The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled a significant alliance with Mastercard, designating the financial giant as a Global Partner for the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. Taking place in India from October 5 to November 19, 2023, this premier tournament is set to enrapture cricket enthusiasts globally. Renowned for its involvement in sports sponsorships, Mastercard is poised to expand its legacy by curating exclusive experiences for its cardholders and customers. The partnership is set to provide unmatched opportunities encompassing various benefits. From an exclusive 24-hour pre-sale window to unprecedented access on match days, Mastercard aims to…
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On August 23, 2023, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) declared BookMyShow as the official online platform for booking tickets for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup. Scheduled to begin on September 29, 2023, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 will make its tickets available for purchase starting from Friday, August 25, 2023. The upcoming World Cup Tournament 2023 will feature a total of 58 matches, which includes the 10 warm-up games. Cricket enthusiasts had the chance to express their interest earlier by registering on the official website, cricketworldcup.com. This provided them with the opportunity to…
ICC’s pitch consultant, Andy Atkinson, recently urged the pitch curators for the ICC World Cup 2023 to create pitches that favor batting. This call was made during a meeting with the curators in Mumbai. Having received explicit guidance from the highest cricket authority, the ICC World Cup 2023 is poised to showcase exceptional batting displays in the months ahead. Addressing the pitch curators, Atkinson emphasized that they must disregard any external pressures to alter pitch conditions or trim grass for specific matches. Notably, run rates in ICC World Cups have seen a significant rise over the years. In the 2011…
Yo-Yo Test has become one of the benchmarks in cricket to decide a player’s fitness. Most cricket boards worldwide have adopted the Yo-Yo test as a standard criterion to evaluate players’ fitness. Indian cricketers like Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, and Hardik Pandya have aced the Yo-Yo test to achieve a score of 19, which is considered to be very good. However, you will be surprised to know that Manish Pandey, who is not a regular in the Indian cricket team, is the player with the highest Yo-Yo test score of 19.2 in India. Here we have covered the 7 fittest…
Former Pakistani pacer, Shoaib Akhtar has revealed his favourite to life the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 trophy. In a recent interview Akhtar said that Pakistan is going to win the match against India on 14th October 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium and will carry that momentum to win the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. Akhtar further made shocking comments about Indian batting phenomenon Virat Kohli. He said that it’s time for Virat Kohli to hang up the boots in ODI cricket. Akhtar claimed that too much cricket is putting a lot of pressure on Virat Kohli and he…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently issued an important statement, setting the stage for an exhilarating cricket spectacle. With the aim of enabling fans to witness the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 directly from the stadium, BCCI has selected BookMyShow, the leading entertainment platform in India, as the official Ticketing Platform for this esteemed tournament. Commencing on September 29th and concluding on November 19th, the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is poised to deliver an unparalleled cricketing spectacle. Spanning 12 prominent venues across India, a total of 58 matches, including 10 warm-up games,…
During a press conference, the chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Indian team captain Rohit Sharma introduced a 17-player squad for the Asia Cup 2023. Within the same briefing, it was revealed that KL Rahul has encountered a minor injury, potentially rendering him unavailable for the initial matches of the tournament. As a result, the opportunity for the fifth batting position and the wicketkeeper-batsman role has opened up. Unfortunately, Sanju Samson, who is a backup option, cannot replace KL Rahul. Consequently, India will need to choose Ishan Kishan in the starting lineup. Kishan, who primarily occupies an upper-order batting role, will…
In a press conference, Ajit Agarkar, the head selector, along with Indian team skipper Rohit Sharma, unveiled a 17-member squad for the Asia Cup 2023. During the same briefing, it was disclosed that KL Rahul has sustained a minor injury and might not be accessible for the initial matches of the competition. As a result, the vacancy for the fifth batting position and the wicketkeeper-batsman role has become available. Regrettably, Sanju Samson, who is on the standby list, cannot step in for KL Rahul. Consequently, India will have to opt for Ishan Kishan in the starting eleven. Kishan, primarily an…
Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector and the Indian team captain Rohit Sharma recently announced a 17 man squad for Asia Cup 2023. In the same press conference it was revealed that KL Rahul has picked up a niggle and may not be available for the first few matches in the tournament. This has left the number fifth batting position and the slot for wicketkeeper batter wide open. Unfortunately, Sanju Samson is in the reserve and won’t be able to play instead of KL Rahul. India will need to pick Ishan Kishan in the playing 11. Kishan is a top order…
The 16th iteration of the Asia Cup is set to occur from August 30 to September 17, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Originally planned for 2021, the tournament was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This edition of the Asia Cup will mark the first multi-country event of its kind. Out of the thirteen total matches, four will be held in Pakistan, while the other nine will be in Sri Lanka. The inaugural match will feature Pakistan against Nepal on August 30 at Multan Cricket Stadium. The highly anticipated match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is scheduled for September…