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Men’s ODI WC: Along with turn, pace of bowling also becomes very important, says Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep, who took two wickets which included flattening Glenn Maxwell’s leg-stump, said apart from turn, the pace at which a spinner bowls on a spin-friendly pitch, also becomes very important.
Men’s ODI WC: I was thinking that this is a Test match bowling wicket, says Ravindra Jadeja
After India won by six wickets to open their 2023 Men’s ODI World Cup campaign on a high, Jadeja said his stump-to-stump line accuracy in bowling was facilitated by making himself think that he was bowling on a pitch in a Test match scenario.
Men’s ODI WC: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli carry India to six-wicket win after Jadeja three-fer bowls Australia for 199
In the afternoon, Ravindra Jadeja spun a vicious web of left-arm spin mastery while picking an outstanding 3-28 as Indian spinners took six wickets collectively to bowl out Australia for just 199 in 49.3 overs. In response, Australia caused early jitters in the Indian camp by reducing them to 2-3 in two overs, making it the first time three Indian batters in top four were out for ducks.
Men’s ODI World Cup: Rahul-Virat records India's highest fourth-wicket partnership in Cup history
The 165-run partnership between Kohli and Rahul is now India's best against Australia for any wicket in a World Cup game. It's their third-best against Australia for the fourth wicket in ODIs.
Rohit-Ishan becomes second Indian opening pair to get out on duck in World Cup
Ishan Kishan replaced Shubhman Gill in the opening slot and went back to the pavilion on the very first ball of his, driving an out-swinging delivery of Mitchell Starc. He got caught out in the first slip by Cameron Green.
India, the sleeping giant, wakes up and roars at the Hangzhou Asian Games
Though Blatter said this in the context of the Indian football team, the country's performance in the 19th Asian Games that ended here on Sunday has proved that the "Sleeping giant" is definitely stirring and getting to wake up and roar.
Men’s ODI WC: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli carry India to memorable six-wicket win over Australia
After Ravindra Jadeja spun a vicious web of left-arm spin mastery while picking an outstanding 3-28 as spinners helped India bowl out Australia for just 199 in 49.3 overs, the visitors caused early jitters in the hosts’ camp by reducing them to 2-3 in two overs.
Men’s ODI World Cup: David Warner surpasses Tendulkar record, becomes fastest to reach 1000 ODI World Cup runs
Known for his aggressive batting style, Warner has consistently delivered outstanding performances, making him one of the most celebrated players in the cricket world.
Men’s ODI WC: Ravindra Jadeja stars as spinners help India bowl out Australia for just 199
Electing to bat first on a pitch which looked dry and little bit on the slower side, Australia were 110-2 in 27 overs, before Jadeja came in to cause havoc and get his three scalps in a span of two overs to break the back of the visitors’ batting.
Stuttgart beat Wolfsburg to go top in Bundesliga
Both teams started highly motivated into the encounter and produced chances at both ends of the pitch as Joakim Maehle couldn't beat Stuttgart's goalkeeper Alexander Nubel from tight angle in the 19th minute whereas Guirassy's goal was ruled offside six minutes later in Saturday's match, Xinhua reports.
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