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Injured Shanaka out of the World Cup, Karunaratne approved as replacement
Sri Lanka have suffered a major blow after skipper Dasun Shanaka was ruled out of the remainder of the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup due to injury.
PM Modi congratulates Indian cricket team for win against Pak in WC match
"A great win today in Ahmedabad, powered by all round excellence. Congratulations to the team and best wishes for the matches ahead," PM Modi posted on 'X'.
Men’s ODI WC: Rohit Sharma's scintillating 86 powers India to seven-wicket win over Pakistan
In the afternoon, Jasprit Bumrah’s intelligent variations and Kuldeep Yadav’s accurate wrist-spin, along with other bowlers amongst the wickets, meant India bowled out Pakistan for just 191 in 42.5 overs. From being 155-2 at one point, Pakistan lost eight wickets for just 36 runs in 13 overs.
Will love to see India hosting top athletics events, Olympics in 2036, says World Athletics chief Seb Coe
Even though the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has not yet officially made a bid for the World Athletics Championships to be held in 2027 and is still in discussion mode, Lord Sebastian Coe, President, World Athletics, said he wants India to stage as many of top events as possible.
Men’s ODI WC: I was just focusing on my pace and my variations, says Kuldeep Yadav
"I have been enjoying the World Cup. I knew where to bowl on this pitch. Difficult wicket to bowl on to be honest, it's on the slower side. We were focusing on the length. They were not attacking too much so I was just focusing on my pace and my variations. I was bowling very well. Not too much width because of the field restrictions," he said in a mid-innings chat with the broadcasters.
Men’s ODI WC: Bowlers star with clinical performance as India bowl out Pakistan for 191
But Azam falling to Mohammed Siraj sparked a Pakistan batting implosion as they lost eight wickets for just 36 runs in their next 13 overs, ending up at 191 in 42.5 overs. Such was the innings that no batter was able to hit a six and Nasser Hussain on air said "a collapse only Pakistan team can manufacture".
It hurts, it pains, but Blue Tigers prefer the journey to inner self
The Blue Tigers, well and truly, feel “robbed” – of a win, of a shot at winning a prestigious tournament, but most importantly, of one more match in the FIFA International Window in October 2023. Despite the scoreline, a 2-4 defeat at the hands of hosts Malaysia in the Merdeka Tournament semi-final, India’s performance in front of a partisan crowd at the Bukit Jalil Stadium was well received, even by the local fans present in the arena, reports AIFF.
'Neeraj Chopra can spur on a generation,' says two-time Olympic Champion Ashton Eaton
“Until 2018 things were going well. After that things started to go off, injuries and health issues derailed my progress. But that’s where support from a lot of people helped me, made me believe that it is not over, and understand that sport is like this. There will be tough patches, but you have to keep working hard. Post the Covid-19 pandemic, I decided to reboot and start afresh. All the work I had put in over the years, was paying off and the experience has taught me to manage my body,” said HS Prannoy.
ODI Men's WC: 'Shaheen Afridi is not bowling well, it’s as simple as that,' says Waqar Younis
“We have always talked about how Pakistan’s batting is their weaker link and bowling their strength. But ahead of the match against India, I feel it’s the other way around. There are a few issues with Pakistan’s bowling which started from the Asia Cup. I think they have to improve here even for the games going ahead," Waqar told JioCinema.
ODI Men's WC: Virat Kohli is dangerous once he is set, says Mohammad Rizwan
Fast bowler Haris Rauf, too, lauded praised Kohli for his focus. "When I was a net bowler for India, I was bowling to Virat Kohli and it felt like he knew what the exact part of the bat was hitting the ball and where it was going, he was so focused. I have never seen that much control in anyone. That is why he is so good," said Haris Rauf ahead of the India-Pakistan match.
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