New Zealand v Sri Lanka: Rain predicted in Bengaluru for crucial Cricket World Cup match
The threat of rain looms over New Zealand's game against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru which could have significant implications for Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup.
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Cricket World Cup trends show importance of achieving a fair balance between bat and ball
Last week’s assertion that batting was dominating the bowling at the 2023 ODI World Cup provoked the need for more detailed scrutiny.
Canada running back lineup featuring Stakusic, Fernandez vs. Poland at Billie Jean King Cup
Canada's Marina Stakusic and Leylah Fernandez have been tabbed for singles play in Thursday's tie against Poland at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
New Zealand's Boult excited by prospect of facing India in World Cup semis
BENGALURU : New Zealand will relish a semi-final clash with India after they thumped 1996 champions Sri Lanka by five wickets to put one foot in the knockout stage of the World Cup, seamer Trent Boult said on Thursday.
"I Don't Suggest...": Australia Great's Tip For Defeating India In Cricket World Cup 2023
Legendary Australia cricketer Adam Gilchrist praised the Indian cricket team fast bowlers for their devastating form in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and said that it will be better for teams to face them in daylight. Under the floodlights, the trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Mohammed Shami have enjoyed a brilliant run of form and Gilchrist believes that the key to beating India can be to bat first against them. In a recent interaction, the former wicket-keeper batter pointed out that he rates India highly as a chasing side but batting during the daytime may help a bit in negating their dangerous pace threat.
"India Will Win Cricket World Cup 2023": Former Cricketer Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani who was one of the crucial figures in India's 1983 World Cup has backed India to win the World Cup on the back of their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Kirmani along with South Africa's iconic cricketer Jonty Rhodes travelled in the Vande Bharat Express from Bhopal to Delhi on Thursday. After arriving in Delhi, Kirmani was quizzed about India's recent performances and he told mediapersons, "India will win the World Cup, they have played very well."
Sri Lanka Coach Blames Inconsistent Batting For Horror Cricket World Cup 2023 Run
Head coach Chris Silverwood on Thursday pinned Sri Lanka's horror run in the World Cup to its inconsistencies, particularly in batting, after the Islanders bowed out of the quadrennial mega event with a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand here. In a lopsided contest, Sri Lanka succumbed to their seventh loss in nine league stage matches and slipped to the ninth spot in the points table. The top eight teams will get direct qualification for the Champions Trophy in 2025. Sri Lanka were shot out for a mere 171 by the Kiwis, who won by five wickets and more than 26 overs to spare.
Davis Cup Committee Rules India Play Their Tie In Pakistan: Report
The Pakistan Tennis Federation (PTF) on Thursday claimed that the ITF's Davis Cup Committee had ruled that India has to play its tie in Pakistan as per the original schedule. The PTF claimed that the ITF had ruled in favour of Pakistan after India had said they had security concerns over sending their team to the country. "The ITF has said that Pakistan will retain its hosting rights and has rejected the security concerns raised by India," a senior PTF official said.