Nepal’s cricket team capitalized on their match against the helpless Mongolia, achieving several T20 world records during the Asian Games on Wednesday. The Nepal men’s cricket team achieved a remarkable T20 world record total of 314/3 in 20 overs at the Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field in Hangzhou. Kushal Malla was the star of the show, entertaining the crowd with a sensational 137 runs from just 50 balls, including an impressive display of 12 sixes and eight fours. Malla’s extraordinary performance saw him achieve the fastest-ever century in T20 Internationals, reaching the milestone in a mere 34 balls, surpassing the previous…
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Former South African cricketer AB de Villiers has stressed the importance of a strong team over relying solely on a phenomenal captain or individual talent when it comes to clinching the Cricket World Cup 2023 title. De Villiers pointed out that the victories in 2011 and 2019 were attributed not just to MS Dhoni or Ben Stokes but to the collective efforts of the Indian and English cricket teams. The cricket legend also expressed his disapproval of the prevailing culture among cricket fans, where individual achievements are glorified at the expense of team contributions. “Cricket is a team game, it’s…
With less than 10 days left until the grand cricket spectacle of the year, the 15-player squads for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 have now been officially confirmed. On Tuesday, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the last two teams to unveil their squads, completed their lineups for the tournament. In accordance with ICC regulations, all ten participating teams were obligated to disclose their 15-player rosters prior to September 28. Any alterations beyond this deadline will only be permitted with ICC board approval. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to kick off on October 5, featuring a…
The third ODI clash between India and Australia is scheduled for September 27 in Rajkot, with a kick-off time of 1:30 pm IST. India has already clinched the series with victories in the first two ODIs and aims for a clean sweep. Rajkot, like Mohali and Indore, is expected to offer another batting-friendly wicket. In the second ODI, India posted a formidable total of 399/5, fueled by centuries from Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, and an explosive finish courtesy of Suryakumar Yadav. Australia faced a challenging task, chasing 317 in 3 overs due to the DLS method, and was bowled…
On September 26, India’s captain, Rohit Sharma, hinted that R Ashwin might be considered as a backup option for the ODI World Cup 2023, applauding the off-spinner’s return to ODI cricket during the ongoing 3-match series against Australia. Rohit Sharma, along with Virat Kohli and Kuldeep Yadav, made their return to the side for the series finale after being rested for the first two ODIs against Australia. During a press conference before the match in Rajkot, Rohit Sharma expressed confidence in India’s preparations for the World Cup and the readiness of their backup players. To provide opportunities, India rested Rohit,…
In a significant update following the conclusion of the third ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has officially announced its 15-member squad for the upcoming ODI World Cup in 2023. Notably, veteran opening batsman Tamim Iqbal has been left out of the squad due to concerns regarding his persistent back injury. Tamim, a stalwart in the Bangladesh national team for years, had proactively informed the selectors about his ongoing back issues a few days ago, emphasizing the need to assess his fitness before finalizing the World Cup squad. Tamim made a comeback to international cricket…
In the recent Asia Cup tournament, the Pakistan cricket team showed promise initially but couldn’t maintain their form, exiting the competition during the Super 4 stage due to a disappointing loss to Sri Lanka. Following their surprising elimination, there were rumors circulating about a potential conflict between Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, and their star fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi. According to a Bol News report, Babar Azam expressed concerns about the contributions of senior players after the loss to Sri Lanka. In response, Shaheen Afridi interjected, advising against generalizing criticism and urged Babar not to condemn those who had performed well,…
Wanindu Hasaranga is an integral part of the Sri Lankan Cricket Team, but unfortunately, the spin wizard could miss out on the upcoming ODI World Cup in India due to an injury. He also missed out on the Asia Cup 2023, and there is a huge chance of him missing the marquee tournament in India in October and November 2023. Now, the real question is whether Sri Lanka has anyone who could replace Wanindu Hasaranga in the upcoming ODI World Cup 2023. Here we have covered five players who could turn out to be the perfect replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga…
India vs Australia 3rd ODI is going to be played at the Rajkot Stadium on 27th September 2023 from 1:30 PM onwards. The match will see a few changes from both India and Australia as both teams would look to try out their bench strength before the World Cup 2023. India rested Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma in the first and second ODI against Australia. However, both of them are returning to the team in the 3rd ODI and will be part of the playing XI. On the other hand, Shreyas Iyer who scored a century in the 2nd ODI…
IND vs AUS Dream11 Team Prediction Today Match, Pitch Report, Match Prediction, Playing 11 – Australia Tour of India 2023. IND vs AUS 3rd ODI Today Match Preview: India vs Australia 3rd and Final ODI of the series is going to be played at Rajkot Stadium from 1:30 PM onwards. The match will be available to stream live on the JioCinema app for free. India has won the first two matches of the series and is expected to make a lot of changes in the playing 11 as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Hardik Pandya return to the squad. Shubman…