Warner, with two centuries in the tournament, currently stands second in the list of top run-getters with 413 runs at an impressive average of 68.83, just behind Quinton de Kock (431). He praised his teammates, particularly Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, for providing support and maintaining pressure on the opposition and highlighted that their contributions in the batting lineup are valuable.from Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Live Match Scores & Sports News Headlines, Results & more https://ift.tt/jM4wEOz
Shriyanka demonstrated her prowess right from the beginning in the final, starting with an impressive score of 10.9. After the first five kneeling shots, she was in the second position with a score of 51.3, while Ayushi and Ashi were in the sixth and seventh positions. As the competition progressed, Han and Lee took the first and second positions, respectively. By the end of the competition, Shriyanka had settled into the fourth position, a spot she held onto until the end.
Speculations are rising about Babar Azam's position as the captain of the Pakistan cricket team after their loss to South Africa. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has hinted at making changes based on the team's performance in the World Cup. While it may be too early to make a knee-jerk reaction, experts have criticized Babar's decisions, such as the choice of bowler for the final over. Babar himself has expressed disappointment in the team's campaign. A loss to Bangladesh could further jeopardize his position as captain.
India secured their sixth consecutive victory in the ICC ODI World Cup, defeating defending champions England. Skipper Rohit Sharma led the team to a challenging total of 229 for 9, but India's bowlers, including pacers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, played a crucial role in restricting England's batting lineup to 129 in 34.5 overs. Spin maestros Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja also contributed to the victory. However, Kuldeep was involved in an on-field incident, where he received a reprimand from captain Rohit.
Industrialist Ratan Tata has denied any involvement in cricket-related announcements, rewards, or advice, addressing false claims on social media. Tata clarified that he has no connection to the International Cricket Council (ICC) or any cricket players. The statement comes after WhatsApp forwards and videos spread false information claiming Tata announced a Rs 10 crore reward for Afghanistan cricketer Rashid Khan following their World Cup victory over Pakistan.
India bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, have been praised for their performance in the ODI World Cup. After posting a below-par 229 for 9, India bowled out defending champions England for 129 in 34.5 overs, putting them top of the World Cup standings. Pakistan legend Wasim Akram praised Bumrah and Shami for their exploits, prompting a fan to ask why Pakistan bowlers cannot bowl like Jasprit Bumrah. Akram explained that it was a difficult question to answer.
Despite a close one-wicket win against Pakistan, there are concerns that South Africa's history of choking in crucial matches still lingers. The team's middle-order batters struggle to adapt in challenging conditions and lack the ability to rotate the strike and find singles and twos. Captain Temba Bavuma admitted that luck played a part in their recent victory and emphasized the need for a more clinical batting display.
Indian para athletes achieved a record 111 medals at the Hangzhou Asian Para Games, the most for the country in any major international multi-sport event. They won 29 gold, 31 silver, and 51 bronze medals, placing fifth in the medal count. India surpassed 2018's best Asian Para Games tally of 72 medals, earning 39 more medals, and athletics accounting for 55 of India's total of 111 medals. "We have made history, our para athletes have made the country proud," Paralympic Committee of India president Deepa Malik said.
The Decision Review System (DRS) was a topic of debate in the ICC World Cup match between Pakistan and South Africa in Chennai. South Africa were on the verge of a 271-run target, but Pakistan bowlers took five quick wickets to reduce them to 260/9. With eleven runs needed by South Africa in 4.3 overs and just one wicket between Pakistan and a win, a controversial moment occurred when Haris Rauf bowled to tailender Tabraiz Shamsi, but the umpire turned down Pakistan's appeal for an LBW.
Former Pakistan spinner, Danish Kaneria, has revealed allegations of discrimination during his cricketing career, accusing former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi of pressuring him to convert to Islam. Kaneria, the highest wicket-taking spinner in Pakistan's cricket history, revealed that Inzamam-ul-Haq was the only captain who supported him, and most other players caused him trouble, including Shahid Afridi.
While maintaining that the players can't be "given a cop out" by blaming the "structure of English cricket" when the "wheels come off", former England captain Hussain urged Jos Buttler's team to bring their best game on the park this Sunday to "spoil India's party". In contrast to England's dismal show, two-time champions India have been on a roll, winning all their five matches so far. After India on Sunday, England will have matches left against Australia, Netherlands and Pakistan.
MS Dhoni, former Indian cricket captain and World Cup-winning skipper, has updated about his ongoing rehabilitation after knee surgery and hinted at his return to the Indian Premier League in 2024. Dhoni led the Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL title in 2023, but his persistent knee issues limited his batting contributions. He revealed that his knee surgery was successful and he is making steady progress without complications.
India's para-athletes have won their 16th gold medal at the Asian Para Games, and also surpassed their previous best medal tally of 72 medals from 2018. Nithya Sre, who won a bronze medal in the Women's Singles SH6 event, won the historic 73rd medal to play her part in the Indian contingent's historic achievement, surpassing their previous best performance of 72 at the 2018 Asian Para Games.
Australian cricketer Steve Smith has attributed his return to form in the World Cup to technical adjustments. Smith displayed his revamped technique in a 68-ball 71 against the Netherlands, combining with David Warner for 132 runs. He revealed that he had worked on a couple of things during net sessions on Tuesday, moving back to the leg stump and getting his hands higher. This helped him feel more comfortable in the nets and regain his form after Australia's 309-run victory over the Netherlands.
Virat Kohli is undoubtedly the best modern-day match-winner with the bat, but going purely by the number of international hundreds scored in a winning cause, the Indian batting icon requires another century to equal former Australia captain Ricky Ponting's record and two to go past him. Virat's latest century in a winning cause came in India's match against Bangladesh in the ongoing ICC World Cup at home. It was his 48th ODI century and 78th across formats in international cricket.
South Africa's stand-in skipper Aiden Markram praised Quinton de Kock for his impressive performance in a 149-run victory over Bangladesh. De Kock scored 174 off 140 balls, securing his third century in just five innings. The Proteas posted a total of 382/5, with notable contributions from Heinrich Klaasen and Markram. Markram praised de Kock's unique approach and astute cricketing intelligence. De Kock has become the leading run-scorer in the tournament, surpassing Virat Kohli with 407 runs.
Afghanistan registered a shocking eight-wicket victory over Pakistan, leaving the cricketing world in awe. Former Pakistan pacer Waqar Younis, now part of the commentary team, was visibly stunned as Afghanistan's captain, Hashmatullah Shahidi, struck the winning boundary off Shaheen Shah Afridi in the 49th over. His commentary partner, former Zimbabwe pacer Mpumelelo Mbangwa, announced the historic moment with infectious excitement, but Waqar was at a loss for words. Former Australia batter Matthew Hayden was equally silent as the magnitude of the victory sank in.
India's run machine Virat Kohli on Sunday claimed the top spot in the leading run-scorers list of the ongoing 2023 ICC ODI World Cup. Kohli scored a majestic 95 against New Zealand in Dharamsala to take his total tally to 354 runs from five games at 118.00 average, including one hundred and three fifties.
Pakistan's captain, Babar Azam, has criticized his team's fielding shortcomings following their unexpected loss to Afghanistan, which has put them on the brink of elimination from the World Cup. The eight-wicket defeat marked their third consecutive loss in the tournament, leaving them in a precarious position. Azam expressed frustration with the team's lack of attitude, particularly in the fielding department, and emphasized the need for a positive attitude, extra effort, and fitness among his players.
Indian pace bowler Mohammed Shami built a home-made practice facility at his farmhouse during the COVID-19 lockdowns, which helped him maintain his skills and make a successful comeback in the World Cup. Shami's impressive performance of 5-54 against New Zealand earned him the Player-of-the-Match award. In early 2020, Shami set up a practice pitch, nets, and a clay running track at his farmhouse in Amroha, located in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This facility served as a convenient practice base for Shami and his younger brother, who is also a cricketer.
While against India it was Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja, it was Adam Zampa who snatched life out of the Pakistan chase in Bengaluru. Now in Chennai, struggling to stay alive in the World Cup, they will have a trial by spin against the likes of Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Mohammad Nabi, and maybe Noor Ahmed. It is the inability of the Pakistan batters to increase the tempo in the middle-overs that has left everyone surprised in this World Cup.
South African cricketer Marco Jansen played a crucial role in his team's victory over England in the 2023 ODI World Cup game. Batting at No 7, Jansen scored a quick-fire 75 runs off 42 balls, including six sixes. He also took key wickets with his left-arm pace bowling. Jansen's teammate Heinrich Klaasen praised his efforts and revealed how Jansen motivated him to score a century despite struggling with cramps.
A total of 1108 runs in 180.3 overs: that's the number of runs conceded by Pakistan bowlers in four matches thus far. For a team with a legacy of potent bowling attacks, the numbers speak of a struggling team.
Police at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru enforced a last-minute 'dress code' for spectators attending the Pakistan-Australia World Cup match. Spectators wearing black T-shirts, jackets, and caps were told to change into clothing of a different color before entering the stadium. The police action was prompted by intelligence about possible pro-Palestine demonstrations.
After a forgettable start with the bat, where Rohit scored a duck against Australia, the Indian skipper has come into his own, scoring 131 against Afghanistan, 86 against Pakistan and 48 against Bangladesh. Rohit's seventh ODI World Cup hundred, which came in the match against Afghanistan, took him past Sachin Tendulkar's record of six World Cup centuries. Former Pakistan captain Shoaib Malik sang praises of Rohit and the role he is performing for India in this World Cup at the top of the order.
New Zealand's cricket team has had a successful start to the World Cup, winning all four of their matches so far. However, they face a bigger challenge in their upcoming match against India. The battle between New Zealand's pace pack and India's top-order batsmen will be crucial. New Zealand all-rounder Mitchell Santner believes the first powerplay of India's innings, led by opener Rohit Sharma, will heavily impact the outcome of the match.
Since the 2019 World Cup, India and Bangaldesh have met four times in ODIs, and the Bangladeshis have triumphed in three of those matches, with their last win coming as recently as the Asia Cup just before the ongoing World Cup, when the Tigers edged eventual champions India by six runs. Meanwhile, in eight result-oriented ODIs against Pakistan since 2015, India have registered wins in seven, while Pakistan could win only once in 2017.
The Australian cricket team is focusing on sorting out their leg-side game during practice sessions ahead of their match against Pakistan. Aging legs and injuries have been a concern for the team, but they are aiming to maintain their winning momentum after a recent victory over Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, the Pakistan team, despite some players missing training due to fever, are in good spirits and all players were declared fit for the upcoming match.
On a pivotal Tuesday, only England and Hungary had the chance to guarantee their positions in the forthcoming Germany-based finals in June. Gareth Southgate's squad, battling back from a deficit, managed to defeat the reigning European champions 3-1 and clinch the top position in Group C. England surged ahead with two goals from their record-breaking scorer Harry Kane, one of which was a penalty, and an additional strike from Marcus Rashford.
India are top of the standings with six points from three wins in as many matches, having beaten Australia, Afghanistan and Pakistan. But what must be equally heartening for chief coach Rahul Dravid and his staff will be India topping the list of teams who have bowled most economically.
The Euro 2024 qualifier between Belgium and Sweden was suspended at halftime and subsequently abandoned following the fatal shooting of two Swedes in Brussels earlier on Monday, UEFA said.
At the beginning of the month, the 28-year-old Daniel Ebenyo had clinched silver at the World Half Marathon Championships in Riga, Latvia. The competition in Latvia was much tougher, and it was more of a given that he would win the World Athletics Gold Label Road Race at the 2023 Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday. The elite international women’s race was won by Rio Olympics champion in 10,000m, Almaz Ayana of Ethiopia.
James Macleod, IOC’s director of Olympic solidarity, NOC relations and Olympism365, said that for India to realise its Olympic ambitions, the IOA and national sports federations (NSFs) must get behind the government by putting their respective houses in order to have a “serious conversation” with the IOC as potential 2036 hosts. The Indian Olympic Association will need to prepare a detailed roadmap and come up with a strong bid to outsmart 10 other countries.
The IOC has issued a fresh warning to the PT Usha-led IOA to appoint a CEO by next month without any further delay to “ensure safeguarding of the athletes’ interests” and for the sports body becoming fully compliant with the Olympic charter. James Macleod, IOC’s director of Olympic solidarity, NOC relations and Olympism365, also reflected on the situation prevailing in the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI).
A key contributor in India's 3/3 wins so far in the round-robin phase of this ODI World Cup on home soil, Jasprit Bumrah, who made a strong comeback after a prolonged injury hiatus, has taken eight wickets till now and shares the top spot in the list of wicket-takers with New Zealanders Mitchell Santner and Matt Henry. Talking to ICC Digital Insider, Bumrah likened his new celebration style to Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford.
Indian spinner Kuldeep Yadav reflected on his performance in the World Cup clash against Pakistan, where he created confusion in the minds of Pakistani batsmen, leading them to play high-risk sweep shots. He admitted that his deliveries were difficult for the batsmen to read, and they were uncertain whether to sweep or play conventionally.
Former Pakistan cricket captain Ramiz Raja criticized Pakistan's performance against India in the ODI World Cup, describing it as "hurting" and "scarring." He emphasized the need for Pakistan to address their eighth consecutive loss to India in World Cups.
Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly shared his advice on how to cope with the pressures of playing against Pakistan. Ganguly emphasized the importance of treating it as just another game and focusing on playing cricket. He advised the Indian team to take one game at a time and maintain their form throughout the tournament.
Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar arrived in Ahmedabad to attend the high-voltage ICC ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan. The epic clash will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday.
India start favorites in the World Cup match against Pakistan due to their strong players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah. The match holds a significant socio-political backdrop, but the outcome will depend on Shaheen Shah Afridi's performance for Pakistan. Emotional factors have played a role in previous matches between the two teams. The presence of rain is a concern, but both teams are hoping for a full match.
Ahead of the much-awaited India vs Pakistan encounter in the ongoing ODI World Cup, former Pakistan batsman Mohammad Hafeez has tagged India as one of the strong title favourites, but also highlighted the home team's barren run in the ICC events since 2013.
India vs Pakistan clashes on the cricket field have invariably produced memorable moments in terms of individual brilliance, tempers flaring, heartstopping finishes and on some rare occasions a walk in the park for either of the two arch-rivals.
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will face Pakistan in an ICC event for what could potentially be for the last time. The two Indian cricketers first played against Pakistan in a senior men's global event in South Africa, with Rohit starring in the 2007 T20 World Cup and Kohli in the 2009 Champions Trophy. While Rohit had a successful start, Kohli used his early dismissal as a lesson and became one of the most efficient chasers in white-ball cricket.