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ODI World Cup Squad Deadline Today. Will India Swap Axar Patel With R Ashwin?

The Indian cricket team could contemplate making one change in the ODI World Cup squad that was announced a few weeks ago. With Axar Patel sustaining an injury, the selection committee finds itself in a troublesome position. Though the injury to the all-rounder isn't a serious one, talks of him being replaced by Ravichandran Ashwin have taken place in the cricketing spectrum. With the squad announcement deadline today (September 28), the Board of Control for Cricket in India have to confirm whether it plans to make any changes to the 15-man roster or not.

Babar Azam's Social Media Says It All As Pakistan Team Reaches India For ODI World Cup

The Pakistan cricket team reached Hyderabad for ODI World Cup participation after a bit of a hiccup with regards to their visa. Babar Azam's men received a grand welcome in Hyderabad upon their arrival ahead of warm-up game against New Zealand. Babar and the rest of the Pakistan players looked in a jolly mood upon their arrival at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad on Wednesday. Babar also took to social media to express his delight at the warm welcome he and his teammates received.

Simnikiwe Xabanisa | World Cup presents Quinton de Kock with last chance at cricket immortality

In the same way that Floyd Mayweather's flawless boxing record was a few 1980s-style brawls from legitimising his protestations to being the greatest of all time, Quinton de Kock lacks a match-winning innings or two in a knockout game at ICC tournament level to cement his legacy as a South African cricket great.

Asian Games 2023, September 28: Updated List Of All Indian Medal Winners

The Indian contingent is on a roll at the Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, as they won two gold medals on Monday. India have so far won 24 medals (6 gold, 8 silver and 10 bronze) at the Asian Games 2023. In the 2018 event, the Indian contingent had bagged its biggest-ever medal haul, earning as many as 70 medals from the event from what was a 570-member strong contingent. In the 2023 edition of the continental tournament, the Indian team is hopeful of crossing their previous best, with a 100+ mark being their target. On Monday, the Indian women's cricket team made history by clinching the country's first gold medal in cricket at the Asian Games. (Asian Games Medals Tally)

"If Virat Kohli Is Made Aware Of What You Said...": S Sreesanth Rips Into NZ Great

Just a few days to go before the ODI World Cup 2023 gets underway in India. Being the hosts, the Indian team is one of the top favourites to go the distance in the tournament. However, New Zealand great Simon Doull doesn't think the Indian team plays 'fearless cricket', which will be a hurdle for them in the showpiece event. However, S Sreesanth isn't in agreement with Doull, suggesting if Indian players, especially Virat Kohli, come to know of what he said, it would be fun to watch how the team plays against the Kiwis when they come across each other in the World Cup.

"One Bad Game Can...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Verdict On Jasprit Bumrah's Form

Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the Indian cricket team bowlers with three wickets during the third ODI match against Australia in Rajkot on Wednesday. The fast bowler ended up on the losing side but his performance was a huge boost for India ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023. Skipper Rohit Sharma was quite happy with how Bumrah performed and said that the fast bowler is felling well both physically and mentally. Bumrah was out for quite some time with injury but his return has been a huge positive for the Indian cricket team and Rohit made it clear that one bad game will not affect him.

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Selfless Gesture For KL Rahul After 3rd ODI Goes Viral

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma asked KL Rahul to collect the trophy after the ODI series against Australia as the wicket-keeper batter led the side in the first two games. Rohit was rested for the first two matches and he made a return for the third one in Rajkot. India went down fighting in the match on Wednesday but were able to clinch the series 2-1 thanks to wins in Mohali and Indore. It was a heartwarming gesture from Rohit and the video of the incident went viral on social media.

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The takeover saga at Manchester United continues to rumble on amid reports that British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is prepared to "restructure" his bid to tempt the Glazer family into a sale decision.

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ODI World Cup Squad Deadline Today. Will India Swap Axar Patel With R Ashwin?

Babar Azam's Social Media Says It All As Pakistan Team Reaches India For ODI World Cup

Simnikiwe Xabanisa | World Cup presents Quinton de Kock with last chance at cricket immortality

Asian Games 2023, September 28: Updated List Of All Indian Medal Winners

"If Virat Kohli Is Made Aware Of What You Said...": S Sreesanth Rips Into NZ Great

"One Bad Game Can...": Rohit Sharma's Honest Verdict On Jasprit Bumrah's Form

Watch: Rohit Sharma's Selfless Gesture For KL Rahul After 3rd ODI Goes Viral

Manchester United takeover latest amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe bid 'change' and share price update