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World Cup 2023 - 'People Live Off This Cr*p...': Wasim Akram's Verdict On Virat Kohli Wide Ball Controversy vs Bangladesh

Star India batter Virat Kohli struck his 48th ODI century on Thursday as India defeated Bangladesh by seven wickets in their World Cup match in Pune. Kohli crossed the 100-run mark after hitting a six off Nasum Ahmed's delivery. It was the last action of the match as Kohli needed three runs to reach the milestone while India only required two runs to win. While Kohli did manage to score his century, umpire Richard Kettleborough's decision of not calling Nasum's delivery as wide caught the attention of everyone.

"What Special Can He Do?" Wasim Akram On Shaheen Afridi's World Cup Show

Pakistan faced a shocking seven-wicket defeat against arch-rivals India in their previous ODI World Cup 2023 match in Ahmedabad. Asked to bat first, the Babar Azam-led side was bundled out for 191. Later, Team India chased down the target in just 30.3 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma smashing 86 runs. Aiming redemption, Pakistan will now square off against Australia in their match on Friday in Bengaluru. Ahead of the match, former Pakistan skipper Wasim Akram issued an advice for pacer Shaheen Afridi, who is yet to leave his mark in the tournament.

"Shocked That Wasim Akram...": Pakistan Great On Shoaib Malik Questioning Babar Azam's Captaincy

Since the conclusion of the India vs Pakistan match in Cricket World Cup 2023, Babar Azam and his players have faced plenty of criticism. In fact, a few critics even questioned the leadership skills of Babar, suggesting Shaheen Shah Afridi should take up the baton from him. It was Shoaib Malik who raised a finger at Babar's ability to lead the team in the right direction, but Pakistan great Mohammad Yousuf isn't pleased to see such suggestions being made in the middle of the tournament. Speaking of the topic, Yousuf didn't just side with Babar but also questioned the great Wasim Akram for not correcting Shoaib Malik when he made such comments.

"Shaheen Afridi Is No Wasim Akram": Ravi Shastri's Analysis Of 'Theek Thak' Pakistan Pacer

The India vs Pakistan ODI Cricket World Cup match turned out to be quite a celebratory affair for the Indian cricket team fans. In the Cricket World Cup group stage match in Ahmedabad on Saturday, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian cricket team dominated all aspects of the game to register a seven-wicket win and go on top of the Cricket World Cup points table. Indian bowlers kept a tight leash on the Pakistan batters, who went from 155/2 to 191 all out, after Rohit Sharma had opted to bowl first.

"You Can't Get Away With This": Wasim Akram's Sharp Attack At Mickey Arthur On 'BCCI Event' Remark

Pakistan's team director Mickey Arthur, under fire over his team's embarrassing show against India in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Saturday, left a few scratching their heads with his comments in the press conference after the match. Arthur's remark suggesting that the India vs Pakistan clash in Ahmedabad seemed like a BCCI event over ICC as he didn't hear 'Dil Dil Pakistan' enough in the stadium didn't go down well with fans and a few former cricketers. Wasim Akram, a legend of the game, took a swipe at Arthur, suggesting he should be talking more about what Pakistan's plans for the match were than diverting attention with such comments.

"If Your Uncle's Son Wanted Virat Kohli's Shirt...": Wasim Akram Rips Into Babar Azam

Pakistan produced quite an underwhelming performance against India in the Cricket World Cup 2023 match on Saturday saw Babar Azam's men suffering a 7-wicket defeat. India produced a performance that truly reflected their mindset and credentials to go all the way in the tournament. As Pakistan fans were reflecting on their team's embarrassing defeat, a gesture involving their skipper Babar and India's Virat Kohli went viral on social media. Seeing Kohli hand a couple of Team India shirts to Babar, however, Pakistan legend Wasim Akram wasn't pleased.

Milestone man Markram trusts basic instincts

NEW DELHI : It took Aiden Markram only a couple of deliveries to realise it was going to be his day on a belter of a track, the South African power-hitter said after smashing the fastest ever century in men's World Cup against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Aiden Markram Stars As Record-Setting South Africa Defeat Sri Lanka

South Africa rewrote the record books on Saturday as they posted the highest ever World Cup total of 428 while Aiden Markram clubbed the fastest tournament century in just 49 balls in a 102-run victory over Sri Lanka. The Proteas bettered the previous World Cup high of 417 made by Australia against Afghanistan at Perth in 2015. Their 428-5 was also the ninth highest total in all one-day internationals. Markram, who went on to make 106, beat the previous record for fastest World Cup century which was claimed by Ireland's Kevin O'Brien off 50 balls against England at Bengaluru in 2011. His first 50 on Saturday came from 34 balls while he needed only 15 more deliveries to add the next 50.

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World Cup 2023 - 'People Live Off This Cr*p...': Wasim Akram's Verdict On Virat Kohli Wide Ball Controversy vs Bangladesh

"What Special Can He Do?" Wasim Akram On Shaheen Afridi's World Cup Show

"Shocked That Wasim Akram...": Pakistan Great On Shoaib Malik Questioning Babar Azam's Captaincy

"Shaheen Afridi Is No Wasim Akram": Ravi Shastri's Analysis Of 'Theek Thak' Pakistan Pacer

"You Can't Get Away With This": Wasim Akram's Sharp Attack At Mickey Arthur On 'BCCI Event' Remark

"If Your Uncle's Son Wanted Virat Kohli's Shirt...": Wasim Akram Rips Into Babar Azam

Milestone man Markram trusts basic instincts

South Africa vs Sri Lanka, Cricket World Cup 2023: Aiden Markram Stars As Record-Setting South Africa Defeat Sri Lanka