Tag: T20 World Cup
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The peculiar Eden Gardens World Cup curve
Eden Gardens World Cup touchdowns have a somewhat ceremonial feel about them. Officials rush for their cabins to attend urgent meetings; the vast stands seem larger with concealed light; the air is crisper; and workers continue to meander around. Outside, traffic rattles at the intersection of Red Road and Mayo Road, and as Gostho Paul…
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English Players’ “Lame Excuses” For Poor Performance In ODI World Cup Infuriated Nasser Hussain
The Jos Buttler-led team’s eight-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka on October 26 has all but eliminated them from the semi-final competition. This is England’s fourth loss of the season in their last five games. In an interview with Sky Sports, former England captain Nasser Hussain took aim at players who said that the team’s poor…
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Major Dissimilarity Between India’s 2011 and 2023 World Cup Teams, According to MS Dhoni
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the former captain of India, believes that a key distinction between the Indian teams of 2011 and 2023 is the “mentality” of the players. India won their only ODI World Cup in 2011 at home, led by captain Dhoni, who hit the game-winning six over long-on off Nuwan Kulasekara at the Wankhede…
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We were doing well as a country when we were scoring runs at the same strike rate. Why? : enraged Shoaib Malik strikes, Star of Pakistan
On Monday, Afghanistan defeated Pakistan in the 2023 World Cup, a shocking defeat for Pakistan. It was their first loss against Afghanistan, and it has significantly hurt Pakistan’s prospects of qualifying for the semifinals. Pakistan, who has two victories in five games and a negative Net Run Rate, is in fifth place and may need…
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Wasim Akram slams Pakistan’s ’embarrassing’ defeat, saying, “Swallowing 8kg of mutton everyday; where’s the fitness?”
The legendary Wasim Akram belonged to a Pakistani setup that was once a formidable opponent. They may not have been the best cricket players in the competition, but they routinely gave the top teams a run for their money. Pakistan were never pushovers and consistently pushed the opposition to their limits, winning the World Cup…
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Due to a broken finger, Reece Topley is certain to miss the ODI World Cup 2023, dealing England a severe setback in the race for the semifinals
Due to a suspected fractured finger, England will be without their top wicket-taker Reece Topley for the duration of their World Cup campaign. Jofra Archer has already been ruled out as a potential replacement. The chances of the defending champions England successfully defending their championship are hanging by a thread after they were humiliated by…
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India aims to end its two-decade losing streak over the Kiwis in ICC Tournaments
The two unbeaten sides in the ODI World Cup, India and New Zealand, are preparing for a crucial match that might end their winning run. The game will take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday, October 22. Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, highlighted New Zealand’s tactical…
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Shubman Gill’s embarrassing World Cup trivia about India vs. New Zealand stuns Rohit Sharma, saying that the Indian skipper “guarantees nothing”
The Men in Blue will face their toughest test of the tournament when they take on table-toppers New Zealand in Dharamsala on Sunday. India may have made it four wins in four games in the World Cup 2023, steamrolled quality oppositions like Australia and Bangladesh to be placed second on the points table. In ICC…
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Ben Stokes will be available for England’s crucial match against South Africa at the Cricket World Cup
Two weeks into the Cricket World Cup, meaningful action will finally take place at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. This is a very historic city and the location of an Indian cricket match. A century ago, the sport was born in this city’s maidans (communal parks), and the World Cup’s pinnacle moment occurred in 2011 when India…