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ICC Announces Rating For India vs Australia World Cup Final Pitch Amid Ongoing Debate

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad which hosted the ODI World Cup final between India and Australia on November 19 has been rated "average" by the International Cricket Council (ICC). ICC match referee and former Zimbabwe batter Andy Pycroft, however, rated the outfield as "very good". Australia had won the World Cup final after beating India by six wickets on a pitch which was slow and sluggish.

Jason Holder Names Two Teams He Wants To Be A Part Of In IPL 2024

Playing down burnout fears, star all-rounder and former West Indies captain, Jason Holder, backed the scheduling of the next season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ahead of the T20 World Cup next year, saying the premier domestic event would provide an ideal platform for cricketers to showcase their skills in the game's shortest format and make a strong case for selection for the showpiece tournament. Speaking exclusively to ANI on Thursday, Holder said it would be beneficial to get more game time and hit top form ahead of the 2024 T20 World Cup.

David Warner Finally Breaks Silence On Mitchell Johnson's Controversial Remarks

The David Warner vs Mitchell Johnson saga has been going on for a while, with the latter criticising the selection committee over the Australian opener's selection in the Test squad for the Pakistan series. In what would be Warner's final Test assignment, Johnson said that the southpaw doesn't deserve the 'hero's sendoff' that he is getting, leaving many in the cricketing fraternity fuming. Days after Johnson first wrote on the topic in a column, Warner finally broke his silence on the comments made by his former teammate.

193 Runs In 43 Balls! Batter Breaks Massive T10 Record In European Cricket Match

A new blistering record was registered in the books of cricket on Tuesday when Hamza Saleem Dar smashed 193 runs off 43 balls. This extra-ordinary knock was played during the European Cricket T10 match between Catalunya Jaguar and Sohal Hospitaltet, where the former emerged victorious by 153 runs.

Zimbabwe Skipper Sikandar Raza 'Gutted' Despite Thrilling Win Over Ireland

Zimbabwe skipper Sikandar Raza was 'gutted' after failing to stay in the middle till the very end as his team clinched a thrilling one-wicket win over Ireland. Raza starred with the bat as his team clinched a last-ball victory against Ireland in a thrilling opening T20I of a three-match series. Raza put up a clinical display with both bat and ball to lead Zimbabwe to a 1-0 series lead against Ireland. Raza smashed 65 runs off 42 balls, hitting five fours and two sixes, and was on track to remain unbeaten however Mark Adair produced a stunning delivery and grabbed his wicket with the hosts needing 11 runs off nine balls while chasing 148.

Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 3: Live Score Updates

Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd Test Day 3, Live Updates:After Day 2 of the ongoing second Test between Bangladesh and New Zealand got washed out due to rain, all eyes will be on the third day. Earlier, Mehidy Hasan and Taijul Islam shared five wickets between them to help Bangladesh claw their way back into contention with New Zealand struggling at 55-5. Bangladesh were all out for just 172 in an innings where Mushfiqur Rahim became just the second batsman in Test history to be dismissed for obstructing the field. (Live Scorecard)

'How Can He Say Fixer?': Stump Mic Captures Sreesanth's Rant On Gautam Gambhir

The Legends League Cricket (LLC) match between India Capitals and Gujarat Giants on Wednesday witnessed a massive controversy as former India cricketers Gautam Gambhir and S Sreesanth were embroiled in an on-field spat. Sreesanth conceded 20 runs in first two overs and during his third over, he got entangled in a war of words with Gambhir. After the match, Sreesanth accused Gambhir of using 'bad words' and later revealed that the left-handed batter called him a 'fixer'. Things got heated up between the two cricketers and others had to intervene to stop the on-field altercation.

Indian Cricket At Crossroads: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Emerging Talent In T20Is?

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have made invaluable contributions to Indian cricket for over a decade. However, performances by youngsters in the T20 Internationals (T20Is) this year have sparked a contentious debate — should India prefer young blood over experience in the shortest format of the game? Since India's defeat in the 2022 T20 World Cup semi-final against England, the 35-year-old Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, 36, have not played T20Is. Their absence, rather than causing a void, has been filled by a crop of young talent which coincided with a series of victories for the Men in Blue.

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ICC Announces Rating For India vs Australia World Cup Final Pitch Amid Ongoing Debate

Jason Holder Names Two Teams He Wants To Be A Part Of In IPL 2024

David Warner Finally Breaks Silence On Mitchell Johnson's Controversial Remarks

193 Runs In 43 Balls! Batter Breaks Massive T10 Record In European Cricket Match

Zimbabwe Skipper Sikandar Raza 'Gutted' Despite Thrilling Win Over Ireland

Bangladesh vs New Zealand 2nd Test, Day 3: Live Score Updates

'How Can He Say Fixer?': Stump Mic Captures Sreesanth's Rant On Gautam Gambhir

Indian Cricket At Crossroads: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Or Emerging Talent In T20Is?