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Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Slams Record-Equalling 49th ODI Ton On 35th Birthday As Dominant India Crush South Africa | Cricket News
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Cricket World Cup 2023: Virat Kohli Slams Record-Equalling 49th ODI Ton On 35th Birthday As Dominant India Crush South Africa | Cricket News

[ad_1] On his 35th birthday in one of the game's iconic venues packed with the most exuberant fans, Virat Kohli equalled his idol Sachin Tendulkar's record of most ODI centuries with his 49th hundred, laying the foundation for India's 243-run pummelling of South Africa in the World Cup on Sunday. This, perhaps, was written in the stars. Entering the Eden Gardens after a run of seven successive wins by his team, Kohli was up against an in-form and ambitious South African side seeking to shed the choker's tag and win its maiden World Cup title.But, by the time the game got over, South Africa were left bruised and battered after being bowled out for 83 in 27.1 overs as India consolidated its top place in the pecking order, with Kohli finally matching Tendulkar after the whole country waited...
India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Eden Gardens Stadium Records, Average Score, Lowest Total | Cricket News
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India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Eden Gardens Stadium Records, Average Score, Lowest Total | Cricket News

[ad_1] India and South Africa will go head to head in the 37th match of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on November 5. The match begins at 2:00 PM IST. India are currently in terrific form, having won all seven matches they have played so far. Rohit Sharma and his team defeated Sri Lanka by 302 runs in their last match, the second biggest win in the tournament history. They have two batters with over 400 runs (Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma), while Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav are doing a terrific job with the ball.South Africa too have been on roll this edition. Their only defeat in the tournament came against Netherlands and registered six comprehensive wins in their other matches. They got the better of New Zealand by a whopp...
India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Other Players To Watch Out For | Cricket News
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India vs South Africa, Cricket World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And Other Players To Watch Out For | Cricket News

[ad_1] India will square off against South Africa in the top-of-the-table clash in the Cricket World Cup 2023 on November 5. The clash will take place at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, scheduled to begin at 2:00 PM IST. The Indian cricket team has been in terrific form in the World Cup 2023, winning all their seven matches so far. Their most recent win came against Sri Lanka, where they registered a lop-sided 302-run victory. Mohammad Shami was named the Player of the Match for his 5/18 which rattled the Sri Lankan batting line-up.On the other hand, South Africa have won six out of their seven fixtures so far. Since their only defeat against Netherlands, they have won four games on the trot, with the most recent one coming against New Zealand by 190 runs.While Team India became the...
India’s Predicted XI vs England, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Get A Chance? | Cricket News
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India’s Predicted XI vs England, Cricket World Cup 2023: Will Ravichandran Ashwin Get A Chance? | Cricket News

[ad_1] An unbeaten India face England in the 29th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 on Sunday, October 29, at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, starting at 2:00 PM IST. England, after three defeats in a row, are ninth in the points table at the World Cup 2023. The reigning champions lost the tournament opener against New Zealand but bounced back to beat Bangladesh. However, the Three Lions have since lost to Afghanistan, South Africa and Sri Lanka.India, meanwhile, are the only unbeaten team in the tournament with five wins in five matches. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team are second in the points table with 10 points and a healthy net run rate of 1.353.The Indian team has chased successfully in all matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Their latest game saw a four-...
“No One Should Have Personal Preferences”: Rohit Sharma’s Stern Message For Players Ahead Of 2023 ODI World Cup Campaign | Cricket News
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“No One Should Have Personal Preferences”: Rohit Sharma’s Stern Message For Players Ahead Of 2023 ODI World Cup Campaign | Cricket News

[ad_1] The presence of a genuine quick bowler like Hardik Pandya will certainly allow India to explore options of playing three specialist spinners during the World Cup, reasoned skipper Rohit Sharma ahead of his side's opening game against Australia on Sunday. India have left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav, off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin and slow left-arm orthodox Ravindra Jadeja in their rank and Rohit dropped hints that all three could feature in the playing XI at Chepauk, which at times could offer a tacky surface.Asked if he is going on playing the troika of slow operators, Rohit replied: "Yeah, I mean that's the luxury we have where we can afford to play three spinners because I don't really consider Hardik Pandya as just a seamer," said Rohit in his pre-match press meet."He (Har...
‘Biggest Cricket Fan’ The Great Khali Meets Rohit Sharma, Has A Message For Pakistan. Watch | Cricket News
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‘Biggest Cricket Fan’ The Great Khali Meets Rohit Sharma, Has A Message For Pakistan. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] India skipper Rohit Sharma met former (World Wrestling Entertainment) WWE wrestler The Great Khali in Ahmedabad. India are set to start their Cricket World Cup 2023 campaign with a match against Australia in Chennai. While the other Indian players were at the venue ahead of their first game, Rohit had to travel to Ahmedabad for the pre-World Cup captains' meet. The Indian skipper also crossed paths with The Great Khali at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, which hosted the World Cup opener between England and New Zealand on Ocotber 5.Meanwhile, Khali also had a message for the Pakistan cricket team.Khali also shared an Instagram story in which he was seen wearing the 'Biggest Cricket Fan' tag.The Indian team's worries ahead of its opening World Cup game against Australia have been ...
Rohit Sharma Visits Tirupati Balaji Temple With Family Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023. Watch | Cricket News
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Rohit Sharma Visits Tirupati Balaji Temple With Family Ahead Of Asia Cup 2023. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] India captain Rohit Sharma during his visit to Balaji temple in Tirupati.© TwitterIndia skipper Rohit Sharma visited the Balaji temple in Tirupati with his family ahead of Asia Cup, set to kick off on August 30. A video is going viral on social media in which Rohit could be seen walking towards his car with his wife Ritika Sajdeh following him, carrying daughter Samaira in her arms. Meanwhile, the policemen could be seen clearing the way for the India captain and his family as fans in huge numbers try to get close to Rohit. The fans also took their phones out to capture the moment.Watch the viral video here:pic.twitter.com/mTuoC5jrol— (@Videospages) August 13, 2023India's two superstar batters, Virat Kohli and Rohit, haven't played a single T20I for the national team this year. Wi...
“Middle Order Crumbled Without Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma”: Ex-India Star’s Warning For Youngsters Ahead Of World Cup | Cricket News
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“Middle Order Crumbled Without Virat Kohli And Rohit Sharma”: Ex-India Star’s Warning For Youngsters Ahead Of World Cup | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Rohit Sharma (left) and Virat kohli.© AFPThe recently-concluded India vs West Indies three-match ODI series was a good test for the former team that continues to prepare for the ODI World Cup 2023. After the series opener, India rested veterans Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli for the next two games. The very first game without the two star players saw Indian batting unit failing miserably. The side posted was bundled out for 181 runs batting first before West Indies chased it down in 36.4 overs with six wickets in hand.India did make a good comeback in the series decider -- winning the game by 200 runs -- but the batting failure in the second ODI left a lot to ponder. Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha feels that the youngsters need to utilize the opportunities they get ...
Rohit Sharma Completes 16 Years In International Cricket, Shares Throwback Pic | Cricket News
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Rohit Sharma Completes 16 Years In International Cricket, Shares Throwback Pic | Cricket News

[ad_1] There is something about 16 that has a lingering sweet aftertaste. Ask Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who completed 16 summers as an international cricketer after starting as a highly-rated 20-year-old from Mumbai's famous stable of batters. On June 23, 2007, Rohit made his debut under current head coach Rahul Dravid's captaincy in an ODI game in Ireland, a match India won quite easily as one got a glimpse of the youngster clad in full-sleeved jumpers amidst biting cold in Belfast.See Rohit Sharma's throwback picture:Following 441 international games, 17,115 runs and 43 international hundreds, the 36-year-old 'Hit-Man' now stands on the most important cusp of his illustrious career: To end the 10-year jinx for an ICC trophy.An antithesis to Mumbai's much talked about 'Khadoos' schoo...
“Since Taking Over As Captain…”: Australia Great Takes Firm Stance On Rohit Sharma’s Future | Cricket News
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“Since Taking Over As Captain…”: Australia Great Takes Firm Stance On Rohit Sharma’s Future | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Rohit Sharma.© AFPNew Delhi :The Indian team under the leadership of Rohit Sharma was outplayed by Australia by 209 runs at the Kennington Oval in London at the ICC World Test Championship final. Rohit Sharma's captaincy was criticized and as a batter too he could score only 15 and 43 in the two innings. Despite India failing to clinch ICC T20 World Cup 2022 and ICC WTC final 2023, Australia's World Cup-winning captain Michael Clarke has backed the skipper Rohit."I would be keeping the faith with Rohit, I think he is a very good captain. I like his aggressive approach, he looks to be as positive as he can be. He has had a lot of success as a leader (look at his IPL record for Mumbai Indians). Just because India didn't win the World Test Championship doesn't mean Rohi...