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Venkatesh Prasad slams BCCI and ICC over mismanagement of World Cup fixtures, ticketing
The ICC Men's ODI World Cup is scheduled to kick off at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 5 with a rematch of the 2019 final between England and runners-up New Zealand. As per the official schedule, 48 matches will be played across 10 venues from October 5 to November 19.
Asia Cup: Sadeera gets his highest ODI score, Taskin and Mahmud's 3-fers restrict Sri Lanka to 257/9
Even though Bangladesh's pacers caused the majority of the damage, the surface appeared to be slow, making it challenging to play the spinners. The well-positioned Nissanka and Kusal Mendis (50) were removed by Soriful Islam in consecutive overs, Taskin Ahmed, and, Hasan Mahmud, who also contributed with three wickets each.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka is Asia's second big rivalry, says Irfan Pathan
Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have met 16 times in the Asia Cup out of which, 13 are won by Sri Lanka whereas Bangladesh has managed to win only 3. The second match of the Super 4 stage is going on in Colombo, between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, Bangladesh after winning the toss elected to bowl first.
Asia Cup: Nasum comes in for Afif as Bangladesh opt to field first vs Sri Lanka
"We will field first, no particular reason, there could be some rain around. We have one extra bowler and we will bowl first. It's a must-win game but we need to get our basics right. I think it might be a little different to Pakistan so we need to adjust very well,” said Shakib Al Hasan.
Asia Cup 2023: Venkatesh Prasad slams ACC after reserve day given for India vs Pakistan Super 4s clash
The first match between India and Pakistan was abandoned due to rain and the probability of another heavy spell of rain during their clash on Sunday prompted the organisers to add a reserve day on Monday. This decision by ACC sparked some controversy, as the other Super four matches haven't been given the same privilege.
Neymar 'grateful' after breaking Pele's Brazil scoring record
Neymar struck twice as the five-time world champions romped to a 5-1 win over Bolivia in their opening World Cup qualifier in the northern Brazilian city of Belem, reports Xinhua. "I'm very happy, lost for words," news outlet Globo Esporte quoted the 31-year-old as saying.
Asia Cup: India need to prepare for good length deliveries coming from Shaheen Afridi, says Manjrekar
Afridi emerged as the stand-out bowler for Pakistan by taking 4-35 in skittling India for 266 in the Asia Cup Group A match at Pallekele last week. Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar spoke on how the Indian top order should prepare themselves to face Afridi in the upcoming highly-anticipated clash.
Medvedev beat Alcaraz, sets Djokovic rematch in 2023 US Open final
"That’s the only way (to beat Alcaraz). He’s so young, already two Grand Slams, world No. 1 for many weeks, it’s honestly just pretty unbelievable and I think nobody has done it before him, so to beat him you need to be better than yourself and I managed to do it.”
US Open: Bopanna falls short again as Ram/Salisbury retain men's doubles title
History was on the line in the men's doubles final as both pairs had a chance of getting into the record books.
Jasprit Bumrah re-joins India squad ahead of Asia Cup Super Four clash against Pakistan: Report
The pacer had gone back home after India’s league match against Pakistan at Pallekele due to the birth of his son Angad. It meant that Bumrah missed India’s second league match against Nepal, which they eventually won by 10 wickets in what was another rain-curtailed clash.
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