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Felt Like A "Third Wheel": England Pacer David Willey On His Retirement

An emotional David Willey has revealed that he felt like a "third wheel" in England's changing room for being the only player in their World Cup squad not having a central contract. The pacer, who is performing at his best right now and grabbed three wickets against Pakistan on Saturday, added that his retirement decision was final. Having been denied a central contract for the 2023-24 season, 'player of the match' Willey announced his retirement after reaching 100 ODI wickets.

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Cheeky Reaction To Own Batting Heroics Leaves Virat Kohli In Splits

Indian cricket team head coach Rahul Dravid became the center of attraction during the team's Cricket World Cup 2023 match against the Netherlands for his priceless reaction. During the match in Bengaluru on Sunday, Rahul was sitting in the Indian team's dugout when the big screen showed his batting heroics from Cricket World Cup 1999. The following frame had a live visual of Dravid with a big smile on his face, acknowledging the praise of the team members in Bengaluru. Not only the fans at M Chinnaswamy Stadium but Virat Kohli too was left in splits by the reaction of Dravid.

Watch: Afghanistan Star Helps Needy People On Ahmedabad Street At 3 AM

In a heart-warming gesture, Afghanistan's opening batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz was spotted helping the needy people on the side of the street in Ahmedabad at 3 am. The video of Gurbaz went viral on social media with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) -- the team he plays for in the Indian Premier League -- also sharing the clip. The Afghanistan star could be seen giving money to the needy people, who were sleeping on the side of the street. "From working tirelessly to raise money for the victims of the Herat Earthquake in Afghanistan earlier this month, to this act of kindness in a foreign land - you inspire us all. God bless you, jaani," wrote KKR while sharing the video.

On Semi-final Clash Against New Zealand, Kuldeep Yadav's Honest Admission

Ahead of their World Cup semifinals against New Zealand, Indian left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Sunday said Wankhede remains a tough venue for bowlers, and the hosts would require early wickets to get on top of the Kiwis. India will face New Zealand in the last four match in Mumbai on Wednesday. “It is a difficult venue to bowl. The bounce is true and batsmen often dominate there. Unlike in T20, of course, the bowlers have plenty of time to come back into the game," said Kuldeep after India defeated the Netherlands by 160 runs to finish their league engagements on an all-win note.

No Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Named Captain As Cricket Australia Picks Team Of World Cup

The Cricket World Cup 2023 league stage is over, with India, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand qualifying for the semi-finals. Among the 10 teams who participated in the tournament, India were the only ones to have not lost a single match. As Cricket Australia picked the 'team of the tournament' following the league stage of the campaign, Indian stars understandably dominated. Virat Kohli was named the 'captain' of the team as the likes of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja joined him in the 12-member team.

Watch: 'Bowler' Rohit Sharma Claims World Cup Wicket, Wife Ritika Reacts

India captain Rohit Sharma added another feather to his cap, claiming his first wicket in a Cricket World Cup match on Sunday. Rolling his arm as India needed just one wicket to win the contest against the Netherlands in Bengaluru, Rohit delivered having bowled just 5 deliveries. Wife Ritika Sajdeh, who was watching from the stands, was all smiles seeing the India captain do something unique on the 22-yard strip.

"Was Trying To Study Him, Even On Bus": India-Born Netherlands Star On His Preparation To Face Kuldeep Yadav

Netherlands cricketer Teja Nidamanuru disclosed that he was trying to assess and study Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav even on the bus as the Dutch team made their way to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium against the Men in Blue in the World Cup. Nidamanuru on Diwali produced fireworks as he struck six maximums as the Netherlands ended the World Cup campaign with a 160-run defeat. After the game, the right-handed batter talked about the strategy that he used to face the Chinaman spinner.

England Great's Fresh "Selfish Like Virat Kohli" Dig At Pakistan Post World Cup Exit

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has been engaged in an un-ending banter with former Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez on social media. Ever since Hafeez branded Kohli ‘selfish' for the tempo of his knock en route 49th ODI ton, Vaughan has been taking a swipe at him at every opportunity. After Pakistan lost their final league-stage game of the Cricket World Cup 2023 against England on Saturday, Vaughan took another swipe at Hafeez and the Pakistan team, suggesting maybe Babar Azam's men need to be ‘selfish like Virat'.

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Felt Like A "Third Wheel": England Pacer David Willey On His Retirement

Watch: Rahul Dravid's Cheeky Reaction To Own Batting Heroics Leaves Virat Kohli In Splits

Watch: Afghanistan Star Helps Needy People On Ahmedabad Street At 3 AM

On Semi-final Clash Against New Zealand, Kuldeep Yadav's Honest Admission

No Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Named Captain As Cricket Australia Picks Team Of World Cup

Watch: 'Bowler' Rohit Sharma Claims World Cup Wicket, Wife Ritika Reacts

"Was Trying To Study Him, Even On Bus": India-Born Netherlands Star On His Preparation To Face Kuldeep Yadav

England Great's Fresh "Selfish Like Virat Kohli" Dig At Pakistan Post World Cup Exit