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Afghanistan announce 15-man squad for World Cup 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan has named their squad for the ICC World Cup 2023. Hashmatullah Shahidi will captain the side. Naveen-ul-Haq has been recalled to the squad after a gap of two years. Afghanistan has named their squad for the ICC World Cup 2023, with top-order batter Hashmatullah Shahidi to captain the side. Pace bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been … Read more

Trent Boult returns to ODI cricket ahead of World Cup

Trent Boult returns to ODI cricket ahead of World Cup

Trent Boult is “very happy” to be back playing international cricket. Boult worked hard to earn his spot in the World Cup squad. Boult is excited about the upcoming World Cup. Prior to the World Cup in India, Trent Boult said he is “very happy” to be back playing international cricket. However, he claimed that … Read more

Australia to rely on pace bowlers in World Cup 2023

Australia to rely on pace bowlers in World Cup 2023

Australia will rely on their pace bowlers in the upcoming World Cup. Australia adopted a different strategy against South Africa. Australia is building nicely towards the World Cup. Australia plans to rely on their specialized pace bowlers, rather than using a mix of all-rounders, to establish their presence in the upcoming World Cup, according to … Read more

Williamson, Southee set for fourth World Cup appearance

Williamson, Southee set for fourth World Cup appearance

New Zealand has announced the squad for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup. Kane Williamson and Tim Southee are set to make their fourth appearance. Adam Milne has been left out due to a hamstring injury. In their quest to surpass their runner-up finish in the 2019 Final, New Zealand has announced their 15-member squad … Read more

World Cup 2023: Pakistan’s warm-up game in Hyderabad hangs in the balance

World Cup 2023

HCA seeks to reschedule Sept 29 Pakistan vs. New Zealand warm-up due to security. Concerns for Oct 9-10 World Cup games at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. HCA frustrated by BCCI’s lack of communication on schedule changes. The World Cup 2023 has garnered significant attention not only for its status as cricket’s premier tournament but also … Read more

Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh should rest World Cup-bound players for New Zealand series

Shakib Al Hasan: Bangladesh should rest World Cup-bound players for New Zealand series

Shakib Al Hasan believes that Bangladesh should rest their World Cup-bound players. He cited the need to avoid injuries and assess the depth of the squad. Shakib downplayed the significance of Mahmudullah’s comeback to the team. Shakib Al Hasan believes that Bangladesh should give their ODI World Cup-bound players a break during the upcoming home … Read more

WATCH: Babar Azam featured in “Fab 5” video released by World Cup broadcaster

WATCH: Babar Azam featured in "Fab 5" video released by World Cup broadcaster

Star Sports has included Babar Azam in the “Fab 5”. Babar Azam is currently ranked number one in ODI cricket. He has scored 5370 runs in 106 ODIs, including 19 centuries. Star Sports, the official World Cup broadcaster for the International Cricket Council, debuted a promotional clip on Friday featuring Pakistan’s captain, Babar Azam, as … Read more

Ahsan Raza included in list of umpires for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023

Ahsan Raza included in list of umpires for ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023

Pakistan’s Ahsan Raza is one of the umpires in the list. The appointment of officials for the semi-finals and final will be announced later. The list includes 16 umpires and 4 match referees. On Friday, the International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled the list of 20 match officials who will oversee the league round of the … Read more

ICC World Cup 2023: Cricket fans fume as ticket prices soar for India vs. Pakistan clash

ICC World Cup 2023: Cricket fans fume as ticket prices soar for India vs. Pakistan clash

There is a high demand for India vs. Pakistan World Cup tickets. The secondary market sees a significant price surge in tickets. Prices range from INR 65,000 to 4.5 lakh for the India vs. Pakistan match. As the highly anticipated ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 approaches, cricket fans are growing increasingly excited about the … Read more

Australia sends strong warning to rivals with 3-0 T20I series sweep

Australia sends strong warning to rivals with 3-0 T20I series sweep

Australia completed a clinical 3-0 sweep of South Africa. Travis Head scored a remarkable 91 runs. Australia will now play a five-match ODI series against South Africa. Australia has sent a strong warning to their rivals ahead of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup by completing a clinical 3-0 sweep of South Africa in their … Read more

Maxwell vows to be fit for World Cup despite ankle injury

Maxwell vows to be fit for World Cup despite ankle injury

Glenn Maxwell will miss the upcoming ODI series against India. Maxwell is still recovering from the injury. Maxwell is targeting a return to full fitness in time. Glenn Maxwell, a star all-rounder for Australia, has acknowledged he would miss his team’s forthcoming ODI series against India and that he might join the ICC Men’s Cricket … Read more

Lisa Sthalekar picks up her first five players in dream XI

Lisa Sthalekar picks up her first five players in dream XI

Lisa Sthalekar has revealed her ideal ODI XI for the upcoming World Cup. Her top five picks are Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Babar Azam. The World Cup 2023 will begin in India on Oct 5. Lisa Sthalekar, a two-time World Cup champion and member of the ICC Hall of Fame, has revealed the first five … Read more

Ashwin backs Pakistan to perform well in Asia Cup and World Cup

Ashwin backs Pakistan to perform well in Asia Cup and World Cup

Ashwin has backed Pakistan to perform. Ashwin believes that Pakistan has an outstanding team. The Asia Cup 2023 will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Pakistani side has received support from Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin to perform well in the Asia Cup and World Cup this year. In Ashwin’s opinion, Pakistan has an … Read more

Pakistan World Cup 2023 jersey revealed

Pakistan World Cup 2023 jersey revealed

PCB unveiled the national team’s World Cup jersey. The ‘Star Nation Jersey’ uniform features a star and the flag of Pakistan. Ashraf said that the shirt shows Pakistan’s zeal and tenacity. Zaka Ashraf, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, and COO Salman Naseer introduced the national team’s World Cup uniform today … Read more

NZC announces coaching changes ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup

NZC announces coaching changes ahead of 2023 ODI World Cup

NZC announced changes to its coaching staff ahead of the World Cup. Stephen Fleming and James Foster will join the team as assistant coaches. Saqlain Mushtaq will rejoin the team as a spin coach. Ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup, NZC announced some changes to support staff is being enhanced with the addition of … Read more

Najam Sethi slams BCCI for yet another World Cup schedule change

Najam Sethi slams BCCI for yet another World Cup schedule change

Ex-PCB chairman Sethi criticizes BCCI over a possible World Cup schedule change on his X account. Sethi, 75, advises the BCCI to hold Pakistan’s matches at a neutral venue to avoid scheduling issues. Tickets will be available on August 25; there is uncertainty if BCCI will agree to HCA’s request for a schedule change. Former … Read more

World Cup 2023: Pakistan’s schedule might change once again

World Cup 2023: Pakistan's schedule might change once again

HCA urged BCCI to alter the World Cup 2023 schedule due to security concerns (The Indian Express). The Pakistan-Sri Lanka match moved to October 12 for more rest after their India match on October 14. About 3,000 police personnel were assigned for one game; extra security was at the Pakistan team’s hotel. The Hyderabad Cricket … Read more

Virat Kohli: “Forever grateful” for 15 years of cricket

Virat Kohli: Forever grateful for 15 years of cricket

Virat Kohli completed his 15 years of career in international cricket. Kohli made his international debut in 2008 against Sri Lanka. He has scored 27 centuries in Test cricket and 28 in T20I cricket. The legendary Indian cricketer Virat Kohli celebrated the 15 years of his career in international cricket on Friday. Kohli has numerous … Read more

Babar Azam marriage rumors denied by family member

Babar Azam marriage rumors denied by family member

Babar Azam is not getting married soon, contrary to rumors. Babar’s fans will have to wait at least a year to see him get married. The marriage rumors were debunked by Babar’s family and management company. Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, continues to command attention for his amazing cricketing feats. But on Monday, reports … Read more

Lionesses and Matildas face off in historic semifinal

Lionesses and Matildas face off in historic semifinal

England and Australia will face off in the semi-final. Both teams are looking to make history by reaching the final. The match is expected to be close and competitive. When they face off on Wednesday in Sydney, England and Australia will both be looking to make history by being the first teams to ever reach … Read more

England survive late scare to beat Colombia, set up semifinal against Australia

England survive late scare to beat Colombia, set up semifinal against Australia

England defeated Colombia 2-1 to reach the Women’s World Cup semifinals. England’s experience proved to be the difference in the end. The Lionesses will now face Australia in the semifinals. England secured their spot in the Women’s World Cup semifinals by defeating Colombia 2-1. Goals from Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo capitalized on defensive mistakes, … Read more

Trent Boult hungry to win World Cup for New Zealand

Trent Boult hungry to win World Cup for New Zealand

Trent Boult has returned to the New Zealand squad. Boult last played an ODI for the Black Caps in September 2022. Boult turned down a central contract in August 2022. Trent Boult hopes New Zealand will win the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup after reaching two straight finals. Trent Boult is back in the … Read more

Ex-US President Donald Trump lashes out on US football team’s exit from Women’s World Cup

Ex-US President Donald Trump lashes out on US football team's exit from Women's World Cup

Former US President Donald Trump criticized the US women’s team. rump has accused the team of being “radical leftists”. Megan Rapinoe was targeted by Trump after the Olympics. After the US women’s football team was eliminated from the Women’s World Cup 2023 in the round of 16, the former US president criticized the team. Trump, … Read more

Zaka Ashraf says “no intentions to change the coaching staff” until World Cup

Zaka Ashraf says "no intentions to change the coaching staff" until World Cup

The PCB has decided to retain the current coaching staff for the World Cup. The decision was made by PCB Chairman Zaka Ashraf. Pakistan will host the Asian competition for the first time since 2008. Zaka Ashraf, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee, stated that the current coaching staff will remain … Read more

BCCI faces flak over handling of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

BCCI faces flak over handling of ICC Cricket World Cup 2023

Cricket boards are dissatisfied with the handling of the Cricket World Cup by BCCI. The ICC is unhappy with BCCI’s handling of the World Cup. The ICC is also unhappy with BCCI’s handling of the World Cup. Several cricket boards from different countries have expressed dissatisfaction with the Board of Control for Cricket in India … Read more

Women’s World Cup 2023: Japan storms Norway 3-1 to book quarterfinal spot

Women's World Cup 2023: Japan storms Norway 3-1 to book quarterfinal spot

Japan advanced to the quarterfinal of the Women’s World Cup. Japan defeated Norway 3-1 in the Round of 16. Japan’s victory showcased their dominance and tactical acumen. Japan took a significant step towards their second Women’s World Cup title by defeating Norway in the quarterfinals with a convincing performance. The 2011 champions started strong when … Read more

Pakistan squad for ICC World Cup 2023 slowly takes shape

Pakistan squad for ICC World Cup 2023 slowly takes shape

Pakistan’s World Cup squad is taking shape. Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi are likely to be part of the squad. ICC World Cup 2023 is to be held in India from October 5 to November 19. Pakistan’s squad for the ICC World Cup 2023 is gradually taking shape following initial discussions among the PCB Think Tank. … Read more