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High Stakes Showdown in Asia Cup 2023 as India Awaits Final Opponent

14 Sep 2023 09:19 AM IST

In a thrilling turn of events at the Asia Cup 2023, India secured their place in the final after successfully defending a modest total of 213 against Sri Lanka in the Super Fours match. Now, all eyes turn to Pakistan, who face a formidable challenge against a spirited Sri Lankan

SA bounces back with a crushing 111-Run win over Australia

14 Sep 2023 09:18 AM IST

Explosive century from Aiden Markram and four-wicket haul by Gerald Coetzee helped South Africa secure a 111-run win over Australia in the third ODI in Potchefstroom on Wednesday. With this win, South Africa trails 2-1 in the five-match series. Put to bat first by Australia, South Africa was off to

Naveen-ul-Haq makes surprise return to Afghanistan’s ODI squad for WC

14 Sep 2023 09:18 AM IST

Afghanistan’s young pacer Naveen-ul-Haq will once again face Virat Kohli after being called up for the upcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023 which is set to begin on October 5. Naveen who hasn’t featured for Afghanistan in the ODI format since January 2021, last year said that he was taking

Saina Nehwal on her future : “No plans for coaching, its the toughest job”

13 Sep 2023 16:32 PM IST

Saina Nehwal, an Olympic and World Championships medalist in shuttle, has stated that she has been unable to compete due to knee inflammation. “I was competing in the Singapore Open three to four months ago. My cartilage and knees started to hurt. I therefore saw a doctor, and my physiotherapist

Race for top spot in ODIs hots up ahead of World Cup; India, Pak and Australia in the running

13 Sep 2023 16:11 PM IST

Less than a month before the ICC World Cup, the race for the top spot in ODIs is hotly contested, with three teams vying to win the cricketing championship. India’s chances of reclaiming the top spot in ODIs after March 22 this year have increased significantly as a result of

Shubman Gill climbs second spot in ODI batting charts

13 Sep 2023 15:54 PM IST

In the most recent ICC ODI Players’ Rankings, India’s Shubman Gill moved up to second place among batsmen on the strength of his performances in the ongoing Asia Cup. India has not yet suffered a loss in the Asia Cup, and a large part of their success can be attributed

India roars back to victory against Sri Lanka, seals final spot in Asia cup

13 Sep 2023 12:39 PM IST

In a breathtaking encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium, India scripted a stunning comeback to clinch victory against Sri Lanka, securing their place in the Asia Cup 2023 final. Despite Dunith Wellalage’s remarkable performance and Sri Lanka’s strong start, India’s spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja turned the

Chahal’s arrival in English Cricket: Kent’s new ace shines on debut

13 Sep 2023 12:38 PM IST

Yuzvendra Chahal, the Indian leg-spinner, has begun his County Championship journey with Kent on a high note. In a Division One match against Nottinghamshire, he showcased his skills by taking three crucial wickets. Despite being left out by the national selectors for both the ongoing Asia Cup and the upcoming

Sri Lanka’s bowling goldsmith Coach Silverwood

13 Sep 2023 12:37 PM IST

In a stunning turn of events at the Asia Cup, the euphoria of the Indo-Pak cricket clash has been eclipsed by Sri Lanka’s relentless bowling attack. They scuttled the Indian batsmen’s dreams of dominance, restricting India to a mere 213 runs. This is not an isolated incident but rather a

WI women’s cricket team names Hayley Matthews as captain for Australia tour

13 Sep 2023 12:36 PM IST

Star all-rounder Hayley Matthews will lead a youthful West Indies side during next month’s white-ball tour of Australia. The West Indies named a 15-player squad for the six matches with Matthews to captain the side in what will be the first tour for new coach Shane Deitz. Deitz took over

Virat Kohli’s Asia cup century: Five astonishing stats that define greatness

13 Sep 2023 12:35 PM IST

This magnificent century against one of Virat Kohli’s favourite opponents Pakistan came with its share of remarkable records, just like several of his prior scores. In the rain-affected Asia Cup Super-Four match against Pakistan, Kohli raised India’s total to 356/2 with his unbeaten 122 in 94 balls. As KL Rahul

Rohit Sharma joins elite club with 10,000 ODI runs

13 Sep 2023 12:34 PM IST

India captain Rohit Sharma on Tuesday became the sixth batter from his country and 15th overall to complete 10,000 ODI runs. Rohit achieved the feat during India’s Asia Cup Super-4 contest against Sri Lanka. The India skipper hit a six off Sri Lanka’s Kasun Rajitha to complete the milestone in