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Vaibhav Tripathi Gautam Gambhir, a 2011 World Cup winner, has emphasized that India’s path to winning the upcoming World Cup hinges on conquering the strong Australian team. “Look, I have always said this, and there is no doubt in this, that if you want to win the World Cup, then you have to beat Australia. In 2007, when we won the World Cup, we defeated Australia in the semifinal. In 2011, when we won the World Cup, we beat Australia in the quarterfinal. “Australia is the strongest team in any ICC tournament. Remove the ranking, ranking does not matter. You…

Vaibhav Tripathi Pace bowler Hasan Ali has been named in Pakistan’s squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in India, replacing Naseem Shah, who sustained a shoulder injury during the Asia Cup 2023 match against India. However, seam-bowling all-rounder, Faheem Ashraf, who was initially selected for the 2023 Asia Cup, has been left out. Hasan’s last ODI appearance was in June 2022 when he took two wickets against West Indies. With 60 ODI matches under his belt and 91 wickets to his name since his debut in 2016, Hasan brings valuable experience to the squad. Young paceman…

Vaibhav Tripathi The Asian Games 2023 qualifier 1 match between India Women and Malaysia Women in Hangzhou was called off prematurely due to persistent rain on Thursday, September 21. Consequently, the Indian team secured a place in the semi-finals, benefiting from their higher standing in the T20I ranking. After being asked to bat first, the Indian openers, Shafali Varma and Smriti Mandhana, exhibited aggressive stroke-play, exerting early pressure on the Malaysian bowlers. Shafali’s aggressive approach was evident as she took on the spinners, denying them any opportunity to settle. In contrast, Mandhana made batting appear effortless. Unfortunately, Malaysia’s fielding and…

After starting their Asian Games football campaign with a 5-1 defeat against China, the hosts, this Bangladesh game was always going to be a testing one, especially with some squad members not reaching Hangzhou until just hours before the second match. And it took India 81 minutes to finally break the deadlock against a stubborn and well-organised Bangladesh defence. Bryce Miranda, the best player on the pitch with his runs and crosses down the left wing, was clumsily tackled by Rahmat Mia, Bangladesh’s captain, and the referee from the Philippines had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Sunil Chhetri,…

Vaibhav Tripathi Australian captain Pat Cummins has confirmed that both Mitchell Starc and Glenn Maxwell will miss the first ODI of the three-match series against India, on September 22, in Mohali. “Starcy is here. He won’t play tomorrow but he’ll hopefully be available later on in the series. Same with Glenn Maxwell. He won’t tomorrow but hoping he will come back,” said Cummins in the press conference on Thursday (September 21). Starc is still in the process of recuperating from “groin soreness” that he experienced following his participation in the World Test Championship (WTC) Final and the Ashes tour in…

Vaibhav Tripathi Veteran New Zealand pacer Tim Southee is scheduled to undergo surgery on his injured thumb, which he broke and dislocated during the fourth ODI against England last weekend. New Zealand’s head coach, Gary Stead, believes that Southee would recover in time ahead of their opening World Cup game versus England. “We are keeping our hopes high for Tim’s surgery. The procedure will involve the insertion of pins or screws into his right thumb. If the surgery is successful, we will focus on ensuring Tim can manage the pain and handle the wound when he resumes training and playing.…

In their first AFC Champions League group stage match at home, Mumbai City FC suffered a 2-0 defeat to Iranian club Nassaji Mazandaran. Despite displaying strong attacking abilities, Mumbai City FC couldn’t find the back of the net. Manager Des Buckingham fielded a well-balanced team, with Phurba in goal, Tiri and Rostyn Griffiths in defense, Rahul Bheke and Akash Mishra as full-backs, and Apuia Ralte, Greg Stewart, and Yoell van Nieff in midfield. Lallianzuala Chhangte and Bipin Singh provided the attacking threat on the wings, while Jorge Pereyra Diaz led the attack through the center. Mumbai City FC started the…

Debasis Sen and Subhayan Chakraborty Colombo Sri Lanka is experiencing a resurgence that’s turning heads. The co-hosts of Asia Cup 2023 have reached the summit clash of the tournament with a thrilling win over Pakistan. This resurgence is also marked by a 13-match winning streak, a feat that places them second only to Australia’s monumental 21-game winning streak, achieved in 2003. Yet, what truly distinguishes this remarkable run is not just the number of victories but the spirit and promise of the youthful squad behind it. However, no narrative is complete without a reality check, and for Sri Lanka, it…

NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation, on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, named a …. men’s squad for the Asian Games, in Hangzhou. While announcing the squad, the AIFF expressed its thanks to clubs in the Indian Super League and the FSDL on collaborating with the national body for the release of players for the Asian Games. AIFF President Mr Kalyan Chaubey said, “It has been a hectic time for Indian football season this time. We have a tight schedule within a short period of time that was not easy to manage. “There have been too many things happening, both…

Uncertainty looms over the availability of Salman Agha for Pakistan’s upcoming Asia Cup Super Four match against Sri Lanka. He sustained an injury during the Pakistan-India clash. In addition to Salman, there are concerns regarding the fitness of Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah, casting doubts on their participation in the crunch game on Thursday (September 14). Pakistan must beat Sri Lanka to ensure a berth in the final. Salman took a blow on the face when he top-edged a sweep off Ravindra Jadeja. After the match, he was taken to hospital. Sources indicate that Salman remains uncertain, potentially paving the…