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India vs Australia, 3rd ODI: Indian Middle-Order Crumbles As Australia Record Consolation Win | Cricket News

Australia saved their best for the last as Indian middle-order wilted under pressure exerted by part-time off-spin of Glenn Maxwell, losing the third ODI by 66 runs on Wednesday. India however won the series 2-1. India were cruising along at 171 for 2 chasing a stiff target of 353 on a placid track but the middle-order crumbled in chase with Maxwell (4/40) getting crucial breakthroughs to restrict the hosts to 286 in 49.4 overs. Skipper Rohit Sharma (81) and Kohli struck fifties to provide the middle-order with a perfect platform in the big chase, but the rest floundered to hand Australia the advantage.Earlier, Mitchell Marsh (96) headlined Australia's best batting show with David Warner, Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne helping themselves to attacking half-centuries during a commandi...
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“Damaad Jaisa Hain Humara”: Shah Rukh Khan’s Comment About Virat Kohli Wins Internet | Cricket News

Virat Kohli (L) and Shah Rukh Khan© X (formerly Twitter)Shah Rukh Khan was conducting an "AskSRK' session on X (formerly known as Twitter) where he answers questions posted by his followers and the Bollywood actor's comment on Virat Kohli won a lot of hearts. When asked to comment about Kohli, Shah Rukh Khan said that he wishes for his well being and even called the Indian cricket team star like a 'damaad' (son-in-law) to him. The actor, who has been enjoying a lot of success thanks to his latest movie Jawan,has worked quite a bit with Kohli's wife and actress Anushka Sharma and the two have crossed paths during the Indian Premier League.Meanwhile, Mitchell Marsh made 96 in an Australian batting onslaught of 352-7 against India that raised hopes of a consolation win in Wednesday's third...
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Asian Games 2023: Nepal Conclude Historic Day With Record-Breaking 273-Run Win Over Mongolia | Asian Games News

Nepal men's cricket team concluded a record-breaking day at work with a 273-run win over Mongolia in the men's cricket tournament opener at the ongoing Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday. This win is the biggest by any team in terms of runs in the history of T20I cricket. Nepal went past the Czech Republic, which secured a 257-run win over Turkey while defending 279 runs in 2019. In the chase of 314 runs set by Nepal, only Davaasuren Jamyansuren (10) could touch the double figures for Mongolia as they were bundled out for 41 in just 13.1 overs.(Asian Games 2023 Medals Tally | Asian Games 2023 Full Schedule)Sandeep Lamichhane (2/7), Abinash Bohara (2/2) and Karan KC (2/1) were exceptional with the ball for Nepal.Nepal's men's cricket team made history at the ongoing Asian Games cricket...
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India’s Predicted XI vs Australia, 3rd ODI: With Only 13 Players Available, What Will Be India’s Playing XI? | Cricket News

India will be facing Australia in the third ODI match against Australia on Wednesday in Rajkot. The hosts have already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and will now play for a clean sweep. In the third ODI, Rohit Sharma will return as the skipper while the likes of Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav will also be back. On the other hand, Rohit also informed on Tuesday that certain players will be missing out from the third match as some of them have caught viral fever while few of them are travelling back home.It will be an interesting encounter as Team India will be having a choice of only 13 players to form their Playing XI.Here's what we think could be India's Predicted XI for the 3rd ODI against Australia:Rohit Sharma:After missing out on the first two matches, the...
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India vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast | Cricket News

India vs Australia, 3rd ODI, Live Streaming: India will aim for a clean sweep© AFPIndia vs Australia 3rd ODI Live streaming:Team India will be taking on Australia in the third ODI match on Wednesday in Rajkot. The hosts have already gained an unassailable 2-0 lead over Australia in the three-match series and will now play for a clean sweep. On Tuesday, India skipper Rohit Sharma said five players, including in-form Shubman Gill, will not be available for selection for the third ODI against Australia, as the squad has been hit by a viral sickness and some players have opted to return home.When will the India vs Australia, 3rd ODI match be played?The India vs Australia, 3rd ODI match will be played on Wednesday, September 27.Where will the India vs Australia, 3rd ODI match be played?The I...
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“MS Dhoni Did Not Win World Cup, India…”: AB De Villiers Echoes Gautam Gambhir’s Sentiments | Cricket News

AB De Villiers (L) and MS Dhoni© X (formerly Twitter)Former South Africa cricketer AB De Villiers emphasised on the need of a good team than having a phenomenal captain or talented individuals when it comes to winning the Cricket World Cup 2023 title. De Villiers went on to say that it was not MS Dhoni or Ben Stokes who won the trophy back in 2011 and 2019 respectively but the India and England cricket teams. The Proteas legend also spoke against the culture among cricket fans to glorify individual achievements and not take the team into consideration.“Cricket is a team game, it's not a player lifting the World Cup. I see that way too often on social platforms. MS Dhoni did not win the World Cup, India won the World Cup, so keep that in mind. Don't forget that. Ben Stokes did not lift t...
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Virat Kohli Recreates His Childhood Pose For An Ad Shoot, Picture Goes Viral | Cricket News

Virat Kohli recreated his childhood pose. The picture has gone viral on internet.© TwitterVirat Kohli is among the best batters in the world of cricket. His exceptional talent and consistent performance have earned him a huge fan following across the globe. Be it on or off the field, the fans stay acquainted with what the batting legend does. In that case, any video or picture of his to go viral in a quite common thing. Recently, a childhood pose of Kohli has gone viral after the batter recreated it for an advertisement shoot.See the picture here:Virat Kohli recreating his childhood pose.Moment of the day! pic.twitter.com/bgs6xMxguP— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) September 25, 2023Kohli is currently out of cricketing action as he along with some other senior players in the team was r...
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“There’s No Ill Will…”: Babar Opens Up About Rumoured Rift In Pakistan Dressing Room | Cricket News

File photo of Shaheen Afridi (left) and Babar Azam.© AFPPakistan cricket team had a good start in the recently-concluded Asia Cup tournament but failed to carry the momentum and bowed out of the event in the Super 4 stage, following a disappointing loss to Sri Lanka. After their shocking exit, rumours emerged that Pakistan captain Babar Azam and team's ace pacer Shaheen Afridi were engaged in a war of words. According to a report in Bol News, Babar, after the loss to Sri Lanka, questioned the role of the senior players in the Asia Cup 2023 campaign. Shaheen interrupted him and said he should not generalise and not criticise those who did well, added the report.Babar then replied that he is well aware about who is doing well and who's not, according to the report that also claimed that B...
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India vs Australia: Saurashtra Cricket Association Secretary Reveals Nature Of Rajkot Pitch Ahead Of 3rd ODI | Cricket News

Rohit Sharma inspects the pitch during a practice session at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.© AFPAhead of the third and final ODI match between India and Australia on Wednesday, Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) secretary Himanshu Shah said that the stadium will be packed since all the tickets are sold out. Himanshu said that the outfield of the stadium had been changed before the third ODI game and added that the pitch is batting-friendly. The secretary of the SCA also hoped that the last match before the ODI World Cup would be exciting. "The third and last ODI match between India and Australia will be played in Rajkot. For this match, the outfield of the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot has been completely renewed. The entire stadium will be packed because a...