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Sri Lanka's Parliament Votes Unanimously for Management Removal to Sack 'Corrupt' Cricket Board Management
While the decision's legality against a private sports body operating under the International Cricket Council (ICC) remains uncertain, a minister cautioned that such interference might lead to an ICC ban on SLC. This concern was raised during the parliamentary discussions.
World Cup 2023: New Zealand's Path to Semifinals Cleared by Bowlers in 5-Wicket Win over Sri Lanka
In the end, New Zealand's dominant performance with both bat and ball secured their place in the top four of the points table. Only a monumental victory for either Pakistan or Afghanistan in their final matches could potentially displace the Kiwis from the semifinals.
Men’s ODI World Cup: Kusal Perera Sets Record with Fastest Fifty Against New Zealand
Perera achieved his fifty in just 22 balls, sharing the honor of the joint-second fastest half-century by a Sri Lankan in World Cup history with Dinesh Chandimal.
Men’s ODI WC: Trent Boult Becomes Third Kiwi Bowler To Complete 600 International Wickets
By dismissing Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis, Boult secured his 600th wicket in international cricket, joining the elite club of New Zealand bowlers.
World Cup 2023: Sourav Ganguly wants Pakistan to reach semi-finals and play India
As the battle for the fourth spot intensifies, with Australia's thrilling win against Afghanistan, Pakistan faces a crucial match against England on Saturday. To secure a semi-final berth, Pakistan must win decisively, hoping for a combination of a substantial victory and New Zealand's defeat against Sri Lanka.
Ben Stokes' Heroics Propel England to a Convincing Triumph Over the Netherlands
Although both England and the Netherlands were already out of contention for the semifinals, their clash gained significance in the race to qualify for the prestigious Champions Trophy. Only the top seven teams from the ongoing tournament would earn that privilege.
Men's ODI WC: Did not think we can win it till Australia needed 40 off 40, says Cummins after memorable win
With Maxwell blasting 21 boundaries and 10 maximums and Cummins raising 202 runs off 170 balls for the unfinished 8th wicket partnership, Australia scored 293/7 in 46.5 overs and grabbed an improbable three-wicket victory from the jaws of defeat, chasing Afghanistan's score of 291/5 in 50 overs built on a first World Cup century for his country in World Cups by Ibrahim Zadran (129 not out off 143) and an 18-ball 35 by Rashid Khan.
Men’s ODI WC: It wasn't all just chaotic swinging but there was a bit of planning to it, says Maxwell
Australia were reeling at 91/7 in a run-chase of 292 at the Wankhede Stadium, when Maxwell joined hands with Pat Cummins to put on a 202-run stand.
Do the ICC rankings reflect the actual World Cup performances of players?
A research team at IIM Rohtak, which is the only IIM to offer a sports management program argues that the ICC rankings and player performance during the world are not strongly correlated. Therefore, several questions warrant an answer.
Men's ODI World Cup: Shami slams former Pakistan player over "DRS manipulation" claims
Raza while speaking on a Pakistani channel had alleged that India were being given a different set of balls by the ICC and BCCI allowing them to have better effect than anyone else with the ball in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.
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