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Men’s ODI WC: David Warner is the best white-ball batter Australia's ever had, says Tim Paine
He also became the first batter ever to score three scores of 150 or more in the history of the tournament. “I would say, regardless of whether he keeps his current form up, he's at the top, the very top. I would say he is the best white-ball batter Australia's ever had. Ever.”
Men’s ODI WC: Don't think you should feel guilty sitting outside when team is performing, says Shami
After the match ended, Shami, who also became the first India bowler to pick two five-wicket hauls in Men’s ODI World Cups, stated he always felt one should not have any guilty feeling over not being a part of the playing eleven when the side is performing well.
Asian Para Games: Nishad Kumar bags gold in men’s high jump T47
According to information received, Nishad took the yellow metal with a jump of 2.02m. China’s Hongjie Chen settled for silver (1.94m). India’s Ram Pal too won silver as he registered 1.94m in his fifth attempt. Meanwhile, Indian para-athlete Monu Ghangas secured a bronze medal in the Men’s Shot Put-F-11 final.
Rajasthan Royals rope-in Shane Bond in dual role of assistant coach and fast bowling coach
One of the standout modern day fast bowlers, Bond has, in the past, served as the Bowling Coach for his national team between 2012 to 2015 where he helped them reach the final of the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup. He was then employed by the Mumbai franchise in the IPL in 2015, contributing significantly to their success of winning four titles in nine seasons.
Men’s ODI WC: England’s decision-making was shambolic, none of it made any sense, says Mark Butcher
England allowed South Africa to score 399/7 after being 243/5 at one point, with Heinrich Klaasen blazing his way to a 67-ball 109 and Marco Jansen hammering a 42-ball unbeaten 75. In reply, England succumbed to scoreboard pressure and were restricted to 170 in 22 overs.
Men's ODI WC: We did not capitalise in the last 10 overs, says NZ skipper Latham after defeat to India
After Mitchell and Ravindra shared the 150-run partnership to rescue them from 19/2 New Zealand reached 243/5 but could manage only 273 all out in the end, eventually losing the match by four wickets. "We didn't capitalise in the last ten overs (with the bat). India bowled well in the death and we left a few runs out there," said Latham feeling they fell 30-40 runs short.
Men’s ODI WC: Shami’s got class and so much experience; he used the conditions well, says Rohit Sharma
Shami, who took four wickets in the last ten overs, also became the first Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul twice in Men’s ODI World Cups. India skipper Rohit Sharma heaped rich praise on Shami’s superlative performance, saying the veteran pacer has got class and lots of experience while using the conditions to good effect.
Men’s ODI WC: Kohli’s brilliant 95 takes India to a hard-fought 4-wicket win over New Zealand
After pacer Mohammed Shami, playing his first game of the World Cup, picked a superb 5-54 and helped India restrict New Zealand to 273, Kohli dropped anchor and steered the run-chase to perfection, hitting eight fours and two sixes along with running 43 singles and four twos, to chase down 274 with two overs to spare. His brilliance in a run-chase took the spotlight away from Daryl Mitchell making a 127-ball 130 in the first innings.
Asian Para Games officially opens in Hangzhou with grand opening ceremony
China's Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang declared the Asian Para Games open, as the event returns to China for the second time following the inaugural edition in Guangzhou in 2010.
Men’s ODI WC: Shami's stature in bowling is as high as Kohli's in this team, says Harbhajan Singh
Shami also became the first Indian bowler to take a five-wicket haul twice in Men’s ODI World Cups. Harbhajan Singh, the former India off-spinner, said Shami’s statute in bowling is as high as Virat Kohli's in the current team.
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