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"It's Unfair To Him": Ex-South Africa Star On Call To Get Virat Kohli To Bowl

With star all-rounder Hardik Pandya out of the ongoing Cricket World Cup, India lack a sixth bowling option in their playing XI. Hardik, who has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament, suffered an ankle injury during India's match against Bangladesh on October 19. He missed the last three group matches, before being eventually ruled out of the tournament on the eve of India's match against South Africa on Sunday. During the match against Bangladesh, Hardik twisted his ankle while bowling.

"Best Bowling Attack": Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri's Big Team India Remark

The Indian cricket team is unstoppable at the Cricket World Cup. On Sunday, the Rohit Sharma-led side defeated South Africa to register an eighth straight win the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. Batting first, India notched a huge total of 326/5 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Then Indian bowlers continued their fiery show to dismiss the Proteas for just 83 as India romped home to a 243-win. With the win, the Indian cricket team is assured of a top finish in the round-robin stage at the Cricket World Cup 2023.

Sri Lanka Sack Entire Cricket Board Over World Cup Humiliation Against India

Sri Lanka's sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe sacked the national cricket board on Monday, days after a humiliating defeat by India at the World Cup. Ranasinghe has been at loggerheads with Sri Lanka Cricket -- the richest sports organisation on the financially stricken island -- for months over allegations of widespread corruption. The country's 1996 World Cup-winning skipper Arjuna Ranatunga has been appointed chairman of a new interim board, Ranasinghe's office said in a statement. "Sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe has formed an interim committee for Sri Lanka Cricket," the statement said.

"I Think Like Captain But Am Not One": Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Ravindra Jadeja on Sunday said the Eden Gardens track offered more turn in the afternoon when the South African spinners bowled, compared to the evening when Indian bowlers operated. He was speaking after India beat South Africa by 243 runs in a Cricket World Cup match. India's forever ‘Most Valuable Player' (MVP) himself left an impact on the game by scoring an unbeaten 29 not out and taking 5 for 33 but it was the peerless Kohli, who was adjudged the Player of the Match award for his record-equalling unbeaten 101.

Cricket World Cup 2023 - "We Needed Virat Kohli To Go Out There And Play To The Situation": Rohit Sharma

From outside, Virat Kohli's record equalling 101 off 121 balls against South Africa on Sunday might look a bit laborious, but Indian captain Rohit Sharma termed the innings as one that suited the conditions and the match situation. Kohli's 49th ODI hundred paved the way for India's 326 for five on a slightly diffident Eden Gardens pitch, which proved way over the par in the end. "If you look at how we have played in the last three games, we have adapted better. Today, we needed Kohli to go out there and play to the situation. We then knew we had to keep it in the right areas (with the ball) and let the pitch do the rest," said Rohit during the post-match presentation.

"It Took Me 365 Days To...": Sachin Tendulkar Reacts As Virat Kohli Equals His ODI Centuries Record

49 centuries and counting! Virat Kohli now has joint-most number of tons in One-Day Internationals, having equalled batting great Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 on Sunday. Kohli reached the milestone ton in his 277th innings, far quicker than Tendulkar's 438, smashing an unbeaten 101 against South Africa in a Cricket World Cup match at the Eden Gardens. Interestingly, Kohli equalled his idol and former teammate on his 35th birthday. As Kohli joined him at the top of the podium, Tendulkar hoped that the former India captain would go on to break the record in the coming days.

Watch: Temba Bavuma's Antics As Shubman Gill Survives Run-Out, Virat Kohli's Reaction Is...

The battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 of Cricket World Cup 2023 unfolded as India took on South Africa in a top-of-the-table clash at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. As the likes of Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill looked to orchestrate a solid partnership, they avoid a slight hiccup when the latter looked to take a tight single. Gill seemed to have risked his wicket as he ran at the danger end but the throw wasn't on target. Yet, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma decided to disturb the stumps using his hand.

'Why Would I Congratulate Him?': Sri Lanka Star Stumped By Question On Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Ton

Virat Kohli reached a special milestone at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. This was one that was eagerly awaited by every Virat Kohli fan, one that saw Virat Kohli equalling Sachin Tendulkar's world record feat of 49 ODI tons. Virat Kohli reached the mark in 277 innings. With the ton, Virat Kohli has whetted the appetite of his fans for a 50th ODI ton. The Indian cricket team would be hoping that the feat comes in the ODI World Cup.

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"It's Unfair To Him": Ex-South Africa Star On Call To Get Virat Kohli To Bowl

"Best Bowling Attack": Gautam Gambhir, Ravi Shastri's Big Team India Remark

Sri Lanka Sack Entire Cricket Board Over World Cup Humiliation Against India

"I Think Like Captain But Am Not One": Ravindra Jadeja On Leaving Impact In World Cup

Cricket World Cup 2023 - "We Needed Virat Kohli To Go Out There And Play To The Situation": Rohit Sharma

"It Took Me 365 Days To...": Sachin Tendulkar Reacts As Virat Kohli Equals His ODI Centuries Record

Watch: Temba Bavuma's Antics As Shubman Gill Survives Run-Out, Virat Kohli's Reaction Is...

'Why Would I Congratulate Him?': Sri Lanka Star Stumped By Question On Virat Kohli's 49th ODI Ton