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"Are India Afraid": Ex-PCB Chief Najam Sethi On BCCI, ACC's 'Venue Change U-Turn' For Pakistan Match

After the first Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan was washed out due to rain, another one's fate is hanging in balance with the Super 4 encounter between the two teams, on Sunday, also expected to witness plenty of rain. In the group match, only one of the innings was possible, with Pakistan not getting to face a single delivery after India set them a target of 267 runs to chase. And now, former Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Najam Sethi has accused the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) of deciding to not shift the India vs Pakistan Super-4 game from Colombo to Hambantota.

Mohammed Nabi Shatters Record Books, Becomes First Afghanistan Player To Score 5000 International Runs

All-rounder Mohammed Nabi completed 5,000 international runs on Tuesday, becoming the first-ever Afghanistan player to do so. The 38-year-old reached this milestone during his side's Asia Cup 2023 group stage clash against Sri Lanka. During his side's chase of 292 runs, which they needed to get to in 37.1 overs to qualify for the Super Four stage, Nabi scored 65 in 32 balls, consisting of six fours and five sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 203.12.

"Bharat Is The Original Name, But...": Sunil Gavaskar On India Name Change Debate

One of the finest Indian cricketers, Sunil Gavaskar has jumped into the India vs Bharat debate, sharing his opinion on the name-change saga that has gripped the entire nation. Opinions on the subject have been coming thick and heavy, with sporting personalities sharing their take on the raging topic. After Virender Sehwag publicly shared his take on the matter, batting legend Sunil Gavaskar also shared his insights, suggesting whatever call is taken, it has to be done at the official level.

Net Run Rate Controversy Strikes As 'Unaware' Afghanistan Bow Out Of Asia Cup 2023

The Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 match turned out to be a thriller on Tuesday. Sri Lanka secured a win while managing to defend a total of 291 runs against a spirited Afghanistan side that tried to get to the target under 37 overs. The end result was Afghanistan getting bowled out for 289 in 37.4 overs. However, after the match, a controversy over the Net Run Rate struck, with the Afghans claiming that they were not informed of the exact calculations by the match officials.

Watch: Umpire Hilariously Falls On Ground While Saving Himself From A Shot During County Game

Cricket is a gentlemen's game but it sometimes becomes so funny that you can't help but roll on the floor laughing. Breathtaking and mesmerising performances are the essence of cricket field but they are the funny moments that make the game much more entertaining. In one of the funniest incidents that ever happened on a cricket field, an umpire fell on the ground while trying to save himself from a down-the-ground shot played by a batter. The incident occured during a County Division 2 game between Yorkshire and Derbyshire.

Harbhajan Singh's Three-Word Review Of Yuzvendra Chahal After Cricket World Cup 2023 Snub

Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh was left surprised with the decision to not include Yuzvendra Chahal in the Cricket World Cup 2023 squad. The team management went with Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel as the spin bowling with Axar and Jadeja being all-rounders. There was extra focus on all-rounders in the team selection as India also included Shardul Thakur and Hardik Pandya. "Surprise not to see @yuzi_chahal in the World Cup squad for Team India. pure Match winner," he posted on social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter).

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: I am not playing just to make comeback, I want to enjoy my cricket

It is a strange moment in Indian cricket. The national team is evidently struggling while a big tournament that will begin next month in the country – ODI World Cup – has faced unprecedented roadblocks.

"You Have To Make Tough Choices": Rohit Sharma On Players "Fighting For Their Spots"

Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma admitted that one has to take tough calls while selecting players for the big tournaments like World Cup. The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming marquee event that is set to be hosted in India in October-November this year. While fit-again KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer and Jasprit Bumrah made it to the team for the world event, players like Sanju Samson, Yuzvendra Chahal and Tilak Varma were excluded.

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"Are India Afraid": Ex-PCB Chief Najam Sethi On BCCI, ACC's 'Venue Change U-Turn' For Pakistan Match

Mohammed Nabi Shatters Record Books, Becomes First Afghanistan Player To Score 5000 International Runs

"Bharat Is The Original Name, But...": Sunil Gavaskar On India Name Change Debate

Net Run Rate Controversy Strikes As 'Unaware' Afghanistan Bow Out Of Asia Cup 2023

Watch: Umpire Hilariously Falls On Ground While Saving Himself From A Shot During County Game

Harbhajan Singh's Three-Word Review Of Yuzvendra Chahal After Cricket World Cup 2023 Snub

Bhuvneshwar Kumar: I am not playing just to make comeback, I want to enjoy my cricket

"You Have To Make Tough Choices": Rohit Sharma On Players "Fighting For Their Spots"