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"Easy To Give Opinion On TV": Babar Azam Hits Back At Criticism During Cricket World Cup 2023

Hitting back at critics for questioning his leadership skills, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam on Friday said it's easy to give opinion on TV and asserted that captaincy had no adverse impact on his batting in the Cricket World Cup 2023. Azam has been in the eye of storm after their embarrassing eight-wicket defeat against Afghanistan and for failing to defend 271 against South Africa, who they had reduced to 260/9. Former skippers including Moin Khan and Shoaib Malik have openly criticised Babar's captaincy on air and felt that the burden of leadership has affected his batting.

Bangladesh Coach Chandika Hathurusingha Calls For Timed-Out Rule Change As Shakib Al Hasan Row Rumbles On

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha called for a change to cricket's timed-out law, saying it should be a matter for the umpires only, as debate rumbled on about Shakib Al Hasan's role in a controversial dismissal of Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews. Bangladesh defeated Sri Lanka by three wickets in a World Cup group-stage game in Delhi on Monday. However, the result was overshadowed by Mathews becoming the first player in the 146-year history of major international cricket to be timed out following an appeal by Shakib, which the Tigers captain refused to withdraw.

Australia vs Bangladesh, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

Australia is set to face Bangladesh in match No. 43 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Saturday, November 11. The match will be played at the MCA Stadium in Pune. While the two teams take each other on the playing field, the fantasy cricket managers have a chance to pick their favourite players and form their teams. The performance of the players on the field will translate to points for each fantasy team picked. Bangladesh have struggled to make their presence felt in the tournament. With only two victories in eight matches, they were the first team to be eliminated from the tournament. The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 qualification is on the line for the Tigers, who are currently in the bottom three.

"Had Angelo Mathews Faced One Ball And Asked For Helmet...": Dinesh Karthik On Timed Out Row

The Angelo Mathews 'timed out' controversy remains one of the most discussed incidents from the Cricket World Cup 2023. Mathews was dismissed without facing a single ball in the match against Bangladesh after failing to 'be ready' to face the bowler in the stipulated time of 2 minutes. Though Mathews claims that it was the helmet malfunction that prevented him from being ready to face the bowler, veteran Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik feels that the all-rounder could've faced a delivery before asking for a replacement helmet.

"Humko Bulao, Hum Sab Ko...": Ravi Shastri Reacts As 'England Need Indian Coach' Placard Goes Viral

England on Wednesday ended a miserable run of five straight defeats in the ongoing Cricket World Cup, thrashing minnow Netherlands by 160 runs in Pune. The win allowed the defending champions to climb out off the bottom of the table, ahead of their final game of the group stage against Pakistan on Saturday. The win also kept them on track for automatic qualification for the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. Amid England's struggles in the ongoing tournament, a Dutch fan had an interesting suggestion for the Three Lions.

Zampa's Control Of Length Makes Him Almost Unplayable: Australia Spin Bowling Coach

Australia's spin bowling coach Daniel Vettori feels Adam Zampa's remarkable control over his length has complemented his other sublime skills, making him almost unplayable in the World Cup. Among spinners, Zampa is leading the wicket-taker's list in the tournament with 20 scalps from eight games at an average of 19.20. With his team in the semifinals, he could end up as the highest wicket-taker in the ODI showpiece.

England's Predicted XI vs Pakistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Liam Livingstone Stay On The Sidelines?

England will square off against Pakistan in their final ICC World Cup 2023 match on Saturday, November 11. The famed Eden Gardens Stadium will host this clash, scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. Defending champions England are already out of contention for the semi-finals following a disastrous campaign, with just two wins and six defeats in their eight matches so far. However, they had something to cherish in their previous match as they got the better of Netherlands by 160 runs. Batting first, the Jos Buttler-led side posted a mammoth 339/9 courtesy of Ben Stokes' superb 84-ball 108.

England vs Pakistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

England and Pakistan will take the field in their last ICC World Cup 2023 group phase match on Saturday, November 11. The Eden Gardens Stadium will witness this encounter, with a scheduled start time of 2:00 PM IST. Choosing a perfect XI for fantasy cricket players that guarantees maximum points can prove to be a task, with a handful of players from both sides showcasing good form. Defending champions England haven't been at their lethal best this time out, winning two and losing six of their eight matches so far. They registered their second victory in the previous match against Netherlands by a margin of 160 runs.

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"Easy To Give Opinion On TV": Babar Azam Hits Back At Criticism During Cricket World Cup 2023

Bangladesh Coach Chandika Hathurusingha Calls For Timed-Out Rule Change As Shakib Al Hasan Row Rumbles On

Australia vs Bangladesh, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks

"Had Angelo Mathews Faced One Ball And Asked For Helmet...": Dinesh Karthik On Timed Out Row

"Humko Bulao, Hum Sab Ko...": Ravi Shastri Reacts As 'England Need Indian Coach' Placard Goes Viral

Zampa's Control Of Length Makes Him Almost Unplayable: Australia Spin Bowling Coach

England's Predicted XI vs Pakistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Liam Livingstone Stay On The Sidelines?

England vs Pakistan, Cricket World Cup 2023: Fantasy XI Prediction, Top Captaincy And Vice-Captaincy Picks