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New Zealand's Predicted XI vs India, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals: Will Ish Sodhi Stay On Sidelines?

India will square off with New Zealand in the first semi-final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, November 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The match will start at 2:00 PM IST. New Zealand, after making a terrific start to their campaign with four consecutive wins, faced a setback midway, registering four successive losses that dimmed their prospects of reaching the semi-finals. However, under the captaincy of Kane Williamson, the team rallied and beat Sri Lanka in a must-win match, securing a fourth-place finish to advance to the knockouts.

Watch: Teammates Hammer Each Other With Bats As Ugly Brawl Mars Cricket Game

Fighting in the field of cricket is nothing new. Players often engage in verbal battles. While some end on the spot, some become really serious and end up with physical altercations. The latter one was witnessed during a cricket match where two batters of the same team got engaged in a fight and ended up hammering each other with bats. A miscommunication between the batters led to a run-out after which both of them had a war of words. The verbal fight transformed into a physical battle in no time.

"Habit Of Getting Beaten By Shoes": Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul On 'Aishwarya Rai' Comment

Former Pakistan cricket team skipper Shahid Afridi distanced himself from the controversial statement made by his one-time teammate Abdul Razzaq involving Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. During a recent event, Afridi was in attendance along with Razzaq and former Pakistan fast bowler Umar Gul. Razzaq criticised Babar Azam and Pakistan's performance in the Cricket World Cup 2023 where they failed to reach the semifinals after losing five out of their nine matches. During his analysis, Razzaq made a comment where he namedropped Aishwarya but it was not received well by the internet as he was criticised massively. On Tuesday, Afridi made it clear that he was not aware of exactly he was saying on stage and clarified that he will ask Razzaq to apologise.

"Who Put Them In Charge?": Ramiz Raja Slams PCB, Defends Babar Azam Over Poor Run In Cricket World Cup 2023

Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja slammed the bowlers and the country's cricket board following the team's poor performance in ODI World Cup 2023. The Babar Azam-led side failed to qualify for the semi-finals of the tournament after finishing at the fifth spot in the points table at the end of the league stage. Pakistan lost five of their nine matches that included a disappointing eight-wicket loss at the hands of Afghanistan. Ramiz didn't mince words while slamming the bowlers and the Pakistan Cricket Board.

India's Predicted XI vs New Zealand, World Cup 2023 Semifinal: Rohit To Change Winning Combination?

India and New Zealand will face off in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Wednesday, November 15 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The IND vs NZ match starts at 2:00 PM IST. India steamrolled opponents during the league stage of the tournament, clinching victories in all nine league matches and securing the top spot on the points table. The team's exceptional performance has been highlighted by a formidable batting lineup and a lethal bowling attack, proving effective on flat tracks as well as on slow-turning surfaces.

Australia's Head says Coetzee hit a 'blessing in disguise'

Australia opener Travis Head made a late entry into the World Cup after recovering from a fractured hand but on Tuesday said the injury was a "blessing in disguise".

"We Don't Need To Do Anything Different": Rohit Sharma Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final vs New Zealand

Over the past few weeks, his team has transformed into an unstoppable force vanquishing everyone on its path to glory. But, in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal against New Zealand, India skipper Rohit Sharma also wants "luck to favour" his squad. "Now, the time has come that you need a little bit of luck as well to favour you, go your way. Obviously, we are going to be brave enough. And hopefully, fortune favours the brave," Rohit said on the eve of the big-ticket game.

"Kon Sa Nasha...": Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over Inzamam Ul Haq's 'Conversion' Comment

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh took to social media to express his anger over a story involving him that was narrated by former Pakistan skipper Inzamam Ul Haq in an interview which has gone viral on the internet. During the interview, Inzamam said that Harbhajan was impressed with Maulana Tariq Jameel and even contemplated converting to Islam. “We had a room where prayers were conducted. Maulana Tariq Jameel used to visit us in the evening and lead us into a namaz. After a few days, Irfan Pathan, Mohammad Kaif and Zaheer Khan also started coming. Four other Indian cricketers sat and watched us,” he said. “Harbhajan, who was unaware that Tariq Jameel was a maulana, said that ‘I am impressed with this man and want to follow his words',” he added.

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New Zealand's Predicted XI vs India, Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Finals: Will Ish Sodhi Stay On Sidelines?

Watch: Teammates Hammer Each Other With Bats As Ugly Brawl Mars Cricket Game

"Habit Of Getting Beaten By Shoes": Shahid Afridi, Umar Gul On 'Aishwarya Rai' Comment

"Who Put Them In Charge?": Ramiz Raja Slams PCB, Defends Babar Azam Over Poor Run In Cricket World Cup 2023

India's Predicted XI vs New Zealand, World Cup 2023 Semifinal: Rohit To Change Winning Combination?

Australia's Head says Coetzee hit a 'blessing in disguise'

"We Don't Need To Do Anything Different": Rohit Sharma Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 Semi-Final vs New Zealand

"Kon Sa Nasha...": Harbhajan Singh Fumes Over Inzamam Ul Haq's 'Conversion' Comment