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Asian Games: Yashasvi hits maiden T20 ton, Bishnoi, Avesh scalp three as India seal semifinal spot
Hangzhou, Oct 3 (IANS) Riding on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 49-ball century followed by a scintillating bowling display from Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi, India beat Nepal by 23 runs to enter the semifinal, at the 19th Asian Games, here on Tuesday.
2023-10-03
Category: Sports/Cricket/ASIAN GAMES,
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Men's ODI WC: Spinner Maheesh Theekshana to join Sri Lanka squad on Wednesday
Columbo, Oct 3 (IANS) Sri Lanka spinner Maheesh Theekshana, who sustained a hamstring injury during Asia Cup, will join the ICC Men's ODI World Cup squad on Wednesday, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Tuesday.
2023-10-03
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World Cup 2023 warm-ups: Starc takes hat-trick before rain intervenes
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 1 (IANS) Mitchell Starc took a brilliant hat-trick as Australia’s bowlers flexed their muscles against the Netherlands on another rain-interrupted day of warm-up matches for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023.
2023-10-01
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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'I’m used to it now, it’s been three World Cups', says Yuzvendra Chahal on exclusion from India’s squad
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal opened up on his exclusion from India’s squad for the upcoming 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, saying that he is now used to the omissions, something which has now happened with him in the last three global events. At the same time, Chahal added that he now wants to move on and focus on playing Tests for India.
2023-10-01
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Men’s ODI WC: We genuinely believe that we can do something special, says South Africa’s David Miller
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IANS) South Africa’s middle-order batter David Miller believes the current side are capable of doing something special in the upcoming 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, happening from October 5 to November 19 in India.
2023-10-01
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Kumar Sangakkara becomes new chair of MCC World Cricket Committee; Mark Nicholas takes over as MCC president
London, Oct 2 (IANS) Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) announced on Monday that former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has become the new Chair of its World Cricket Committee, while adding that ex-Hampshire captain-turned-broadcaster Mark Nicholas will take over as the new President of the club.
2023-10-02
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Virat Kohli to join Indian team soon after flying to Mumbai due to personal emergency: Report
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (IANS) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli is expected to join the Indian team here on Monday after flying to Mumbai from Guwahati due to a personal emergency. The Indian team landed in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday evening ahead of their second warm-up match against the Netherlands on Tuesday.
2023-10-02
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Men’s ODI WC: Hopeful of giving a good performance in the tournament, says Pakistan’s Shadab Khan
Hyderabad, Oct 2 (IANS) Pakistan’s vice-captain Shadab Khan admitted that his recent performances weren’t up to the mark, but added that with some rest before the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup begins, he is now hopeful of giving a good performance in the tournament.
2023-10-02
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Men’s ODI WC: Hope Kohli scores many hundreds and ends up as tournament’s leading run-getter, says Sehwag
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Former India opener Virender Sehwag is hoping that talismanic batter Virat Kohli ends up scoring a lot of centuries in the upcoming 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup and ends up becoming the leading run-scorer of the tournament.
2023-10-02
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Men’s ODI WC: Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan lashes out at former ACB Chief Executive over ‘past compromises’
New Delhi, Oct 2 (IANS) Ahead of 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup, Afghanistan’s premier leg-spinner Rashid Khan has lashed out at former Afghanistan Cricket Board Chief Executive Shafiq Stanikzai over ‘past compromises’.
2023-10-02
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Virat Kohli to join Indian team soon after flying to Mumbai due to personal emergency: Report
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 2 (IANS) Talismanic batter Virat Kohli is expected to join the Indian team here on Monday after flying to Mumbai from Guwahati due to a personal emergency. The Indian team landed in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday evening ahead of their second warm-up match against the Netherlands on Tuesday.
2023-10-02
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Men’s ODI WC: Life is full of surprises, honestly did not think I would be here, says Ashwin
Guwahati, Sep 30 (IANS) India’s ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin admitted that he did not think of being in the side’s 15-member squad for the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup, adding that life can be full of surprises.
2023-09-30
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Pavilion End at Trent Bridge renamed in honour of Stuart Broad
Nottingham, Sep 30 (IANS) The Pavilion End at Trent Bridge is set to be renamed in honour of legendary England fast-bowler Stuart Broad. The former right-arm pacer retired from international cricket after this year’s Ashes series, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
2023-09-30
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Men’s ODI WC: Want us to be really aggressive, take the game on and always look to be positive, says Jos Buttler
London, Sep 30 (IANS) Ahead of entering the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup as defending champions, England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler said he wants his team to be aggressive, take on the game and be optimistic during the upcoming competition in India.
2023-09-30
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Men’s ODI WC: Knee held up pretty well, it wasn't a reality certainly five months ago, says Kane Williamson
Hyderabad, Sep 30 (IANS) After making 54 off 50 balls on his return to competitive action in New Zealand’s warm-up match against Pakistan, Kane Williamson was pleased over how his right knee held up pretty well and added that achieving this wasn’t a reality over five months ago.
2023-09-30
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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Men’s ODI WC: South Africa hope to have captain Temba Bavuma back with side by ‘early next week’
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 30 (IANS) South Africa are hoping to have captain Temba Bavuma back with the team ahead of starting their campaign in the 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup by 'early next week', after the right-handed batter flew back home due to family reasons, thus missing warm-up matches.
2023-09-30
Category: Sports/Cricket/Cricket World Cup 2023,
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CLOSE-IN: WC '23 - India will soon be in the midst of Cricket fever (IANS column)
India’s Asia Cup win as well as the Indian women’s Asian Games gold medal victory in cricket are just the precursor to the curtain raiser that is still to come.
2023-09-29
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Royal Challengers Bangalore announces Mo Bobat as Director of Cricket ahead of IPL 2024
Bengaluru, Sep 29 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has appointed Mo Bobat as the Director of Cricket ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.
2023-09-29
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Williamson to miss New Zealand's World Cup opener against England: NZC
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) New Zealand captain Kane Williamson will miss the opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup against England, as he continues to progress his knee rehabilitation, New Zealand Cricket said on Friday.
2023-09-29
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Everybody has to put their body on the line and need to give it their all to win this World Cup, says Yuvraj Singh
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) Yuvraj Singh, the Player of the Tournament in India’s victorious 2011 World Cup campaign on home soil, believes every member in the current team has to handle pressure, put their bodies on the line and give it their all to win the upcoming 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup.
2023-09-29
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It is totally childish, says Shakib Al Hasan amid Tamim Iqbal controversy
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Bangladesh captain Shakib Al Hasan gave a befitting reply to his teammate Tamim Iqbal, calling his behaviour “childish”.
2023-09-28
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World Cup: One thing we have never lacked as South Africans is belief, says Rabada
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) South Africa pacer Kagiso Rabada believes he is ready to lead a rejuvenated South African attack to their first ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup trophy.
2023-09-28
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We know we have to keep improving but will carry this momentum into World Cup: Rahul Dravid
Rajkot, Sep 28 (IANS) India head coach Rahul Dravid expressed satisfaction with India's readiness for the upcoming ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, after the 2-1 ODI series win against Australia, despite the Indian team facing a defeat in the final match.
2023-09-28
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Men's ODI WC: Labuschagne replaces injured Agar as Australia announces final 15-member squad
New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Australia today finalised their 15-player squad for the ICC Men's ODI Cricket World Cup, beginning on October 5, with Marnus Labuschagne replacing Ashton Agar the only change to the preliminary squad announced earlier this month.
2023-09-28
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Men's ODI WC: Ravichandran Ashwin replaces Axar Patel in India's final squad
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who was impressive on his return to ODI cricket in the recently concluded series against Australia, replaced left-arm spinner Axar Patel in India's final 15-member squad for the ICC Men's ODI World Cup, International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Thursday.
2023-09-28
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You cannot take away the class and the experience that Ashwin has over the years: Rohit Sharma
Rajkot, Sep 26 (IANS) Indian skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged the veteran off-spinner, Ravichandran Ashwin's cricket prowess and said you can’t take away the “experience and class of him.”
2023-09-27
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Asian Games: India men’s team is a very strong side; expect them to come back with the gold medal, says WV Raman
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) On September 25, riding on 73-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, followed by a sensational spell of 3-6 from Titas Sadhu, the Indian women’s team clinched the first-ever gold medal for the country in cricket at the Asian Games.
2023-09-26
Category: Sports/Cricket/ASIAN GAMES,
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England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick urges Jason Roy to remain positive despite World Cup snub
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IANS) England assistant coach Marcus Trescothick has encouraged Jason Roy to maintain a positive outlook despite being left out of the ICC Men's World Cup squad.
2023-09-26
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Rohit tells the coaches to let the players make their own decisions on the field: Shubman Gill
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Stylish Indian batter Shubman Gill lavished praise on Rohit Sharma, saying the Indian skipper give a lot of freedom to players to express themselves.
2023-09-26
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Axar Patel ruled out of playing in Rajkot ODI; Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur given rest; report
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Axar Patel, who is recovering from a left quadriceps strain sustained in the Asia Cup, has been ruled out of playing in the third and final ODI of the series against Australia in Rajkot happening on September 27.
2023-09-25
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Ex-Sri Lanka cricketer Senanayake granted bail over match fixing allegations
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Former Sri Lanka offspinner Sachithra Senanayake has been granted bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate's court on Monday. He was arrested on September 6 Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sports Ministry on charges related to match-fixing.
2023-09-25
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Men’s ODI WC: Sri Lanka still hopes for Wanindu Hasaranga participation in mega event
Colombo, Sep 25 (IANS) 1996 champions Sri Lanka are still having hopes over the participation of injured star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga in the upcoming Men's ODI World Cup to be held from October 5 to November 19 in India.
2023-09-25
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What a golden debut at Asian Games: Nita Ambani lauds Indian women’s cricket team on winning gold
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Nita Ambani, chairperson and founder of the Reliance Foundation, congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the gold medal at the Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China.
2023-09-25
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Ravichandran Ashwin has created a bit more confusion for the selectors, says Abhishek Nayar
New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar believes ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin’s impressive performance in the second ODI against Australia has now created a bit more confusion for the selectors ahead of the upcoming Men’s ODI World Cup.
2023-09-25
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Men’s ODI WC: Siraj is as good as anyone in the world at the moment, says Aaron Finch
New Delhi, Sep 24 (IANS) Aaron Finch, who won 2015 Men’s ODI World Cup with Australia, feels that India fast-bowler Mohammed Siraj, along with Trent Boult, Mitchell Starc, and Kagiso Rabada, will be the key bowlers in the upcoming 50-over mega event starting from October 5.
2023-09-24
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2nd ODI: Shubman Gill is touted to be the next big thing in World Cricket: Abhishek Nayar
Indore, Sep 24 (IANS) Former India cricketer Abhishek Nayar applauded Shubman Gill for his versatile approach to batting against Australia in the ongoing second ODI match, here in Indore on Sunday. Before the rain stopped the play in the 10th over, Shubhman rapidly went on to 32 runs, courtesy of his counter-attack approaching, coming down the track against Australian pacers.
2023-09-24
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2nd ODI: Felt that I got the team in the right position, was happy throughout the innings, says Shreyas Iyer
Indore, Sep 24 (IANS) Since returning to Indian team from a back injury in March, plus back spasms in Asia Cup, Shreyas Iyer made a resounding statement by top-scoring with 105, his first ODI century of the year, as India posted a mammoth 399/5 against Australia in the second ODI in Indore on Sunday.
2023-09-24
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2nd ODI: Prasidh takes two wickets before rain interrupts Australia’s run-chase in Indore
Indore, Sep 24 (IANS) Fast-bowler Prasidh Krishna picked two wickets for India before rain arrived to interrupt Australia’s mammoth chase of 400 in the second ODI at Holkar Stadium on Sunday. At the time of interruption, Australia are 56/2 in nine overs, still needing 344 runs to win.
2023-09-24
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An exciting time as Ireland are looking down new avenues in ODI cricket, says Lorcan Tucker
Nottingham, Sep 23 (IANS) Ireland wicket-keeper batter Lorcan Tucker feels the time is exciting for the side to explore new avenues in ODI cricket in their quest to qualify for 2027 Men’s World Cup. Dublin-born Tucker, 27, is set to make his 45th ODI appearance when Ireland face England in the second game later on Saturday.
2023-09-23
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Hopefully we can recreate winning the World Cup moment for the people in our country, says KL Rahul
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) India’s stand-in captain KL Rahul recalled the moment when MS Dhoni hit the winning six in the 2011 World Cup final against Sri Lanka to give the hosts’ their second ODI World Cup title, saying he hopes for recreating it through the upcoming 2023 edition.
2023-09-23
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World Cup: Babar Azam can set this World Cup on fire, he has a different level of capability: Gautam Gambhir
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir believes that Pakistan captain Babar Azam carries the potential to be the standout batter in the World Cup 2023.
2023-09-23
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There are similar basics in T20 cricket and 50-over cricket, and Suryakumar has ticked all the boxes: Mark Waugh
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Former Australia cricketer Mark Waugh weighed on Suryakumar Yadav’s performance (49 runs off 50 deliveries) in the first ODI against Australia in Mohali on Friday, saying the basics of playing the white-ball game remain the same and the star batter has the tools to do well in the 50-over format of the game.
2023-09-23
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I don't think anyone in world cricket at the moment would have a seam position as good as Shami: Harbhajan Singh
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Harbhajan Singh showered praise on Mohammed Shami after his historic five-wicket haul against Australia during the first ODI in Mohali on Friday. Shami achieved his career-best performance by taking five wickets for just 51 runs, a feat that has not been accomplished by any Indian pacer at home, since Zaheer Khan, in 2007.
2023-09-23
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Bumrah is the number one bowler I think, probably across all formats: Chris Woakes
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) England all-rounder Chris Woakes hailed India’s ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah as the ‘best all-format fast bowler’ in the world. Woakes seemed impressed by Bumrah's unique action, which makes him deadly in the white-ball format.
2023-09-22
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1st ODI: I am not a man of tattoos, but the tattoo is well inside by heart, says Ravichandran Ashwin
Mohali, Sep 22 (IANS) Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who last played an ODI in January 2022 in South Africa, said his aim is always to be a great contributor, adding that though he doesn’t sport any tattoos, they are inside him by heart.
2023-09-22
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1st ODI: Mohammed Shami bags five-for as India bowl out Australia for 276 (ld)
Mohali, Sep 22 (IANS) Veteran fast-bowler Mohammed Shami bagged the second five-for of his ODI career and propelled India to bowl out Australia for 276 in the series opener at PCA Stadium in Mohali on Friday.
2023-09-22
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Men's ODI WC: Inzamam-ul-Haq reveals reasoning behind Pakistan's World Cup squad selection
New Delhi, Sep 22 (IANS) Pakistan's chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq while explaining the reasoning behind some of the picks for Pakistan 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup backs Hasan Ali's performance in global events and emphasised his ability to with a new ball.
2023-09-22
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Bumrah is going to be tested at the death, when the Australian middle order is firing, says Mukund
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Former India opener Abhinav Mukund feels pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is going to be tested at the death overs when the Australian middle-order will be in blazing mode during the upcoming ODI series between two teams starting in Mohali from Friday.
2023-09-21
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Starc is here but won’t play tomorrow, will be available later in the series, similar for Maxwell, says Pat Cummins
Mohali, Sep 21 (IANS) Australian skipper Pat Cummins on Thursday confirmed the delay in the return of Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell citing a “long list”.
2023-09-21
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After this World Cup, we will be talking about Shubman Gill more often, says Raina
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Seeing the ongoing form of Shubman Gill, former India cricketer Suresh Raina feels that after this year’s Men’s ODI World Cup is over, people in the cricketing circles will be talking about young right-handed batter more often.
2023-09-21
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