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ODI World Cup 2023 tickets go on sale 41 days before tournament opener
The 2023 ODI World Cup has had one of the most chaotic build-ups seen in any major event. Scheduling issues, uncertainty over venues and security issues have resulted in an unprecedented lull in proceedings with a little over a month to go for a major cricket event in India.
Rashid Khan Withdraws Big Bash League Boycott Threat, Makes Himself Available For 2023-24 Season: Report
Afghanistan's star leg-spinner Rashid Khan has withdrawn his boycott threat of Australia's Big Bash League and made himself available for the 2023-24 season of the T20 franchise tournament. Rashid had threatened to boycott BBL in January this year following Australia's decision to withdraw from a three-match ODI series in Afghanistan in March last year on human rights ground after Taliban banned university education for girls.
"Could Be The Trump Card For World Cup": Abhishek Nayar Lauds India Youngster's Selection For Asia Cup
The Indian cricket team will start its journey in the 2023 Asia Cup with a blockbuster clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on 2nd September at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka. The BCCI has selected a 17-member squad for the tournament with several top players making a comeback to the 50-over format after long injury lay-offs. Former BCCI selector Saba Karim shared his optimism about the squad and the returning players and said that the Asia Cup will be the perfect preparation for India ahead of the ICC World Cup, which begins in October later this year.
Tilak Varma "Can Be Future All-Format Player": Ex India Star
Seeing Tilak Varma get the nod in India's Asia Cup squad, many eyebrows were raised. The left-handed batter, who showed his skills on the pitch in the T20I series against West Indies, impressed the selectors enough to earn a spot in India's 17-man squad for the continental event. However, with KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer also being selected, Varma might not get many chances in the Indian team's playing XI. However, former India cricketer Saba Karim feels Tilak's selection alone shows the confidence the selectors and team management have in him.
"With Due Respect...": Ex-India Star Counters Gautam Gambhir's Asia Cup Selection Verdict
India's squad for the Asia Cup 2023 has received a mixed reaction, with a section of fans and experts pointing out the apparent 'flaws' that exist in the team. Highlighting one of the problem areas in the team, former India star Gautam Gambhir asserted the need to have a proper backup for Hardik Pandya. Though Shardul Thakur has shown over time how productive he can be with the bat, Gambhir doesn't think he is the ideal backup for Hardik. The former India opening batter, instead, wanted Shivam Dube to have gotten the nod.
Watch: MS Dhoni's Daughter Ziva's Reaction On Chandrayaan 3 Landing Melts Hearts
It was a momentous day for all Indians as the country became part of an elite space club on Wednesday. India's moon mission Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed on the lunar surface. India thus has become the fourth country to land a rover on the moon after USSR/Russia, the United States, and China. India has become the first nation to land near the Moon's South Pole, which is the hot new destination since traces of water were detected in the area. The touchdown took place at 6.04 pm amid huge cheers at the ISRO center in Bengaluru. Social media was flooded with congratulatory messages.
"No Complaints...": Jasprit Bumrah's Reassuring Statement on Fitness After Ireland Series Win
India captain Jasprit Bumrah on Wednesday lauded the supremely confident youngsters who contributed to the team's T20 series win in Ireland. India won the series 2-0 after the third T20 was abandoned due to rain. The series also marked a much-awaited comeback of Bumrah from a back surgery. "Very happy to be back and play some cricket. Frustrating when you're waiting for a game to happen. Did not see this coming, weather was fine in the morning. An honour to lead the side, everyone was very eager and enthusiastic. Whenever you get an opportunity to lead your side, anyone would love to do that.