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Men's ODI WC: KL Rahul Appointed Vice-Captain in place of injured Hardik Pandya
This decision comes in the wake of Hardik Pandya's lingering ankle injury due to which he has been ruled out of the tournament.
Men’s ODI WC: Hashmatullah Shahidi dedicates Afghanistan win over Netherlands to refugees in Pakistan
The plight of Afghan refugees facing deportation has garnered considerable attention, and it's a cause that holds great significance for the Afghan cricket team.
Hardik Pandya Expresses Heartfelt Emotions After World Cup Exit
Pandya, a prominent figure in the world of cricket, has unfortunately been sidelined from the mega tournament due to his inability to recover from a left ankle injury that he incurred during a league match against Bangladesh on October 19. This announcement was confirmed by the ICC on Saturday.
Men's ODI WC Squad Change: Prasidh Krishna Replaces Injured Hardik Pandya
Pandya sustained the injury to his left ankle while bowling during India's World Cup encounter against Bangladesh in Pune last month.
Men's ODI WC: Afghanistan beat Netherlands by 7 wickets, race ahead of Pakistan in points table
The Netherlands' innings got off to a shaky start as Afghanistan's bowlers bundled them out for just 179 runs in 46.3 overs. This impressive display set the stage for Afghanistan's successful run chase.
Men's ODI WC: Bumrah, Siraj Create History, Become First Opening Bowlers to Each Take a Wicket on First Ball
Bumrah initiated the onslaught by dismissing Pathum Nissanka on his very first ball. Following suit, Siraj displayed his prowess as he trapped Dimuth Karunaratne with an LBW dismissal on his debut delivery.
Shreyas Iyer Joins Elite Club, Becomes Third Quickest Indian to Score 2000 ODI Runs
Iyer's scintillating performance in his 49th ODI innings secured his place in this exclusive club, coming just behind Shikhar Dhawan, who achieved the milestone in his 48th innings back in November 2014 against Sri Lanka in Hyderabad.
Men's ODI WC: Shami Attributes Exceptional Bowling Form to Rhythm Following 5-18 Performance Against Sri Lanka
Reflecting on the team's exceptional bowling display, Shami said, "All the hard work we are putting in, the rhythm we have found, it's because of that that you are getting to see this storm (on the cricket field), the incredible things our bowling unit is doing."
'Have you seen how many pull shots I've scored?': Shreyas Iyer dismisses talks of his struggles against the short ball
Iyer, who had been sidelined for six months due to an injury sustained earlier in the year, notched up his second half-century of the 2023 ICC Men's ODI World Cup during India's encounter with Sri Lanka at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
WATCH | Shoaib Akhtar praises Indian cricket team as a ‘ruthless’ side, calls for celebrating Indian fast bowlers
Akhtar expressed his delight as Mohammed Shami secured his second five-wicket haul in the tournament, achieving his best bowling figures (5/18) against Sri Lanka. The seasoned right-arm pacer also surpassed the World Cup wicket tally of both Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath, making him India's highest wicket-taker in World Cup history.
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