Australia select injured duo in Women's World Cup squad
Australia coach Tony Gustavsson has named injured players Kyah Simon and Alanna Kennedy in his 23-woman squad for the Women's World Cup.
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Watch: Emotions Overflow As West Indies Fail To Qualify For ODI World Cup 2023
The cricketing world was left stunned as two-time ODI World Cup champions, West Indies failed to even qualify for this year's mega event, with the loss against Scotland proving to be the final nail in the coffin for them. West Indies, already on the brink of elimination, were hammered by Scotland on Saturday. The result sent the cricketing fraternity into a state of shock, with many greats of the game and former cricketers going numb over what the result meant for the forthcoming event in India.
Qatar upset Mexico to reach Gold Cup quarters, Ferreira hits another hat-trick
Qatar’s midfielder Ali Asad (L) fights for the ball with Mexico’s defender Gerardo Arteaga (2nd R) during the Concacaf 2023 Gold Cup Group B football match between Mexico and Qatar at Levi’s Stadium, in Santa Clara, California, on July 2, 2023. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP)
"India's Bowling Always Weak, Will Not Be A Threat": Ex-Pakistan Star On World Cup Clash
The anticipation for the India vs Pakistan clash in the ODI World Cup 2023 has been building ever since the International Cricket Council announced the schedule for the showpiece event. Though the match will be taking place at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad, former Pakistan spinner Saeed Ajmal feels his team will be the favourites in the contest. In fact, Ajmal doesn't think India even has the bowling attack to challenge the Pakistani batters in the high-profile fixture.
Netherlands vs Oman, World Cup Qualifiers Super Six, Live Score Updates
NED vs OMA, World Cup Qualifier Super Six, Live Updates:Netherlands will be taking on Oman in the Super Six match of the ongoing ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Qualifiers on Monday, at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. Netherlands will be coming to this clash after facing a 21-run defeat against Sri Lanka in their previous match. On the other hand, Oman faced a defeat by 14 runs against Zimbabwe. It will be an interesting clash as both the teams will be putting their best foot forward. (Live Scorecard)
"Just Like 2011 World Cup...": On Ex-Indian Cricket Team Mental Conditioning Coach Paddy Upton's Appointment, Hockey India's Great Expectations
Hockey India wants Paddy Upton to develop in the men's team players an unshakable resolve and toughness that does not crumble under pressure -- the very traits that made Mahendra Singh's side a world beater in 2011. Hockey India Secretary General Bhola Nath Singh said if the celebrated South African mental conditioning coach can make a difference to the Indian men's team's performance, he could be asked to work till 2024 Olympics. Upton is scheduled to hold three mental conditioning sessions, starting Saturday, during the ongoing National Camp for the men's core group at SAI Centre in Bengaluru.
"An Advantage...": Sunil Gavaskar On India Facing Australia, Pakistan At Start Of World Cup 2023
The schedule for 2023 ODI World Cup has already been announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) earlier this week. The mega event is set to kick off with a game between defending champions England and last-edition finalists New Zealand -- on October 05 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, the Indian team will begin its campaign against Australia at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on October 8. The much-awaited clash between arch-rivals India and Paksitan is scheduled to take place on the 15th of October in Ahmedabad.
"Keep An Eye On Him": Sourav Ganguly Identifies India's Leg Spinner For ODI World Cup
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has urged the management to keep an eye on veteran leg spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for the ODI World Cup. Chahal was part of the squad for last year's T20 World Cup in Australia but didn't play a single game as India bowed out in the semi-final after losing to England. Ganguly feels while India have other good wrist spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Ravi Bishnoi at their disposal, Chahal could be key to their chances.