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Bizarre Scenes As Match Between USA, Namibia Cut Short Due To "Heavy Traffic"

A Cricket World Cup Legue 2 match between minnows USA and Namibia was cut short on Saturday due to "unforeseen logistical circumstances" in Oman. The match was reduced to 43-overs-a-side as both teams couldn't reach the Al-Amerat Cricket Ground on time. This delay was due to multiple road closures caused by Ironman race in Muscat. Taking to X, USA Cricket said the match was delayed due to 'unforeseen logistical conditions', but they did not clarify the real reason for the delay.

PCB Lambasted As Floodlights In Pakistan Blamed For Rachin Ravindra's Head Injury

New Zealand batter Ravindra was forced out from the field after being struck in the forehead by the ball attempting a catch in the 38th over of their match against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series. The poor quality of floodlights at the Gaddafi Stadium is being blamed for the scary injury that could impact Ravindra's participation in the event. "Ravindra sustained a laceration to the forehead which has been addressed and treated at the ground, but is otherwise well. He came through his first HIA well and will continue to be monitored under HIA processes," the New Zealand Cricket informed in a statement on Saturday.

Rishabh Pant Sent Clear Message: Champions Trophy Chances 'Delayed' Due To This Star

Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has vouched for all-rounder Axar Patel's inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming Champions Trophy. Axar was promoted up the order in the first ODI against England, and the southpaw lit up India's 249-run chase with a 47-ball 52, adding 108-runs for the fourth wicket with vice-captain Shubman Gill. While Axar's ability with the ball was never in doubt, Manjrekar feels that he has time and time again proved his credentials as a batter.

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Score Updates

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Updates: Sri Lanka will resume the Day 4 of the ongoing second Test against Australia from 211/8 in Galle. Currently, Kusal Mendis is standing unbeaten at the crease as the hosts lead by 54 runs. Earlier, former captain Angelo Mathews scored a gritty 76, while Kusal Mendis was unbeaten on 48 at the close of the day's play. Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon shared seven wickets between them to dent Sri Lanka once again. (Live Scorecard)

Lord’s Taverners donate N30million sports kits to CSED initiative

United Kingdom-based sports recycling charity, Lord’s Taverners has donated sports kits and equipment worth over N30million to Community Sport and educational Development (CSED) Initiative.

Tri-Nation Series: Glenn Phillips And Mitchell Santner Lead New Zealand To 78-Run Win Over Pakistan

Glenn Phillips cracked a maiden century and Mitchell Santner grabbed three wickets to help New Zealand overpower Pakistan by 78 runs in the opening match of a tri-nations series in Lahore on Saturday. Phillips hit 106 not out from 74 balls, with seven sixes and six boundaries to help the tourists post an impressive 330-6 in 50 overs before Santner's 3-41 helped dismiss Pakistan for 252 in 47.5 overs. South Africa are the third team in the series, a warm-up event for the Champions Trophy from February 19 to March 9 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates.

After Sensational Entry In ODIs, Pacer Harshit Rana's Blockbuster "Not Bothered" Remark For Trolls

After picking a three-wicket haul on debut, India pacer Harshit Rana said he is not bothered by outside noise around him, saying that his sole intention is to just play for the country at the international level. Harshit, 23, shined on his ODI debut against England at the VCA Stadium in Nagpur, picking 3-33, as India eventually secured a four-wicket victory and grab a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. This comes just after he made his T20I debut against the same opposition in Pune, after coming as a like-for-like concussion replacement for Shivam Dube, a move which left the cricketing world fuming.

Ravichandran Ashwin Says Ravindra Jadeja 'More Gifted Than He Can Ever Be': "Doesn't Get..."

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin reserved blockbuster praise for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) teammate Ravindra Jadeja, calling him "more gifted than he can ever be". During the first ODI against England on Thursday, Jadeja picked up three wickets for just 26 runs in his nine overs, helping India beat the visitors by 4 wickets. While speaking on his YouTube channel, Ashwin believes Jadeja doesn't get enough recognition, and only comes under the radar when the team is not doing well.

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Bizarre Scenes As Match Between USA, Namibia Cut Short Due To "Heavy Traffic"

PCB Lambasted As Floodlights In Pakistan Blamed For Rachin Ravindra's Head Injury

Rishabh Pant Sent Clear Message: Champions Trophy Chances 'Delayed' Due To This Star

Sri Lanka vs Australia, 2nd Test Day 4, Live Score Updates

Lord’s Taverners donate N30million sports kits to CSED initiative

Tri-Nation Series: Glenn Phillips And Mitchell Santner Lead New Zealand To 78-Run Win Over Pakistan

After Sensational Entry In ODIs, Pacer Harshit Rana's Blockbuster "Not Bothered" Remark For Trolls

Ravichandran Ashwin Says Ravindra Jadeja 'More Gifted Than He Can Ever Be': "Doesn't Get..."