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Asian Games 2023 September 21, Full Schedule Of All Indians In Action: Event Details, Timings Of Indian Athletes' Events

The Indian contingent started their Asian Games 2023 campaign on a somewhat positive note with good results in rowing and a brilliant win over by South Korea in the men's volleyball match. It is now turn of the Indian women's cricket team as they will play their first match against Malaysia on Thursday. This is the first time that cricket was included in Asian Games and the fans will be excited to see the team in action. The men's Indian football team will aim to bounce back from their heavy loss against China when they face Bangladesh in the second group stage match. The women's football team, on the other hand, will play their first game against Taipei.

India vs Australia: Three Points To Focus For Indian Team Ahead Of Cricket World Cup

India will have some of the key points to focus at during the three-match ODI series against Australia, which also serves as the final dress rehearsal for the Cricket World Cup 2023 that begins October 5. With the key players of the Indian batting line-up - skipper Rohit Sharma and the Virat Kohli -- resting for the first two games along with lead spinner Kuldeep Yadav and ace all-rounder Hardik Pandya, it will be head coach Rahul Dravid's final chance to test the bench strength.

Sridharan Sriram Returns As Bangladesh's Technical Consultant For Cricket World Cup 2023

Former India left-arm spinner Sridharan Sriram returned as the new technical consultant of the Bangladesh Cricket Team on Thursday ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. As reported by ESPNcricinfo, Sriram will join the Bangladesh team in Guwahati on September 27 when the team will be making preparations for their two warm-up matches before the start of the upcoming ODI World Cup. According to the BCB's cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus, the former India spinner will give critical knowledge about Indian conditions to Khaled Mahmud, who joined as the team director this month.

On Pakistan's Cricket World Cup 2023 Chances, Ex-England Star Drops 'Discombobulated' Bombshell

It was not a happy outing for Pakistan at the Asia Cup 2023 as the Babar Azam-led side failed to reach the final after losing to Sri Lanka and India at the Super 4 stage. While the match against Sri Lanka was a close-fought encounter and the result was decided on the very last ball, they were defeated quite comprehensively by India. Pakistan were completely outplayed in all departments as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul slammed brilliant centuries while Kuldeep Yadav weaved his spin magic to clinch the encounter.

Cricket World Cup 2023: Double Blow For South Africa, Two Big Stars Ruled Out With Injury

South Africa were dealt twins blows weeks ahead of the ODI Cricket World Cup after injured pacers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala have been ruled out of the tournament in India, head coach Rob Walter confirmed on Thursday. Bowling all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo and seamer Lizaad Williams have replaced the duo in the World Cup-bound squad. "It's hugely disappointing for Anrich and Sisanda to be missing out on the 50-over Cricket World Cup. Both are quality players that add immense value to the Proteas," Walter said.

India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer To Prove His Fitness, Suryakumar Yadav His Worth During Cricket World Cup Dress Rehearsal

Shreyas Iyer's dodgy match-fitness will be put to ultimate test while Suryakumar Yadav's desperation to alter a dismal ODI record adds a fascinating sub-text to India's three-game series against Australia, which also serves as final dress rehearsal before the World Cup, beginning next month. With pillars of Indian batting – skipper Rohit Sharma and the brilliant Virat Kohli -- resting for the first two games along with lead spinner Kuldeep Yadav and premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, it will be head coach Rahul Dravid's final chance to assess his bench strength.

India vs Australia - My Wrist Has Healed, Hope To Play All Three ODIs: Pat Cummins

Australian skipper Pat Cummins hopes to play all three ODIs against India after completely recovering from his left wrist injury, but said new ball partner Mitchell Starc will miss Friday's series opener. The Australia skipper also hoped that Marnus Labuschagne will continue his good form in the series against India and stake his claim in the final 15 for the ODI World Cup. "We have plenty of people at different stages. I am feeling pretty good. My wrist is all healed now. I am 100 per cent (fit). I will run around tomorrow and hope to play all three games," Cummins, who had a left wrist fracture, said during the pre-match press conference on Thursday.

England rest Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Cadmore call-up to squad for ODIs against Ireland

Joe Root is being rested for the remainder of England's One-Day International (ODI) series against Ireland, with wicketkeeper-batter Tom Kohler-Cadmore replacing the former captain.

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Asian Games 2023 September 21, Full Schedule Of All Indians In Action: Event Details, Timings Of Indian Athletes' Events

India vs Australia: Three Points To Focus For Indian Team Ahead Of Cricket World Cup

Sridharan Sriram Returns As Bangladesh's Technical Consultant For Cricket World Cup 2023

On Pakistan's Cricket World Cup 2023 Chances, Ex-England Star Drops 'Discombobulated' Bombshell

Cricket World Cup 2023: Double Blow For South Africa, Two Big Stars Ruled Out With Injury

India vs Australia: Shreyas Iyer To Prove His Fitness, Suryakumar Yadav His Worth During Cricket World Cup Dress Rehearsal

India vs Australia - My Wrist Has Healed, Hope To Play All Three ODIs: Pat Cummins

England rest Joe Root, Tom Kohler-Cadmore call-up to squad for ODIs against Ireland