Former Pakistan wicket-keeper Moin Khan has identified Pakistan, India, England, and Australia as the leading contenders for the ICC World Cup 2023 semi-finals. In an exclusive interview with Cricket Pakistan, Moin Khan expressed his views on the ICC World Cup 2023 semifinalists, highlighting Pakistan, India, England, and Australia as strong contenders. Moin’s predictions leaned toward Pakistan, India, and England as the top three, with Australia as the fourth potential team. He also advocated for Sarfaraz Ahmed’s inclusion as the second wicketkeeper-batsman in the World Cup squad, emphasizing Sarfaraz’s good form in domestic cricket and the ample opportunities in the tournament…
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As India gears up to host its fourth cricket World Cup, millions of anxious fans will fill stadiums or gather in front of their television screens, their hopes riding on the national team to repeat their past success after 12 years. Irrespective of the outcome on the field, the Indian economy is poised to benefit significantly, with BQ Prime’s estimations suggesting a conservative windfall of over $1.5 billion. The ICC World Cup 2023, commencing next month, will witness fervent fans, both from India and overseas, flocking to various cities. They will purchase match tickets, reserve accommodations, dine at restaurants and…
South Africa’s captain, Temba Bavuma, will be absent from his team’s two World Cup warm-up matches due to family-related travel. South Africa is scheduled to face Afghanistan and New Zealand on September 29 and October 2 in Thiruvananthapuram, and during Bavuma’s absence, Aiden Markram will take up the leadership role. Bavuma is anticipated to rejoin the squad in time for South Africa’s World Cup opener against Sri Lanka in Delhi on October 7. It’s worth noting that South Africa is already without fast bowlers Anrich Nortje and Sisanda Magala for the entire tournament due to injuries. Nortje is dealing with…
Chopra recently unveiled his preferred playing eleven during the third ODI between India and Australia in Rajkot, shared via Jio Cinema. Notably, India, as the host nation, is set to commence its campaign against Australia on October 8 at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. In the limited-overs cricket, a robust opening partnership often holds the key to a team’s triumph. Chopra has chosen the dynamic duo of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill as India’s opening pair for the crucial clash against Australia. Rohit, renowned for his impeccable timing and ability to anchor innings, will lead from the front. Shubman, a young…
In a startling turn of events, Afghanistan’s promising fast bowler, Naveen-ul-Haq, has delivered unexpected news by announcing that the upcoming World Cup in India will mark his final appearance in the One Day International (ODI) cricket format for his nation. This 24-year-old pacer took to Instagram to make this surprise retirement announcement, leaving cricket enthusiasts worldwide in a state of shock. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Naveen expressed his gratitude for the privilege of representing his country. He wrote, “It has been an absolute honor to represent my country and I would like to announce my retirement from the ODI…
During the Wednesday showdown in Rajkot, the third ODI match against Australia witnessed Jasprit Bumrah shining as the standout bowler for the Indian cricket team, scalping three crucial wickets. Although the fast bowler found himself on the losing side, his stellar performance served as a significant morale boost for India in anticipation of the Cricket World Cup 2023. Skipper Rohit Sharma expressed his satisfaction with Bumrah’s display and underscored that the fast bowler is in excellent physical and mental form. Bumrah’s return to action after a substantial hiatus due to injury has been a major positive for the Indian cricket…
Cricket enthusiasts around the globe are eagerly anticipating the commencement of the 2023 ODI World Cup, and the cricketing world was abuzz when the legendary South African cricketer, Dale Steyn, lent his insights into the potential finalists of this prestigious tournament. Steyn, renowned for his profound cricketing acumen and analytical prowess, has ignited fervor among cricket fans with his predictions. In a recent interview with Star Sports, Steyn delved into the forthcoming ODI World Cup, slated to take place in India. The former South African pace sensation, boasting an illustrious cricketing career, shared his thoughts on the front-runners to grace…
Nepal decimated the Mongolian cricket team in the ongoing Asian Games to become the first team in the T20 internationals to cross 300 runs in an innings. Dipendra Singh Airee played a key role in that huge total by knocking up the fastest T20I fifty ever in just nine balls. He belted eight sixes in his blistering knock that led him to break the record held by Yuvraj Singh in T20Is. Nepal also won by 273 runs, which is the highest-ever winning margin in T20I cricket. Here we have covered everything you need to know about Dipendra Singh Airee, the…
Former India pace bowler S. Sreesanth recently revealed his all-time India ODI World Cup XI in an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda. Sreesanth’s all time playing XI of India for World Cup: This formidable squad features legendary Indian cricketers who have left their mark in World Cup history, making it a dream team for Indian cricket fans. Sreesanth named Kapil Dev as the captain of the team and selected MS Dhoni as purely a wicketkeeper batter. Both MS Dhoni and Kapil Dev have won the ODI World Cups as captain. Also read: Exclusive: You Won’t Believe What Salman Butt Just Said…
The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 warm-up matches are set to commence in Guwahati, Hyderabad, and Thiruvananthapuram this Friday. In a closed-door encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, former champions Pakistan will face off against 2019 ODI World Cup runners-up New Zealand. Concurrently, 1996 World Cup champions Sri Lanka will go head-to-head with Asian rivals Bangladesh at the Barsapara International Stadium in Guwahati, while South Africa will contend with Afghanistan in Thiruvananthapuram. On Saturday, host Team India is scheduled to take on defending champions England in a warm-up match in Guwahati. Additionally, five-time ODI World Cup…