The 2023 Asia Cup is set to take place in a hybrid format across Sri Lanka and Pakistan, spanning from August 30 to September 17. Originally slated to be held in Pakistan, the hosting was adjusted due to India’s refusal to play in Pakistan. Under the new plan, Pakistan will host four matches, while the rest, including the final, will occur in Sri Lanka. The tournament will include teams such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal. This event is considered valuable preparation for the upcoming World Cup in India during October-November. Group A of the 2023 Asia…
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Sanju Samson is an accomplished Indian cricket player, hailing from Pulluvilla village in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. His birthdate is November 11, 1994. During his childhood, Sanju Samson resided in the Police Residential Colony near GTB Nagar in North Delhi. He received his early education at Rosary Senior Secondary School in Delhi. He acquired cricket skills under Coach Yashpal’s guidance at the Cricket Academy situated in DL DAV Model School at Shalimar Bagh. Despite his cricketing prowess, he faced disappointment when he didn’t make it to the Delhi Under 13 cricket team. In response, his father retired from the Delhi Police Force,…
Sanju Samson is among the most popular young generation cricketers of India. He is yet to justify his talent at the international level. Recently, Samson failed to find a place in the Indian Team for Asia Cup 2023. However, he has not lost his way and continues to work hard with the support of his loving wife Charulatha Samson. Here we have covered everything you need to know about Charulatha Samson, the wife of Sanju Samson in detail. Charulatha Samson- Sanju Samson Wife NameCharulatha SamsonDate of BirthAugust 7, 1995Birth PlaceKerala, IndiaEducationCompleted in KeralaHeightNANationalityIndianProfessionNot disclosedSpouse Sanju SamsonChildren Not as of now Charulatha Samson,…
On Monday, India revealed its 17-member squad that will be traveling for the 2023 Asia Cup. This was followed by a press conference held in Delhi, featuring insights from captain Rohit Sharma and chief selector Ajit Agarkar. Looking ahead to the ODI World Cup, India’s performance in the upcoming continental tournament, played in the 50-over format this year, will significantly impact their prospects in the major event scheduled to be held at home later this year. The status of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer’s fitness raises concerns, as both have been recuperating from a thigh and back injury, respectively. Encouragingly,…
Yuzvendra Chahal’s spouse, Dhanashree Verma, posted enigmatic messages a day after his exclusion from the Indian squad. Chahal, the leg-spinner, was noticeably absent from the squad revealed on Monday. Verma utilized Instagram to pose a puzzling question about whether being introverted might impede professional advancement. “I’m beginning to seriously ponder this: Could being extremely submissive and introverted hinder one’s career progress? Must we all be extroverted and street-smart to thrive in life?” she penned on her Instagram story. In another story, she remarked: “Ultimately, it’s a matter between you and your god. Thankfully, the world stands by you. Grateful, for…
The BCCI has decided to entrust the ticket sales for the ODI World Cup 2023 to two online ticketing platforms/agencies: BookMyShow and Paytm. Despite the ticket sales being managed online by Paytm and BookMyShow, attendees will still be required to carry physical copies of their actual tickets at the stadium locations. Each of the two ticketing companies, Paytm and BookMyShow, is expected to handle approximately half of the World Cup matches. Also read: Cricket World Cup 2023 Tickets Update: No E-Tickets, Fans to Collect Physical Tickets Tickets for the semifinals at the Wankhede Stadium and the Eden Gardens in Kolkata will…
Gautam Gambhir has expressed that there is no necessity to include left-handed batsmen in India’s playing XI solely based on hand orientation. He highlighted that player selection should be grounded in their form and achievements rather than conforming to a left-right combination. The recent conversation about this combination arose when Ravi Shastri, the former India coach, suggested the inclusion of three left-handed batters in the team. Gautam Gambhir has dismissed the ongoing discussion as ‘pointless,’ advocating that player selection for the playing XI should solely hinge on their performance and form, with no other considerations. He pointed out that a…
MCA Stadium in Pune is going to host a total of 5 ICC Cricket World Cup matches in 2023. This will be the first time that the MCA Stadium in Pune will be a part of the ICC Cricket World Cup event. BCCI has allotted a total of five matches to the stadium in CWC 2023. List of Cricket World Cup Matches in MCA Stadium, Pune DateDayMatchesTime19-Oct-2023ThursdayIndia vs Bangladesh2:00 P.M IST30-Oct-2023MondayAfghanistan vs Qualifier 22:00 P.M IST1-Nov-2023WednesdayNew Zealand vs South Africa2:00 P.M IST8-Nov-2023WednesdayEngland vs Qualifier 12:00 P.M IST12-Nov-2023SundayAustralia vs Bangladesh10:30 A.M IST Also read: MA Chidambaram Stadium ICC Cricket World Cup…
MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, popularly known as the Chepauk Stadium, is known for its spicy turning pitches, which have produced a lot of exciting matches in the Cricket World Cup history. The stadium has hosted seven ICC ODI World Cup matches and a Women’s Cricket World Cup semi-final match. It has been part of the three ICC tournaments. In the 2023 Cricket World Cup, the stadium is going to host the clash between India and Australia in addition to four other matches. It is definitely going to be an exciting venue to watch the action unfold. Here we have…
M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known for its electrifying atmosphere. Cricketers have often called it the best place to play the game of bat and ball. The stadium has hosted Cricket World Cup matches whenever India has had the chance to host the tournament. It has served as the ground for iconic moments. No one can forget the epic innings by Kevin O’Brien in the 2011 Cricket World Cup to upset the England Cricket Team. There are many memories that the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru holds. Here we have covered the full stats and records of the venue…