COVID lockdown training base kept Shami sharp for World Cup comeback
A home-made practice facility Mohammed Shami built just before COVID-19 lockdowns kept the India pace bowler sharp ahead of his successful World Cup comeback against New Zealand.
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Watch: Rohit Sharma Awestruck As India Coach Announces 'Best Fielder' Name In Unique Manner
The 'best fielder' trend continues in the Indian team in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. After Rohit Sharma's men secured their 5th consecutive win of the campaign, beating New Zealand by 4 wickets in Dharamsala, a new 'best fielder' winner emerged. India's fielding coach T Dilip hailed the likes of Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer in the dressing room for their brilliant fielding display on the field. But, when the time came to announce the name of the medal winner, he took the entire team outside on the ground.
"It's Pakistan vs Crowd": Shoaib Akhtar On Cricket World Cup Clash With Afghanistan
The Pakistan cricket team gears up for what is expected to be another close contest in their ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 journey. Pakistan take on neighbours Afghanistan in their 5th World Cup match, having won two and lost two of their previous four. Traditionally, the Pakistan vs Afghanistan showdown has produced some intensely contested matches. Pakistan legend Shoaib Akhtar isn't expecting anything else but another game that could see tempers flare on the field. But, Akhtar feels it won't just be Pakistan vs Afghanistan but also Pakistan vs the crowd and the groundsmen.
"Everyone Has Got Their Tag But...": Heinrich Klaasen On South Africa's "Chokers" Label
For a nation that has never won the 50-over World Cup despite producing some of the best players and teams, South Africa look determined to go the distance in this edition, shedding the 'chokers' tag. With one 400-plus and another near-400 total to their credit and a massive 229-run win over reigning champions England, South Africa have made a strong statement ahead of the fixtures against New Zealand and India.
Watch: Virat Kohli Falls Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's Record-Equaling Ton. His Reaction Says It All
Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five matches at the World Cup on Sunday although the superstar batsman just missed equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 one-day international centuries. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami returned figures of 5-54 to help bowl out New Zealand for 273, a total India overhauled with 12 balls to spare in Dharamsala. The Kiwis, who rode on Daryl Mitchell's 130 to post 273, suffered their first loss in five matches and are second behind leaders India in the 10-team table.
Mohammed Shami Breaks Silence On Warming Bench For First 4 World Cup Games
Following his side's four-wicket win over New Zealand in their ICC Cricket World Cup match on Sunday, Indian pacer Mohammed Shami said one has to get his confidence up early after sitting out of the playing eleven for a while and his match-winning performance did his belief and world of good. He added, however, that it was not too hard for him to wait on the sidelines for an opportunity to get into the playing eleven as the team fared phenomenally well with the combination it went with in the previous four matches.
Rohit Sharma Makes World Cup History, Becomes First Indian Ever To Achieve This Rare Feat
India captain Rohit Sharma has been in sublime touch in the ongoing ODI World Cup. The veteran opening batter achieved a rare feat on Sunday during India's match against New Zealand in Dharamsala. Rohit became the first Indian player, third overall, to hit 50 or more ODI sixes in a calendar year. Prior to Rohit, only South Africa's AB de Villiers and West Indies great Chris Gayle had struck or more maximums in a calendar year. Rohit achieved the feat after hitting New Zealand pacer Matt Henry for a six in the second over of India's 274-run chase.
"Why Is Shaheen Afridi In Pakistan Team?": Shahid Afridi's Daughter's Question Sets Internet Ablaze
The Pakistan cricket team haven't had the most promising of campaigns in the Cricket World Cup 2023 so far. After winning their first two matches, Pakistan lost the next two -- against India and Australia -- to lose steam in their hunt for a spot in the semi-finals. Though there remain a number of issues in the Pakistan team, one of the biggest ones is the poor performance by their bowling unit. Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's pace spearhead, picked up a fifer against Australia in their last match but that wasn't enough for the team to secur a win.