.
Labuschagne and Head make Australia's World Cup squad but Agar omitted
Marnus Labuschagne broke into Australia's 15-member squad for the 50-over World Cup in India at the last possible moment on Thursday on the back of his strong recent form while injured opener Travis Head was also included.