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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.

Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

Indian cricket team is riding a high now. After a stupendous performance at the Asia Cup 2023, where the Rohit sharma-led side triumphed after a commanding 10-wicket win against hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo, the group will be feeling confident going into the cricket World Cup. Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell shot out the Lankans for a mere 50 in 15.2 overs, aided by fellow pacers Hardik Pandya (3 for 3) and Jasprit Bumrah (1 for 23), while the Indians got the job done with 10 wickets in hand in 6.1 overs.

"Beautiful Ladies...": After Seeing Jawan Trailer, KKR Star Andre Russell Has A Message For Shah Rukh Khan

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's latest release 'Jawan' has become the new talk of the town. Directed by Atlee, the action-flick was released on Friday and has left everyone spell-bound. Both critics and fans have provided the movie with rave reviews. Be it grand celebrations or larger-than-life tributes, “SRKians” are leaving no stone unturned to make the release of Jawanmemorable. Apart from the fans, West Indies star all-rounder Andre Russell also could not hide his emotions while watching the trailer of the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer film.

Watch: Chris Gayle's Latest Post In "Retro Outfits" Takes Internet By Storm

Former West Indies captain Chris Gayle is regarded as one of the most lethal batters in the history of cricket. Known for explosive brand of batting, Gayle has played a total of 103 Tests, 301 ODIs and 79 T20Is for West Indies scoring 7214, 10480 and 1899 runs, respectively. Apart from his heroics on the field, Gayle is very active on social media and has a massive following. The former West Indies skipper keeps on updating hilarious videos and pictures to keep his fans entertained.

"Against Sanju, The Plan Was...": How West Indies Nullified Samson Threat

Another outing for the Indian team, another disappointing show from Sanju Samson. The wicket-keeper batter failed to make an opportunity account yet again as the Indian team lost the deciding 5th T20I against West Indies by 8 wickets. With the series loss, many feel that the chances of Sanju Samson making the Indian team for the Asia Cup or the World Cup are also over. While Samson is to be blamed for throwing his wicket at times, West Indies had come up with a concrete plan to nullify him in the 5th T20I on Sunday.

Watch: Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's 'Cutest Video' Melts The Internet

MS Dhoni is a champion - both on and off the field. While his exploits on the cricket field has made him one of the greatest ever captains in the sport, his off-field popularity makes him one of the most followed celebrities in the country. Be it during the movie promotion of his production house or just driving down the road in Ranchi, Dhoni grabs the eyeballs wherever he goes. While he seldom posts anything on social media, his fans and close associates often give the world a fresh glimpse of the former Indian cricket team captain. Such posts often go viral on the internet. While, generally it's the posts with Dhoni in his cars that have gone viral in recent times, in one of the videos which has emerged on the internet Dhoni can be seen with a kid.

"Thank You Sanju Samson": Fans Mercilessly Troll Wicketkeeper For Flop Show vs WI

The five-match T20I series between India and West Indies ended in the favour of the hosts, with a 3-2 score-line. Opting to bat on Sunday, the Hardik Pandya-led side visibly struggled and reached a total of 165/9 in 20 overs after Suryakumar Yadav scored 61 runs. Later, West Indies comfortably chased down the target in just 18 overs with eight wickets in hand. Among all the Indian players, this series turned out to be a nightmare for wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson, who once again failed to leave an impact.

"I Like To Captain How...": Skipper Hardik Pandya Makes Honest Leadership Confession

After being 0-2 down in the 5-match T20I series against West Indies, Hardik Pandya's Indian team bounced back to win the next two matches in convincing fashion, making it 2-2, with just the 5th and the final match to go. After the West Indies leg of the series, both the teams arrived in the United States of America where Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal stole th show with the bat. India skipper Hardik opened up on the dramatic turnaround in the team's fortunes, explaining his style of leadership.

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ICC Names Sachin Tendulkar As 'Global Ambassador' For ODI World Cup 2023

Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

"Beautiful Ladies...": After Seeing Jawan Trailer, KKR Star Andre Russell Has A Message For Shah Rukh Khan

Watch: Chris Gayle's Latest Post In "Retro Outfits" Takes Internet By Storm

"Against Sanju, The Plan Was...": How West Indies Nullified Samson Threat

Watch: Indian Cricket Team Great MS Dhoni's 'Cutest Video' Melts The Internet

"Thank You Sanju Samson": Fans Mercilessly Troll Wicketkeeper For Flop Show vs WI

"I Like To Captain How...": Skipper Hardik Pandya Makes Honest Leadership Confession