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"The Easy Way Out": Ben Stokes Not Ready To Leave World Cup For Knee Surgery

All-rounder Ben Stokes never considered quitting the World Cup early to expedite his planned knee surgery, despite England's upcoming Test tour to India in two-and-a-half months. "Going home would have been "the easy way out," he said. Stokes announced before England's 33-run defeat to Australia in Ahmedabad last week that he will have surgery later this month to address the chronic left knee problem that has forced him to play as a specialist hitter since the beginning of July. He anticipates that his rehabilitation will take between five and seven weeks, leaving him with a short turnaround before his Test team's January journey to India. The first of five Tests kicks off on January 25 in Hyderabad.

South Africa Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Proteas Test Reserves?

Afghanistan will play South Africa in match No. 42 of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Friday, November 10. The match will take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. South Africa, who are already through to the semi-finals of the tournament, suffered a massive loss at the hands of India in their previous match. They currently are second in the table with six wins in eight matches.

Watch: Anushka Sharma Joins Virat Kohli Ahead Of Diwali And India's Final League Game

Virat Kohli has been the talk of the ongoing Cricket World Cup 2023 after he equalled legendary India batter Sachin Tendulkar's record of most centuries in One-Day Internationals. Kohli scored his 49th ODI century on his 35th birthday last week to equal Tendulkar's record. The batting great led tributes for Kohli on social media, and hoped that the former India captain would break his record in the coming days. Kohli has had a brilliant World Cup so far, scoring 543 runs in eight matches, including two centuries.

Rachin Ravindra Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, Jonny Bairstow To Register Massive World Cup Records

Rachin Ravindra continues to shine in Cricket World Cup 2023. New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by five wickets in the tournament on Thursday and moved to the brink of the World Cup semi-finals. Ravindra also contributed to the team's victory with a solid knock of 42. Chasing a modest 172 for victory, New Zealand rode on an opening stand between Devon Conway (45) and Ravindra to achieve the target with 160 balls to spare in Bengaluru. During the knock, Ravindra registered two massive records to his game.

"India Will Win Cricket World Cup 2023": Former Cricketer Syed Kirmani

Syed Kirmani who was one of the crucial figures in India's 1983 World Cup has backed India to win the World Cup on the back of their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. Kirmani along with South Africa's iconic cricketer Jonty Rhodes travelled in the Vande Bharat Express from Bhopal to Delhi on Thursday. After arriving in Delhi, Kirmani was quizzed about India's recent performances and he told mediapersons, "India will win the World Cup, they have played very well."

"Pretty Surreal Feeling": Rachin Ravindra On His Name Being Chanted By Indian Fans

New Zealand batsman Rachin Ravindra admitted it felt "surreal" to hear his name being chanted by Indian fans during Thursday's World Cup win over Sri Lanka. However, the 23-year-old shouldn't be too surprised as the southern city was once home to his parents before they moved to New Zealand. Ravindra, one of the breakout stars of the World Cup, gave fans plenty to shout about as he made 42 in his team's five-wicket win which has almost guaranteed New Zealand a place in the semi-finals.

Sri Lanka Coach Blames Inconsistent Batting For Horror Cricket World Cup 2023 Run

Head coach Chris Silverwood on Thursday pinned Sri Lanka's horror run in the World Cup to its inconsistencies, particularly in batting, after the Islanders bowed out of the quadrennial mega event with a five-wicket defeat against New Zealand here. In a lopsided contest, Sri Lanka succumbed to their seventh loss in nine league stage matches and slipped to the ninth spot in the points table. The top eight teams will get direct qualification for the Champions Trophy in 2025. Sri Lanka were shot out for a mere 171 by the Kiwis, who won by five wickets and more than 26 overs to spare.

"Virat Kohli Thinks He Is Cristiano Ronaldo, But He Is Not": Yuvraj Singh On Football Skills Of India Star

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh poked fun at India batter Virat Kohli. During a recent interview, Yuvraj stated that Kohli thinks about himself that he is Cristiano Ronaldo but he is not. Both Yuvraj and Kohli have played together for India in the past. While Yuvraj called time on his international cricket career in 2019, Kohli continues to be a part of the side. Besides being renowned cricketers, both of them are also good players of football and Yuvraj thinks that he is better than Kohli in that sport.

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"The Easy Way Out": Ben Stokes Not Ready To Leave World Cup For Knee Surgery

South Africa Predicted XI vs Afghanistan, ICC World Cup 2023: Will Proteas Test Reserves?

Watch: Anushka Sharma Joins Virat Kohli Ahead Of Diwali And India's Final League Game

Rachin Ravindra Surpasses Sachin Tendulkar, Jonny Bairstow To Register Massive World Cup Records

"India Will Win Cricket World Cup 2023": Former Cricketer Syed Kirmani

"Pretty Surreal Feeling": Rachin Ravindra On His Name Being Chanted By Indian Fans

Sri Lanka Coach Blames Inconsistent Batting For Horror Cricket World Cup 2023 Run

"Virat Kohli Thinks He Is Cristiano Ronaldo, But He Is Not": Yuvraj Singh On Football Skills Of India Star