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26Sep

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“It’s Cricket And Not War”: Pakistan Star Haris Rauf’s Explosive Statement Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023 | Cricket News

Haris Rauf in action for Pakistan cricket team during Asia Cup 2023© AFPPakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf gave an explosive reply to a journalist when asked about the supposed lack of aggression among the Pakistan cricketers during the Asia Cup 2023 matches against India. Pakistan were defeated comprehensively by India in the Super 4 stage of the competition after their group stage game was abandoned due to rain. Ahead of Pakistan cricket team's departure for the Cricket World Cup in India, Rauf was addressing a press conference where he was questioned about a lack of aggression in the side. The fast bowler was not pleased and he have a clear answer for the journalist.“Why should I go and fight with Indians? It is cricket and not war," Rauf replied to the question on aggressi...

26Sep

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India vs Australia: “13 Available, Many Sick…” – Rohit Sharma’s Worrying Statement Ahead Of 3rd ODI | Cricket News

File photo of Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma© AFPIndian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday that he has just 13 players to choose from for the final ODI match against Australia in Rajkot. Shubman Gill was not available for selection after the squad was hit by a viral sickness while fast bowlers Shardul Thakur and Mohammed Shami along with all-rounder Hardik Pandya opted to go back home. While there is not much tension among the team management as the side has already sealed the three-match series against Australia, they would like all the players to regain match fitness in time for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023.“We have got a lot of players who are sick and not available, a lot of players have personal problems so they have gone home and a few of the guys h...

26Sep

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India vs Australia – Steve Smith’s Form Not A Concern But Australia Must Adapt Well: Mitchell Starc | Cricket News

Steve Smith might be taking a wee bit more time to adjust to sub-continental tracks but his poor returns in the first two ODIs against India is least of concern for the Australian team management, senior speedster Mitchell Starc said on Tuesday. Usually a prolific scorer against India, Smith has scores of 0 and 41 in the first two ODIs on batting-friendly tracks, having flopped earlier in the Test series in February-March when he could only manage 145 runs across four Tests. Starc, who himself is coming back from groin niggle, was speaking ahead of the third and final ODI scheduled on Wednesday. "No. His (Smith) numbers speak for himself," Starc replied to a query on Smith's current form."He (Smith) has been a high class player and has been a massive part of all formats for Australia, s...

26Sep

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On Kapil Dev’s Viral ‘Kidnapping’ Video, Gautam Gambhir Lifts The Lid | Cricket News

After a recent video of India's World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev being handcuffed emerged on social media, former cricketer Gautam Gambhir had raised concerns over the well being of the latter. In the video, Dev was being forcibly led into a room by two unidentified men. Netizens, including Gambhir, questioned the nature of this video as to whether it is a genuine footage or could it be an elaborate advertising stunt? However, Gambhir took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to reveal the context behind the video."Anyone else received this clip, too? Hope it's not actually @therealkapildev and that Kapil Paaji is fine!," Gambhir had posted on X.Anyone else received this clip, too? Hope it's not actually @therealkapildev and that Kapil Paaji is fine! pic.twitter.com/KsIV33Db...

26Sep

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Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah Set For Return As India Eye ‘Rare First’ Against Australia In 3rd ODI | Cricket News

Skipper Rohit Sharma would fancy a perfect culmination to the Indian team's World Cup preparations as hosts eye a rare clean sweep of Australia in the third and final ODI here on Wednesday. Never before in the history have India whitewashed Australia in the ODI format. In fact, neither of them have achieved such a result, home or away, irrespective of the number of matches played in a series. Given how perfectly everything has panned out for the World Cup hosts in the lead up to the mega tournament, it would only be fitting that India finish with a deserving 3-0 score-line.Dominant Indian team, despite the absence of its front-line players and still tinkering with playing combinations to make sure every member has had game-time under their belt, are in pole position to record a fourth c...

26Sep

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“…Terrible for India”: Pakistan Great Points Out Major Concern For Rohit And Co In World Cup | Cricket News

File photo of Indian cricket team.© AFPShreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill scored dominating centuries as India routed Australia by 99 runs (DLS method) in a rain-hit ODI on Sunday. The victory helped India gain an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Iyer (105) Gill (104) put on a dominant second-wicket stand of 200 to lay the foundations for India's 399 for 5 after being invited to bat in Indore. Stand-in-skipper KL Rahul's 52 and an unbeaten 72 by T20 sensation Suryakumar Yadav contributed to the mammoth total and the bowlers then combined to hand India an unbeatable lead.Due to rain, Australia's chase was curtailed to 317 in 33 overs midway. The Steven Smith-led side was never really in the game, but Sean Abbott's 54 off 36 towards the end did frustrate the Indian bowlers. Num...

26Sep

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Ravichandran Ashwin Shatters Anil Kumble’s All-Time Record, Creates History Against Australia | Cricket News

Once against proving his credentials in white-ball cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin put on a show with the ball as India took on Australia in the 2nd ODI of the 3-match series. The marquee spinner, who hasn't been in India's scheme of things in the 50-over format for long, made a strong case for ODI World Cup selection with his performance against the mighty Aussies. As Ashwin claimed three wickets in the Indore match, he went on to shatter an all-time record that was held by the legendary Anil Kumble.With figures of 3 for 41 against Australia, Ashwin played a pivotal role in India's 99-run victory (DLS). With these three wickets, Ashwin went to 144 scalps against Australia in international cricket.The record was earlier held by Kumble who has 142 wickets against the Aussies. Now, Ashwin ha...

26Sep

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Pakistan Great’s Reply On Sachin Tendulkar’s Post For Arjun And Sara Wins Hearts | Cricket News

File photo of Sachin Tendulkar© X (formerly Twitter)Legendary Indian cricket team batter Sachin Tendulkar took to social media to share a sweet message for his children - Arjun Tendulkar and Sara Tendulkar. Sachin shared a picture of Arjun and Sara as kids on social media platform X (formerly called Twitter) along with the caption - "What a beautiful coincidence! Celebrating Arjun's birthday and #DaughtersDay on the same day. I couldn't be a happier father." Former Pakistan opener Saeed Anwar shared a heartwarming message on the picture as he wrote - "Masha Allah Sachin! Wishing Arjun a happy birthday, thoughts & best wishes to Sara."The friendship between the two legends go a long way back as they have played a lot of cricket against each other and it was Sachin who broke Anwar's l...

26Sep

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Jemimah Rodrigues’ Message For Men’s Cricket Team After Winning Asian Games 2023 Gold | Asian Games News

India's Jemimah Rodrigues on Monday urged the men's team to aim for the gold after the women's team created history in the final of the Asian Games 2023. India Women's side beat Sri Lanka by 19 runs in the final to clinch the gold medal here on their maiden appearance. Batting first, India posted 116 for seven on a difficult batting track before the Titas Sadhu-led bowling attack restricted Sri Lanka to 97 for eight in 20 overs. “We have spoken to the men's team. We have told them that we are bringing the gold; you guys also bring it,” an elated Rodrigues told reporters."(It) feels great. Just to win the gold is special, and being the first Indian cricket side to win the gold will make people go back in history and see that this was the team that actually won the first-ever gold in cric...

26Sep

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India vs Australia: Why Did David Warner Turn Into A Right-Hander? Teammate’s ‘Ashwin’ Explanation | Cricket News

Southpaw David Warner had to employ a rather bizarre tactic of batting right-handed against R Ashwin in the second ODI because of the turn the Indian was generating from the Indore pitch, said Australia bowling all-rounder Sean Abbott. Australia were never in the hunt after India amassed 399 for five to take an unassailable lead in the three-match series on Sunday. Warner (53) and Abbott (54) were the two Australian batters who got going before the visitors suffered their fifth ODI loss in a row.Warner played some audacious strokes batting both left and right-handed. He is known for his innovative strokeplay including reverse hits but he took that to the next level on Sunday when he resorted to bat with a right-hander's stance while facing Ashwin.The premier India spinner did get the be...