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"Don't Need Your Advice": Fiery Sunil Gavaskar Shuts Down Pakistan, Australian Experts

In India, everybody has an opinion on cricket. And if the subject is the Indian cricket team, then the opinions increase manifold. With the announcement of the Indian team's Cricket World Cup 2023 squad, opinions have flown thick about the team combination. The topic of discussion has mostly surrounded the Indian cricket team, which as hosts are among the favourites to go the distance. Sunil Gavaskar, former Indian cricket team captain and 1983 Cricket World Cup winner, is irked by foreign experts giving their opinion on the Indian team combination.

"Shouldn't Have Short-Term Memory": Irfan Pathan's Blistering Take On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

Can both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan feature in the same XI for the Indian team? Though there are some former cricketers who feel that can be the case, ex-India all-rounder Irfan Pathan isn't on board with the idea. For Irfan, Rahul and Ishan can only feature in the same XI together if a player in the top-order is injured. Else, only one of them can get into the team as they are competing for the same spot. As there remain those who feel Ishan should be preferred over Rahul owing to his exemplary form, Irfan has cautioned the Indian team management against overlooking the Karnataka batter's numbers.

Hard to disagree with players turning down contracts to compete in T20 leagues, says Stokes

Test captain Ben Stokes said he understands the reasoning behind players turning down contracts with England in favour of playing in lucrative T20 tournaments.

Ben Stokes reveals plan to finally fix troublesome knee injury after World Cup

Ben Stokes revealed he has a plan to try to resolve a long-standing problem with his left knee and get back to being a fully fledged all-rounder once the Cricket World Cup has finished.

"We Will Give...": Babar Azam Shifts Focus To India Clash After Pakistan's Win Over Bangladesh

Pakistan cricket team skipper Babar Azam has already turned his focus to the Super 4 clash against India in the Asia Cup, suggesting that the Pakistan team will give their 100 percent in Round 2 of their highly-anticipated clash, which is to take place on Sunday in Colombo. Pakistan faced Bangladesh in their first Super 4 match and Babar's men barely looked troubled by Shakib Al Hasan's team. Pakistan kicked off the Super Four with a dominant 7-wicket victory against Bangladesh on Wednesday in the Gaddafi Stadium.

"Don't Know What Najam Sethi Is Smoking...": Harbhajan Singh Blasts Ex-PCB Chief For 'India Afraid' Comment

The Asia Cup 2023 venue continues to be part of a hot debate. Initially the continental event was supposed to be held fully in Pakistan but then the Asian Cricket Council, led by BCCI secretary Jay Shah, decided on a hybrid model. Barring four matches, all the other games are being played in Sri Lanka. However, rain has played spoilsport in the matches. In the first India vs Pakistan game at Pallekele, not a single ball could be bowled in the second innings, after Pakistan dismissed India for 266.

Watch: Drone Delivers KFC Chicken Bucket Mid-match, South Africa Star David Miller Devours It

Cricket can often present innovative scenarios. The game has embraced modern technology at a fast pace at it is evident in the game. Some innovations can be fun too. In a video posted by Proteas Men, the official handle of men's national cricket in South Africa, on Thursday, a drone can be seen delivering a KFC bucket mid-match. The video was from the second T20I between Australia and South Africa in Durban On September 1. "#ThrowbackThursday For the first time EVER ,a 21- piece bucket drone delivery was delivered to @DavidMillerSA12 in-stadium hot and fresh! by @KFCSA Delivery+ #FryHardfans #BePartOfIt #SAvAus" the caption of the post read.

"Like Mahabharat...": Pakistan Great On Hype In World Cup Game vs India, Explains Why His Team Will Be 'Lonely'

The India vs Pakistan World Cup 2023 match on October 14 has generated huge interest among the fans and officials. The arch-rivals face off against each other only in multi-team events and their encounter is closely followed. The tickets released so far for the India vs Pakistan clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, has been sold out all ready. For the fans from both side, the match becomes a matter of prestige. Playing at home, and with intense media scrutiny, will put the Indian cricket team under a lot of pressure in the upcoming World Cup, feels former Pakistan pace bowler Shoaib Akhtar.

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"Don't Need Your Advice": Fiery Sunil Gavaskar Shuts Down Pakistan, Australian Experts

"Shouldn't Have Short-Term Memory": Irfan Pathan's Blistering Take On KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Debate

Hard to disagree with players turning down contracts to compete in T20 leagues, says Stokes

Ben Stokes reveals plan to finally fix troublesome knee injury after World Cup

"We Will Give...": Babar Azam Shifts Focus To India Clash After Pakistan's Win Over Bangladesh

"Don't Know What Najam Sethi Is Smoking...": Harbhajan Singh Blasts Ex-PCB Chief For 'India Afraid' Comment

Watch: Drone Delivers KFC Chicken Bucket Mid-match, South Africa Star David Miller Devours It

"Like Mahabharat...": Pakistan Great On Hype In World Cup Game vs India, Explains Why His Team Will Be 'Lonely'