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New Zealand Whitewash Bangladesh To Wrap Cricket World Cup 2023 Preparation

September 26, 2023 admin

New Zealand gave themselves a perfect boost ahead of the World Cup by whitewashing Bangladesh in the three-match series 2-0, with a seven wickets win in the final one-day international in Dhaka on Tuesday. Will Young and Adam Milne starred with bat and ball respectively, with Young hitting 70 off 80 balls to guide New Zealand to…

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Bangladesh Drop Ex-captain Tamim Iqbal From Cricket World Cup 2023 Squad

September 26, 2023 admin

Bangladesh on Tuesday announced their 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup in India, leaving out former captain Tamim Iqbal due to injury concerns. Tamim, 34, who retired in a shock move in July before reversing his decision a day later at the request of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, returned to the side only last week for…

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“Ace Of Spades”: Ex-India Star Wants This Batter To Play Every Match In Cricket World Cup 2023

September 26, 2023 admin

Indian cricket team in action© AFP Suryakumar Yadav has been enjoying a brilliant run of form in the ongoing ODI series against Australia and this purple patch could not have come at a better time as India gear up for the Cricket World Cup 2023. The selection of Suryakumar for the World Cup was met…

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Asian Games 2023 September 27 Schedule: Indians In Action, Events And Timing

September 26, 2023 admin

India will have multiple chances of adding to their medals tally as the athletes will take part in a number of finals on Wednesday (September 27). The day will begin with four Indian athletes in various final races in sailing – Jerome Kumar S, Vishnu Saravan, Nethra Kumanan and Chitresh Tatha. The quartet of Hriday Chheda, Anush Agarwalla,…

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Leander Paes Becomes First Asian Man To Be Nominated As A Player To International Tennis Hall of Fame

September 26, 2023 admin

Multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes on Tuesday emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category. The 50-year-old Paes was one of the six nominees announced for the Class of 2024. He will be competing with Cara Black, Ana Ivanovic, Carlos Moya, Daniel…

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India vs Australia: Saurashtra Cricket Association Secretary Reveals Nature Of Rajkot Pitch Ahead Of 3rd ODI

September 26, 2023 admin

Rohit Sharma inspects the pitch during a practice session at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium.© AFP Ahead of the third and final ODI match between India and Australia on Wednesday, Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) secretary Himanshu Shah said that the stadium will be packed since all the tickets are sold out. Himanshu said that the outfield…

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“It’s Cricket And Not War”: Pakistan Star Haris Rauf’s Explosive Statement Ahead Of Cricket World Cup 2023

September 26, 2023 admin

Haris Rauf in action for Pakistan cricket team during Asia Cup 2023© AFP Pakistan cricket team fast bowler Haris Rauf gave an explosive reply to a journalist when asked about the supposed lack of aggression among the Pakistan cricketers during the Asia Cup 2023 matches against India. Pakistan were defeated comprehensively by India in the…

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Wushu At Asian Games: Surya Bhanu Pratap, Suraj Yadav Lose In Quarterfinals

September 26, 2023 admin

Representational Image.© AFP Indian wushu players Surya Bhanu Pratap and Suraj Yadav suffered contrasting defeats in the 60kg and 70kg quarterfinals to bow out of the Asian Games on Tuesday. Surya, 27, couldn’t add another medal to the bronze that he had won at the 2018 edition, going down 0-2 to Korea’s Kim Minsoo. The…

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“Referee Was Not Fair”: Bhavani Devi Fumes After Asian Games 2023 Fencing Loss

September 26, 2023 admin

Bhavani Devi’s impressive run in the women’s sabre individual category at the Asian Games 2023 ended in the quarterfinals after she was defeated by China’s Yaqi Shao 7-15. It was a tough loss for her as she was just one match away from a maiden Asian Games medal and after the event, she alleged that…

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India vs Australia: “13 Available, Many Sick…” – Rohit Sharma’s Worrying Statement Ahead Of 3rd ODI

September 26, 2023 admin

File photo of Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma© AFP Indian cricket team skipper Rohit Sharma said on Tuesday that he has just 13 players to choose from for the final ODI match against Australia in Rajkot. Shubman Gill was not available for selection after the squad was hit by a viral sickness while fast…

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