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Men's T20 World Cup: Tickets for India v Pakistan match sold out
Fans from 82 different countries have purchased tickets to watch the world's best players from 16 international teams, marking the return of full stadiums at ICC events for the first time since the Women's T20 World Cup in 2020, which culminated with 86,174 fans for the final at the MCG, the ICC informed.
Starc, Marsh, Stoinis to miss upcoming T20Is against India due to injuries: Report
Opener David Warner had already been rested from the trip and now, Starc (knee), Marsh (ankle) and Stoinis (side strain) have been ruled out of the short tour of India. "Selectors felt with three games in six days across three cities -- including travel to India and internally -- Marsh, Stoinis and Starc are best served remaining in Australia to prepare for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup," said a statement from Cricket Australia (CA).
Australia all-rounder Tahlia McGrath named ICC Women's Player of the Month for August
The emerging star of the women's game beat team-mate Beth Mooney and India's Jemimah Rodrigues for the monthly award after she played a major role in helping Australia claim the gold medal in Birmingham. McGrath finished the tournament as the joint second-highest wicket-taker with eight scalps from five matches, while also making a couple of strong contributions with the bat.
Has Jadeja hurt Pant's chances of being in the playing XI? Saba Karim responds
After skipper Rohit Sharma fell at the end of the eighth over of the match against Pakistan on August 28, Jadeja was surprisingly promoted to No. 4 and batted till the final over, making 35 runs in 29 balls. He shared stands of 36 with Suryakumar Yadav and 52 with Hardik Pandya for fourth and fifth wickets respectively. And when he was dismissed on the first ball of the final over, Jadeja had made the task of defeating the arch-rivals much easier for Pandya.
ICC Women's T20 WC Qualifier to be held in Abu Dhabi from Sep 18
During the Qualifier, a total of eight teams will compete for the final two spots at next year's T20 World Cup in South Africa. Hosts the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will play Thailand at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on the opening day of the global qualifier. Zimbabwe will also be in action on day one as they take on Papua New Guinea at the adjacent Tolerance Oval.
Disney Star sublicenses ICC TV rights to ZEE, Hotstar remains the digital rights holder
"The association with Disney Star reflects our sharp, strategic vision for the sports business in India. As a one-stop television destination for ICC men's cricket events until 2027, ZEE will leverage the strength of its network to offer a compelling experience for its viewers and a great return on investment for its advertisers," said Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.
Shubman Gill rises 93 places to 38th in latest ICC ODI rankings for batters
The team, led by KL Rahul, made a clean sweep of the ODI series with the 22-year-old Gill finishing as the leading run-scorer with 245 runs, which also included a century. Pakistan skipper Babar Azam continues to lead the ODI batting charts with 890 points, with India's Virat Kohli and all-format skipper Rohit Sharma occupying the fifth and sixth spots respectively.
MCC unlikely to offer free entry to spectators on Day 5 of England-South Africa Test
While MCC refused to offer freebies, Trent Bridge, Headingley and Edgbaston allowed free admissions during the second and third Tests against New Zealand and the rescheduled fifth Test against India, resulting in big crowds thronging the venues. In fact, ahead of the fifth day's proceedings against New Zealand at Trent Bridge in June, the stadium refunded the existing ticket-holders, allowing them to watch the final-day action for free.
My focus is on 2023 ODI World Cup, want to play all possible matches: Shikhar Dhawan
In an interview, Dhawan spoke about his plans to focus on the World Cup in India next year. The left-handed opener, who has been a star for India in ICC events in the past, expressed how he enjoys playing in world tournaments and the satisfaction he derives from it. "I love playing in ICC tournaments. There is always a different feeling and satisfaction and I've had some very good tournaments in the past. I prepare and approach every tournament exactly the same way," Dhawan told Times of India
Opportunity for Arshdeep, Avesh, Bishnoi and Hooda to stake claim for T20 World Cup berths
The Indian cricket board on Monday announced a 15-member squad for the Asia Cup with stalwarts such as Virat Kohli and opener KL Rahul making a comeback even as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel have missed out due to back and rib injury, respectively.
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