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India-Pakistan World Cup Date In Focus As BCCI, State Bodies Meet In Delhi

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials, including president Roger Binny and secretary Jay Shah, met in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss the plans for the upcoming ODI World Cup in India. The tournament will start on October 5, with the final set to be played on November 19 in Ahmedabad. As per sources, members from the 10 hosting venues have also been invited to the meeting, which was called by Shah. However, the biggest topic of discussion will be the rescheduling India vs Pakistan match.

Ravindra Jadeja On The Cusp Of History, Set To Overtake Kapil Dev In Elite List

After dominating the proceedings in the two-match Test series, Team India are once again favourites going into the three-match ODI series, starting later on Thursday. During their last ODI series against West Indies in the Caribbean Islands, the visitors had swept the series 3-0, despite the absence of some big names. As the Rohit Sharma-led side gears up for the series, veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja eyes a huge milestone. Jadeja is just four wickets away from becoming the leading wicket-taker in India vs West Indies ODIs.

Mohammed Siraj Rested For ODIs Against West Indies As Precautionary Measure, Flies Back Home

India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been rested for the ODIs against the West Indies as a precautionary measure due to a sore ankle, the BCCI said on Thursday. Siraj, who led the pace attack with aplomb in the Tests against the West Indies in the absence of seniors such as Mohammed Shami, flew back with the rest of the Test returnees -- Ravichandran Ashwin, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat and Navdeep Saini -- after India's 1-0 series win. "Mohd. Siraj has been released from Team India's ODI squad ahead of the three-match series against the West Indies," a BCCI media release read.

Ireland fined for slow play during defeat to Australia

Ireland have been fined 10% of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against Australia in the second match of their ICC Women's Championship series in Dublin on Tuesday.

All Blacks eye two trophies against Wallabies in Melbourne

MELBOURNE : The All Blacks will look to secure a third consecutive Rugby Championship trophy in Melbourne on Saturday, with victory over Eddie Jones's winless Wallabies to also keep the Bledisloe Cup in New Zealand hands for another year.

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Will Team India Choose Ishan Kishan Over Sanju Samson As Wicketkeeper?

After clinching the two-match Test series with 1-0 lead, Team India will be squaring off against West Indies in the first ODI of the three-match series on Thursday in Bridgetown. The Rohit Sharma-led side will use the series against the West Indies to test out a few players to finalise their combinations ahead of the Asia Cup, which will precede the ODI World Cup at home in October-November. Suryakumar Yadav will be aiming to improve his 50-over credentials while Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson are likely to audition for the wicketkeeper's slot.

"Not Going To Please...": Pat Cummins Hits Back At Critics Ahead Of Ashes Finale

Australia captain Pat Cummins remains unfazed by criticism over his captaincy following two tight victories at Edgbaston and Lord's, a defeat at Leeds, and a draw in Manchester. The fifth and final Test will begin at The Oval from Thursday with the hosts in with a chance to level the series. Heading into the fifth and final Ashes Test with a 2-1 series lead and having retained the Ashes, the 30-year-old emphasised the need of having a thick skin to deal with everything.

Watch: Teammates Can't Trust Each Other With Catch, Leads To Argument

Brno Cricket Club players Riaz Afridi and Rahat Ali almost collided after the former came in front of the latter to complete a catch. The incident happened during Brno's match against the Prague Tigers in the ECS Czechia T10. Brno pacer Satyajit Sengupta bowled a looping slower delivery to Tigers' opener GM Hasanat, who mistimed his pull and the ball went high in the air. Rahat, who was deployed at mid-off, settled under the high ball to take the catch. However, Afridi came running in from mid-on and took the charge.

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India-Pakistan World Cup Date In Focus As BCCI, State Bodies Meet In Delhi

Ravindra Jadeja On The Cusp Of History, Set To Overtake Kapil Dev In Elite List

Mohammed Siraj Rested For ODIs Against West Indies As Precautionary Measure, Flies Back Home

Ireland fined for slow play during defeat to Australia

All Blacks eye two trophies against Wallabies in Melbourne

India's Predicted XI vs West Indies, 1st ODI: Will Team India Choose Ishan Kishan Over Sanju Samson As Wicketkeeper?

"Not Going To Please...": Pat Cummins Hits Back At Critics Ahead Of Ashes Finale

Watch: Teammates Can't Trust Each Other With Catch, Leads To Argument