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Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Pakistani fast bowler Haris Rauf said he is fully fit and ready to make an impact at the World Cup beginning on October 5. “It is every player’s dream to play in the World Cup. It is an honour for me to represent Pakistan at this event. I am fully fit and ready to perform. We have confidence in ourselves as a team. The team management will decide whether to give me the new ball or the old ball. I have no specific goal set for the World Cup. The emphasis is on team performance than…

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Wushu star Roshibina Devi Naorem secured a medal for India in the Asian Games in Hangzhou. On Monday, Roshibina stormed into the semi-finals of the women’s 60kg category in the Sanda discipline. She beat Aiman Karshyga of Kazakhstan in the quarter-final to confirm the first Wushu medal for India at this edition of the Games. This will be the Manipur athlete’s second medal at the Asian Games, following a bronze in Jakarta in 2018. Roshibina is the sole Indian representative in the women’s section of the Sanda category this year. In Wushu,…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Gautam Gambhir, the former India opener, welcomed the return of Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul to the squad but cautioned the pair that earning spots in the World Cup starting lineup would hinge on their performances. Rahul and Iyer had been recovering from long-term injuries and were in the process of rehabilitation at the NCA before the Asia Cup and World Cup of this year. The duo’s fitness was judged to be sufficient for inclusion in the Asia Cup squad, which was unveiled on Monday, August 21. “It’s great to have Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Mitchell Marsh has expressed his satisfaction over the positive developments in his career during 2023, emphasizing his comeback to Test cricket, marriage, and now the role of captain in T20I cricket. The 31-year-old all-rounder has been a reliable performer for Australia in recent times. He conveyed his readiness to lead the team and handle responsibilities for as long as the team requires his leadership. “We’ll get through South Africa and see how we go. I’m available to captain for as long as the team needs me. We’ll see where it all ends. It’s certainly been a…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Joe Root has hailed teammate Ben Stokes as the finest player ever produced by England. The all-rounder made headlines recently after reversing his decision to retire from ODI cricket. He is going to be a key player in England’s bid to retain the World Cup. “You look at the two World Cup finals we won, and he won those for us (2019 50-over and 2022 T20). Even the one we lost against the West Indies in 2016 (T20), he still took on the big moment. He wanted that final over. To be able to come back…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Tilak Varma has expressed gratitude towards captain Rohit Sharma for his support and guidance, after earning a spot in the Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2023. The left-handed batter told BCCI.tv that Rohit consistently encouragement him and helped him overcome on-field nervousness. Varma made a mark playing for Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League this year and tallied 343 runs. The youngster from Hyderabad made his T20I debut in the West Indies and did well in the five-match series which India lost. Although he failed in two T20Is in Ireland, his composure, shot selection…

Written by Vaibhav Tripathi Bangladesh pacer Ebadot Hossain has been declared unfit for the upcoming Asia Cup due to a knee injury sustained during the ODI series against Afghanistan. Although Ebadot was initially named in the 17-man squad, his incomplete rehabilitation led to his exclusion. To fill the void left by Ebadot’s absence, 20-year-old uncapped fast bowler Tanzim Hasan Sakib will step in. The status of Ebadot’s availability for the World Cup remains uncertain, given his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury during the ODI series. “Ebadot had undergone six weeks of rehab following the injury. We have had multiple MRIs…