Glenn Maxwell claims four wickets as Australia end losing streak with big ODI win in India
Glenn Maxwell took career-best figures of 4-40 as Australia defeated India by 66 runs to end a five-game losing streak and avoid an ODI series whitewash.
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Afghanistan Pacer Naveen-Ul-Haq Set To Retire From ODIs After Cricket World Cup 2023
Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq is all set to retire from the ODI format after the conclusion of the upcoming Cricket World Cup. Afghanistan's 24-year-old pacer is in line to face Virat Kohli after he was called up for the World Cup earlier this month. Naveen who made his ODI debut in 2016, hasn't featured for Afghanistan in the ODI format since January 2021. Last year he was in contention to return in the format but said that he was taking a break from the format. Now just a week away from the action-packed tournament, Naveen announced his decision to retire from the 50-over format.
China swimming ace left wanting more as Nepal break cricket records
HANGZHOU: World champion swimmer Zhang Yufei sent a major message to her Paris 2024 rivals on Wednesday (Sep 27) at the Asian Games as Nepal smashed multiple records in the cricket.
Watch: Glenn Maxwell In Disbelief After Stunning Catch. Rohit Sharma's Reaction Is Viral
Glenn Maxwell took a sensational reflex catch to dismiss Rohit Sharma during the third ODI match between India and Australia in Rajkot on Wednesday. Rohit looked in tremendous form as he took Australian bowlers to the cleaners and he looked well on course to a big score. However, while batting on 81, he slammed the ball hard straight towards the bowler Maxwell. The Australia all-rounder did not have much time to react but he was able to extend his hand and the somehow complete the catch. Maxwell was completely stunned by his own effort and Rohit could not hide his disappointment after the dismissal.
India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Indian Middle-Order Crumbles As Australia Record Consolation Win
Australia saved their best for the last as Indian middle-order wilted under pressure exerted by part-time off-spin of Glenn Maxwell, losing the third ODI by 66 runs on Wednesday. India however won the series 2-1. India were cruising along at 171 for 2 chasing a stiff target of 353 on a placid track but the middle-order crumbled in chase with Maxwell (4/40) getting crucial breakthroughs to restrict the hosts to 286 in 49.4 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma (81) and Kohli struck fifties to provide the middle-order with a perfect platform in the big chase, but the rest floundered to hand Australia the advantage.
Pakistan Cricket Team Arrives In India After Seven Years Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023
The Pakistan cricket team arrived hon Wednesday, its first visit to India in seven years, to compete in the ODI World Cup beginning on October 5. The Babar Azam-led side will spend a lot of time in Hyderabad, having arrived from Dubai where it had a long nine hour layover. The squad had left Lahore in the wee hours of Wednesday and reached Hyderabad in the night. Pakistan play their opening warm-up game against New Zealand on September 29 before taking on Australia on October 3. They open their tournament campaign against Netherlands here before battling with Sri Lanka on October 10. The Pakistan players had got their Indian visas less than 48 hours before their scheduled travel. Both India and Pakistan only face each other Asia Cup and ICC events due to the tense relations between the two countries.
Games-Mongolian cricket takes step back as records tumble in loss to Nepal
HANGZHOU, China : The windswept nation of Mongolia has rarely been known for cricket but now has a place in the record books after suffering the biggest defeat in T20 internationals through a 273-run hiding by Nepal at the Asian Games on Wednesday.
Asian Games 2023: Nepal Conclude Historic Day With Record-Breaking 273-Run Win Over Mongolia
Nepal men's cricket team concluded a record-breaking day at work with a 273-run win over Mongolia in the men's cricket tournament opener at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday. This win is the biggest by any team in terms of runs in the history of T20I cricket. Nepal went past the Czech Republic, which secured a 257-run win over Turkey while defending 279 runs in 2019. In the chase of 314 runs set by Nepal, only Davaasuren Jamyansuren (10) could touch the double figures for Mongolia as they were bundled out for 41 in just 13.1 overs.