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‘Defeat Against India Hurt’: Pakistan Star Fakhar Zaman Opens Up On World Cup Setback

November 1, 2023 admin

A thumping seven-wicket win over Bangladesh has certainly uplifted the mood in Pakistan’s camp and opener Fakhar Zaman on Tuesday said they’re firmly focused on making the semifinals, despite all the ifs and buts. Pakistan pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi led the pace attack brilliantly to bowl out Bangladesh for a paltry 204 before they cantered…

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“Mohammed Shami Is Underrated Because He Is Not Jasprit Bumrah”: Ex-England Star

November 1, 2023 admin

File photo of Indian cricket team pacers Mohammed Shami (left) and Jasprit Bumrah.© PTI The Cricket World Cup 2023 has been an edition to remember for India pacer Mohammed Shami so far. Shami, who was initially kept out of the team’s playing XI in their first four games, got his opportunity in the fifth match…

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That’s A First! Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan Asks Bangladesh Batter If He’s Out Before DRS Call. Watch

November 1, 2023 admin

Cricket World Cup: Mohammad Rizwan asks Taskin Ahmed if he is out or not.© Twitter Pakistan cricket team finally registered a win at the Cricket World Cup after four losses at the trot. The Babar Azam-led Pakistan cricket team had come into the game against Bangladesh needing a win to stay relevant in the semi-final…

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Semi-Final Qualification Scenario For All 10 Teams Explained

November 1, 2023 admin

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 has reached a critical juncture in the group stage, wherein teams have three games left to secure a berth in the semi-finals. A total of 9 teams are still in contention for one of the semi-final spots, with Bangladesh being the only one to be knocked out. No team,…

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In sport, you often learn more from a defeat than from a victory

October 31, 2023 admin

England’s Jos Buttler walks off the field as Indian players celebrate his wicket during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 match between India and England in Lucknow on October 29, 2023 | Photo Credit: PTI Sometimes an early defeat in a World Cup can be a blessing. It rids the team of complacency, it…

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Indian Women Beat Japan 2-1, Assure Semifinal Berth In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

October 31, 2023 admin

An in-form India eked out a narrow 2-1 win over Japan to register their fourth straight win and storm into the semifinals of the women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament on Tuesday. After two goalless quarters, Navneet Kaur (31st minute) and Sangita Kumari (47th) scored for India, while Japan’s lone goal came from the stick…

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Cricket World Cup: Babar Azam Hopes Win Against Bangladesh Will Raise Pakistan’s Confidence

October 31, 2023 admin

After Pakistan registered a 7-wicket victory against Bangladesh, captain Babar Azam lavished praise on his team’s outstanding performance in all three departments and said that his side will hope to carry the confidence into the next two games. Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in Kolkata to register their third win in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023….

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“Looking For Answers:” Bangladesh Skipper Shakib Al Hasan After Loss To Pakistan

October 31, 2023 admin

Following his side’s loss to Pakistan in their ICC Cricket World Cup match, Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan admitted that the team is looking for answers for their disappointing campaign but is struggling to find answers and added that something needs to be thought about his batting position. Riding on Fakhar Zaman, Abdullah Shafique‘s half-centuries…

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Cricket World Cup 2023: Shreyas Iyer Works On ‘Weakness’; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Skip Optional Practice

October 31, 2023 admin

With his vulnerability against the short ball coming to the fore once again, India number four Shreyas Iyer trained with the aim of overcoming his longstanding struggles ahead of the Cricket World Cup 2023 game against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Thursday. None of the top-order guns — captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Shubman…

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Badminton Rankings: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty Slips To 5th; PV Sindhu Stays At 10th

October 31, 2023 admin

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty© X (formerly Twitter) Asian Games men’s doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty have slipped to fifth position in the latest BWF world rankings released on Tuesday. The Indian pair, who had reached the numero uno status after their Asian Games triumph, slumped four places after failing to defend their…

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