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Match schedule announced for Cricket World Cup, India vs Pakistan on Oct 15
The World Cup kicks off on October 5 with a repeat of the 2019 Final as England take on New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Hosts India begin their campaign on October 8 against five-time World Cup winners Australia in Chennai. A total of 10 teams will participate at the showcase event, the first eight having already qualified through the Cricket World Cup Super League. The final two spots will be determined at the end of the Qualifier tournament in Zimbabwe, which concludes on July 9.
‘Please don’t forget’: Ishan has a request for Shubman Gill
He uploaded a video and thanked the football club for having him. The young cricketer captioned the video and wrote, “Tour le parc des princes.” To this, left-handed batter Ishan Kishan had a hilarious response to Shubman’s post. He asked his teammate to bring the PSG shirt to the West Indies.
ODI WC Qualifiers: Logan van Beek's all-round show in Super Over helps Netherlands stun West Indies
After a tied match where both teams made 374 in their respective 50 overs, van Beek hit 30 runs off six balls allotted to the Netherlands, hitting an astonishing three fours and as many sixes off Jason Holder, setting a new record for most runs hit in a Super Over of ODIs. He then returned with the ball to take out Johnson Charles and Holder while conceding eight runs to pull off a heist for the Netherlands.
Eden Gardens, Wankhede Stadium to host ICC World Cup 2023 semifinals: Report
Initially, Wankhede and MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai were near lock-ins as venues for the semifinal matches. However, last-minute change has been made in the much-awaited schedule and Eden Gardens in Kolkata has emerged as a strong favourite.
ICC Men's World Cup 2023 trophy launched into stratosphere before tour
This was achieved after the trophy was attached to a bespoke stratospheric balloon, and some stunning shots were captured of the trophy sitting on the edge of the Earth's atmosphere from 4k cameras. According to ICC, the 2023 edition of the trophy tour will be the biggest by far, giving the fans a chance to connect with the coveted piece of silverware in various countries and cities around the globe.
Wrestlers move Delhi court seeking copy of charge sheet against WFI chief
The Delhi Police’s charge sheet running over 1,000 pages was filed before Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Mahima Rai of the Rouse Avenue Courts for offences under Sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty), 354A (making sexually coloured remarks), and 354D (stalking) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) against accused Singh.
SAFF Championship 2023: India, Kuwait lock horns for Group A supremacy
Both teams are level on points (6) and goal difference (+6) and have already qualified for the semi-finals. As such, the winners will determine who tops the group and takes on the second-placed side from Group B in the last four. For India, only a win will earn them pole position since they trail Kuwait on goals scored.
Women's Ashes: Ashleigh Gardner claims 8/66 as Australia beat England by 89 runs
Ashleigh's effort means she finishes the one-off Test with an astonishing 12 wickets, after previously picking four wickets in the first innings, with her haul being an Australian record. For England, debutant Danni Wyatt top-scored with 54 before she was trapped lbw by Ashleigh as Australia wrapped up the match within 21 overs on final day's play.
Luka Modric signs one-year contract extension with Real Madrid
The Croatia midfielder, whose contract was to expire at the end of the month, follows Toni Kroos, Dani Ceballos and Nacho Fernandez in extending their contracts with the club this summer. "Real Madrid C. F. and Luka Modrić have agreed to extend the player's contract, which sees him contracted to the club until 30 June 2024," the club said in a statement.
'I hold myself to a much higher standard': Labuschagne aims to reclaim top form at Lord's
Labuschagne will make a return to Lord's for the second Test, which holds significance as it was the venue where his career gained momentum in 2019 when he replaced Smith as a concussion substitute. Since then, he has showcased remarkable consistency, accumulating 10 Test centuries and occasionally maintaining an average above 60.
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