Davis 'honoured' to become interim Rangers manager
Steven Davis declared himself "very honoured" after getting a call "out of the blue" to take charge of Rangers on an interim basis following the sacking of Michael Beale.
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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.
Michael Beale leaves Rangers role as Steven Davis takes interim charge at Ibrox
Rangers have announced the almost inevitable departure of Michael Beale and have put club favourite Steven Davis in charge.
Rangers sack manager Beale after poor start
Rangers have sacked boss Michael Beale after a disastrous start to the season.
Watch: Chair In Middle Of Pitch, Ice Pack - Steve Smith Desperate To Beat Rajkot Heat
It has always been quite challenging for Australian cricketers to adapt to the hot playing conditions in India and it was once again the case during the third ODI encounter in Rajkot on Wednesday. Steve Smith looked in good touch against the Indian bowlers but the sweltering heat and humidity proved to be the bigger challenge for him. During the 30th over of the Australian innings, there was a drinks break and Smith had a chair on the ground as well as an ice pack in order to keep himself cool. It look like he was feeling better but one over later, he once again asked for drinks to come in with the chair and the ice pack.
IND VS AUS, 3rd ODI Cricket Match Live Score: Focus On Jasprit Bumrah As Depleted India Eye Win vs Australia
India vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Live Updates: Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the third and final ODI in Rajkot. For India, skipper Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli are back in action after missing out on the first two games. The likes of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan have been rested due to viral fever. All-rounder Ravichandran Ashwin is also missing and has been replaced by Washington Sundar. On the other hand. Australia have called-in Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell and Tanveer Sangha will be making his debut. The hosts have taken 2-0 lead in the series and will be aiming for a clean sweep. (Live Scorecard)
India vs Australia - Steve Smith's Form Not A Concern But Australia Must Adapt Well: Mitchell Starc
Steve Smith might be taking a wee bit more time to adjust to sub-continental tracks but his poor returns in the first two ODIs against India is least of concern for the Australian team management, senior speedster Mitchell Starc said on Tuesday. Usually a prolific scorer against India, Smith has scores of 0 and 41 in the first two ODIs on batting-friendly tracks, having flopped earlier in the Test series in February-March when he could only manage 145 runs across four Tests. Starc, who himself is coming back from groin niggle, was speaking ahead of the third and final ODI scheduled on Wednesday. "No. His (Smith) numbers speak for himself," Starc replied to a query on Smith's current form.
After Morale Shattering Loss To India In 2nd ODI, Steve Smith's Honest Admission
Following his side's 99-run loss to India in the second ODI, Australia skipper Steve Smith that having lost five matches in a row ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup in October, his side needs to work on a few things. India outplayed Australia with both bat and ball to clinch the three-match ODI series 2-0 after winning the second match by 99 runs through The Duckworth-Lew–Lewis–Stern (DLS) method at the Holkar Cricket Stadium on Sunday.