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Chase Against Pakistan Gave Us Belief: Afghanistan Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi

October 30, 2023 admin

After scaling down a middling target against Sri Lanka with ease in a World Cup game on Monday, Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi attributed his team’s confidence to its triumphant run chase against Pakistan. Afghanistan hunted down 242 against Lanka in 45.2 overs losing just three wickets to score their first World Cup win over the…

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“Pretty Much Know Who No.1 Is Going To Be”: Dinesh Karthik On Cricket World Cup 2023 Semis Line-Up

October 30, 2023 admin

File photo of India cricketer Dinesh Karthik© X (formerly Twitter) Wicket-keeper Dinesh Karthik firmly believes that India’s thumping victory over England, their sixth victory in a row, is sufficient to seal their place in the semifinals of the World Cup. India scored 229/9 after some hiccups in the low-scoring game and it proved to be…

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Virat Kohli’s Passionate Celebration After Ben Stokes’ Dismissal In World Cup Clash. Watch

October 30, 2023 admin

Mohammed Shami led an inspired bowling display as India hammered England by 100 runs on Sunday to stay unbeaten in the Cricket World Cup 2023 and all but push the defending champions out of the semi-final race. Chasing a tricky 230 for victory in Lucknow, England collapsed to 129 all out in 34.5 overs to…

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“He Is One Of The Legends”: Jasprit Bumrah On Mohammed Shami After Cricket World Cup 2023 Win Over England

October 30, 2023 admin

Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah lauded Mohammed Shami for his bowling in the World Cup match against England, calling him a “legend of the game” and said he enjoys the partnership. The Indian pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami led England’s demolition as they picked up top four wickets in a space of few…

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Mujeeb Ur Rahman Becomes 3rd-Highest Wicket-Taker For Afghanistan In International Cricket

October 30, 2023 admin

Mujeeb Ur Rahman in action for Afghanistan© X (formerly Twitter) Spinner Mujeeb Ur Rahman on Monday surpassed Dawlat Zadran to become the third-highest wicket-taker for Afghanistan in international cricket. The 22-year-old made this upward movement in record books during his side’s ICC Cricket World Cup match against Sri Lanka at Pune. In the match, Rahman…

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Leader Rohit Sharma: Setting Perfect Example With ‘Impact’ Instead Of Numbers

October 30, 2023 admin

A day before the 2017 IPL final between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Super Giants, Rohit Sharma had to take a tough decision. Two-time champion MI skipper Rohit was gunning for a hat-trick of titles and had to choose between leg-spinner Karn Sharma or senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh, who had his best days behind him…

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Cricket World Cup – ‘Brilliant Chaser’ Virat Kohli Exceeds Sachin Tendulkar: Graeme Smith

October 30, 2023 admin

Former South Africa captain and SA20 league commissioner, Graeme Smith, hailed Virat Kohli as a brilliant chaser saying that he believes that India’s batting talisman even exceeds the legend Sachin Tendulkar with the quality that he has produced right through his international career. Kohli is just one century away from equalling Sachin Tendulkar’s record of…

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Afghanistan Beat Sri Lanka To Boost Cricket World Cup Semi-final Bid

October 30, 2023 admin

Afghanistan defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in Pune on Monday to record their third win of the World Cup and maintain their hopes of a semi-final place. Set 242 to win after a disciplined bowling display, Afghanistan finished on 242-3, with Azmatullah Omarzai unbeaten on 73 and captain Hashmatullah Shahidi 58 not out, the…

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“India Too Hot To Handle”: Pakistan Great’s Ultimate Praise For Rohit Sharma And Co After Win vs England

October 30, 2023 admin

Team India in action© Twitter Team India defeated England by 100 runs to register their sixth victory on the trot at the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. The hosts posted a total of 229/9 in 50 overs with skipper Rohit Sharma playing a crucial knock of 87 runs. Later, pacers Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah…

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World Cup 2023 Points Table: Afghanistan Surpass Pakistan And Sri Lanka, Race To Semi-final Intensifies

October 30, 2023 admin

World Cup 2023 points table: Afghanistan are well in contention for a semi-final spot.© AFP World Cup 2023 points table: Afghanistan’s stupendous run at the Cricket World Cup continued on Monday as they got the better Sri Lanka. Having already beaten defending champions England and Pakistan, Afghanistan notched their third win of the marquee event…

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