watch - players.bio

'Fulfilled Promise': Irfan Pathan Dances With Rashid Khan After Afghanistan's Win vs Pakistan. Watch

Afghanistan's story in the Cricket World Cup 2023 keeps getting better and better. The Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan team proved that their win over defending champions England was not a flash in the pan, as it got the better of the Pakistan team too. It was an easy victory for Afghanistan over their famed rivals as they climbed up to the sixth spot in the Cricket World Cup points table. Afghanistan made history by trouncing Pakistan for the first time in ODIs, courtesy of a fabulous batting display by Afghanistan's top 4 and Noor Ahmed's outstanding three-wicket haul.

Watch: Mickey Arthur Can't Keep His Cool, Walks Off Seeing Pakistan's Poor Fielding Display

Pakistan cricket team is living on the edge at the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023. The Babar Azam-led side's chances to advance to the Cricket World Cup semi-finals hang by a thread after it slipped to a third straight loss at the mega event. If losses against arch-rivals India and Australia were not enough, Pakistan slumped to an eight-wicket loss against a lower-ranked Afghanistan. Pakistan continue to remain stagnant at the fifth spot after having played five matches. They face formidable opponents like New Zealand and South Africa next.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Stunned Reaction On Jasprit Bumrah's Missed Catch vs New Zealand Goes Viral

Jasprit Bumrah spilled an easy catch as Indian cricket team's fielding concerns continued against New Zealand in their Cricket World Cup 2023 encounter on Sunday. A wide full delivery from Kuldeep was a clear invitation for Mitchell to try an inside out shot and he obliged with a heave towards long-off. Bumrah was positioned perfectly for the catch and the ball came directly at the fast bowler. However, he could not get it under control and he spilled it for a boundary. Virat Kohli was left stunned by another dropped opportunity after an early mistake by Ravindra Jadeja and his expression went viral on social media.

Irish player watch: Katie McCabe on form heading into international break

As the Irish women's side prepare for their double header against Albania in the Nations League, players are hitting form at just the trightime for Eileen Gleeson's side.

Watch: Australian Spinner Adam Zampa Visits Taj Mahal With Family

Australian spinner Adam Zampa along with his family on Monday visited the Taj Mahal in Agra ahead of Australia's clash against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. After playing a crucial hand in Australia's triumph over Pakistan with a four-wicket haul at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Zampa was enjoying a pleasant walk with his wife Harriet Palmer, and his son. His spell especially during the climax of the game Zampa turned the tides to inspire Australia to a much-needed victory. Even against Sri Lanka, Zampa was controlling the flow of the game to ensure that the Baggy Greens walked away with a victory.

Watch: Mohammad Nabi Stops Mid-Action, Warns Babar Azam For Run Out At Non-Striker's End During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash

The world cricketing fraternity is split when it comes to bowlers running the batter out on the non-striker's end mid-action. While some believe that it will stop batters from gaining unfair advantage, the others are of the opinion that it goes against the spirit of the game. The debates were stoked once again during the Cricket World Cup 2023 match between Afghanistan and Pakistan when Mohammad Nabi stopped mid-action to warn Babar Azam against leaving his crease before the ball was bowled. The Afghanistan cricketer did not take the bails off but he gave Babar a warning before bowling the next delivery.

Watch: Rohit Sharma Awestruck As India Coach Announces 'Best Fielder' Name In Unique Manner

The 'best fielder' trend continues in the Indian team in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. After Rohit Sharma's men secured their 5th consecutive win of the campaign, beating New Zealand by 4 wickets in Dharamsala, a new 'best fielder' winner emerged. India's fielding coach T Dilip hailed the likes of Virat Kohli, Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer in the dressing room for their brilliant fielding display on the field. But, when the time came to announce the name of the medal winner, he took the entire team outside on the ground.

Watch: Virat Kohli Falls Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's Record-Equaling Ton. His Reaction Says It All

Virat Kohli hit 95 to lead India to a four-wicket victory over New Zealand and a fifth win in five matches at the World Cup on Sunday although the superstar batsman just missed equalling Sachin Tendulkar's record of 49 one-day international centuries. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami returned figures of 5-54 to help bowl out New Zealand for 273, a total India overhauled with 12 balls to spare in Dharamsala. The Kiwis, who rode on Daryl Mitchell's 130 to post 273, suffered their first loss in five matches and are second behind leaders India in the 10-team table.

Contacts

Watch Sport News

'Fulfilled Promise': Irfan Pathan Dances With Rashid Khan After Afghanistan's Win vs Pakistan. Watch

Watch: Mickey Arthur Can't Keep His Cool, Walks Off Seeing Pakistan's Poor Fielding Display

Watch: Virat Kohli's Stunned Reaction On Jasprit Bumrah's Missed Catch vs New Zealand Goes Viral

Irish player watch: Katie McCabe on form heading into international break

Watch: Australian Spinner Adam Zampa Visits Taj Mahal With Family

Watch: Mohammad Nabi Stops Mid-Action, Warns Babar Azam For Run Out At Non-Striker's End During Cricket World Cup 2023 Clash

Watch: Rohit Sharma Awestruck As India Coach Announces 'Best Fielder' Name In Unique Manner

Watch: Virat Kohli Falls Short Of Sachin Tendulkar's Record-Equaling Ton. His Reaction Says It All