Luus, Kapp centuries help Proteas women to clinical ODI win in Karachi
Centuries by Sune Luus and Marizanne Kapp helped the Proteas women clinch a clinical win against Pakistan in the opening ODI on Friday in Karachi.
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Asia Cup 2023: KL Rahul Keeps Wickets At Nets Ahead Of Pakistan Clash
Can KL Rahul keep wickets for the entire duration of an ODI? That question has gathered steam after his inclusion in the India squad for ongoing Asia Cup and the upcoming World Cup. But on Friday, Rahul might have answered a few sceptics while keeping for nearly 45 minutes at nets. Even though Rahul has been batting quite fluently at the NCA match simulation process and at nets here, his wicketkeeping remained a subject of speculation. Rahul's intense keeping drill at nets might have also brightened his chance of getting included in India's playing 11 for the Super 4 match against Pakistan on Sunday. Rahul last played for India in an ODI match against Australia in Chennai in March this year.
Asia Cup 2023 Stand-By Player Sanju Samson Leaves Team India Squad: Report
In what comes as the latest update from Sri Lanka, India batter Sanju Samson has left the Team India squad amid the ongoing Asia Cup Super Four stage, as per sources. Samson was a travelling reserve player in India's 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023. KL Rahul, who had missed the first two matches -against Pakistan and Nepal- in the Asia Cup after he picked up a niggle, joined India and practised with the team's nets on Thursday. The sources said after Rahul joined India, Samson was released from the squad as he travelled with the team as a stand-by player.
Virat Kohli Plays With Puppy During Asia Cup 2023 Practice - Video Wins Hearts
The Indian cricket team is gearing up for the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2023 with their first game against Pakistan on Sunday. The group stage match between the two traditional rivals was abandoned due to rain but the Rohit Sharma-led side booked their berth in the Super 4 with a comfortable win over Nepal. With intensity running high ahead of the match, some players had a light moment when a puppy entered the stadium during their practice session. The cricketers were playing football and once they noticed the puppy, they included it in their games. In a picture which has gone viral on social media, Virat Kohli can be seen petting and playing with the puppy.
"Why KL Rahul All The Time...": Ex-India Opener Name-Drops 'Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' To Drill Home Point Over World Cup 2023 Selection Debate
Former India batter Aakash Chopra has opened up on the Rohit Sharma-led side's fascination over KL Rahul, who hasn't been in the best of forms so far this year. Rahul, who missed the two group matches of the Asia Cup, is likely to be back for the Super 4 game against Pakistan on Sunday. He is also included in India's 15-man preliminary squad for the World Cup on home soil, starting October 5. However, several current and former players suggested that India should continue to back the in-form players, instead of Rahul, who has been out of action for a while.
Ben Stokes Likely To Undergo Knee Surgery Post Cricket World Cup 2023, Could Miss India Tests
England's Test captain Ben Stokes in all likelihood will undergo knee surgery after the conclusion of ODI World Cup rendering him a doubtful starter for the important five-match away series against India next year. Once a premier all-rounder Stokes has found it hard to bowl this summer due to chronic tendonitis in his knee. He has mostly played as a specialist batter in the last three Ashes and will continue to do so in the ODI series against New Zealand followed by the World Cup in India next month. Stokes said he plans to sort out his long pending surgery post the World Cup but refused to divulge the details. "I know what's going to happen, I just don't think now is right time to say what I'm doing," Stokes told reporters on Thursday ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand.
Viral! Video Clip Showing WWE Superstar Talking About MS Dhoni Takes Internet By Storm
Who doesn't know MS Dhoni? If we talk about the cricketing universe, there would hardly be a fan who hasn't heard about the legendary Indian cricketer. Be it cricketers or fans, the name MS Dhoni only commands respect from all corners of the world. But, as a video clip showing a WWE superstar talking about MS Dhoni surfaced on social media, even the most ardent of fans were amazed. In the video, WWE superstars Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn could be seen talking about the 2011 World Cup-winning Indian cricket team captain.
"When We Meet Series To Series...": Rohit Sharma Opens Up On Camaraderie With Virat Kohli
Ahead of their Asia Cup Super 4 match against arch-rivals Pakistan, India captain Rohit Sharma has opened up on his equation with former skipper Virat Kohli and head coach Rahul Dravid. Rohit took over from Kohli as full-time captain of the Indian team last year, months after Dravid replaced Ravi Shastri as the head coach. Under Rohit, India reached the semi-final of the T20 World Cup last year, and also made it to the final of the World Test Championship, where they lost to Australia this year.