Boult expecting fireworks as unbeaten New Zealand and India clash
New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult is relishing facing World Cup hosts India on Sunday as the tournament's only remaining unbeaten teams go head-to-head in Dharamshala.
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Shaheen Afridi Equals Father-In-Law Shahid Afridi's Unique Feat In ODI Cricket World Cup
Shaheen Afridi became the second Pakistan cricketer ever after father-in-law Shahid Afridi to claim two five-wicket hauls in ODI World Cups but his heroics were not enough to clinch the victory for his side during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Australia on Friday. Afridi finished with the figures of 5 for 54 and that was a major reason behind Pakistan restricting Australia to a total below 400 after a glorious start provided by openers David Warner and Mitchell Marsh. This was the second five-wicket haul for Shaheen and that booked his place in a special list of cricketers in the history of the competition.
'Learned A Lot While Playing For...': David Warner Credits This IPL Franchise For Success In ODIs
Opener David Warner, who set up a crucial World Cup win for Australia with a whirlwind century, credited the IPL for working as a learning platform where he perfected the art of pacing an ODI innings. Warner's 163 off 124 and his 259-run association with fellow centurion Mitchell Marsh helped Australia score a 62-run win over Pakistan, and the result has lifted them to fourth on the table. "I've established early on in my career that 50 overs is a long time. I look to try and get to 35 overs and then from there, try and put my foot down if I'm still in.
"Have A Boring Birthday": Sachin Tendulkar Explains Reason Behind Strange Wish For Virender Sehwag
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag turned 45 on Friday. Wishes started pouring in from all corners for the ex-India opener and among the most special ones was the wish from his former batting partner and cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. He wished Sehwag to have a boring birthday. Tendulkar expressed the rationale behind it by saying that Sehwag does exactly opposite to what he asks him to do. "When I once told him to go slow and stay on the crease, he said, 'ok' and then smashed the very next ball for four. Happy birthday to the man who likes to do exactly the opposite of what I say. So, I am going to say, please have a boring birthday, Viru," wrote Tendulkar on X, formerly Twitter.
England vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023 Fantasy Cricket Tips And Fantasy XI
South Africa are set to battle against England in match No. 20 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, October 21 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. 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, and the manager with the team with the most points stands a chance to win attractive prizes.
World Cup 2023 - 'People Live Off This Cr*p...': Wasim Akram's Verdict On Virat Kohli Wide Ball Controversy vs Bangladesh
Star India batter Virat Kohli struck his 48th ODI century on Thursday as India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in their World Cup match in Pune. Kohli crossed the 100-run mark after hitting a six off Nasum Ahmed's delivery. It was the last action of the match as Kohli needed three runs to reach the milestone while India only required two runs to win. While Kohli did manage to score his century, umpire Richard Kettleborough's decision of not calling Nasum's delivery as wide caught the attention of everyone.
England's Predicted Playing XI vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Jos Buttler-Led Side Bring Any Changes?
The Wankhede stadium is all set for a terrific contest, as England take South Africa in match no. 20 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, October 21. South Africa have won two out of three matches, with their only defeat so far coming against the Netherlands in their previous match. A lacklustre performance from their bowling unit resulted in the Netherlands getting an above-par total in Dharamshala, which later got settled. Meanwhile, the English side are struggling for consistency in the World Cup.
Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma's One-Word Caption For Picture With KL Rahul And Virat Kohli Breaks Internet
Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma took to social media to share a picture with KL Rahul and Virat Kohli following their win against Bangladesh in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday. Kohli was the top performer for India with his 48th ODI century following a disciplined display from the bowlers as India continued their unbeaten run in the competition. The picture a one-word caption and it has already gone viral on social media. Rohit wrote "Together" along with the picture that was posted on his Instagram handle.