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"If The Wife Works...": Bangladesh Star Bowler, Who Tormented India At Asia Cup, Under Fire Over Misogynist Remarks

A Bangladeshi cricketer was embroiled in controversy Monday over misogynistic social media posts condemning working women, just days after making a brilliant international debut. Bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib took the wicket of India captain Rohit Sharma with only his fourth delivery in international cricket when the neighbours met in the Asia Cup on Friday, before holding his nerve in the final over to secure victory for Bangladesh.

R Ashwin To Replace Axar Patel At Cricket World Cup - Indications Clear? BCCI Chief Selector's Sharp Reply

Ravichandran Ashwin, veteran spinner and India's highest Test wicket-taker among active cricketers, is set to play his first ODI since January, 2022. The off-spinner received a surprise call-up for the three-match ODI series against Australia, starting on Friday. The series is the final dress rehearsal for hosts India before the 2023 Cricket World Cup, starting on October 5. Ashwin is not part of the World Cup squad, but his selection has raised speculation.

Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

Indian cricket team is riding a high now. After a stupendous performance at the Asia Cup 2023, where the Rohit sharma-led side triumphed after a commanding 10-wicket win against hosts Sri Lanka in Colombo, the group will be feeling confident going into the cricket World Cup. Mohammed Siraj's fiery spell shot out the Lankans for a mere 50 in 15.2 overs, aided by fellow pacers Hardik Pandya (3 for 3) and Jasprit Bumrah (1 for 23), while the Indians got the job done with 10 wickets in hand in 6.1 overs.

"Rishabh Pant Has Inspired A Lot Of Wicket-keeper Batters Around The World": Adam Gilchrist

Rishabh Pant isn't fit to play the upcoming World Cup but former Australian ace Adam Gilchrist is still fascinated by the kind of impact that the burly keeper-batter has had in his six years with the Indian team. Pant, who met with a horrific car accident last December, is currently doing his rehabilitation programme at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru and is expected to make a comeback sometime next year. In his absence, KL Rahul will keep wickets for India and Ishan Kishan has a good chance of playing as a specialist middle-order batter.

"Efficiently Using My...": Kuldeep Yadav Reveals His Bowling Mantra After Successful Asia Cup Campaign

Left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav took home the Man of the Tournament prize in the Asia Cup 2023. He finished the event as India's second-highest wicket-taker, with nine scalps in four innings at an average of 11.44 and an economy of 3.61. His best figures were 5 for 25 against Pakistan. "I don't think a lot; I just read the wicket. It's very important for me to get the length right, and keep bowling at the good length," he said. "I also read the batter, as to what shot is he trying to play. I have been efficiently using my wrong one and flipper, and I'm gaining a lot of confidence from it.

Ravichandran Ashwin Makes ODI Comeback After 20 Months, India Leave Star Trio Out Of First Two Games vs Australia

Seasoned spinner R Ashwin on Monday made a comeback to the Indian ODI team for the three-match series against Australia while senior players including skipper Rohit Sharma and senior batter Virat Kohli were rested from the first two games. Ashwin, who last played an ODI back in January 2022 in South Africa, could be drafted into the Indian team for the World Cup if Axar Patel doesn't get fit before the September 28 deadline set by the ICC. Axar has sustained a quadriceps tear during the recently held Asia Cup in Sri Lanka.

BCCI Chief Selector Asked About Resting Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Before Bharat Darshan At World Cup. Here's His Reply

A day after Indian cricket team's Asia Cup triumph, the squad for the Australia ODI series was announced on Monday. There were several surprises in the squad for the three-ODI series. The biggest one being the return of Ravichandran Ashwin, who last played an ODI in January, 2022. Another surprise was that the team management rested the star trio - Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya - for a series that is being seen as the final dress rehearsal before the World Cup.

Pace Legend Blasts BCCI's Scheduling, Finds India vs Australia ODIs 'Unnecessary'

The Indian cricket team registered a comprehensive 10-wicket win against Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final on Sunday. After Sri Lanka opted to bat, Mohammed Siraj ran through their battng order, picking six wickets for just 21 runs in seven overs. Sri Lanka were skittled out for a paltry total of 50 runs, which India chased down in 6.1 overs. Sunday's win is a good confidence booster ahead of next month's World Cup on home soil. However, before their opening game of the tournament on October 8 against Australia, India face the Pat Cummins-led side in a three-match series, starting September 22.

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"If The Wife Works...": Bangladesh Star Bowler, Who Tormented India At Asia Cup, Under Fire Over Misogynist Remarks

R Ashwin To Replace Axar Patel At Cricket World Cup - Indications Clear? BCCI Chief Selector's Sharp Reply

Pakistan No. 1 ODI Team Now, But India Can Displace Them Before This Week Ends. Here's How

"Rishabh Pant Has Inspired A Lot Of Wicket-keeper Batters Around The World": Adam Gilchrist

"Efficiently Using My...": Kuldeep Yadav Reveals His Bowling Mantra After Successful Asia Cup Campaign

Ravichandran Ashwin Makes ODI Comeback After 20 Months, India Leave Star Trio Out Of First Two Games vs Australia

BCCI Chief Selector Asked About Resting Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma Before Bharat Darshan At World Cup. Here's His Reply

Pace Legend Blasts BCCI's Scheduling, Finds India vs Australia ODIs 'Unnecessary'