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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-captaincy Picks

Sri Lanka is set to clash against Bangladesh in match No. 38 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Monday, November 6. While the two teams take each other on the playing field, the fantasy cricket managers have a chance to pick their favourite players and form their teams. The performance of the players on the field will translate to points for each fantasy team picked. Bangladesh have struggled to make their presence felt in the tournament. With only one victory in seven matches, they were the first team to be eliminated from the tournament. In the remaining two matches, the Tigers will look to finish on a high. (World Cup 2023 Points Table)

Cricket World Cup - 'Played For The Team': England Great Hails Under-Fire Shreyas Iyer After Big Win vs Sri Lanka

Former England captain Nasser Hussain was all praise for Shreyas Iyer after the Indian batter silenced his critics with the bat during the Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka on Thursday. Amid talks of his possible exclusion from the playing XI for the game, Iyer played a quickfire knock of 82 to take India to a big total of 357/8. He was the third Indian batter to miss his century on the night, with Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill also falling short early on.

'His Performance Has Set A Benchmark': Rahul Dravid Praises Virat Kohli On 35th Birthday

India cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid described Virat Kohli, who is celebrating his 35th birthday on Sunday, as a legend of the game and that his performance had set the benchmark for his generation of players. Former India skipper Kohli has scripted countless records in the sport across formats and continues to do so, including in the the ongoing World Cup. Speaking to ICC, Dravid said, "Virat's a legend of the game, especially (in) this format of the game. I think all formats of the game, but particularly this one (50-over), I think his performance and the way he finishes games. The standard of his performance over the years has probably set a benchmark for his generation of cricketers."

Pakistan Players Fined 10% Of Match Fee After World Cup Clash Against New Zealand. Here's Why

Pakistan players have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in a World Cup league game which they won by 21 runs here. Pakistan kept alive their semifinal hopes by defeating New Zealand via the Duckworth Lewis (DLS) method after rain curtailed the crucial fixture at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. "Richie Richardson of the Emirates ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Babar Adam's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," an ICC media release stated.

"Haemoglobin Ki Tarah...": Virender Sehwag's Special Birthday Message For Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer turned 35 on Sunday, and the whole cricket fraternity poured him with birthday wishes starting from the former skipper's former teammates, Yuvraj Singh to Virender Sehwag. Former India opener Virender Sehwag took to his X account and wished Kohli on his 35th birthday. While wishing Sehwag wrote that century runs in Kohli's veins. Sehwag further wrote that Kohli's work ethic, passion, hard work and talent helped him to rule the game.

Watch: Umpire Ducks For Cover As Bat Slips Out Of Cameron Green's Hands

In an unexpected event during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between England and Australia in Ahmedabad on Saturday, leg umpire Chris Gaffaney had to duck for cover after the bat slipped out of Cameron Green's hands. It happened on the first ball of the 31st over of the Australian innings. It was a short ball from England speedster Mark Wood and Green tried to play a pull shot on it. While Green edged the ball in the air that fell safely on the off side later, the bat slipped out of the Australian player's hands and went towards leg umpire Gaffaney, who had to leave his position to save himself.

India vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Change Gears As India Off To Flier vs South Africa

India vs South Africa, ODI World Cup 2023, Live Updates: Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill are dealing in boundaries. Team India is off to a fiery start against South Africa. On the other hand, the Proteas bowlers are aiming for crucial wickets in the early stages of the game. India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bat against South Africa. The hosts are going ahead in the match with the same team, which featured against Sri Lanka. On the other hand, South Africa have included Tabraiz Shamsi in the place of Gerald Coetzee. (Live Scorecard | Points Table)

"Bahut Tough Thaa": When 20-Year-Old Virat Kohli Played For Mohun Bagan Cricket Club At Eden Gardens

The entire Mohun Bagan cricket team was in celebratory mode having just won the P. Sen Trophy at the Eden Gardens back in 2009, barring one individual. From a distance, the architect of that crown was quietly sitting on a famous white cane chair, forever planted outside the Eden dressing room. He looked at the celebrations with utmost nonchalance.

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Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-captaincy Picks

Cricket World Cup - 'Played For The Team': England Great Hails Under-Fire Shreyas Iyer After Big Win vs Sri Lanka

'His Performance Has Set A Benchmark': Rahul Dravid Praises Virat Kohli On 35th Birthday

Pakistan Players Fined 10% Of Match Fee After World Cup Clash Against New Zealand. Here's Why

"Haemoglobin Ki Tarah...": Virender Sehwag's Special Birthday Message For Virat Kohli

Watch: Umpire Ducks For Cover As Bat Slips Out Of Cameron Green's Hands

India vs South Africa Live Score, World Cup 2023: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma Change Gears As India Off To Flier vs South Africa

"Bahut Tough Thaa": When 20-Year-Old Virat Kohli Played For Mohun Bagan Cricket Club At Eden Gardens