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“There Was Obviously No…”: Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On ‘Legs On World Cup Trophy’ Controversy | Cricket News
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“There Was Obviously No…”: Mitchell Marsh Finally Speaks Up On ‘Legs On World Cup Trophy’ Controversy | Cricket News

[ad_1] Mitchell Marsh has now finally broken his silence over the controversial gesture.© InstagramAustralia all-rounder Mitchell Marsh had become a topic of major controversy for putting with his feet on the World Cup trophy during his side's post-match celebrations. Australia won a record-extending sixth World Cup title last month after beating hosts India at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In a viral picture, Marsh was captured putting his his feet on the World Cup trophy as the team celebrated their victory. He was on the receiving end of some harsh criticism, with many even suggesting that Marsh had the trophy and the game by doing the same.It's been 12 days since Australia defeated India and Marsh has now finally broken his silence over the controversial gesture.The 32-year...
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Australia Called “Very Arrogant” By Social Media User, David Warner Shuts Him Down In Style | Cricket News
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Australia Called “Very Arrogant” By Social Media User, David Warner Shuts Him Down In Style | Cricket News

[ad_1] Australia started the ODI Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign with two losses but then as the tournament progressed, the Pat Cummins-led Australia gathered pace. So much so, that in the biggest match of them all - the final against hosts India in Ahmedabad - Australia brought out their A+ game to trump the Rohit Sharma-led side. The Indian cricket team was considered the favorites after a 10-match winning streak but Australia turned up the heat and won their sixth Cricket World Cup title.After the Cricket World Cup final, Australia have been receiving much hate on social media. One such user recently directed one such statement on X to David Warner, saying: "@davidwarner31 In past australian players were very arrogant but after winning this world cup they will become more arrogant"The...
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“Don’t Keep So Much Hope”: Kapil Dev’s Straight Talk On India’s Cricket World Cup Campaign | Cricket News
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“Don’t Keep So Much Hope”: Kapil Dev’s Straight Talk On India’s Cricket World Cup Campaign | Cricket News

[ad_1] Excess hype often leads to broken hearts and hence it is always necessary to strike a balance, legendary Kapil Dev said on Tuesday in context of India's six-wicket defeat at the hands of Australia in the World Cup final earlier this month. The 1983 World Cup winning skipper said that the Indian fans should refrain from creating too much pressure and treat cricket just as another sport."Don't keep so much hope that people end up with broken hearts. We need to keep a balance. Other teams also came to India to compete in the World Cup. We shouldn't create so much hype. We need to look at sports as sports only. Whoever plays good on the day, we need to respect that. We are too emotional," Kapil said on the sidelines of the inaugural tee off ceremony of Kapil Dev Grant Thornton Invitat...
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‘Already Made India World Cup Winner Before Final’: Wasim Akram Wants Fans To Accept Their Mistake | Cricket News
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‘Already Made India World Cup Winner Before Final’: Wasim Akram Wants Fans To Accept Their Mistake | Cricket News

[ad_1] Weeks after India's heartbreaking six-wicket loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 final in Ahmedabad, former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram blamed the 'Men in Blue' fans for presenting them as the winners of the prestigious tournament before the host country played the last game. While speaking on Star Sports, Akram accepted the fact that it was tough for the people of the host nation that the Men in Blue could not lift the World Cup since they were outstanding throughout the tournament.He then asked the television, social media, and the fans to accept their mistakes as well since they already made Rohit Sharma's side the winner of the World Cup before the final game."I can understand that, as a nation, it will be tough to get over it because your team played so well thr...
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Pat Cummins’ Virat Kohli Remark As He Picks ‘Deathbed Moment’ From World Cup Final vs India | Cricket News
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Pat Cummins’ Virat Kohli Remark As He Picks ‘Deathbed Moment’ From World Cup Final vs India | Cricket News

[ad_1] It has been more than a week of India's Cricket World Cup 2023 final loss to Australia but the fans of the Rohit Sharma-led side will be needing a long time to recover from the pain. An unbeaten India entered the final of the tournament by winning 10 consecutive matches. Any team could hardly challenge the side in the league phase but the final turned out to be a heartbreaking affair for the Indian fans as Pat Cummins-led Australia defeated the side by 6 wickets to clinch a record-extending sixth ODI World Cup title.Recalling the game, Australia skipper Cummins picked his 'deathbed moment' and it was the wicket of Virat Kohli. Cummins revealed his pick during an interview to The Age."On your deathbed, in 70 years time, what is the moment you will think of from that final?" asked c...
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“Not Naming Anyone But…”: Wasim Akram, Gautam Gambhir On Indians, Pakistanis Celebrating Each Other’s Defeats | Cricket News
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“Not Naming Anyone But…”: Wasim Akram, Gautam Gambhir On Indians, Pakistanis Celebrating Each Other’s Defeats | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Gautam Gambhir and Wasim AkramThe Cricket World Cup 2023 brought a rare occasion for fans from India and Pakistan as the two countries squared off against each other on the grandest stage. While Pakistan endured a dismal campaign that saw them crash out in the league stage itself, India were beaten in the final by Australia. Seeing the social media trend where the fans of the two countries celebrate each other's defeats, former cricketers Wasim Akram and Gautam Gambhir have urged people to refrain from getting into such acts, even on the internet."Seeing the way India and Pakistan celebrate each other's losses, I can only think of the phrase, 'Begaani shaadi mein abdulla deewana'.""I am not naming anyone, but there are a few famous people in both countries who someti...
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“India Played Their Best Cricket In World Cup”: Brian Lara | Cricket News
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“India Played Their Best Cricket In World Cup”: Brian Lara | Cricket News

[ad_1] Legendary cricketer Brian Lara showered praise on Rohit Sharma's Team India saying that the 'Men in Blue' played their best cricket at the ODI World Cup 2023. While speaking to ANI, Lara said that Rohit Sharma's side did not struggle at the recently concluded tournament. The Caribbean further added that if a team came up short on one occasion against a side like Australia, they would take advantage. The 54-year-old further added that it was a great final match between India and Australia.The former West Indies batter also revealed that he was supporting the 'Men in Blue' in the final game of the ODI World Cup 2023.While concluding, he hoped that next time India would get hold of the prestigious trophy."I won't say they are struggling. They played their best cricket in the World Cu...
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“If They Had Done It On Purpose…”: Ex India Star On Nature Of World Cup Final Pitch | Cricket News
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“If They Had Done It On Purpose…”: Ex India Star On Nature Of World Cup Final Pitch | Cricket News

[ad_1] Days after India conceded a heartbreaking six-wicket loss against Australia in the ODI World Cup 2023 at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, former 'Men in Blue' batter Ambati Rayudu blamed the conditions for the loss. While speaking to BeerBicep's YouTube channel, Rayudu asked whose idea was it to make a slow pitch in the final. He added that a normal surface would have been more interesting since Tea, India was stronger than the Aussies."Even the wicket was very, very slow and lethargic for a final. I don't know whose idea it was. I think even a normal surface would have done because we were way stronger than the Australian side. We didn't have to do all that in the final. It was just supposed to be a good cricketing wicket, which, unfortunately, it wasn't," Rayudu said.The form...
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India’s Predicted XI vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Will Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar Be Selected? | Cricket News
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India’s Predicted XI vs Australia, 2nd T20I: Will Jitesh Sharma, Washington Sundar Be Selected? | Cricket News

[ad_1] India will battle against Australia in the second of the five-match T20I series at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, on Sunday, November 26. The contest is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. Riding on outstanding performances from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, along with a rear-guard action from Rinku Singh, India secured a thrilling two-wicket victory in the first T20I. The Indian team will aim to deliver a comprehensive performance and secure a 2-0 lead in the series.On the other hand, Australia will be determined to enhance their bowling performance and level the series in Thiruvananthapuram.Openers: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Yashasvi JaiswalRuturaj Gaikwad failed to get off to a dream start in the opening match of the series following an unfortunate mix-u...
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Sri Lanka Legend Backs Rohit Sharma To Play Another World Cup, But It Has One ‘Virat Kohli Condition’ | Cricket News
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Sri Lanka Legend Backs Rohit Sharma To Play Another World Cup, But It Has One ‘Virat Kohli Condition’ | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Rohit Sharma.© AFPSri Lanka legend Muttiah Muralitharan believes that India skipper Rohit Sharma could play another World Cup. Rohit, who is 36 years old, will be a year older by the time India play the next World Cup -- a T20 mega event set to be hosted by USA and West Indies in June 2024. Muralitharan is confident that Rohit will feature in the tournament if he works as hard on his fitness as Virat Kohli. The former spinner added that Rohit must be thinking about playing the World Cup next year."You look at his ODI World Cup performance. The starts he gave, the kind of strike rates he batted at. He never failed in the tournament. And he's only 36, that's young. He can play another World Cup if he pushes his fitness like Virat," Muralitharan told JioCinema."Rohit ba...
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