ICC Cricket World Cup 2023
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.
Virat Kohli Sets New Milestone, Exceeds Sachin Tendulkar's Record for Most 1000 ODI Runs in a Calendar Year
Kohli has now etched his name in history by exceeding the previous record held by the revered Tendulkar, who had accomplished this feat seven times. Remarkably, Kohli's legacy in ODI cricket was initiated in 2017, when he amassed an impressive tally of 1460 runs in 26 innings.
Mohammed Shami becomes highest wicket-taker for India in ODI World Cup
Shami's journey to this record-breaking moment commenced when he secured his fifth wicket of the match. With this achievement, he surpassed the previous record held by the legendary bowlers, Zaheer Khan and Javagal Srinath, who had both accumulated 44 wickets in ODI World Cups. Shami's tally soared to 45 wickets, firmly establishing him as the new record holder.
Men's ODI WC: Rohit Sharma Delighted as India Shines in Defending Well in Consecutive Matches
Reflecting on the team's recent performances, particularly the back-to-back triumphs against England and Sri Lanka, Sharma commended the prowess of their seamers. He noted that when favorable conditions for seam movement are on offer, their bowling unit is particularly lethal
Men's ODI WC: Shami's Five-Wicket Blitz Propels India to a Resounding 302-Run Win Over Sri Lanka
Shami's figures stood at 5-1-18-5, elevating his overall World Cup wicket tally to 45, surpassing Zaheer Khan's record of 44 wickets in 23 matches. Remarkably, Shami reached this milestone in just 14 matches.
Mitchell Marsh 'coming back' to win this tournament, reveals Marcus Stoinis
This development follows another setback for Australia, as Glenn Maxwell was ruled out of their match against England due to a concussion he sustained during a golf day session with the team.
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