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Asia Cup: Don't believe in counting my chickens too much, says Dravid on India vs Pakistan clash
The schedule for the 2023 Asia Cup, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, was announced on Wednesday with the iconic clash between India and Pakistan set for September 2 in Kandy. There is a possibility of three potential encounters between India and Pakistan during the continental event if they progress to the Super 4s and ultimately make it to the final.
‘Virat is an inspiration’: Dravid reflects on Kohli’s legacy ahead of massive India milestone
Virat Kohli will take the field for the 500th time in his distinguished international career when India take on the West Indies in the second and final Test of their ICC World Test Championship series in Trinidad and the 34-year-old still remains one of the most consistent performers in all formats of the game.
Pakistan defeat Sri Lanka to join India at top of World Test Championship standings
The victory target of 131 was a mere formality for Pakistan, despite the fact Sri Lanka managed to claim three wickets on the final morning as the runs were successfully chased down prior to lunch, reports ICC. Imam-ul-Haq (50*) and Agha Salman (6*) remained unbeaten as the match came to an end as Pakistan made a perfect start to their new World Test Championship campaign.
Bollywood star, cricket greats combine to launch World Cup campaign
The 'It Takes One Day' campaign was launched in Mumbai on Thursday just 77 days out from the first match at this year's World Cup, with the campaign aiming to connect fans across the world to the ‘Navarasa’ which symbolises the nine emotions fans most commonly experience during a cricket match.
Ashes 2023, 4th Test: Woakes, Broad help England take opening day honours over Australia
Woakes picked 4-52 in 18.5 overs to be England's best bowler of the day, while Broad took 2-68 in 14 overs. During the opening day, Broad also reached 600 Test wickets, becoming just the second fast bowler and fifth bowler overall to reach the landmark. It was a day where all Australian batters got starts, but none converted it into a big total.
Ashes 2023: Stuart Broad becomes second fast-bowler to pick 600 Test wickets
The 36-year old Broad achieved the historic feat after taking the wicket of Australia's left-handed batter Travis Head. His England team-mate James Anderson, is the only other fast-bowler to have more than 600 Test wickets.
ICC Test Rankings: Rohit Sharma back in top 10, Yashasvi Jaiswal makes maiden appearance
The 36-year old Rohit played a 103 run-knock which helped India captain rise three places and re-enter the top 10 once again, to be rated slightly ahead of compatriot Rishabh Pant (11th) and former skipper Virat Kohli (14th) as the highest-ranked Indian batter.
Asia Cup 2023 schedule announced, India to open campaign against Pakistan on Sep 2 in Kandy
The six-nation tournament will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka under a hybrid model of hosting games.The tournament will start on August 30, when Pakistan take on Nepal in Multan. The final will be held on September 17 in Colombo.
Smith, Labuschagne are class players at top of their game, says Cummins
Smith's outstanding Ashes average of 59.68 (65.08 in England), which included an incredible 774-run series in 2019, has witnessed a decline to 31.66 as the series progressed to Old Trafford. Similarly, Labuschagne's initial average of 45.86 has also dropped significantly to 24.00 during the ongoing Ashes series.
'Broady’s gonna get ya...' I love it: Warner admits fondness for England fans' banter song
In the Headingley Test, Broad got Warner for the 16th and 17th time in a battle that is now a decade old. On the Vaughany and Tuffers Cricket Club podcast, Warner admitted that he enjoys the banter song that England fans sing about him adding that he relishes his rivalry with Broad and praised the pacer's consistent ability to bowl in impeccable areas throughout the game.
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