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"Rohit Sharma Wasn't Keen. I Said...": Sourav Ganguly On India Captaincy Change From Virat Kohli

The Virat Kohli-Rohit Sharma captiancy change saga remains one of the most controversial topics in Indian cricketing history. It still isn't known what exactly transpired behind the scenes before Virat Kohli's exit as captain from all three formats of the game. Rohit Sharma took over the baton from Kohli and has since done wonders in the role. However, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has revealed that Rohit wasn't keen on taking up the role.

Allan Donald to quit Bangladesh post after his public criticism of 'timed-out' row

Allan Donald will leave his post as Bangladesh's fast-bowling coach following the Cricket World Cup, officials and media said on Friday, days after his public criticism in the wake of the "timed-out" row.

"Hope You Enjoyed Biryani And...": Virender Sehwag's Epic Dig At Pakistan's World Cup Campaign

With Pakistan facing an early exit from the Cricket World Cup 2023, former India batter Virender Sehwag took a dig at the Babar Azam-led side. Pakistan face England in a must-win game at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. However, with New Zealand currently occupying the fourth and final semi-finals spot after their win over Sri Lanka on Thursday, Pakistan need a huge win over England to push them out on net run-rate. If Pakistan bat first and score 300, they need to bowl England out for 13. They need to maintain a margin of 287 runs if they score more than 300 runs in Kolkata.

"Conspiracy From...": Sri Lanka Chief Selector On Team's Disastrous World Cup Show

Chief Selector Pramodaya Wickramasinghe on Friday alleged that Sri Lanka's disastrous show at the ongoing ODI World Cup was a result "of a conspiracy from outside". The Sri Lankan cricket team returned home early Friday morning from India after their five-wicket loss in the last group stage match against New Zealand in Bengaluru. Pressed for reasons for the poor performance, Wickramasingha, a member of the World Cup-winning 1996 team, said: "give me two days to disclose everything about it. This was the result of a conspiracy from outside.

Virat Kohli "One Of The All-Time Greats": Sir Vivian Richards

West Indian batting legend Sir Vivian Richards lavished praise on India's talismanic batter Virat Kohli, calling him one 'all-time greats' of the game alongside 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar. Further retrenching himself in cricketing folklore and adding another feather to his cap, the batting superstar brought up his 49th ODI century in an earlier World Cup clash with South Africa at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The ton also saw Kohli equal his childhood idol Tendulkar's world record for most hundreds in the 50-over format.

South Africa vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Unchanged Afghanistan Opt To Bat vs South Africa

SA vs AFG, Cricket World Cup Live: South Africa look to bounce back from the humbling they suffered against India as they take on Afghanistan in their Cricket World Cup match in Ahmedabad. While the Proteas have already qualified for the semi-finals, Afghanistan need a 438-run win against South Africa to push New Zealand out of fourth place on net run rate, which seems highly unlikely. The Proteas will take on Australia in the second semi-final next Thursday, with India most likely to square against either New Zealand or Pakistan on Wednesday. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

Pakistan Players Try To Hit 'No Footwork' Shots Like Glenn Maxwell. Here's The Result

What Glenn Maxwell did against Afghanistan in Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Tuesday will definitely be remembered for a long time. The Australian all-rounder scored a stunning 201 not out to help the five-time champions snatch a sensational three-wicket win from the jaws of defeat against Afghanistan in Mumbai. The win also sealed a semi-final berth for Australia. At 91 for 7, chasing 292, Australia were all set to join title-holders England, 1996 champions Pakistan and 1992 winners Sri Lanka as yet another notable Afghanistan scalp at this World Cup but Maxwell turned the tables.

LIVE | CWC 2023: Proteas v Afghanistan

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"Rohit Sharma Wasn't Keen. I Said...": Sourav Ganguly On India Captaincy Change From Virat Kohli

Allan Donald to quit Bangladesh post after his public criticism of 'timed-out' row

"Hope You Enjoyed Biryani And...": Virender Sehwag's Epic Dig At Pakistan's World Cup Campaign

"Conspiracy From...": Sri Lanka Chief Selector On Team's Disastrous World Cup Show

Virat Kohli "One Of The All-Time Greats": Sir Vivian Richards

South Africa vs Afghanistan Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023: Unchanged Afghanistan Opt To Bat vs South Africa

Pakistan Players Try To Hit 'No Footwork' Shots Like Glenn Maxwell. Here's The Result

LIVE | CWC 2023: Proteas v Afghanistan