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Vaibhav Tripathi Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, expressed his eagerness to make a comeback during the upcoming ODI World Cup, which kicks off on October 5. Williamson emphasized his focus on rehabilitation while avoiding unrealistic return targets. “It would be great. Naturally, you want to be back playing when you are fit and ready, sooner rather than later,” Williamson was quoted as saying by The Daily Star. “You hope that ends up being around that World Cup time, but I’m still being very focused on the rehab day-to-day and not wanting those targets to stretch it to a…

Vaibhav Tripathi Tamim Iqbal, Bangladesh’s leading run-scorer in ODIs, was excluded from Bangladesh’s 15-man squad for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. Shakib Al Hasan, recently reappointed as the team’s captain in ODIs, will continue to lead the side in the tournament, scheduled to begin in India on October 5. It is believed that Tamim informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that he would play only five matches in the tournament due to a back injury. Tamim, a veteran of 243 ODI games, had announced his retirement earlier in the year because of that injury. However, following an intervention from…

Vaibhav Tripathi Rohit Sharma, the India skipper, hinted that Ravichandran Ashwin could be included as a backup option for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. He praised Ashwin’s fine performance during the ongoing ODI series against Australia, acknowledging his skills and variety. Rohit also expressed satisfaction with the team’s preparations. “You cannot take away the class and the experience that the individual has over the years. He’s got a lot of variations up his sleeve, and in case there is a chance, we can look at a lot of things. So, hopefully, the way things are at this…

Instead of trashing the Indian women’s rugby team that finished seventh and last in the Asian Games competition in Hangzhou, we should be celebrating the overwhelming odds the girls surmounted just to be there. Instead of stupidly asking why the team was sent – the same question, by the way, that was asked of the men’s cricket teams after the 1975 and 1979 World Cups – let’s try and get a little perspective. The Hong Kong Sevens is one of the blue-riband events in rugby’s abbreviated format – Union is played 15 a side, while League has 13 on each…

Vaibhav Tripathi Team India secured a resounding 99-run victory over Australia in the second ODI at Indore’s Holkar Cricket Stadium, clinching the series 2-0 through the DLS method. Shreyas Iyer, who was run-out in the first ODI, made a triumphant return with a splendid century, scoring 105 off 90 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award. Iyer stated, “When I went into bat, I didn’t want to complicate things. I wanted to get my eyes set, that’s how I give confidence to myself. I am flexible, ready to bat any position, whatever my team needs to do.” Despite their…

Vaibhav Tripathi Jasprit Bumrah, India’s frontline fast bowler, will be absent for the second ODI of the ongoing three-match series against Australia in Indore on September 24. The reason for his absence is a short break to spend time with his family, a decision supported by the team management and confirmed by the BCCI. The BCCI has also confirmed that Bumrah will rejoin the team for the third and final ODI in Rajkot, ensuring his temporary absence does not disrupt the team’s plans. To fill the void left by Bumrah, fast bowler Mukesh Kumar has been called up as his replacement. The…

India laid down the marker in their three-match ODI series against Australia with a rather comfortable five-wicket win in the first game in Mohali. With the World Cup looming large, here are the five takeaways from the first game. Timely knock Before the Mohali ODI, Suryakumar Yadav averaged below 25 and there was scrutiny over his selection for the World Cup. Suyrakumar, though, made an impression in the first ODI by accumulating a crucial fifty and also shared an alliance of 80 with KL Rahul. He paced his innings nicely and played some sumptuous straight drives. When Suryakumar was dismissed,…

Vaibhav Tripathi Pooja Vastrakar took a four-for as India posted an emphatic eight-wicket win over Bangladesh Women in the Semi-final, cementing their place in the summit clash of the 2023 Asian Games. India chased down the target of 52 in just 8.2 overs. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Bangladesh Women faced a calamitous start. Vastrakar set the tone by dismissing Shathi Rani on the very first ball and claimed another wicket in the opening over, sending Shamima Sultana back for a golden duck. Titas Sadhu partnered effectively with Vastrakar, securing her maiden T20I wicket by dismissing…

Vaibhav Tripathi Wicket-keeper-batter KL Rahul noted that many of the Indian players are excited about playing the World Cup on home soil. “It’s my first World Cup at home. For a lot of us, it’s our first World Cup at home,” Rahul told Jio Cinema. “Hope it’s going to be exciting. Expectations are going through the roof, but it’s always like that with the Indian team. Fingers-crossed that we go out there and put on a good performance for the crowds that come in and the people of our country and give something that will make people proud,” he added. Rahul,…

Vaibhav Tripathi Australian wicket-keeper-batter Josh Inglis is confident that he would be able to contribute as a specialist batter for Australia during the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled to be played in India. Reflecting on his role, Inglis mentioned, “In the past, I have played purely as a batsman. I quite enjoy my fielding, so there’s no issue with that at all. I’m just trying to string some games together and put in some performances that will make them have to pick me almost,” he said in a presser. Inglis, likely to be the second-choice wicket keeper behind…