Calls for 'smart batting' as Proteas not perturbed by lack of all-rounders in World Cup squad
Proteas white-ball coach Rob Walter and skipper Temba Bavuma are not too concerned over South Africa's World Cup squad's batting depth.
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Wolvaardt 'pretty frustrated' after Proteas go close, but no hurrah in Pakistan series whitewash
Proteas women's captain, Laura Wolvaardt, bemoaned South Africa's frustrating T20 series defeat to Pakistan in Karachi.
"It Can Be A Bit Worrying...": Sunil Gavaskar Underlines KL Rahul's Challenge Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023
The inclusion of KL Rahul in India's squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 resulted in a massive debate among fans and experts. Rahul did not enjoy a great run of form in 2023 and he was missing from action since Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as he suffered a thigh injury. The right-hander made his return to the side for Asia Cup 2023 but he once again ended up missing two matches due to a niggle. Questions have often been asked about the backing that Rahul has received over the years from the team management and legendary India opener Sunil Gavaskar has an interesting explanation.
Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh's Najmul Hossain Shanto Ruled Out With Hamstring Injury
Bangladesh has been hit hard by injuries in their ongoing Asia Cup campaign with Najmul Hossain Shanto being ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a hamstring problem. As per the country's cricket board - BCB, he will return to Bangladesh immediately and work on his rehabilitation ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup, set to begin in India next month. Premier wicketkeeper batter Litton Das, who was initially ruled out of the tournament because of illness, joined the team in place of Shanto after getting his medical clearance on Tuesday.
Team India Among Bottom 3 In The World In This Aspect - Stats Reveal
India has a concerning statistic to their name in ODIs ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at home from October 5 onwards, as they have the second-lowest catch efficiency among the top 10 ranked teams since the 2019 edition of World Cup in England. During the start of India's crucial Asia Cup clash against Nepal, the Indian team dropped some easy catches. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, among India's best and most agile fielders, and wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan, dropped these catches.
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.
Fan Says Virender Sehwag Should Have Been MP Before Gautam Gambhir. Here's His Reply...
Former Indian cricket team opener Virender Sehwag believes that sportspersons should not enter politics as most of them only enter the field for "ego and hunger for power". Taking to X, formerly Twitter, he wrote, "I am not at all interested in politics. Have been approached by both major parties in the last two elections. My view is that most entertainers or sportsman should not enter politics as most are there for their own ego and hunger for power and barely spare genuine time for people; few are exceptions, but generally, most only do PR." "I love being involved with cricket and commentating, and being a part-time MP whenever convenient is not something I ever aspire for." The cricketer was responding to a man who "thought" Sehwag should have been an MP before Gautam Gambhir.
Asia Cup 2023 - Super Four, Final Matches To Stay In Colombo: Report
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Tuesday decided to keep the Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo itself as the weather in the Sri Lankan capital has shown signs of improvement. It has been speculated over the last few days that the Super 4 and final games of the Asia Cup could be shifted to Hambantota after heavy rains lashed Colombo. The PTI has been informed that the ACC held parleys with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), hosts Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and the official broadcaster before arriving at the decision to keep the matches in Colombo itself.