The ODI World Cup, to be played later this year in India, will be an acid test for the Rohit Sharma -led Indian cricket team. The side has not won an ICC title since 2013 and at home it will ve primed to lift the title. On the other hand, Pakistan performance will also be closely watched. The Babar Azam -led side has done consistently well in the last two editions of the T20 World Cup. However, ODIs are a different ball game but former Pakistan pacer Aaqib Javed feels that the team is up for the challenge. "Pakistan has always given India a tough time. When the Pakistan team goes to India for the World Cup, it will not face any problem in playing on the pitches there," Javed was quoted as saying by Geo.tv . Javed felt that Pakistan have a better bowling line-up than India. "Although recently India scored a lot of runs against New Zealand in the ODI series. But the bowling of Pakistan is not the bowling of New Zealand, so the Indian batsmen scored four hundred runs," he … [Read more...] about “Pakistan Has Always Given India Tough Time,” Ex Star On Teams’ World Cup Chances | Cricket News
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“Historical Female Figure” Virat Kohli Would Like To Take Out For Dinner? Superstar Answers | Cricket News
Virat Kohli has been one of the most impactful cricketers in the world in the last decade. The former India captain has numerous batting records to his name. He also is second to only Sachin Tendulkar in terms of number of international centuries. As the skipper of India, he guided the team to several important Test victories. Recently, he posted a video on social media, where he gave answers to some offbeat questions. One of the questions was pretty unique as Kohli was asked, "Who is the historical female figure you'd like to take out for dinner?" The star cricketer, replied: "I never got the chance to meet Lataji, so would have been amazing to have a conversation and get to know about her life and about her journey a little bit more:" Straight from the heart. #ad @StayWrogn pic.twitter.com/FK6cojs7by — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) January 31, 2023 Many fans and experts often compare Babar Azam with star India batter Virat Kohli, who was also awarded with the … [Read more...] about “Historical Female Figure” Virat Kohli Would Like To Take Out For Dinner? Superstar Answers | Cricket News
Cheteshwar Pujara Starts Preparation For Border-Gavaskar Trophy Against Australia. See Pics | Cricket News
India middle-order veteran Cheteshwar Pujara has started preparations for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy Test series against Australia, which will be starting from February 9 onwards. The batter took to Twitter and shared some pictures from a practice session. "Getting ready for India vs Australia," tweeted Pujara. It will be important for Team India that this batter displays his grit, determination and steely approach to batting to the fullest against a world-class Australian bowling attack. He was in fine form last year. In five Tests and 10 innings in 2022, Pujara scored 409 runs at an average of 45.44. He scored one century and three half-centuries last year. Getting ready for vs pic.twitter.com/g8c1RRqUbO — Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) January 31, 2023 His century came after 1,400-plus days back in December last year. Before this, he had hit a century in January 2019. Two years of inconsistent form followed the batter as he could average only 20.37 … [Read more...] about Cheteshwar Pujara Starts Preparation For Border-Gavaskar Trophy Against Australia. See Pics | Cricket News
Desert Vipers vault into the playoffs
ILT20 by Cricbuzz Staff • Published on Share Tweet Hasaranga picked 3 for 13 © ILT20 Three wickets apiece by Wanindu Hasaranga and Luke Wood powered Desert Vipers to a 22-run win against Sharjah Warriors on Tuesday, and propelled them into the playoffs as well as to the top of the points table. Put in to bat, Vipers had a fairly slow start, losing Alex Hales early and Rohan Mustafa struggling to get going. Some tidy bowling in the middle overs, followed by regular strikes, ensured Vipers couldn't score much faster than run-a-ball. By the time Sherfane Rutherford was run out, the team was reduced to 80 for 5 in 13.1 overs. Benny Howell, in the company of Sam Billings, provided the spark in the late overs, smashing four boundaries en route his unbeaten 23-ball 34. Billings, who was kept in check early on, too hit some lusty blows to propel the team to a competitive 148 for 6. Tom Kohler-Cadmore provided a brisk … [Read more...] about Desert Vipers vault into the playoffs