Serbia and Germany in pursuit of first World Cup title
MANILA : A first-time winner will be crowned on Sunday when Serbia and Germany lock horns in the first all-European final at the FIBA World Cup since 2006.
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Ireland make World Cup statement with Romania thrashing as Sexton sets new mark
Irish captain Johnny Sexton scored 24 points to make a spectacular injury return as he became Ireland's record World Cup points scorer in a sparkling 82-8 victory over Romania on Saturday.
India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2023: "In The Name Of Justice..." - Pace Great Wants IND vs PAK To Be Washed Out
The decision taken by the Asian Cricket Council to keep a reserve day for the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match between India and Pakistan was met with a lot of criticism. It was the only match that was given a reserve day and as a result, both fans and experts were not pleased with the decision and called for all matches of the tournament to be treated equally. Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad took to social media to express his disappointment at the situation and he even said that he wishes that it rains throughout the two stipulated days in order to stop the 'malicious plans' from succeeding.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 Match: Who Has The Edge?
The most-awaited moment is almost here as the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four match between India and Pakistan will be played on Sunday in Colombo. All the fans were left heartbroken after the group stage match between the arch-rivals got washed out due to heavy rainfall in Kandy. Since then, the Rohit Sharma-led side has faced Nepal and defeated them by 10 wickets. On the other hand, the Babar Azam-led side went against Bangladesh in their first Super Four match and defeated them by seven wickets.
"Always Going To Be A Little Risky" : Ex-India Coach Underlines KL Rahul's Cricket World Cup 2023 Position
The most-awaited Team India's squad for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023 was announced on Monday. Skipper Rohit Sharma along with BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed the 15-member list that featured the likes of KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Iyer, among others. However, the announcement also turned out to be a disappointment for leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who failed to find himself a place in the team. The management went ahead with Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja as the spinners while Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Bumrah were roped in as the pacers.
Asia Cup 2023: How KL Rahul vs Ishan Kishan Battle Could Shape India's Cricket World Cup 2023 Composition
The Indian squad for Cricket World Cup 2023 was announced by skipper Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar on Tuesday and there were only two wicket-keeping options included in the 15-member team - Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul. With no Sanju Samson in the mix, a lot of the team composition will be dependent on whom the management backs in the playing XI but each one of them provide a different advantage to the Indian cricket team. Kishan played both of India's games in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 but with KL Rahul back in the mix, the competition is well and truly on.
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023: Babar Azam And Co. Reveal Playing XI Ahead Of Mega Super 4 Clash
The Pakistan cricket team has announced their playing XI for the Asia Cup 2023 Super 4 match against India on Sunday. There were no changes to the side that defeated Bangladesh in their first Super 4 match as the Babar Azam-led side decided to stich to the winning combination. It means that there will no comeback for Mohammad Nawaz after he was replaced by the fast bowling all-rounder Faheem Ashraf. Pakistan also decided to make no changes to their in-form pace attack of Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah who have been enjoying a brilliant run of form in Asia Cup 2023.
"BCCI Needs To Do Better...": Venkatesh Prasad Fumes Over Cricket World Cup 2023 Ticket Fiasco
Former cricketer Venkatesh Prasad feels that the Indian team are strong contender for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup from October 5 in India. The former pacer believes that the Indian team is in possession of a "good squad" but the support from the fan base will also play a crucial role in their journey. He urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to ensure that the experience of the fans should be easy and smooth in comparison to previous years. "We have a good team and are strong contenders for the World Cup but we need genuine fans inside the stadium cheering for the team and their experience needs to be far smoother and easier than what it has been, and for that the BCCI needs to do far better than they have done so far. It is a reflection of the country as a whole and we as a nation should not be let down at any cost," Prasad posted on X (formerly Twitter).