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England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat in Kolkata on Saturday, leaving Pakistan virtually out of the semi-final race at the World Cup.
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"To Be Honest...": Babar Azam's Take On Indian Hospitality At World Cup
Pakistan captain Babar Azam said he is thankful for the love and support shown by the Indian fans during the ongoing Cricket World Cup. Babar landed in India for the first time in September this year, hoping to lead his team to World Cup glory. However, not much has gone their way in the tournament, with Pakistan staring at an early exit from the World Cup. In eight matches, Babar has scored just 282 runs with the help of four half-centuries. However, he has not been able to inspire his team as he would've loved to.
"Can't Say This Is The Best-Ever": Sourav Ganguly On India's Bowling Attack
Team India is having a dreamy run at the ongoing ODI World Cup as the hosts have clearly dominated the tournament by being unbeatable in all their eight games, so far. The Rohit Sharma-led side has clicked in both batting and bowling departments and registered massive wins against many big teams. One factor which has definitely left a mark for India is their fiery pace attack, which consists of Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah. This trio has proven to be really deadly as it shares a whopping total of 41 wickets among itself.
"Bickering, Infighting...": Glenn Maxwell's Hard-Hitting Take On Sub-Continent Teams Ahead Of World Cup Semis
The ongoing ODI World Cup will be surely be remembered for the extraordinary innings played by Glenn Maxwell against Afghanistan. The Australia all-rounder brought up his maiden double ton and helped his side chase down the target of 292. Australia were 91/7 but Maxwell's historical knock pulled them out from the jaws of defeat and guided them into the semi-finals. In a recent interview, the 35-year-old all-rounder stated the during his knock, his only strategy was to play with the mentality of the "subcontinent team".
Australia vs Bangladesh Live Score, Cricket World Cup 2023 Updates
AUS vs BAN, World Cup Live: Bangladesh have lost their third wicket against Australia. Earlier, Australia skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and opted to bowl against Bangladesh in their ODI World Cup 2023 match on Saturday in Pune. Australia are missing out on the services of all-rounder Glenn Maxwell and he has been replaced by Sean Abbott. Steve Smith has also made his way back into the team. On the other hand, Bangladesh are also playing without their regular skipper Shakib Al Hasan, who has been out due to injury. In his absence, Najmul Hossain Shanto will be leading the team. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)
"Dont Want To Make It Public...": Ex-Pakistan Board Chief On Chat With 'Depressed' Babar Azam
With Pakistan on the verge of getting knocked out of the Cricket World Cup semi-finals, captain Babar Azam is reportedly contemplating stepping down from his leadership role in white-ball cricket. Reports have emerged that Babar is likely to step down from his role after the Cricket World Cup. Ahead of Pakistan's must-win game against England on Saturday, Babar was seen having a chat with former Paksitan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Babar Azam Likely To Step Down As Pakistan Captain After World Cup: Report
Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is likely to step down from the white-ball cricket captaincy after returning from India. Pakistan are just a defeat away from missing out on the final semi-final spot. Even if they manage to win, they need to do it with a high margin of victory. As per a report on GEO News, Babar has been consulting with former Pakistan cricketer and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Ramiz Raja and people close to him about his future.
England vs Pakistan Live Score, World Cup 2023: England Skipper Jos Buttler Wins Toss, Opts To Bat vs Pakistan
ENG vs PAK, World Cup Live Updates: England skipper Jos Buttler won the toss and opted to bat against Pakistan in their last league match of ODI World Cup 2023 on Saturday in Kolkata. Nothing less than a miracle will help Pakistan as they face a near-impossible task of making the semifinals by winning an unthinkable margin, while a charged-up England will look to qualify for the Champions Trophy. New Zealand's net run-rate boosting five wicket-win over Sri Lanka has virtually shattered Pakistan's semifinal hopes.