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ICC Delegation To Discuss Tentative Schedule Of Champions Trophy With PCB

September 11, 2024 admin

Representational Image.© AFP An ICC delegation, which is due to visit Pakistan this month to ascertain the preparations for the Champions Trophy, will also discuss the tentative schedule of the event with the Pakistan Cricket Board. A source aware of developments said the PCB had still not been informed how many ICC officials…

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“Started During COVID”: Mohammed Shami, KL Rahul’s Ex-Teammate Jhye Richardson Diagnosed With Clinical Anxiety

September 11, 2024 admin

Mental health is one issue that has been discussed a lot in elite sports in the last few years. While many chose to deal with it silently, some have been brave enough to accept it openly. Australia bowler Jhye Richardson is one such player. He was part of the IPL in 2021 and…

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Anton Roux Announces Decision To Quit As Sri Lanka Cricket Team Fielding Coach

September 11, 2024 admin

Anton Roux, currently serving as Sri Lanka’s national fielding coach, announced on Wednesday that he is stepping down from the role. Roux, who played first-class cricket for South Africa and coached the Netherlands, became Sri Lanka’s national fielding coach in March 2022. “On the 14th of August 2024, I decided to step down…

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‘Capable Of Beating Pakistan Again’: USA Pacer’s Open Challenge Recalls Historic T20 World Cup Win

September 11, 2024 admin

Picture from USA vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 game.© AFP Pakistan cricket team had a forgettable T20 World Cup in June this year. The team, then led by Babar Azam, failed to even advance from the first group stage in the tournament. Pakistan could win only two of their four games in…

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Virat Kohli To Partner Babar Azam For Same Team In This Tournament? Top Official’s Big Statement

September 11, 2024 admin

The Afro-Asia Cup was a series of charity matches that was played in the mid-2000s between Asian XI and African XI. The first Afro-Asia Cup was played in 2005 while the second was played in 2007. Players like Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Zaheer Khan, Shoaib Akhtar, Anil Kumble, Shahid Afridi played in…

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India’s Forgotten Star Sends Loud Message To Ajit Agarkar With Fifer In County Championship

September 11, 2024 admin

Yuzvendra Chahal bagged a fifer in County Championship© X (Twitter) As Indian players continue their preparation for the forthcoming 2-match Test series against Bangladesh, veteran spinner Yuzvendra Chahal showed his class with a 5-wicket haul against the ongoing County Championship Division II match against Derbyshire. Chahal produced a brilliant performance for Northamptonshire, sending…

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2023 ODI World Cup in India generated economic impact of $1.39 billion: ICC

September 11, 2024 admin

2023 ODI World Cup in India generated economic impact of .39 billion: ICC

Australia players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 between India and Australia at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on Sunday, November 19, 2023. | Photo Credit: K.R Deepak The 2023 ODI World Cup in India created an “economic impact” of $1.39 billion with tourism among the biggest beneficiaries,…

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Rs 11,637 Crore: ICC’s Mega Claim On What “Economic Benefit” India Got From World Cup

September 11, 2024 admin

The ODI World Cup 2023 was a great one for the Indian cricket team. Barring the heart-break in the final, the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team impressed all. Off the field too, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has now claimed that the ODi World Cup impacted India in a big way. In a report…

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Sri Lanka Players Rise In Recent ICC Men’s Test Rankings After England Win

September 11, 2024 admin

Six Sri Lankan players have obtained new career-high ratings on the latest ICC Men’s Test Rankings following their victory over England in the third Test match at The Oval. Sri Lanka produced their first Test win over England away from home in the third Test of their recently-completed series, with the likes of…

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2023 ODI World Cup In India Generated Economic Impact Of $1.39 Billion: ICC

September 11, 2024 admin

The 2023 ODI World Cup in India created an “economic impact” of USD 1.39 billion with tourism among the biggest beneficiaries, according to a report released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday. The Economic Impact Assessment conducted by Nielsen for the ICC, claimed that the mega-event held in October-November last year…

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